Darien athletes contribute to success of several Greens Farms Academy teams

Boys Cross Country

The GFA boys cross country team ran well last week at Tod's Point in Greenwich against six FAA teams in a fast three-mile course. Senior Kenner Clark (Darien) competed in his first race since mid-September and finished with an impressive time of 17:34.

Junior Andrew Holiday (Darien) eclipsed his previous best time by almost a minute, crossing the line at 19:54. The boys defeated four of the six teams they faced to raise their league record to 10-5.

Boys Soccer

The GFA boys soccer team (7-1) defeated The Masters School (NY) 5-3 last week.

GFA built a 4-2 lead at the half.

Senior goalkeeper Ryan Friend (Darien) led the defense and got some help from Charlie Salmans (Darien).

Girls Soccer

The undefeated GFA girls soccer team (7-0-1) defeated the Wooster School 5-0.

Junior Tia Carson (Westport) crossed the ball to senior Phebe Wong (Darien), who put it past a diving Wooster goalie for a 1-0 lead. It was Wong's first of two goals.

In the second half, senior captain Kiki Kauffman (Darien) notched an assist to give GFA a 3-0 lead.

Campbell Goldsmith (Darien) played tough in the center-midfield and center-defensive positions.