Section V Girls’ Soccer is in full swing. Here are the primers for Brighton, Churchville-Chili, Gates Chili, Irondequoit, Spencerport and Webster Schroeder.
BRIGHTON BRUINS (Class AA)
Last season record and finish: 10-6-1, lost to Webster Schroeder in Class AA semifinals.
Coach: Rita Kladstrup
Next game: September 9th at Burnt Hills at Ballston Lake
CHURCHVILLE-CHILI SAINTS (Class AA)
Last season record and finish: 12-6-1, lost to Spencerport in the Class A finals.
Coach: Brooke Elnicki (3rd season)
Top returners: Brooklynn D’Ovidio Jr. M; Olivia Hogan Sr. D/Mid; Hannalee Hotaling Sr. D/Mid (committed to Delaware State University); Emma Klug Sr. D/Mid
Top newcomers: Avery Aloi So. D/Mid; Jillyan Ewing So. F; Alexis Olson So. F/Mid; Tessa Wood So. GK
Next game: September 9th vs. Canandaigua.
GATES CHILI SPARTANS (Class AA)
Last season record and finish: 3-11-0, lost to Greece Athena in the first round of Class A sectionals.
Coach: Marcy Wing (third season, 20-plus years with program)
Top returners: Alyse Ahlstrom Sr. D/M; Samantha Cipolla Sr. F (1st Team All-County); Trelani Harper Sr. D; Denaziay Hunter Jr. D/Mid; Morgan Hyde Sr. Mid; Megan Maslowski Sr. Mid (2nd Team All-County)
Top newcomers: Cassie Carpenter So. GK
Next game: September 11th vs. Irondequoit.
IRONDEQUOIT EAGLES (Class AA)
Last season record and finish: 12-6-0, lost to Churchville-Chili in the Class A quarterfinals (2 OT).
Coach: Joshua Foster (5th year)
Top returners: Kayla Heister Sr. Mid (four-year varsity starter); Lillian Madonia Sr. CB; Amelia Reidmiller Sr. GK
Next game: September 11th vs. Gates Chili
SPENCERPORT RANGERS (Class AA)
Last season record and finish: 16-1-2, won seventh consecutive sectional title, lost to New Hartford (III) in the New York State Class A semifinals (shootout).
Coach: Jamie Schneider (21st year with program).
Top returners: Cate Burns Sr. GK (6th Team All-State/committed to Siena College); Linsday Lenhard Jr. Mid (20 goals and 14 assists); Kendall Mesh Sr. D (2nd Team All-State/committed to Old Dominion University); Emily Peacock So. F (9 goals, 10 assists); Aleena Solano Sr. F/Mid (captain/All-County); Liana Tata So. F/Mid (9 goals, 3 assists)
Top newcomers: Carley Oakden So. Mid; Isabella Ranieri Jr. Mid; Katelyn Schultz Jr. F
Next game: September 9th at Hilton.
WEBSTER SCHROEDER WARRIORS (Class AA)
Last season record and finish: 14-3-3, lost to Clarence in New York State Class AA Far West Regionals.
Coach: Kent Brown (31st year as head coach; 305-177-74)
Top returners: Alyssa Doody Sr. Mid (Plays with great pace and is extremely
dangerous. Scored goals and creates chances in big moments); Jocelyn Gudyka Jr. Mid (Third-year starter as a junior, holding midfielder. Helps organize Schroeder’s defense and provides the ability to press high in the attacking third. Sees the field well and intercepts balls in transition); Shannon Koomen Sr. D (One of the most consistent defenders to come through the Schroeder program, reads the game well and is an outstanding second defender); Leah Marcell Sr. Mid (committed to Rider University, moves to attacking mid, clean first touch and strong in 1v1 situations); Ellie Ockrin Sr. D/GK (Starting wide back in 2022, switches back to goal this season, athletic who will be key to Warrior defense); Maddie Peterson Sr. CB (committed to Mercyhurst University, central defender, reads the game well and has been a consistent anchor on defense); Sasha Zilist Sr. Mid (central midfielder, strong technical player in the middle of the field, sets pace of play in the attacking third).
Top newcomers: Gia Catalano Jr. Mid (moves into a role as a major contributor this year, strong athlete who provides pace on both attacking and defending end); Emma Rascoe So. F (returning from ACL tear, has the potential to be an offensive threats, very good finisher); Morgan Tara Jr. F (wide attacker who moves into a role as a major contributor on the attack, fantastic ability to serve the ball from both the right and left side)
Next game: September 11th at Churchville-Chili.
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