Old Lyme wins fourth straight Class S girls' soccer title

Senior Mya Johnson scored a pair of goals as she led Old Lyme to its fourth straight state title, a 2-1 win over No. 4 Immaculate of Danbury in the CIAC Class S girls' soccer final on Sunday night.

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Lara Ajayi, center, leads a solo during a 10th anniversary celebration and building dedication for The Redeemed Christian Church of God Sanctuary of Praise on Sunday, November 18, 2018. The church, founded by local Nigerian immigrants, recently reopened at 862 Bank St. in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)

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Old Lyme's Mya Johnson turns to celebrate with Dani McCarthy (2) after putting the ball past Immaculate goalie Aimee Cirella (1) for the go-ahead goal in the second half of the CIAC Class S girls' soccer championship on Sunday at Middletown High School. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

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