Wave Girls Soccer Falls Short in State Championship Game

By Ellie Nelson

On November 15, Wave Girls Soccer lost in a heartbreaking Class LL state tournament semi-final game to Staples,  2-3. The game was played following an incredible upset over Sheffield, the previous number one seed in the tournament.

More than halfway through the game, Darien was facing a two point shut out deficit and  senior captain and goalie Christine was benched for an injury off which Staples scored their second goal.

The seniors pose together on senior day 

Despite this, the team did not go down without a fight. Senior captain and striker Katie Ramsay scored two goals toward the end of the game, but it was not enough to defeat the Wreckers. A player from Staples ended it in the last two minutes with a game winning goal, and their team will advance to play Ridgefield in the Class LL championship this weekend.

“Obviously we are disappointed but I also couldn’t be more proud of what we have accomplished. The whole team gave it our all and there’s not much more we could have asked for. To make it to the semi-finals was even amazing,” said senior Cassidy Duffy.