
Rahway Boys Soccer Honors Seniors Before Westfield Matchup
Maria Torres · Union County Life
Rahway High School's boys varsity soccer team celebrated ten seniors on Thursday, October 1, with a commanding 3-1 victory over Dayton. Now, with momentum building, the squad is set to host Westfield on Tuesday, October 6, at 6 p.m.
A Night to Remember
The senior night honors went to Josiah Aristich Jr., Ryan Carrillo (Captain), Ilirian Curovic, Leonardo Delgado, Liam Lora, Aiden McKenna (Captain), Ruben Oliveira (Captain), Dylan Ospina, Daniel Rodrigues, and Seth Santiago (Captain).
The celebration came as part of a strong performance against Dayton. Ethan Ortez led the offensive charge, scoring two goals for Rahway. Jayden Morris added another goal, while Captain Ryan Carrillo provided an assist. Goalie Seth Santiago, one of the honored seniors, made two crucial saves.
Dayton's only goal came from Marcello Matute, who received an assist from Sebastian Miguens. Dayton's Noah Gordon made three saves but could not prevent the loss.
Tomorrow's Challenge
The Rahway squad will look to build on Thursday's success when they host Westfield on Tuesday, October 6, at 6 p.m. The matchup brings together two competitive Union County programs. With the senior class recognized and the team riding a win, Rahway enters the game with strong momentum.
This game offers fans a chance to see the Rahway seniors in action one more time as the season progresses.
FAQ
Q: How many seniors did Rahway honor on October 1?
A: Rahway celebrated ten seniors: Josiah Aristich Jr., Ryan Carrillo (Captain), Ilirian Curovic, Leonardo Delgado, Liam Lora, Aiden McKenna (Captain), Ruben Oliveira (Captain), Dylan Ospina, Daniel Rodrigues, and Seth Santiago (Captain).
Q: What was the score of the Dayton game?
A: Rahway defeated Dayton 3-1. Ethan Ortez scored two goals, and Jayden Morris added one. Ryan Carrillo provided an assist, and goalie Seth Santiago made two saves.
Q: Who scored for Dayton?
A: Marcello Matute scored Dayton's only goal, assisted by Sebastian Miguens. Dayton's goalie Noah Gordon made three saves.
Q: When is the next game?
A: Rahway hosts Westfield on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Rahway High School.
Q: Can I attend the Westfield game?
A: Yes, the game is a home match at Rahway High School on Tuesday, October 6, at 6:00 p.m. Fans are welcome to attend.
Q: Why is senior night important?
A: Senior night celebrates the contributions and achievements of graduating students during their final season. It recognizes their years of commitment, leadership, and character development through school sports.
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