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Greenwich Country Day School Girls Hockey Team Wins First FAA Title
The Tigers captured the Fairfield Athletic Association title with a thrilling 3-2 overtime win against Greenwich Academy.
Via Greenwich Country Day School
GREENWICH, CT — The Greenwich Country Day School (GCDS) girls hockey team captured its first-ever Fairfield Athletic Association (FAA) championship with a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory against crosstown rival Greenwich Academy on Feb. 28.
"This was the most complete team effort the girls gave all season," said head coach Ashley Bairos in a news release. "Despite the score going back and forth, they showed their resilience and ability to keep battling!"
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Each team fought for momentum before Caroline Muzzio ('26) scored the game-winner on a pass from Raela Polanish ('28) nine minutes into the overtime period. Earlier goals for the Tigers were scored by Lila Braddock ('26) and Selkie Brown ('28). Goaltender Gracie Kepler ('27) notched 16 saves.
"Watching the girls varsity hockey team rush the ice when the winning, sudden-death goal was scored will live in my memories forever," said GCDS Athletic Director Tim Helstein. "The team's sacrifice and devotion have paid off. It's the perfect ending to a historic season for our team."
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