2023 Girls Soccer Showcase Recap

July 20, 2023

The Girls Soccer Showcase took place July 6-9 at Game On in Fitchburg

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RESULTS | PHOTO GALLERY

Thursday, July 6

Game 1: Southeast v Coastal

Southeast: 2

Coastal: 2

In a closely contested match, Southeast's midfielder Fallon Ryan (Hull, Hull HS) showcased her playmaking prowess by setting up both goals for midfielder Sarah Duran (Hull, Hull HS) and forward Elly Thomas (Hull, Hull HS), while Coastal's forward Audrey Thomas (Rochester, Old Rochester Regional HS) proved to be a formidable force, netting both of her team's goals. The thrilling encounter concluded in a 2-2 draw.

Game 2: Northeast v West

West: 9

Northeast: 1

In a dominant display of attacking prowess, West's forwards Hannah Murphy (Monson, Monsoon HS), Gianna Sakowski (Springfield, Minnechaug Regional HS), and Lauren Marjanski (South Hadley, South Hadley HS) each notched two goals, alongside contributions from midfielder Danica Dorozynski (Chicopee, Chicopee Comprehensive HS) and defender Makenna Kennedy (West Springfield, West Springfield HS), securing an emphatic 9-1 victory. Northeast's midfielder Siena Hesbach (Maynard, Maynard HS) scored the consolation goal, with an assist from midfielder Phoebe Whitcomb (Newburyport, Newburyport HS).

Game 3: Metro v Coastal

Coastal: 6

Metro: 0

In a commanding display of offensive showcase, Coastal's forwards Sarah Kelly (Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS), Kaitlyn Coutu (Fall River, BMC Durfee HS), Ava Oliveira (Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS), and Avianna Andrade (North Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS), along with midfielder Ella Choi (Lakeville, Thayer Academy), all found the back of the net, securing a dominant 6-0 victory over Metro.

Game 4: Southeast v Northeast

Southeast: 1

Coastal: 1

In a closely contested match, Southeast's midfielder Sarah Duran (Hull, Hull HS) capitalized on an assist from forward Kate Austirno (Avon, Avon HS) to secure a goal, while Northeast's midfielder Samarah Paiva (Saugus, Saugus HS) showcased a well-earned goal of her own. The game ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw.

Game 5: Central v Metro

Central: 6

Metro: 0

Central dominated from the beginning, as forward Emma Sousa's (East Longmeadow, East Longmeadow HS) early goal set the tone. Midfielder Kiana Ramos (South Hadley, South Hadley HS) notched two of her own, accompanied by a goal from forward Ella Santaniello (Westfield, Westfield HS), leading to a commanding 6-0 victory for Central.

Friday, July 7
Game 6: Northeast v Coastal

Coastal 6-

Coastal's three killer forwards, Ava Oliveira (Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS), Audrey Thomas (Rochester, Old Rochester Regional HS), and Kaitlyn Coutu (Fall River, BMC Durfee HS), showcased their scoring prowess with a pair of goals each, leading their team to a commanding 6-1 victory. Despite Northeast's effort, midfielder Caitlyn Downey's (Newburyport, Newburyport HS) lone goal was not sufficient to overcome Coastal's dominant performance on the field.

Game 7: Metro v West

West:11

Metro: 2

West demonstrated their depth as six different players found the back of the net, with forward Lauren Marjanski (South Hadley, South Hadley HS) leading the charge with four goals, securing a dominant 11-2 victory. Metro's forward Yelsa Garcia (Everett, Everett HS) was a standout for her team, scoring both of their goals.

Game 8: Northeast v Central

Central: 2

Northeast: 0

Central emerged as the winners in this match, with forward Bianca Facchetti (Longmeadow, Minnechaug Regional HS) and midfielder Kiana Ramos (South Hadley, South Hadley HS) each finding the net to secure a 2-0 win.

Game 9: Southeast v West

Southeast: 2

West: 1

In a tightly contested match, Southeast clinched a narrow 2-1 victory thanks to midfielder Kate McLaughlin's (Sharon, Noble and Greenough) goal, while West's forward Hannah Murphy (Monson, Monsoon HS) managed to score their solitary goal.

Game 10: Central v Coastal

Coastal: 2

Central: 0

In a fiercely contested and physical match, Coastal emerged victorious with forward Ava Oliveira's (Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS) decisive goal, securing a 2-0 win.

Saturday, July 8
Game 11: Southeast v Central

Southeast: 3

Central: 0

Southeast dominated the match, with midfielder Sarah Duran (Hull, Hull HS) and forward Elly Thomas (Hull, Hull HS) leading the charge and finding the net.

Game 12: Metro v Northeast

Northeast: 3

Metro: 0

In a commanding performance, Northeast took control of the game and secured a triumphant victory with three goals, one of which was credited to forward Gianna Parker (Lynn, Lynn Classical HS).

Game 13: Central v West

West: 1

Central: 0

In a tightly contested match, West's forward Hannah Murphy (Monson, Monsoon HS) found the back of the net with an assist from midfielder Lilly Jaeger (Enfield, Enfield HS), playing a crucial role in their hard-fought victory.

Game 14: Southeast v Metro

Southeast: 3

Metro: 0

Southeast displayed their dominance on the field, led by midfielder Danielle Lomuscio (Wrentham, King Philip Regional HS), who contributed with a goal and an assist, while Sarah Duran (Hull, Hull HS) also made her mark with a goal.

Game 15: West v Coastal

Coastal: 1

West: 0

In an intense and closely-fought game, Coastal's forward Audrey Thomas’s (Rochester, Old Rochester Regional HS) goal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory.

Sunday, July 9
Bronze Medal Game: Central v West

West: 3

Central: 2

In the bronze medal game, Central and West battled fiercely in a close match. Central's forward Bianca Facchetti (Londmeadow, Minnechaug Regional HS) opened the scoring with an assist from forward Kalli White (Granby, Granby HS), holding the lead at halftime. However, West fought back in the second half, as forward Gianna Sakowski (Springfield, Minnechaug Regional HS) netted a goal off a corner kick. Central responded with a goal of their own from forward Sydney Reed (West Springfield, West Springfield HS), assisted by midfielder Sabina Mackechnie (East Longmeadow, East Longmeadow HS). With tensions high, West was awarded a penalty kick, which forward Lauren Marjanski (South Hadley, South Hadley HS) converted confidently. In the final moments of the match, West midfielder Allison Fleury (South Hadley, South Hadley HS) sealed the victory with an assist from Marjanski (South Hadley, South Hadley HS), leading West to a thrilling comeback win.

Gold Medal Game: Southeast v Coastal

Coastal: 1

Southeast: 0

In a highly competitive gold medal match, both Coastal and Southeast displayed tremendous determination throughout the game. Coastal's forward Avianna Andrade (North Dartmouth, Dartmouth HS) broke the deadlock with a crucial goal, assisted by Kaitlyn Coutu (Fall River, BMC Durfee HS), securing a narrow 1-0 victory. Despite Southeast's late efforts to equalize, Coastal's defense held strong, earning them the gold medal under the guidance of their first-year Bay State Games head coach, Hayden Tavares.

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November 24, 2025

Fall edition of the B.A.A. Gives Back Grant Program awards $125,000 to local non-profit organizations

Bay State Games Announces 2025 Future Leaders Scholarship Recipients

November 18, 2025

The Bay State Games has selected six statewide scholarship recipients for the 2025 Future Leaders Scholarship Program. These student-athletes were selected from a large applicant pool after a process that included committee reviews of all applications and virtual interviews with selected applicants. These future leaders were selected based on their achievements and involvement in academics, community service, athletics, and leadership roles. The Bay State Games Future Leaders Scholarship program was established in 1989 and has since distributed nearly $400,000 in financial aid. Each of these high school seniors will receive a $1,000 scholarship for their first year of college. “Bay State Games is proud to continue the Future Leaders Scholarship program which since 1989 has provided over $400,000 in aid to support the continuing education of outstanding young leaders." said Kevin Cummings, Executive Director of the Bay State Games. “These well deserving student-athletes have excelled in the classroom, on the field and in the community, representing a variety of schools, sports and regions across Massachusetts” This year’s six scholarship recipients are Elyse Bissada, Brooke Blahut, Abigail Howie, Olivia Laaper, Sabina Mackechnie, Molly McIntyre. Elyse Bissada is a senior at Dover-Sherborn High School, where she is a four-year varsity field hockey and track & field athlete, as well as the team captain for both sports. In 2025, Elyse was a member of the Bay State Games Southeast field hockey team where she won a gold medal. Elyse is the founder of the Veterinary Medicine Club at her school and in her free time volunteers at local farms and Animal Rescue Leagues across the state. Elyse has committed to play field hockey and study biology at Hamilton College, where she plans to pursue veterinary medicine and ultimately establish an affordable low-cost clinic that serves her community. Brooke Blahut is a senior at North Quincy High School where she is a 4-year varsity member of the soccer team, and captain of the varsity ice hockey team. Brooke is also a well accomplished figure skater. She began skating at age 2 at Winterland Skating School and is now a U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medalist. Brooke has participated in Bay State Games annually since 2016, medaled 6 times, and is a 4-year Bay State Games High School Ambassador. Brooke is also the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Ambassador for NQHS. Brooke is Vice President of her class, a member of the National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society and academically ranks in the top 5% of her class with a 4.6 GPA. Brooke is a two-time team leader and participant in the FBI Teen Leadership Academy and plans to pursue her master’s in forensic science and criminology and become an FBI Special Agent. Abigail Howie is a senior at Wilmington High School, where she is on the varsity soccer team and is captain of the Winter and Spring Track teams. Abigail serves as President of Student Council and the Wildcat Service Council, where she founded the “Bridging Generations” community initiative. She is a member of the National Honor Society, DECA, and Best Buddies. Abigail coaches a Wilmington fourth-grade team and is a USSF-certified soccer referee. She has most recently created an Alzheimer's Awareness community service project for her senior year. She hopes to continue her athletic career in college while studying sports management and marketing. Olivia Laaper resides in Stow and is a senior at Fusion Academy in Burlington. Laaper has been a captain of multiple high school sports teams including Track & Field and Swimming. Olivia is captain of her archery team at Riverside Archers and has won multiple medals in archery at Bay State Games and state competitions. Beyond athletics, Olivia has gained hands-on experience in emergency medicine as a high school intern with Pro EMS and plans to take her EMT certification this fall. She gives back to her community by lifeguarding and coaching youth swimming at Goldfish Swim School, volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters and at local food banks. In college, Olivia plans to pursue a degree in nursing with a minor in emergency medicine and psychology. Sabina Mackechnie is a senior at East Longmeadow High School where she is a three sport athlete and captain in Soccer, Basketball and Lacrosse. She has earned all-league and second-team All-Western Mass honors in soccer and lacrosse. Sabina has been a By State Games Ambassador for two years and is a member of her school's Athletic Leadership Council and Pink Ribbon Club. Sabina participates in canned food drives and fundraisers for her school sports teams. Sabina will continue her lacrosse career at Springfield College while pursuing a degree in Education. Molly McIntyre is a senior at Norton High School where she is a three-sport captain in cross country, basketball, and outdoor track, earning multiple TVL All-Star honors, and MVP awards. Molly serves in key leadership roles on Student Council, DECA, Best Buddies, and five National Honor Societies. She volunteers at local youth sports programs, community events, and the MSG Gregory Trent Foundation. Molly works part-time at a donut shop and local ice cream store. She plans on attending Stonehill College where she will compete in track and study Finance and Marketing. For more information on the Future Leaders Scholarship Program, click here. For a list of past recipients and the colleges and universities they've attended, click here . About the Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation/Bay State Games The Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was established in 1982 to host the first sanctioned state games of the Commonwealth. It operates with the mission of promoting personal development, education, physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship to Massachusetts citizens of all ages and abilities. The Foundation is recognized for hosting high quality, Olympic-style events through the Bay State Summer and Winter Games, as well as educational programs, including the Future Leaders Scholarship Program, and the High School Ambassador Program.