East Hampton's girls soccer team enters the CIAC tournament with an unblemished record and the weight of history on their shoulders. The Bellringers, who captured the Shoreline Conference championship with a 1-0 victory over Old Saybrook on November 2 at Valley Regional High School in Deep River, are now targeting the program's first state title.
Senior leaders Ava Ploszay and Liv Correia have been instrumental in the team's perfect season. "There's definitely pressure," acknowledged one player, reflecting the heightened expectations surrounding a squad that has yet to taste defeat.
The conference title win marked a significant milestone, but the CIAC tournament presents a new challenge. East Hampton will need to maintain its defensive solidity and clinical finishing against the state's best competition to achieve the ultimate goal.
