Greenwich Country Day School's (GCDS) Girls Hockey team secured their first-ever Fairfield Athletic Association (FAA) Championship with a dramatic 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 Ashley Bairos, Girls Varsity Hockey Coach. "Despite the score going back and forth, they showed their resilience and ability to keep battling!"
The championship battle saw momentum swing between both teams before Caroline Muzzio '26 delivered the golden goal nine minutes into overtime, connecting on a feed from Raela Polanish '28. Earlier goals from Lila Braddock '26 and Selkie Brown '28 kept the Tigers competitive throughout regulation, while goaltender Gracie Kepler '27 provided crucial support with 16 saves.
Tim Helstein, GCDS Director of Athletics, captured the significance of the moment: "Watching the Girls Varsity Hockey Team rush the ice when the winning, sudden-death goal was scored will live in my memories forever. The team's sacrifice and devotion have paid off. It's the perfect ending to a historic season for our team."
Caption: Freshman, Selkie Brown, takes a shot through traffic from the point in the first period against GA.
Caption: Goaltender Gracie Kepler ‘27 was strong in net throughout the contest.
Caption: Coach Sarah Hughson walks through the powerplay during a timeout late in the third period.
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