BOYS SOCCER HIGHLIGHTS

TOP PERFORMANCES

Lucas Almeida, Hall: The junior scored six goals and had an assist in two Hall wins. He scored twice, adding an assist against Farmington and he scored four times in a 5-0 win over Tolland.

Lex Edwards, Law: Edwards tallied hat tricks in two games with all three goals in a 3-0 win over Shelton and three more in a 6-1 victory over Wolcott Tech.

Bright Agyemang, Crosby: The forward was in on seven goals in a 9-1 win against Ansonia, scoring five times and dishing out two assists. This is the second time in his high school career Agyemang has scored five goals in a game, also accomplishing that feat last season.

Nick Washington, Ledyard: The senior had a hat trick as Ledyard defeated Woodstock Academy 6-3.

Sean Brennan, Trumbull: The senior fullback made several big defensive plays, including thwarting an odd-man breakout by Danbury during a 0-0 tie.

Daniel Macchia and Andreas Shaboo, Bethel: Macchia, a senior, and Shaboo, a sophomore, each scored four goals in Bethel’s first two games of the season, an 8-0 win over New Fairfield and a 3-0 win against Abbott Tech.

Patrick Osiecki, Holy Cross: Osiecki had three goals and one assist in a 6-1 win over St. Paul.

Brady Stevenson, Xavier: Stevenson scored twice for Xavier in a 6-0 win against Wilbur Cross.

Sahil Banerjee and Murphy Malone, Cheshire: The pair each had two goals and two assists as Cheshire beat Lyman Hall 5-3.

Logan Hall, Cromwell: Hall scored a goal and four assists as part of Cromwell’s 6-1 victory over Coginchaug.

GAMES TO WATCH

Danbury at Staples, Wednesday. 4 p.m.: Danbury is No. 10 in the Class L/LL poll and Staples is No. 5. The Hatters have yet to allow a goal while Staples has only given up one.

Farmington at Conard, Friday, 3:45 p.m.: The top of the CCC is loaded with talented teams. If Conard wants to be among them this year, beating a very talented Farmington team would be a good place to start.

Ellington at Coventry, Friday, 3:45 p.m.: The top third of the NCCC annually produces state finalists in Class M and S. Since 2013, Ellington or Coventry appeared in a state final all but one year. You get it, it’s good soccer.

Greenwich at Warde, Friday, 4 p.m.: FCIAC schedule loaded this week with ranked matchups. Greenwich is No. 7 and Warde is No. 9 in the Class LL/L Poll. Greenwich has not beaten Warde in the regular season since 2017.

Fairfield Prep at Notre DameWest Haven, Saturday, 6 p.m.: It’s already a rivalry game but now throw in that NDWH has not allowed a goal and Prep has only given up one and is ranked No. 3 in the Class LL/L Poll and we could be in for a fun Saturday night on the pitch.