One squad returns to the quarterfinals two years removed from eight straight regional wins. Another is making its 14th regional appearance in the past two decades. Section V champion Spencerport and Section VI champion Clarence will meet for the second time in three years. Here’s the breakdown:
Section V Class AA Champion
SPENCERPORT RANGERS
(16-2-2, Monroe County Division II)
vs.
Section VI Class AA Champion
CLARENCE RED DEVILS
(16-1-1, Erie County Interscholastic Conference I)
How they arrived here: Spencerport (No. 4 NYSSWA Class AA) paced its way to the quarterfinal by collecting four straight shutout wins against No. 15 Gates Chili (3-0), No. 7 Brockport (1-0), No. 6 Brighton (2-0), and No. 4 Webster Thomas (2-0) to claim its 11th straight sectional title. Clarence (No. 1 NYSSWA Class A) started its postseason run by defeating No. 8 Frontier (5-0), followed by No. 4 Grand Island (5-0), and No. 2 Orchard Park (3-0) to claim its eighth sectional title in 10 years.
Total goals scored: Spencerport (86), Clarence (70)
Total goals allowed: Spencerport (9), Clarence (15)
Trends: Spencerport steps into the quarterfinal unbeaten in its last 11 games (9-0-2), outscoring opponents 23-3 with eight shutouts during that stretch. The Rangers started their season with a seven-game winning streak, outscoring opponents 20-5. Spencerport has not allowed more than two goals in any single game, notching 11 shutouts on the season. Clarence enters the quarterfinal with a 14-game win streak, outscoring opponents 61-8 with eight shutouts in that span. On the season, Clarence has scored four or more goals on nine occasions.
Players to watch for Spencerport: Addison Etter Jr. F (9 G), Ryan Smith Jr. M (7 G, 7 A); Joey Cerretto Sr. D (1 G); Julia Maloney So. M (1 G, 2 A); Calla Crowley Jr. M (3 A); Addison Lynch Sr. GK (11 SO, 104 saves)
Players to watch for Clarence: Emma Payne Jr. F (27 G, 12 A); Ellie Ladelfa Jr. F (12 G, 9 A); Mia Hurley Jr. M (13 G, 7 A), Gianna Ballaro Sr. M/F (5 G, 13 A), Elianna Higgins 8th Grade, F (5 G, 4 A), Hannah Harrishburg Sr. GK (46 saves, 0.85 goals against average, 0.78 save percentage)
Coaches: Jamie Schneider (Spencerport), Mike Silverstein (Clarence)
History 101: Spencerport looks to return to the state semifinals for the eighth time in program history and to avenge a loss (2-0) to Clarence in the 2024 state quarterfinal. The Rangers won seven straight state quarterfinal matchups from 2016 to 2023 (state tournament was not played in 2020). . The Red Devils are making their 14th regional appearance since 2001 with a record of 8-5 in the previous 13 trips.
What’s at stake: A spot in the NYSPHSSA Class AA semifinal against either Fayetteville-Manlius (III) or Bethlehem Central (2).
Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, November 11th at 11 a.m. at Williamsville East High School.
Nice review of upcoming game for these two teams.
Let’s go Rangers. Have a great game