One squad is looking for its ninth-straight sectional title and to continue a dynasty. Another aims for its first championship in more than three decades. Spencerport and Hilton will meet for the second time this season, this time for the Section V Girls’ Soccer Class AA title on Saturday. Here’s the breakdown:
No. 1 seed SPENCERPORT RANGERS (17-0-1 / Monroe County Division II)
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No. 6 seed HILTON CADETS (9-5-4 / Monroe County Division I)
How they arrived here: Top-seeded Spencerport (No. 3 NYSSWA) downed Webster Schroeder (4-1) and Greece Athena (2-1) to reach the Class AA title game. Hilton defeated Gates Chili (2-0), then knocked off third-seeded Churchville-Chili (PK) and second-seeded Penfield (2-0) to advance to the sectional final.
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Total goals scored: Spencerport (84), Hilton (24)
Total goals allowed: Spencerport (8), Hilton (16)
Trends: Spencerport has won 15 in a row and has posted 11 clean sheets during that stretch. Hilton enters on a three-game winning streak.
Players to watch for Spencerport: Lindsay Lenhard Sr. MF (27 G, 27 A); Emily Peacock Jr. F (23 G, 11 A); Jayda Solomon Sr MF (four G, eight A); Isabella Ranieri Sr. F (four G, seven A); Julia Maloney 8th MF (four G, four A); Addy Lynch So. GK (119 saves, seven goals against).
Hilton: Olivia Pilato Sr. MF/F (six G, nine A); Madison Vogler Jr. F (six G); Charley Barlette (three G, two A); Mia Cialdella Sr. MF (three G); Sydney Fisher Sr. MF/D (one G, four A); Mallory Heise Sr. D (two G, two A); Sierra Bianchi Jr. GK (88 saves, five goals against)
Coaches: Jamie Schneider (Spencerport), Nino Pilato (Hilton Central)
History 101: Spencerport is looking to continue its dynasty run and win a ninth-straight sectional title. During that stretch, the Rangers have reached the NYS finals four times and have been crowned state champions three times. Hilton aims for its first title since 1990 when the Cadets shared the BB crown with Pittsford Sutherland Hilton has won six titles overall.
What’s next: A spot in the Girls’ Soccer Class AA Far West Regional against the Section VI champion either Clarence or Lockport.
Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. on Saturday at Rush-Henrietta.
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