Will Aldam

Hartford, New York

Journalist at CT Insider

Covering CT Sports for https://t.co/HLhMPibW8d

Articles

Masuk Softball Dynasty: Looking back at seven straight seasons of dominance

1 week ago | trumbulltimes.com | Will Aldam

One of Masuk's only seven losses over the past seven seasons came against Brookfield during the 2025 regular season. When the two teams met again in the SWC championship, ace Julia Bacoulis was determined to avenge that loss. Bacoulis threw a 10-inning shutout, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out 15. She also scored the only run of the 1-0 game on a squeeze bunt by Alyssa Castillo, who was celebrating her birthday.
Looking back at seven straight seasons of dominance

1 week ago | ctinsider.com | Will Aldam

Masuk defeated Brookfield 10-0 in the Class L championship to kick off the streak and wrap up an undefeated season. Masuk pitcher Samantha Schiebe (currently an assistant coach) threw a two-hitter and struck out 14. Megan McFarland hit two triples in the game, as she and Schiebe shared MVP honors. (Fun Fact: The opposing pitcher was current Brookfield coach Alyssa Lionetti, whose 2025 Brookfield squad handed Masuk its only loss of the season).
Looking back at seven straight seasons of dominance

1 week ago | theridgefieldpress.com | Will Aldam

Masuk defeated Brookfield 10-0 in the Class L championship to kick off the streak and wrap up an undefeated season. Masuk pitcher Samantha Schiebe (currently an assistant coach) threw a two-hitter and struck out 14. Megan McFarland hit two triples in the game, as she and Schiebe shared MVP honors. (Fun Fact: The opposing pitcher was current Brookfield coach Alyssa Lionetti, whose 2025 Brookfield squad handed Masuk its only loss of the season).
Class L champion Masuk is No. 1 in close finish

1 week ago | ctinsider.com | Will Aldam

The 2025 season marked another year in the long-standing Masuk dynasty, as the Panthers won a seventh straight CIAC Class L softball championship and finished as the No. 1 team in the state for a second year in a row (and for the sixth time in the last seven seasons). Masuk received nine of the 15 first-place votes while Class M champion Foran, the only undefeated team in Connecticut this year, received the other six first-place votes and finished just six points behind Masuk.
Class L champion Masuk is No. 1 in close finish

1 week ago | theridgefieldpress.com | Will Aldam

The 2025 season marked another year in the long-standing Masuk dynasty, as the Panthers won a seventh straight CIAC Class L softball championship and finished as the No. 1 team in the state for a second year in a row (and for the sixth time in the last seven seasons). Masuk received nine of the 15 first-place votes while Class M champion Foran, the only undefeated team in Connecticut this year, received the other six first-place votes and finished just six points behind Masuk.
Connecticut softball top performers for CIAC semifinals and championships

1 week ago | theridgefieldpress.com | Will Aldam

Top performances from the CIAC softball semifinals and finals (Here are links to Top performances from the First Round, Second Round, and Quarterfinals): Julia Bacoulis, Masuk: Allowed one run on one hit and five walks in Masuk's 2-1 Class L semifinal victory over St. Joseph and threw a complete game shutout in the 3-0 Class L championship victory over Waterford, allowing three hits and three walks while striking out 12.
Connecticut softball top performers for CIAC semifinals and championships

1 week ago | ctinsider.com | Will Aldam

Top performances from the CIAC softball semifinals and finals (Here are links to Top performances from the First Round, Second Round, and Quarterfinals): Julia Bacoulis, Masuk: Allowed one run on one hit and five walks in Masuk's 2-1 Class L semifinal victory over St. Joseph and threw a complete game shutout in the 3-0 Class L championship victory over Waterford, allowing three hits and three walks while striking out 12.
The 2025 GametimeCT All-State Girls Track and Field Team

1 week ago | ctinsider.com | Will Aldam

PLAYER OF THE YEAR Brooke Strauss, Glastonbury, Sr. Strauss earned three gold medals at the State Open, claiming individual gold in the 800 meters with a time of 2:09.47 and setting a new 1600 record in 4:40.62. She also helped lead Glastonbury's 4x400 relay team to a first-place finish (3:56.61). In the Class LL meet she won the 800 (2:12.77), the 1600 (4:54.40) and the 3200 (10:55.54).
The 2025 GametimeCT All-State Boys Track and Field Team

1 week ago | theridgefieldpress.com | Will Aldam

PLAYER OF THE YEAR Luke Richardson, Bethel, Sr. Richardson was the only two-time State Open gold medalist, winning the 100 meters with a time of 10.66 and the 200 in 21.39. He also won both events in the Class MM championships, finishing the 100 in 10.96 and the 200 in 21.79. ♦♦♦ Thomas Bannon, Rockville, Sr. Bannon set a State Open record in the javelin throw, clearing 207-01. He had also set a Class MM record in the javelin (197-04) and he finished third in discus (145-04).
The 2025 GametimeCT All-State Boys Track and Field Team

1 week ago | ctinsider.com | Will Aldam

PLAYER OF THE YEAR Luke Richardson, Bethel, Sr. Richardson was the only two-time State Open gold medalist, winning the 100 meters with a time of 10.66 and the 200 in 21.39. He also won both events in the Class MM championships, finishing the 100 in 10.96 and the 200 in 21.79. ♦♦♦ Thomas Bannon, Rockville, Sr. Bannon set a State Open record in the javelin throw, clearing 207-01. He had also set a Class MM record in the javelin (197-04) and he finished third in discus (145-04).