Wilcox Tech’s impressive regular season came to an abrupt halt on Saturday morning when the team forfeited its CIAC Class M first-round girls soccer match against Foran in Milford. The withdrawal, confirmed by both athletic directors, stemmed from a critical lack of available personnel caused by injuries and a player transfer. According to CIAC girls soccer tournament director Mark Berkowitz, the forfeit is officially recorded as a 3-0 victory for the reigning Class M champion, Foran, who enters the tournament as the No. 10 seed against the 23rd-seeded Wilcox Tech.
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The loss marks a disappointing end to a historically strong campaign for the Wilcox Tech squad, which finished the regular season with a 13-2-1 record. The team had previously advanced to the CTC tournament final before falling to Norwich Tech. Wilcox Tech athletic director Steve Wodarski expressed the frustration of the situation, stating, “We had a lack of personnel due to injuries and a player transfer. It was a disappointing end to what had been a great season.”
The forfeit also resolved a pending disciplinary issue for Foran head coach Steve Bell, who was serving a two-game suspension. Bell received two yellow cards during the regular-season finale against North Haven, which mandated the absence. Foran athletic director Jeff Raucci confirmed that Bell will return to the sideline on Tuesday when the Lions face the No. 7 seed, RHAM, in Hebron. This development ensures Foran has full coaching support as they look to defend their Class M title in the upcoming rounds.
Source: Yahoo Sports
