Notre Dame Prep cemented its status as the undisputed powerhouse of the Southern Connecticut Conference (SWC) girls soccer landscape on Sunday, securing its fifth conference championship in the last six years. The Lancers crushed Pomperaug 4-0 at Western Connecticut State University to successfully defend their title, extending a remarkable streak that includes reaching the SWC championship game in six consecutive seasons. This victory marks a swift rebound from their only loss in that span, a 2024 defeat to Brookfield, reaffirming their dominance in the region’s top-tier high school soccer.
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The centerpiece of Notre Dame Prep’s tournament run was goalkeeper Cara Williams, who was named the tournament MVP after posting three consecutive shutouts. Williams did not concede a single goal across the three-match championship bracket, as the Lancers outscored their opponents 11-0. Her commanding presence between the posts provided the foundation for the team’s aggressive offensive strategy, allowing the squad to control the pace of every match without facing significant defensive pressure.
Coach Wayne Mones attributed the program’s sustained success to a self-selecting culture of excellence, noting that top-tier athletes actively choose Notre Dame Prep to compete for championships. “They want to play for us, they want to learn and they want to get better,” Mones said. “If they want to be a champion, they come to Notre Dame.” Williams echoed this team-first mentality, crediting her teammates for her performance and emphasizing that the collective drive to improve was the true driver behind the Lancers’ fifth recent title.
Source: Yahoo Sports
