{
  "id": 18068715,
  "title": "St. Joseph shuts out Ridgefield, claims second straight FCIAC girls soccer championship",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/st-joseph-shuts-out-ridgefield-claims-second-straight-fciac-girls",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T04:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/st-joseph-shuts-ridgefield-claims-045203006.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "St. Joseph girls soccer team claimed its second consecutive FCIAC championship 2-0 over Ridgefield at Fairfield Warde High School on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Sophia Santorsola was the difference-maker, scoring both goals for St. Joseph in each half. St. Joseph, with a perfect 16-0-2 record, has been No. 1 in the GametimeCT power rankings and the Class LL/L state coaches poll since defeating Greenwich in October. Ridgefield, currently third in the GametimeCT power rankings and Class LL/L state coaches poll, allowed eight goals, including four to Greenwich in two games. St. Joseph's goalkeeper Cailyn O'Hara, who will play at Sacred Heart University next season, conceded just two goals this season. St. Joseph coach Jack Nogueira emphasized the team's defense and ability to score crucial goals. Ridgefield coach Barry O'Reilly expressed hope that this experience would motivate the team for a strong state run.",
  "summary": "St. Joseph wins fourth FCIAC title in the last five seasons.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}