Schmitt's two goals, Lewandowski's 17 saves lift Alden past Eden

Overview

• Ava Schmitt scored twice and added an assist in Alden's 4-0 victory at Eden.
• Haley Lewandowski stopped all 17 shots she faced over 80 minutes for the shutout.
• Emma Casillo and Elle Canzoneri scored in the first half before Schmitt added two second-half goals.
• Alden finished the contest atop ECIC 4 at 5-0 in the division and 7-1 overall; Eden was third at 2-3 and 5-3.

Ava Schmitt scored two goals and assisted on another, and Haley Lewandowski made 17 saves as Alden defeated Eden 4-0 in girls soccer Friday, Sept. 25, at Eden Senior High School.

Alden scored twice in each half to improve to 7-1 overall and 5-0 in ECIC 4. Eden fell to 5-3 overall and 2-3 in the division.

Emma Casillo opened the scoring with 35 minutes remaining in the first half off an assist from Emily Lysiak. Elle Canzoneri added a goal off a Schmitt assist with 25 minutes left in the half, giving Alden a 2-0 halftime lead.

Schmitt scored with 30 minutes remaining in the second half, assisted by Casillo, then added her second goal five minutes later to complete the scoring. She finished the contest with 20 goals and one assist on the season.

Casillo contributed a goal and an assist in the win, bringing her season totals to two goals and eight assists. Canzoneri's goal was her second of the season, while Lysiak recorded her fourth assist.

Lewandowski played all 80 minutes and stopped every shot she faced. Lillian Koszelak made eight saves in 80 minutes for Eden.

Alden held first place in the ECIC 4 standings through Friday's contest, ahead of Holland at 4-1 in the division. Eden stood third.

ECIC 4 standings

Through Sept. 25, including this contest.