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“Those four had significant roles last year.
I’m hoping they turn that experience into
leadership roles this year,” said Hynes.

Godin was the team’s second leading
scorer last year and scored the winning
goal in overtime in Wilton’s 1-0 win over
Lauralton Hall in the state finals. She will
be back in the midfield along with
Baxendale, an All-East Division pick last
year.

Cunningham, an explosive attacker on the
forward line, was also an All-East
Division pick, while Taverna, the lone
returning defender, will anchor the back
line.

Wilton returns eight other players who saw action last season, including juniors Jillian Mahon (midfield),
Maddie Duffy (midfield/defense) and Olivia Deluca (midfield/forward), and sophomores Delaney Chase
(forward), Meredith Rappaport (midfield/defense), Bridget Ward (forward), Evelyn Caty (midfield/defense) and
Gwen Hall (forward). These players will be looked on to step into greater roles this season, and Hynes hopes
the experience gained last year will pay off this season.

Losing a goalie of Roman-Johnston’s quality would kill most teams, but Wilton won’t miss a beat this season
with junior goalie Amanda Hendry, a member of the U-17 junior national team, who is ready to step into a
starring role.

Hynes said it will take time to develop the final roster and build a sense of team. But she is optimistic the
Warriors can reach their goals.

"There’s tons of potential," she said. “It’s more a matter of getting experience now. All this takes time. We
know that. We’re looking forward to the next month and a lot of development and progress."