Two squads making a first state semifinal appearance in program history, Pittsford Sutherland and Beekmantown are set to battle in the Class A final four. Here’s the breakdown:
PITTSFORD SUTHERLAND KNIGHTS
(17-1-3 / Monroe County Division IV)
vs.
BEEKMANTOWN EAGLES/VII
(14-3-2 / Northern Soccer League Division I)
How they arrived here: Pittsford Sutherland (No. 3 NYSSWA) made its way to the state tournament 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 then beat Starpoint (2-1) in overtime in a sub-regional matchup before shutting out Maine-Endwell (5-0) to reach the semifinals. Beekmantown (No. 4 NYSSWA) defeated Plattsburgh (9-0) and Saranac (3-1) to claim the Section VII Class A title. The Eagles then beat Averill Park (4-0) in the quarterfinals.
Total goals scored: Pittsford Sutherland (54), Beekmantown (71)
Total goals allowed: Pittsford Sutherland (15), Beekmantown (17)
Trends: Pittsford Sutherland heads into the state semifinals winning nine out of its last 10 games. The Knights have a total of 13 shutouts on the season. Sutherland has scored three or more goals 11 times this year. Beekmantown enters the state semifinals winning 11 of their last 13 matchups which included eight shutout victories.
Players to watch for Pittsford Sutherland: Lizzie Riley Sr. CM (24 G, 4 A, Monroe County Division IV Player of the Year); Sarah Fields So. F (8 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 (74 saves, 8 shutouts)
Players to watch for Beekmantown: Carly Hagadorn Sr. (18 G, 9 A); Olivia Miller Sr. (12 G, 8 A); Reese PeryerJr. (7 G, 17 A); Rhianna Gilligan Sr. (11 G, 6 A); Olivia Hagadorn Sr. (6 G, 6 A); Adalyn Svendsen So. GK (58 saves, .944 GAA).
Coaches: Adam Palumbo (Pittsford Sutherland), Jon Chapman (Beekmantown)
History 101: Pittsford Sutherland is looking to continue the season after winning its first sectional title since 1994. The Knights are making a first state semifinal appearance in program history. Beekmantown is also making its first state semifinals appearance in program history. The Eagles previously reached the state tournament in 2023 and 2024, losing in the sub-regional both times.
What’s at stake: The winner advances to the NYSPHSAA Class A finals against the winner of New Hartford (III) and Rye (I).
Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14 at p.m. at 12 p.m. at Cortland High School.
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