No. 15 Brien McMahon boys soccer secured a crucial first-round victory in the CIAC Class LL tournament, defeating No. 18 Fairfield Warde 2-1 on Friday night. The Eagles’ offensive surge was driven by Matthew Chen, who recorded a pair of decisive goals to break the deadlock. Chen’s first strike came off a precise assist from Asher Aritnaiwe, while his second goal resulted from a successful penalty kick, showcasing his clinical finishing ability under pressure. This win keeps McMahon’s postseason hopes alive and sets the stage for a high-stakes second-round matchup.
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The Eagles now face a formidable challenge as they prepare to host No. 2 Xavier in the second round on Monday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. at Xavier High School. Facing the conference’s top-seeded team, Brien McMahon will need to replicate their defensive resilience and offensive efficiency seen against Warde. The matchup represents a significant test for the Eagles, who must navigate the intensity of a top-tier opponent to continue their tournament run.
In other notable Friday action, No. 17 Lakeview girls soccer claimed a Class M first-round win over their Black River Valley League rivals, No. 16 Nonnewaug. Julia Fletcher and Ava Pond each found the back of the net to power the victory. Lakeview will now travel to face No. 1 East Hampton in the second round on Tuesday, Nov. 10, with kickoff scheduled for either 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. For complete results, box scores, and upcoming schedules, fans can monitor the latest updates via the official Connecticut high school sports scoreboards.
Source: Yahoo Sports
