John Frieders, Sports Editor
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Monday, September 30, was Senior Night for Girls Soccer and it was filled with joy and smiles as New Canaan shut out Westhill 3-0.
Once again it was striker and sophomore sensation Clare Greisen scoring first for the Rams, putting her team up 1-0 just 90 seconds after checking into the game. Clare picked the pocket of a Westhill defender and fired the ball to the left of the keeper, prompting a loud cheer from the New Canaan soccer community in attendance.
With 13:45 remaining in the first half, and just two minutes after her first goal, Clare netted her second of the night off a feed from senior captain Sydney Patten. It was her team-leading 12th goal of the year.
Throughout the game, the Rams controlled the entire field, earning multiple corners and free-kick opportunities. With 13:15 remaining in regulation, these opportunities finally materialized. A beautiful set piece from senior captain and Lehigh commit Paige Place found the head of Ceci Patterson, who redirected the ball to give the Rams a 3-0 lead.
The Rams are now 8-2 on the season, riding a seven game win streak and sitting third in the FCIAC standings. The team now turns their attention to Bridgeport Central, who they will travel to on Friday, October 4.
Link to the game is here: www.youtube.com/live/jQ4WWJU8Kcw?si=kGK2a7PLTcA_OmLE&t=2172
