McMahon, Hamden among upsets in CIAC boys soccer tournament

The first two rounds of the CIAC boys soccer tournament featured several significant upsets. Notable outcomes included No. 15 McMahon defeating No. 2 Xavier in penalty kicks and No. 14 Hamden edging out No. 3 South Windsor 3-2. Other surprises included No. 25 West Haven's 3-2 victory over No. 8 Stamford in the first round, and No. 20 Southington eliminating No. 13 Naugatuck, ending their unbeaten streak. E.O. Smith also made headlines with a penalty kick win over No. 2 Avon. Quarterfinal matchups are set to begin soon, with McMahon facing Greenwich and Hamden taking on Greenwich.

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