One squad looks to clinch a spot in the state quarterfinals after winning its first sectional title in 32 years. Another is trying to make back-to-back regional appearances. Pittsford Sutherland takes on Starpoint in the NYSPHSAA Class A sub-regional. Here’s the breakdown:
Section V Class A1 Champion PITTSFORD SUTHERLAND KNIGHTS
(15-1-3, Monroe County Division III)
vs.
Section VI Class A Champion STARPOINT SPARTANS
(17-1-0, Erie County Interscholastic Conference II)
How they arrived here: Pittsford Sutherland powered its way to the sub-regional by beating No. 16 Our Lady of Mercy (6-0), No. 5 Batavia (3-0), and defeating No. 3 Honeoye Falls-Lima (1-0) to claim its first sectional title since 1994. Starpoint started its postseason run by knocking out No. 15 Dunkirk (10-0), No. 10 Roy-Hart/Medina (4-0), No. 6 Falconer/Cassadaga Valley/Maple Grove (1-0), and then defeating No. 1 Lewiston Porter (2-1).
Total goals scored: Pittsford Sutherland (52), Starpoint (98)
Total goals allowed: Pittsford Sutherland (14), Starpoint (5)
Trends: Pittsford Sutherland heads into the sub-regional winning seven out of eight of its last matches, with four straight shutouts in a total of seven in that span. The Knights have outscored opponents 21-5 in that stretch. Pittsford Sutherland started 2026 with a five-game winning streak, outscoring opponents 11-4. Starpoint enters the qualifier with an eight-game win streak, with six shutouts in that span. The Spartans have outscored opponents 37-5 in that stretch.
Players to watch for Pittsford Sutherland: Lizzie Riley Sr. CM (22 G, 4 A, Monroe County Division IV Player of the Year); Sarah Fields So. F (7 G, 9 A); Lucy Bush Sr. CM (3 G, 8 A); Lilian Zemans Sr. CB (1 G, 2 A); Cate Kissell Fr. CB (2 G, 5 A); Evelyn Kuhe Sr. OB (2 A); Olivia Shaw So. OB (1 G, 2 A); Claire Kissell Fr. GK (66 saves, 7 shutouts)
Players to watch for Starpoint: Grace Crissman Jr. M/F (43 G, 25 A); Ashley Mainstone Jr. F (16 G, 6 A); Nora Crissman Jr. M (8 G, 11 A); Avery Casero So. F/D (5 G, 2 A), Olivia Streicher So. F (4 G, 1 A); Brenna Boddecker Sr. M/F (3 G, 2 A); Tricia Ostrowski So. D (3 G, 2 A), Arianna Hamilton Sr. GK (111 saves, .058 GAA, 0.91 SV percentage)
Coaches: Adam Palumbo (Pittsford Sutherland), Kristen Casero (Starpoint)
History 101: Pittsford Sutherland is looking to continue the season after winning its first sectional title since 1994. Starpoint is trying to reach regionals for a second straight seaason after losing to Aquinas 3-0 in 2025.
What’s at stake: A spot in the NYS Class A quarterfinal against either Section VI champion Maine-Endwell or Owego Free Academy.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 4th at Williamsville East High School.
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