The Torrington Trailblazers didn't waste any time wrapping up their first varsity soccer victory.

Torrington's boys beat Newcastle 3-2 in overtime on Tuesday in the Trailblazers' first varsity soccer game in school history.

For now, Torrington is all alone at the top of the 3A East standings -- not a bad place to be after game No. 1.

Inaugural seasons are full of firsts, and Torrington didn't need to wait long for its first victory.

The next test for Torrington becomes winning at home. The Trailblazers host Lander on Saturday, the first of four home games between now and April 7.

(By the way, the Torrington girls didn't fare quite as well in their first game, losing 8-0 at home to Newcastle. But give it time. My guess is the next game between these two teams, scheduled for May 6, will be a lot closer than this one was.)

Posted by patrick.schmiedt@trib.com