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pair of wins
The Putnam Science Academy boys’ soccer team added a few years to coach Ryan Dunnigan’s 28 in a pair of wins last week.
The first one Oct. 19 against Pathfinder Academy. The Mustangs led by a goal for much of the second half before surrendering the equalizer with just four minutes to play. What could have been a deflating tie turned into a thrilling, heart-pounding 2-1 victory when Zach Vlachos scored the game-winner in the 90th minute to set off a wild celebration.
Vlachos’ goal came after PSA won a free kick just outside the 18 at an angle that required a cross. Tomas Melon delivered a perfect ball to the back post where Vlachos volleyed into the back of the net.
“Right as the ball hit the net it was amazing,” Vlachos said. “Definitely my favorite goal I’ve scored this season and I’m having trouble putting into words exactly that feeling. But the best thing I can say is relief for the team and for my confidence going forward. I’m super happy with the result.”
Melon dropped the cross perfectly before the keeper could come out.
“When Zach scored, I was so happy,” he said. “I started jumping and screaming at the top of my lungs.”
It was quite the rollercoaster for the Mustangs.
“To concede late after defending so well can be very disheartening but we picked ourselves up, kept pushing and thankfully got a goal out of it,” said Adam Azman. “The emotion when you score any goal is unbelievable but when you score so late especially after a game that eventful is difficult to put into words.”
Said Arthur Prates: “Winning at the 90th minute is amazing. Not something we plan to do because we want to win earlier, but when it goes in at the 90th minute, you just go crazy. You want to hug everybody to celebrate. “
Vlachos kept things rolling two days later when he again accounted for both PSA goals in another 2-1 win, this time over Massasoit Community College.
This one wasn’t quite as dramatic as PSA this time led 2-0 late. But a late MCC goal made the final minutes more interesting than Dunnigan would have liked.
PSA’s week ended on a sour note though, as Saturday the Mustangs were on the wrong end of a 2-1 score against the Hoosac School. Vlachos again scored for PSA, giving him seven on the season.
By Stephen Nalbandian
Sports Information Director
Putnam Science Academy
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In an important Class B matchup Oct. 16 Pomfret School and Kingswood Oxford ended tied at 0 in soccer. Javier Alonso had eight saves.
Coach Patrick Burke said: While both teams started well, both goalkeepers made strong saves throughout the game. It was a game of missed opportunities for both Pomfret and KO with KO having the better of the chances early in the game and Pomfret taking the momentum in the second half.
“Goalkeeper Alonso came up big in the first ten minutes of the game as he made three strong saves to deny Kingswood’s talented #9. Our defense of Ryan Cho, Lawrence Viola, Eumir Rodriguez, Gerald Gao, and Ethan Forbes settled in after that and limited KO’s chances to set pieces. In the midfield, Ethan, Devin Walcott, Grant Maurer, Nate Watson, Kaya Horvath, Caleb White, Nick Ferrucci, and Fred Coulibaly gave us strong minutes. Fred and Nate were impactful in wide channels and their runs with and without the ball gave us our best chances. Declan Chapman, Dylan Tran, Cole Castro, and Van Horvath found time on the ball and helped us keep possession during the first half. We had one of our best chances in the final minute of the half when, from a set piece, Devin put a low drive around the wall that was curling into the net before KO’s goalie made an outstanding save. It was 0-0 at half.
“We started the second half well, as a nice combination play from Grant, Declan, and Devin led to a foul just outside KO’s box. Declan put a great strike on frame, but the KO keeper got a diving touch to force it onto the post. We continued to attack, but couldn’t find the final ball or right cross. Jerry Da gave us strong minutes in the middle, while Nick, Cole, and Fred all had opportunities. Our defense remained organized and Javier made one or two saves when called upon. We also did a nice job of defending set pieces as Ryan, Gerald, Devin, Kaya, Lawrence, and Eumir all won important aerial battles. We had momentum late in the game as Grant, Dylan, and Declan all had strong runs from the midfield, but we couldn’t put our shots on target and our crosses didn’t find our teammates. It ended 0-0.”
Tie Against Suffield
The Pomfret School boys’ soccer team ended its Oct. 13th match against Suffield Academy with a tie.
Coach Patrick Burke said Suffield played an intense, organized, and focused game.
Pomfret’s defense (Eumir Rodriguez, Ryan Cho, Henry Cattell, Gerald Gao, and Ethan Forbes) played well and kept Suffield attacks limited. Goalkeeper Javier Alonso made four saves. The best attempts during the first half came from combination play between Fred Coulibaly, Nate Watson, Nick Ferrucci, Cole Castro, Kaya Horvath, Dylan Tran and Declan Chapman. Declan, Fred, and Cole all went close in the first half, he said.
In the second half, Lawrence Viola, Devin Walcott, and Caleb White found more of the ball in the midfield and some strong runs and quality passes created chances for Nick, Declan, Cole, and Fred. Burke said “We had a few solid set pieces chances as well, but our shots were unable to truly trouble Suffield’s keeper. Our second half performance was better, but at the final whistle the teams remained locked at 0-0.
Worcester Wins 2-0
Oct. 11 the Pomfret School boys’ soccer team knew they had to stay focused the full 90 minutes against Worcester Academy, ranked #1 in New England, said coach Patrick Burke.
He said: “For the majority of the game Pomfret was up to the task, but good teams make small lapses pay, and Worcester was able to capitalize in the second half.
“Pomfret had strong performances today from all of our players. Javier Alonso was fantastic in goal (12 saves). The defense of Ryan Cho, Eumir Rodriguez, Gerald Gao, Ethan Forbes, Henry Cattell, and Lawrence Viola were organized, communicative, and focused. They blocked shots, won aerial duels, and made Worcester earn every opportunity. Pomfret’s midfield of Grant Maurer, Declan Chapman, Devin Walcott, Caleb White, Nate Watson, Cole Castro, Kaya Horvath, Nick Ferrucci, and Lawrence had more of the ball in the first half, but their work rate and complete level remained strong. Dylan Tran and Fred Coulibaly led our attack, and both found space when checking back and were able to retain possession effectively.
“The first half was a back and forth 45 minutes with both teams having opportunities and creating chances. As our legs grew heavy and some injuries occurred, Worcester had more momentum in the second half and were able to sneak one past Javier (which was very hard to do today!) in the 55th minute. We continued to battle and fight for an equalizer. Nate and Fred came closest during this stretch and it was often the good work of Devin, Cole, Kaya, and Declan that sprung our counters. In the 85th minute a loose ball from a set piece was able to barely cross the goal line and give Worcester a 2-0 lead and the win.
By Patrick Burke
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Three local students were named to the Western New England University spring semester 2020 dean’s list: Nicole Bryant of Chepachet, BS in computer science; Cooper Mayo of Dayville, graduating with a BS in criminal justice; Joseph Bogoslofski of Thompson, pursuing a BSBA in business analytics & information management.
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Legal Notice
TOWN OF POMFRET
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
In accordance with the provisions of Section 9-226 of the General Statutes of Connecticut, notice is given that the Electors, the legal voters of the Town of Pomfret, Connecticut, are hereby warned to meet at the Pomfret Community School Auditorium, 20 Pomfret Street (junction of Routes 101 & 169), Pomfret, Connecticut, on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, from 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. to cast their ballots for the following:
(1) One First Selectman (Vote for One); (1) One Selectman (Vote for One, Two to be Elected); (1) One Town Treasurer (Vote for One); (2) Two Board of Finance Full Term (Vote for Up to Two); (1) One Board of Finance to Fill Vacancy for Four Years (Vote for One); (2) Two Board of Education Full Term (Vote for Up to Two, Four to be Elected); (1) One Board of Education to Fill Vacancy for Two Years (Vote for One); (2) Two Board of Assessment Appeals (Vote for Up to Two); (3) Three Planning & Zoning Commission (Vote for Up to Three); (1) One Planning & Zoning Commission Alternate (Vote for One); (2) Two Zoning Board of Appeals (Vote for Up to Two); (1) One Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate (Vote for One); (4) Four Constables (Vote for Up to Four, Seven to be Elected); (3) Three Library Trustees Full Term (Vote for Up to Three); (1) One Library Trustee to Fill Vacancy for Four Years (Vote for One); (2) Two Library Trustees to Fill Vacancies for Two Years (Vote for Up to Two).
The polls will be open for voting during said hours: 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the Pomfret Community School Auditorium, 20 Pomfret Street, Pomfret, Connecticut 06259.
Election Day Registration/Voting Will Take Place at:
Pomfret Town Hall, 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259
Absentee Ballots and EDR Ballots will be counted at the following central location:
Pomfret Town Hall, 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center CT 06259
Notice to all ELECTORS, LEGAL VOTERS of the Town of Pomfret. Under Section 9-261 of the General Statutes of Connecticut, ALL VOTERS must present to the official checkers IDENTIFICATION when they go to the polls to vote. This may include the elector’s Social Security card, or any other preprinted form of identification which shows the elector’s name, and either the elector’s address, signature, or photograph; or on a form prescribed by the Secretary of the State, the elector may write his residential address, date of birth, print the elector’s name and SIGN a statement under the penalty of false statement that the elector is the elector whose name appears on the official checklist.
Dated at Pomfret,
Connecticut
this 15th day
of October 2021
Cheryl A. Grist,
Town Clerk of Pomfret
Oct. 21, 2021
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