One squad is looking for its eighth title and first since 2010 while the other to win its fourth in five years and 11th in program history. It’s a rematch of the 2023 Class D semifinals between Northstar Christian and Fillmore to decide the Section V Boys’ Soccer Class D1 champion on Friday. Here’s the breakdown:
No. 1 seed NORTHSTAR CHRISTIAN KNIGHTS
(16-2-0 / Private/Parochial)
vs.
No. 2 seed FILLMORE EAGLES
(17-1-0 / Allegany County I)
How they arrived here: Top-seeded Northstar Christian topped Campbell-Savona (5-0) and Charles G. Finney (1-0) to reach the Class D1 title game. Fillmore downed Honeoye (5-1) and Genesee Valley-Belfast (2-1) to earn a spot in the sectional final.
Total goals scored: Northstar Christian (75), Fillmore (69)
Total goals allowed: Northstar Christian (9), Fillmore (8)
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Trends: Northstar Christian enters this matchup winning five-straight games, four of them by shutout. The Knights have won 15 of their last 16 games. Fillmore has won three straight games.
Players to watch for Northstar Christian: Sam Bugota Jr. (13 G, 16 A); Christian Mazur Sr. (12 G, 12 A); Javier Leon So. (7 G, 4 A); Carter Grabowski So. (7 G, 1 A); Addison Spargo eighth-grader (6 G, 3 A); Levi Hinds Jr. (4 G, 7 A)
Fillmore: Isaiah Sisson Sr. Mid/F (30 G, 4 A); Brayden Walton So. Mi/F (14 G, 10 A); Carson Sanasith Sr. Mid/F (6 G, 2 A); Issac Wilcox Jr. Mid/F (6 G); Levi Russell So. Mid/F (5 G, 5 A); Judah Russell So. MF (4 G, 6 A); Jared Boon So. GK (81 saves, 7 goals against)
Coaches: Randy Nasso (Northstar Christian), Jarrett Vosburg (Fillmore)
History 101: Northstar Christian is looking for its eighth title and first title since 2010. Fillmore is seeking to win its fourth title in five years, having claimed championships in 2021, 2022, and 2023. With a win, it would be the Eagles’ 11th in program history.
What’s next: A spot in the Class D regional qualifier against either Avoca-Prattsburgh or Andover-Whitesville. After that, it’s the Class D Far West Regional, where Section VI’s Maple Grove is awaiting its opponent.
Kickoff is set for 7:15 p.m. on Friday at Perry.
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