Both teams are looking to win their first New York State quarterfinal this century. The Class A quarterfinal is set and it’s Pittsford Sutherland against Maine-Endwell. Here’s the breakdown:
PITTSFORD SUTHERLAND KNIGHTS
(16-1-3/Monroe County Division III)
vs.
MAINE-ENDWELL SPARTANS
(13-2-0/Southern Tier Athletic Conference)
How they arrived here: Pittsford Sutherland made its way to the New York State quarterfinals by beating Our Lady of Mercy 6-0, Batavia 3-0, and Honeoye Falls-Lima, 1-0 to win its first Section V title since 1994. The Knights advanced to the sub-regional round where they beat Starpoint (Section VI) 2-1 in overtime. Maine-Endwell started its playoff run with a first-round bye then lost to Owego Free Academy is the final. The Spartans still advanced to the sub-regional round and got revenge on Owego beating them 4-1.
Total goals scored: Pittsford Sutherland (54), Maine-Endwell (72)
Total goals allowed: Pittsford Sutherland (15), Maine-Endwell (12)
Trends: Pittsford Sutherland heads into the state quarterfinals winning eight out of their last nine games. The Knights have a total of 12 shutouts on the season. Sutherland has scored three or more goals 10 times this year. Pittsford Sutherland started 2026 with a five-game winning streak, outscoring opponents 11-4. Maine-Endwell is coming in winning seven out of their last eight games. During that stretch the Spartans have outscored their opponents 31-7 and have three shutouts. Maine-Endwell has eight total shutouts on the year. The Spartans also started the season with a six-game win streak.
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, 9 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 (70 saves, 7 shutouts)
Players to watch for Maine-Endwell: Kiara Neal Jr. F, Laura Napierala Sr. M, Cora Benjamin Sr. M/F
Coaches: Adam Palumbo (Pittsford Sutherland), Mark Lee (Maine-Endwell)
History 101: Pittsford Sutherland is looking to continue the season after winning its first sectional title since 1994. Maine-Endwell is looking to win their first ever New York State quarterfinal appearance. The Spartans won the Section IV Class A title in 2025. This will be the first meeting between the two teams.
What’s at stake: The winner advances to the NYSPHSAA semifinals and will face either Beekmantown (VII) or Averill Park (2).
Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, November 6, at 12 p.m. at Niskayuna High School.
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