Maeve Staunton Named Connecticut Gatorade Girls Player

Production from midfield

Staunton’s influence was reflected in both her scoring and her creativity. The report says she finished her Northwest Catholic career with 62 goals and 52 assists, giving her 114 goal contributions across four seasons.

Her senior campaign added 21 goals and 17 assists, numbers that underline her role as more than a finisher. Staunton was the player driving attacks, creating chances and carrying responsibility in decisive matches.

The report also says she earned All-New England recognition twice, All-State honours three times and a 2025 United Soccer Coaches All-American selection.

A proven contender

Northwest Catholic’s latest run ended in the Class M state final, where the Lions reportedly lost 3-2 to Foran after finishing the season 15-6-1.

That appearance continued a pattern. Staunton had already helped Northwest reach the state final during her freshman and junior seasons, giving her valuable experience across multiple tournament campaigns.

For a midfielder moving into college football, that background matters. Staunton has played in high-pressure fixtures, contributed consistently over four seasons and developed within a team that remained among Class M’s regular contenders.

More than a football standout

Staunton’s athletic profile extends beyond football. The report says she was part of three consecutive Northwest Catholic state title-winning basketball teams from her freshman year through her junior season.

Northwest also returned to the basketball championship game in March, reportedly losing 51-46 to Greenwich in the Division I final. That multi-sport experience adds another layer to Staunton’s preparation for the demands of college athletics.

The next storyline will be Staunton’s transition to UConn. The autumn move should reveal how quickly her scoring output, passing range and big-game experience translate to the college level.