Mystic Valley’s Lucia Antonucci Reaches Historic 100-Goal Milestone

By Emily Brennan

What once felt like a dream became reality Monday night for Mystic Valley senior midfielder Lucia Antonucci, who etched her name into program history with a milestone performance. In the Eagles’ 4–1 victory over Lynn Classical, Antonucci scored a hat trick to reach 100 career goals, becoming just the second player in program history to achieve the feat.

The atmosphere reflected the magnitude of the moment. Fans, friends and classmates filled the stands with handmade signs and cheers, eager to witness history unfold. Midway through the second half, the long-awaited moment arrived: Antonucci broke through the defense and fired the ball into the back of the net for goal number 100. When the final whistle blew, she celebrated with teammates, coaches, family and fans.

Although she plays midfield, Antonucci has consistently been one of the Eagles’ most dangerous scorers. A four-time CAC All-Star, two-time league MVP, and varsity starter since eighth grade, she now leads the team as captain with 20 goals already this season. With her 100th goal secured, she’s chasing the program record of 114 set by Reilly Hickey (Class of 2023).

While Antonucci’s milestone stole the spotlight, Monday’s win was also a showcase of team effort. Kaylee Rodriguez tallied her first goal of the season, and Emily DeLeire anchored the defense in net, limiting Lynn Classical to a single score. After a 1–1 halftime tie, the Eagles surged in the second half, outscoring their opponent 3–0 to remain unbeaten.

With the victory, Mystic Valley improves to 8-0 and currently holds the No. 22 spot in the 2025 Division 4 Girls Soccer Power Rankings.

Next up: The Eagles travel to face Academy of Notre Dame on Thursday (4:30 p.m.) before hosting Greater Lowell Tech on Monday (4:00 p.m.).