WEST HARTFORD, CT — The Greenwich Cardinals seized momentum early and never relinquished control on Wednesday, defeating the Conard Red Wolves 3-1 in the first round of the state championship playoffs.
Greenwich struck first to set the pace, forcing Conard into an uphill battle for the remainder of the contest. Behind a balanced offensive attack, the Cardinals generated consistent pressure in the circle and capitalized on their opportunities,with Julia Van de Rotte, Anna Bozen, and Lucia Biagini each finding the back of the cage.
Conard continued to battle throughout the match and broke through on the scoreboard thanks to Izzie Hathorn, who finished off a well-placed feed from Aine Kelly for the Red Wolves' lone goal.
Despite the offensive push from the Cardinals, Conard remained within striking distance largely due to a standout performance in net from goalkeeper Isa Rippel. Rippel turned away 12 shots to anchor the Red Wolves' defense against Greenwich's relentless attack. On the other end of the turf, Greenwich goalkeeper Tatum Wunderlich turned in a steady outing to help preserve the Cardinals' lead and close out the victory.
With the win, Greenwich punches its ticket to the second round of the state tournament. The Cardinals will face their toughest test yet when they travel to take on top-seeded Darien on Friday, November 13, at 4:00 PM at Darien High School.
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