QUARTERFINALS
Tuesday, 4 p.m.
No. 8 North Haven at No. 1 Mercy
No. 7 Law at No. 2 East Haven
No. 6 Foran at No. 3 Hand
No. 5 Cheshire at No. 4 Amity
SEMIFINALS
Thursday at West Haven, 5 and 7 p.m.
FINAL
Saturday at West Haven, 6 p.m.

Tiffany Mangiameli doubled and later scored on a squeeze bunt by her sister, Stephanie Mangiameli, in the bottom of the seventh to lift the Mercy softball team to a 2-1 win over Southern Connecticut Conference Quinnipiac Division rival Sacred Heart Academy at Middletown on Monday.

Astin Donovan went 2-for-4, and winning Mary Adametz went 2-for-3 for Mercy (12-2). Molly Flowers went 2-for-3 for the Pacers (8-7).

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Branford 1, North Haven 0: Nicole Carrano bunted, went to second on a walk and then scored on Cassidy Murphy’s single to lead the host Hornets to an SCC Oronoque Division win.

Megan Ferraro allowed just five hits for Branford (5-11). Brianne Melillo had two hits for North Haven (10-6).

No. 6 East Haven 8, Sheehan 3: Miranda Baldassare collected her 100th career hit for the host Easties in an SCC interdivision win. Baldassare finished with two doubles.

Amanda Bradley and Amanda Jessey each had two hits for East Haven (15-1). Easties coach Ed Crisafi won his 200th career game.

Foran 8, No. 9 Hand 4: Marissa Bruno and Fallon Bevino each had two hits and two RBIs for the host Lions in an SCC Hammonasset Division win in Milford.

Dani Kemp had three hits, including two doubles, for Foran (12-3).

Amity 5, Cheshire 3: Corina Zdrowski had two hits and a run and Jenna DiLorenzo had a double, run and RBI for the host Spartans in this SCC Housatonic Division win in Woodbridge.

Jill DeMaio had a run-scoring single for Amity (11-4). Sara Como hit a two-run home run for the Rams (10-5).

Career 7, Wilbur Cross 3: Ashley Arroyo drove in two runs for the host Panthers in this SCC Oronoque Division win in New Haven. Valerie Mayes also drove in a run for Career (4-11).

Guilford 16, Hillhouse 1: Annie Jonathan had four hits and three runs for the host Indians in an SCC Hammonasset Division win.

Olivia Boudreau had a triple and four RBIs for Guilford (4-12). Ana Gomez had an RBI single for the Academics (1-13).

Seymour 16, Ansonia 2: Carissa Wasikowski had a single, double, triple and two RBIs for the host Wildcats in an Naugatuck Valley League win.

Katie Petroski had two singles, a double, three runs and two RBIs, and Amanda Harkins had two hits and two RBIs for Seymour (13-2). Kirsten Langrier had three hits for the Chargers (3-11).

Old Saybrook 5, Haddam-Killingworth 3: Emily Santamaria had three hits and drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh as the Rams beat the Cougars in Shoreline Conference play at Higganum.

Effie Gianitsos earned the win for Old Saybrook (11-2, 9-2 Shoreline). Taylor Burger had two hits, including a double, and drove in two runs for H-K (11-4, 11-1).

Hopkins 6, Hamden Hall 0: Sabrina Falcigno allowed one hit and struck out 12 for the Hilltoppers in a prep school win in Hamden.

Lauralton Hall 16, Weston 2: Jackie Brewster had a single, triple, home run, three runs and five RBIs for the host Crusaders in an South-West Conference win in Milford.

Alexa Dawid had a single, double, triple, three runs and three RBIs for Lauralton Hall (11-3).

Coginchaug 11, Valley Regional 5: Kayla Votto had two hits, three runs and two RBIs and Dina Canalia had three hits, two runs and an RBI for the visiting Blue Devils in this Shoreline Conference win at Deep River.

Courtney Votto had two hits, a run and an RBI and Deanna Pulchalski had three hits, a run and an RBI for Coginchaug.

BOX SCORES

Lauralton Hall 2, No. 6 Oxford 1: Jackie Brewster singled home Maureen Connolly with the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the host Crusaders this walk-off victory over the Wolverines in this South-West Conference contest at Milford.

Haley Congdon scored the tying run in the seventh inning on an error for Lauralton Hall (10-3).

No. 7 East Haven 28, Career 0: Amanda Jessey collected her 100th career hit for the Easties in this SCC Oronoque Division win.

McKenzie Miessau had four hits, while Jena Villecco, Kara Hanson and Laura Anderson all had three hits for East Haven (14-1, 6-0).

No. 8 Foran 15, Hillhouse 0: Lucy Weissauer tossed a no-hitter and struck out 10 in this SCC Hammonasset Division win in Milford.

Fallon Bevino and Jenna Zacarelli each had two doubles and four RBIs and Gina Georgetti had three hits, including a triple, for Foran (11-3).

Hand 6, Sacred Heart Academy 4: Mel Rennie had a double and a triple for the visiting Tigers in this SCC interdivision win at Hamden.

Kate Boudreau also had two hits for Hand (12-1).

Becca Marks had two hits and two RBIs for the Pacers (8-6).

Amity 3, Lyman Hall 0: Teresa Marchitto had two hits and scored twice for the host Spartans in this SCC Housatonic Division victory at Woodbridge.

Krista Reynolds drove in two runs and Jenna DiLorenzo had an RBI single for Amity (10-4). Heather Ferranti allowed just one hit and struck out eight to earn the win.

Law 10, Guilford 0: Justine Bannon went 3-for-3 with four RBIs for the host Eagles in this SCC Hammonasset Division win at Milford.

Danielle Gray had three hits, including a double, and two runs and Jenna Bernard struck out eight for Law (9-5).

Chess Zuppardi and Allie Stephens each had two hits for the Indians (3-12).

Morgan 3, Old Saybrook 0: Pitcher Emily Popp allowed four hits and struck out three and Jen Dawson had a solo homer to lead the Huskies to their Shoreline Conference win in Clinton.

Tori Hopkins added two hits, an RBI and run scored for the Huskies (11-1).

Kelsey Root had a triple for the Rams (10-2).

North Haven 15, Wilbur Cross 0: Rachel Giatrelis had two hits and two runs for the host Indians in this SCC Oronoque Division win.

Haley Arnaoutis had two hits for North Haven (10-5, 5-1).

West Haven 5, Hamden 0: Winning pitcher Camdyn Morgillo allowed four hits and helped her cause with a double and a single for the host Westies in this SCC Quinnipiac Division win.

Katie Hoyt had two doubles and a single and Madison Watts had a triple and two RBIs for West Haven (10-4).

Seymour 10, Derby 1: Carissa Wasikowski allowed one hit and struck out 16 for the host Wildcats in this Naugatuck Valley League win.

Grace Nisbet had four hits and Sarah Molin and Emma Crocamo each had three hits and two RBIs for Seymour (12-2).

Westbrook 8, Old Lyme 0: Kaitlin MacMillan had 13 strikeouts and hit a home run as the White Knights topped the Wildcats in a Shoreline Conference game at home.

Haddam-Killingworth 16, Valley Regional 7: Sam Waskowitz had three hits, three runs and three RBIs for the host Cougars in this Shoreline Conference win at Higganum.

Casey Jackson had three hits and four RBIs and Lauren McCann had a home run, two singles and three RBIs for H-K (11-3, 11-0).


BOX SCORES

Career 5, Branford 4: Winning pitcher Brianna Longley had two hits and an RBI for the visiting Panthers in this SCC Oronoque Division win at Branford. Career is 2-6. Megan Ferraro struck out 10 for the Hornets (0-8).

East Haven 14, Wilbur Cross 0: Brianna Spadacenta got her 100th career hit in a rout for the Yellow Jackets (7-1) over the Governors (0-8).

No. 5 Foran 7, North Haven 1: Jess Harkness had a perfect game going into the sixth inning and Rebekah DeRosa added two hits and three RBIs in the Lions’ SCC interdivision victory in Milford.

Fallon Bevino, Gina Georgetti, Ashley Mendillo and Jenna Zacarelli all had two hits for Foran (5-2) in the win over North Haven (7-1).

Mercy 8, No. 3 Amity 1: The visiting Tigers scored eight times in the top of the seventh inning in this SCC interdivision win at Woodbridge.

Tyler Keegan had three hits, Madison DeRita had a double and an RBI and winning pitcher Mary Adametz had a run-scoring double for Mercy (5-2).

Teresa Marchitto had two hits and scored and Haley Cologgi had a hit and an RBI for the Spartans (6-1).

Hand 13, Guilford 5: Kate Boudreau went 4-for-5, including three doubles, with two RBIs for Hand in an SCC Hammonasset Division win at Guilford.

Mel Rennie went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and Anna Curcio hit a three-run home run for the Tigers (7-1). Aimee Munck went 2-for-3 with an RBI for the Indians (2-6).

Sheehan 5, Lyman Hall 0: Meghan Gavin had three hits and two runs for the host Titans in this SCC Housatonic Division win at Wallingford.  

Winning pitcher Sara Pisenelli had two hits and two RBIs for Sheehan (4-2).

Westbrook 3, East Hampton 0: Kaitlin MacMillan allowed one hit and struck out 12 for the host Knights in this Shoreline Conference win.

MacMillan helped her cause with a triple for Westbrook (3-3).

Law 16, Hillhouse 1: Shea Lagonigro had three hits and three RBIs for the host Eagles in this SCC Hammonasset Division win at Milford.

Jill Thiel and Lena Arnold each had two hits for Law (4-2), while Aubrey Bepko allowed three hits and struck out 10 in the SCC Hammonasset Division win.

Ana Gomez had a run-scoring double for the Academics (1-7).

Old Saybrook 6, Hale-Ray 3 (8): Kelsey Root had a single, double and two RBIs for the visiting Rams in this Shoreline Conference win at Moodus.

Laura McLeod had a triple and RBI for Old Saybrook (5-1). Jess Dombroski hit a home run for the Noises (3-4).

Lauralton Hall 9, Bethel 0: Maureen Connolly had two hits, including a grand slam, and four RBIS for the visiting Crusaders in this South-West Conference win at Bethel.

Jackie Brewster had three hits, including a triple, a run and an RBI for Lauralton Hall (4-2).

WEDNESDAY'S LINESCORES

No. 1 Foran 8, No. 8 North Haven 2
No. 7 East Haven 3, No. 2 Law 2 (9)
No. 3 Amity 5, No. 6 Guilford 0
THURSDAY
No. 5 Mercy at No. 4 Shelton

SEMIFINALS
THURSDAY
No. 3 Amity vs. No. 7 East Haven, 7 p.m. at West Haven
FRIDAY
No. 1 Foran vs. No. 5 Mercy/No.4 Shelton winner, 7 p.m. at West Haven

The SCC softball quarterfinals have been posted Tuesday.

Here is the schedule as of 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Quarterfinals – Wednesday

No.8  North Haven at No. 1 Foran – 3:45 p.m.

No. 7 East Haven at No. 2 Law – 3:45 p.m.

No. 6 Guilford at No. 3 Amity – 3:45 p.m.

No. 5 Mercy at No. 4  Shelton – TBA (depending on completion of Shelton at Mercy regular-season game on Wednesday)

Semifinals – Thursday, TBA

Championship Game – Saturday at West Haven, 6 p.m. 

WEST HAVEN — Amity’s Heather Watt has been struggling at the plate lately. While she hit the ball hard in her first two at bats, Watt had nothing to show for it.

The sophomore picked the right time to come up with a big hit. Watt cleared the bases with a two-out double down the line in left, leading the Amity softball team to a 3-0 victory over West Haven at Biondi Field Friday night.

“I just tried to relax and do my best,” Watt said. “I have been struggling lately. I just wanted to have a good at bat and drive the ball.

“This is really big for us. We have been in a really good winning streak. We want this to carry into the SCC tournament. Hopefully, we carry it there.”

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ROUNDUP

Cheshire 3, North Haven 0: Pitcher Arianna Pustari had three strikeouts and allowed only one hit for the Indians. But the Rams were able to score three unearned runs to earn the victory and improve to 11-8.

Chelsea Mongillo had the only hit for the Rams. Nicole D’Amato had eight strikeouts and allowed two hits for the Rams. North Haven falls to 12-8.

No. 3 Foran 19, Hillhouse 0: Brooke Phelan had three hits, four runs and three RBIs for the visiting Lions in this SCC interdivision win at New Haven.

Gina Georgetti had three hits and two RBIs, Fallon Bevino had three hits and three RBIs and Alyssa Puccilli had three hits and two RBIs for Foran (17-1).

Haddam-Killingworth 20, Cromwell 1: Taylor Burger went 4-for-5 with three doubles, four RBIs and five runs scored to lead the Cougars to their Shoreline Conference win in Cromwell. Lauren McCann added three hits, three RBIs and three runs scored.

Law 10, Sacred Heart Academy 1: Stephanie Cameron had three hits and scored twice for the visiting Eagles in this SCC interdivision win at Hamden.

Shea Lagonigro had two hits and two RBIs and Lea Finch had an RBI double for Law (18-2).


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Coginchaug's Katelyn Williams has been nominated for Friday's STAR. VOTE!!

North  Haven holds off East Haven.

IN OTHER ACTION

Torrington shutouts Ansonia



No. 5 Foran 8, Hand 1: Pitcher Jess Harkness allowed three hits and struck out six to lead the Lions to their SCC Quinnipiac win.

Dani Kemp had two doubles and three RBIs for the Lions (9-1). Mel Rennie had an RBI triple and pitcher Annie Horton had six strikeouts for the Tigers (3-7).

Law 8, Hamden 1: Stephanie Peloso had two doubles and Lea Finch had a two-run double for the host Eagles in this SCC interdivision win at Milford.

Justine Bannon added a double for Law (8-1). Zoe Fanolis had two hits, including a triple, for the Green Dragons (4-5).

Guilford 24, Hillhouse 0: Leah Torre and Francesca Zuppardi combined on a no-hitter and struck out 13 for the host Indians in this SCC Hammonasset Division win.


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North Haven's Brittany Murray has been nominated for Wednesday's STAR.

Most of Monday's games have been postponed, but below are some games of note being contested later this week.

Tuesday

No. 10 Amity (7-1) at Sheehan (6-2), 3:45 p.m.: The winner claims sole possession of first place in the SCC Housatonic Division.

Wednesday

Coginchaug (6-2) at Hale-Ray (3-3), 3:45 p.m.: One of the biggest rivalries in the Shoreline Conference. The two programs have combined to win 15 Class S titles.They've met five times in the championship game.

North Haven (5-3) at East Haven (6-1), 3:45 p.m.: The teams tied for the SCC Oronoque Division title last season.

Thursday

Guilford (6-2) at Law (7-1), 4 p.m.: During this critical SCC Hammonasset Division contest, the teams will raise money for breast cancer awareness.

Friday

Danbury (8-0) at Darien (6-2), 4 p.m.: Upstart Danbury has gotten off to a quick start. But the Hatters should be tested by pitcher Jessica DeMaio and the Blue Wave.

Saturday

Oxford (7-1) at No. 2 Brookfield (7-0), 3 p.m.: Freshman pitcher Ashley Guillette and the Wolverines make the trip to Brookfield for this highly anticipated SWC contest.

Arianna Pustari, North Haven softball: Sophomore had a no-hitter against West Haven, a two-hitter against Law, and had five strikeouts in a 5-1 win over Cheshire.


Honor roll

Casey Harding, Cheshire softball: Freshman had three hits, two RBIs, and scored the winning run in a 5-4 eight-inning victory over Guilford.

Meagan Halligan, North Branford softball: Senior pitched a perfect game with 11 strikeouts in an 11-0 win over Portland.

Monday's games are already in progress (including Guilford at No. 2 Foran and Rocky Hill at No. 3 Southington), but below are some games of note being contested later this week.

Tuesday

Granby (6-0) at Haddam-Killingworth (3-1), 4 p.m.: Granby's unbeaten season could be in jeopardy here.

Wednesday

Oxford (4-1) at No. 4 Masuk (5-0) , 4;15 p.m.: Should be a good pitcher's duel between Oxford freshman Ashley Guillette and the Panthers' sophomore Tatum Buckley.

No. 6 Brookfield (4-0) at Lauralton Hall (1-1), 3:15 p.m.: Brookfield defeated the Crusaders 14-7 on April 11.

Thursday

No. 9 Griswold (5-0) at No. 5 Waterford (4-0) , 4 p.m.: Perhaps the two best program's in the Eastern Connecticut Conference square off here.

Friday

No. 2 Foran (5-0) at Mercy (4-1), 4 p.m.: Mercy has a potent offense, but just how good will it be against Lions' sophomore pitcher Jess Harkness?

North Haven (4-2) at No. Amity (4-1), 3:45 p.m.: North Haven's Arianna Pustari is perhaps the most underrated pitcher in the Southern Connecticut Conference.

Haddam-Killingworth (3-1) at Coginchaug (4-1), 3:45 p.m.: H-K heads back to Shoreline Conference play against the Blue Devils, whose only loss is to Waterford.

Naugatuck (4-1) at No. 1 Seymour (6-0), 5 p.m.: Key Naugatuck Valley League tilt.

Saturday

No. 5 Waterford (4-0) at Rockville (4-0), 1 p.m.: Intriguing non-conference meeting. Rockville is one of the better teams in the Central Connecticut Conference and should challenge the Lancers.

Here is the schedule for the SCC tournament.

Seedings
1. Foran (13-1)
2. Sheehan (10-4)
3. Amity (10-4)
4. West Haven (10-4)
5. Cheshire (9-5)
6. Mercy (9-5)
7. SHA (9-5)
8. North Haven (8-6)

Schedule
Quarterfinals
Wednesday
North Haven at Foran 4 p.m.
SHA at Sheehan 3 p.m.
Mercy at Amity 3:45 p.m.
Cheshire at West Haven 7 p.m.

Semifinals
Thursday, 5 and 7 p.m. at West Haven

Final
Friday, 7 p.m. at West Haven

Note: Final could be moved to Saturday depending on which teams make the final. Several schools have prom on Friday.

If West Haven defeats North Haven Wednesday night (at Biondi Field, 7 p.m.), the Westies will earn the No. 2 seed for next week's SCC tournament. Foran has already clinched the top seed.

West Haven is currently 11-5 overall and 10-3 during the all-important crossover games, which determine seeding.

After losing three of their first five games, the Westies have won nine of their last 11.

"We're pretty satisfied," West Haven senior captain Shannon Connor said. "Even though we have five losses, the biggest thing is we're playing as a team right now."

West Haven went 6-0 and won the Quinnipiac Division, earning the team an automatic berth into the SCC tourney.

"It's awesome," Connor said. "Every year since my freshman year, Mercy has always been the team that has always beat us and always won the division. This year, to beat them twice, is just awesome."

West Haven coach Frank Biondi has been pleased with his team's performance.

"It's been a great year," Biondi said. "We lost a lot of great players from last year. It's a great thing for me to see these seniors step up."

SCC Tournament Breakdown
IN
Foran, No. 1 seed, Hammonasset Division champion
West Haven, Quinnipiac Division champion
Cheshire, Housatonic Division champion
Amity, wild card
Sheehan, wild card

Oronoque Division
Either East Haven or North Haven will win the automatic bid. Both went 6-2 in the division and are 8-6 in crossover games.
Team will be determined after the remaining crossover games are played this week.

In contention
Sacred Heart Academy (8-5, one crossover left)
Shelton (8-5, one crossover left)
Mercy (8-5, one crossover left)
Guilford (8-6, crossover schedule complete)


Quarterfinals: Mat 24 at site of higher seed
Semifinals: May 25 at West Haven, 5 and 7 p.m.
Final: May 26 at West Haven, 7 p.m.

Each Monday we'll highlight some of the top performances from last week.

Shannon Connor, West Haven: Went 3-for-5, including a triple, with two RBIs in the Westies' 11-1 win over Hamden.

Kristyn Cullen, North Haven: Had three hits and three RBIs in the Indians' 4-1 win over Career on Thursday.

Brianna Longley, Career: Went 4-for-5 with four RBIs to lead the Panthers to a 12-8 win over Hamden on Tuesday.

Kaylee Normandy, Haddam-Killingworth: Went 5-for-5 with two RBIs in the Cougars' 10-1 win over Cromwell on Friday.

Katie Winkle, Sacred Heart Academy: Was the winning pitcher, striking out nine, and had three hits and three RBIs to lead the Pacers to an 8-2 win over East Haven on Monday.

Each Monday we'll highlight some of last week's top performances.


Taylor Burger, Haddam-Killingworth: Had two triples, three RBIs and two runs to lead the Cougars to a 9-0 win over Portland on Wednesday.

Kristyn Cullen, North Haven: Went 3-for-4 with two RBIs to lead the Indians to a 6-0 win over Hand on Fridy.

Zoe Fanolis, Hamden: Went 4-for-4 with three runs to lead the Green Dragons over Sacred Heart Academy on Monday.

Danielle Gray, Law: Had three hits and four RBIs to lead the Eagles to a 17-2 win over Hillhouse on Wednesday.

Alivia Roseboro, Career: Had a bases-clearing double with two outs in the sixth to help the Panthers come from behind to win the SCC Oronoque Division game at East Haven on Monday.

Each Monday, we'll highlight the past week's top performances.


Sam Hemstock, North Branford: Had two hits, including a home run, and three RBIs for the Thunderbirds in an 11-0 win over Trumbull on Thursday.

Veronica Hribko, East Haven: Had three hits and two RBIs to lead the Easties to a 9-5 win over Branford on Monday.

Tatum Seaver, North Haven: Had two hits, three RBIs and a run to lead the Indians to a 6-2 win over Wilbur Cross on Wednesday.

Leah Torre, Guilford: Allowed two hits and struck out 11 to lead the Indians to a 4-1 win over West Haven on Thursday.

Katie Winkle, Sacred Heart Academy: Had two doubles and five RBIs for the Pacers in a 15-7 win over Career on Tuesday.

It was Marissa Pacelli, not Marissa Esposito, who had a go-ahead two-run single in the top of the 11th inning that lifted the East Haven softball team to a 5-3 win over North Haven on Friday. Incorrect information was called into the Register.

Pacelli had three hits.