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The 2015 New Haven Register All-Area Girls Soccer Team. Capsules by Joe Morelli. Photos by Peter Hvizdak
Most Valuable Player
Megan Kikosicki
East Haven, Sr., F
2015 All Area Soccer MVP Megan Kikosicki, East Haven.
- Stats: Finished with 32 goals and seven assists to lead East Haven to its first division title (SCC Oronoque), school record for wins (12) and first state tournament victory. Also East Haven’s all-time leading scorer.
- Honors: The SCC and Greater New Haven Soccer Officials Association Player of the Year. Four-time All-SCC Oronoque Division, three-time coaches all-state and two-time All-Area selection.
- Off the field: Participates in both indoor and outdoor track.
- Up next: Will play soccer at the University of New Hampshire.
Coach of the Year
Ray Curren
East Haven
Coach Ray Curren, East Haven
- Stats: Team went 12-5-2, reaching double digits for victories for the first time in school history. Also the school’s first winning season, division championship (Southern Connecticut Conference Oronoque) and first CIAC tournament victory against Bristol Easter Formerly coached at Sacred Heart Academy for 10 seasons and earned his 100th career win this season.
- Off the field: Special education teacher at East Haven High.
Andrea Basilicato
Guilford, Jr., F
Andrea Basilicato, Guilford.
- Stats: Led the SCC Hammonasset Division champions in scoring with 10 goals and seven assists. Helped the Indians win their third straight SCC division crown.
- Honors: Two-time All-SCC Hammonasset Division selection. Coaches all-state pick. Golden Boot Award recipient.
- Off the field: Member of the school’s Peer Ministry, Pilgrim Fellowship and Action Against Hunger Club.
Amy Boswell
Hand, Sr., GK
Amy Boswell, Hand.
- Stats: Four-year starter had a 0.81 goals against average and posted eight shutouts for the Tigers. Finished with 30 career shutouts.
- Honors: Two-time All-Southern Connecticut Conference Hammonasset Division selection.
- Off the field: Honors student, member of the safe Rides Club and volunteers regularly for the Madison’s Buddy Walk and triathlon.
- Up next: Will play soccer at Southern Connecticut State University.
Kelsey Burr
Sheehan, So., M
Kelsey Burr, Sheehan
- Stats: Finished with 16 goals and five assists for the Titans. Had seven goals and three assist as a freshman.
- Honors: All-Southern Connecticut Conference Housatonic Division selection.
- Off the field: Honor roll student who helps special needs children learn how to play soccer and volunteers at an area food bank. Selected to the U.S. Training Center Combine in Millersville, Pa., earlier this year.
Larissa Cade
Coginchaug, Sr., M-D
Larissa Cade, Coginchaug.
- Stats: Finished with eight goals and four assists to lead the Blue Devils back to the Shoreline Conference tournament.
- Honors: Two-time All-Area and First Team All-Shoreline Conference selection. Also a coaches all-state pick this season.
- Off the field: Captain of the basketball team. Member of the school’s National Honors Society and French Honors Society.
- Up next: Looking to play at either Endicott or Roger Williams next fall.
Alexa Gibbs
Amity, Sr., F
Alexa Gibbs, Amity
- Stats: Finished with 20 goals for the SCC Housatonic Division champions. Compiled 43 career goals.
- Honors: Top vote getter in the SCC Housatonic Division this year. Two-time all division selection. Coaches all-state pick.
- Off the field: Also plays basketball for the Spartans.
- Up next: Considering playing soccer next fall at the University of Hartford and Western Connecticut State.
Alexandra Nicole McCraven
Hopkins, Jr., M
Alexandra McCraven, Hopkins.
- Stats: Three-year starter finished with eight goals and six assists for the Hilltoppers.
- Honors: Two-time WNEPSSA and Western New England All-League and All-Star selection.
- Off the field: Cheshire resident helps raise money for first generation college attendees in third world developing countries. Also plays basketball.
Kayley McLaughlin
Guilford, Jr., M
Kayley McLaughlin, Guilford.
- Stats: Finished with five goals and seven assists for the three-time SCC Hammonasset Division champions. Scored twice in the 2014 SCC tournament final.
- Honors: All-SCC Hammonasset Division selection.
- Off the field: Also plays basketball and member of the school’s Peer Ministry, Pilgrim Fellowship and Action Against Hunger Club.
Caroline Monahan
Lauralton Hall, So., F
Caroline Monahan, Lauralton
- Stats: Finished with 19 goals and eight assists for the SCC Quinnipiac Division champions. Team’s leading scorer first two seasons (14 goals as a freshman).
- Honors: All-SCC Quinnipiac Division and coaches all-state selection.
- Off the field: Member of the school’s Spanish Club and Environmental Club and is also a St. Thomas Youth Group member.
Kaleigh Panek
Shelton, Jr., M
Kaleigh Panek, Shelton
- Stats: Finished with 23 goals and eight assists to help lead the Gaelettes to the SCC tournament title. Her 86 shots this season set a new school record and her 35 goals now has her fourth all time.
- Honors: All-SCC Housatonic Division selection.
- Off the field: Member of Spanish National Honors Society and Spanish Club, Best Buddies, student council and is also a volunteer soccer coach.
- Up next: Will be a captain next season.
Gabriella Prisco
West Haven, Jr., F-M
Gabriella Prisco, West Haven
- Stats: Finished with 12 goals and four assists.
- Honors: Two-time All-Area and All-SCC Quinnipiac Division selection.
- Off the field: High honors student. Also plays hockey and lacrosse, where she will be a captain. Also a member of Students Against Destructive Decisions and a DECA officer.
Kaitlyn Sengphilom
Ansonia, Jr., F-M
Kaitlyn Sengphilom, Ansonia
- Stats: Finished with 18 goals and 12 assists for the Chargers. Now has 60 career goals in just three seasons.
- Honors: Three-time All-Naugatuck Valley League and coaches all-state and two-time All-Area selection.
- Off the field: Member of the school’s student government and student ambassadors.
- Up next: Verbally committed to play soccer at the University of Rhode Island.
Josie Sullivan
Morgan, Sr., D
Josie Sullivan, Morgan
- Stats: Leader of a Huskies’ defense that posted nine shutouts and led Morgan to the Shoreline Conference tournament final. Also had six goals and four assists.
- Honors: Two-time All-Area and First Team All-Shoreline selection. Also a coaches all-state pick this season. Second Team All-Shoreline in 2013.
- Off the field: In the school’s React Club.
- Up next: Considering Endicott, North Carolina-Wilmington and East Carolina.
Emily Tylki
Mercy, Sr., D
Emily Tylki, Mercy
- Stats: Led a defense that only allowed more than one goal three times all season. Also finished with three goals and eight assists.
- Honors: Two-time All-Area and All-SCC Quinnipiac Division selection. Also Team MVP and coaches all-state pick this year.
- Off the field: Member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society, Mercy Ambassadors and Students Against Destructive Decisions.
- Up next: Looking to play at Bates next fall.
Emily Wielk
Sacred Heart Academy, Sr., M
Emily Wielk, Sacred Heart
- Stats: Finished with seven assists and three goals.
- Honors: All-SCC Quinnipiac Division selection and Senior Bowl participant.
- Off the field: High honors student, member of the school’s National Honors Society and Science Honors Society. Teaches religious education and also participates in indoor and outdoor track.
- Up next: Considering Conn College, Gettysburg and Fordham.
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