Section V Boys’ Soccer gets into full swing this week. Here are the team previews for Batavia, Eastridge, Greece Odyssey, Greece Olympia and Honeoye Falls-Lima:
BATAVIA BLUE DEVILS (Class B1)
Last season record and finish: 7-5-1, lost in Class B1 sectional semifinals to Livonia
Coach: Brandon Every (Fifth season, 20-38-4 career record)
Top returners: Noah Delcamp Sr. GK (All-County Second Team); Nick Grover Sr. D (All-County Second Team); Carter Havens Sr. MF (All-County First Team)
Top newcomers: Alex Bartz Jr. MF; Rashad Christie So. MF
Outlook: “After being the No. 3 seed in Class B1 last season, WE are trying to climb a step higher,” Every said. “It’s a lofty goal despite the Blue Devils having lost 11 seniors from last year’s team.”
First game: September 2nd at Honeoye Falls-Lima at 6:30 p.m.
EASTRIDGE LANCERS (Class A1)
Last season record and finish: 5-8, lost in first round of Class A sectionals to Churchville-Chili
Coach: Jeremy Loncao (Fourth season, 21-23-1 career record)
Top returners: Alaadin Ali Sr. MF; Jason Kadio Sr. D; Donovan Palma So. D
Outlook: “We have a very hardworking, blue collar group,” Loncao stated. “It always comes down to staying healthy and getting some good bounces. We also have a lot of returners from last year so that’s always a plus. We’re looking forward to being competitive and having fun with this group of young men this year.”
First game: September 2nd at Greece Olympia at 6:30 p.m.
GREECE ODYSSEY LEOPARDS (Class B1)
Last season record and finish: 3-9, lost in Class B1 sectional quarterfinals to Wayne
Coach: Scott Mikulski (19th season)
Top returners: Omar Ashkar Sr. GK; Alexander Bonin Sr. A (All-County Honorable Mention); Alex Cardinal Jr. D (All-County Honorable Mention); Jason Clohessey Jr. MF; Jaden Ercolino Sr. A; Paul Lombardo Jr. D (All-County Second Team); Ryan Michelsen Sr. MF (Two-time All-County); Mayken Perez Aguilar Sr. A; Anthony Tudisco Jr. MF (All-County Honorable Mention)
Top newcomers: Mason Baker So. MF; Joey Davis So. MF; Allen Rebis, Jr. So. A
Outlook: “We have a talented and experienced team this year,” Mikulski commented. “We took our lumps the last two seasons bringing up talented, but young players. Now, these players are entering their third or fourth season of Varsity and experienced with how the high school Varsity game is played. Senior captains Ryan Michelsen, Alex Bonin, Omar Ashkar and Jaden Ercolino are ready to lead this team. We were in most games last year, but just could not finish consistently. However, we have much more team speed this season and push the ball around the pitch pretty well.”
First game: September 2nd vs. Dansville at 7 p.m.
GREECE OLYMPIA SPARTANS (Class B1)
Last season record and finish: 3-8-1
Coach: Robert DuPrau (12th season, 74-106-6 career record)
Top returners: William Buttino Jr. A (All-County Second Team); Eric Hill Sr. D (All-County Second Team); Dylan Mattice So. GK; Dawood Shuaibi Jr. A
Top newcomers: Philip Biermann Jr. A; August Liveng Sr. A; Hatem Mohamed Jr. A
Outlook: “The Spartans were young last year and return a lot of players from that team with plenty of game experience,” Duprau said. “One of the few class “B” schools in Monroe County, we have a tough schedule playing half of their games against class “A” schools. We hope to use that tough competition during the season to prepare them for a run in the class “B” sectionals.”
First game: September 2nd vs. Eastridge at 6:30 p.m.
HONEOYE FALLS-LIMA COUGARS (Class A1)
Last season record and finish: 10-0-1, lost in Class A sectional quarterfinals to Greece Arcadia
Coach: Mike Merrill (16th season, 177-79-20 career record)
Top returners: David Brassie Sr. MF (All-County First Team); Xavier Carbonel Sr. MF (All-County First Team); Cole Chiapperino Sr. MF (All-County Second Team); Sam Emerson Sr. MF; Valentino Maiola Sr. MF; Madut Mathuc So. A (All-County Second Team)
Top newcomers: Tyler Emerson Sr. GK; Aidan Neenan So. D; Brandon Pritchard Fr. MF; Owen Smith So. D; Zackery Tuller Fr. A; Trent Wager Jr. GK; Zachary Zollo So. MF
Outlook: “The Cougars have a mix of veteran senior players and newcomers for the 2021 season and will look to rebuild after losing a strong senior class from last season,” Merrill said. “Seniors David Brassie, Xavier Carbonel, Cole Chiapperino, Sam Emerson and Valentino Maiola will be key in leading the team to another successful season. For the Cougars to make a run in sectionals, many of the newcomers will be asked to step in right away and contribute significant minutes.”
Next game: September 2nd vs. Batavia at 6:30 p.m.
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