Casey Macera (23) and Gianna Falcone (26) celebrate a goal for Westerly (R.I.) High School. (Kristi Alvino photo)
Westerly (R.I.) High School, after winning the RIIL Division 3 title in 2024, moved up to Division 2 in 2025 – and almost pulled off another state championship win at that higher level.
After taking the Lincoln School into overtime knotted at 9-9, Westerly conceded the game-winning goal with 49 seconds remaining in sudden death and lost, 10-9.
In 2026, the results fell differently in the most satisfying way possible.
With a decisive 20-9 win over Cumberland, Westerly capped off a perfect 17-0 season and came away with that coveted D-2 crown.
