By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Greece Olympia girls' soccer coach Sal Butera wants to see Sarah Tawaf take more shots. For one game at least the Spartans junior midfielder accommodated her coach's request. Tawaf scored four goals, all in the first half, as host Olympia erased an early deficit to beat crosstown rival Greece Arcadia, 5-2 on Thursday. "I got set … [Read more...] about Tawaf explodes for four first-half goals, leads Olympia past Arcadia
Turner lifts Hilton in overtime
By PAUL GOTHAM RIGA, N.Y. -- Jack Turner converted on a set piece in the second overtime, and Hilton (No. 15 NYSSWA Class AA) defeated host Churchville-Chili (No. 17 NYSSWA Class AA), 2-1 in Section V Boys' Soccer action, Wednesday night. Turner climbed the ladder and headed in a free kick from teammate Kyle Cunningham. "I was trying to make that run inside, cut … [Read more...] about Turner lifts Hilton in overtime
RIT looks to ‘take that next step’ in ’23-’24
By PAUL GOTHAM HENRIETTA, N.Y. -- Six months have passed since RIT men's hockey lost on home ice to Holy Cross in the deciding game of the 2022-23 Atlantic Hockey semi-finals. With that, the regular season champions went home earlier than expected. Head coach Wayne Wilson hopes that early departure serves a building block to this season's success. "As a coach, you’re … [Read more...] about RIT looks to ‘take that next step’ in ’23-’24
East Rochester and Greece Olympia play to a stalemate
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The calendar indicated mid-September, but play on the pitch had a touch of October to it Monday night at Greece Olympia High School. Obi Kagde connected on the equalizer in the waning moments of regulation, and the host Spartans (4-1-1) went on to finish in a 1-1 tie with East Rochester (7-0-1). "We know that they are a good team," … [Read more...] about East Rochester and Greece Olympia play to a stalemate
Swarming defense leads Monroe to second win
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- One week ago, Terrell Cunningham's Monroe Redjackets rode the capable arm of Khaya Moses to a season-opening win over Honeoye Falls-Lima. Moses completed 13-of-20 passes for 311 yards and four touchdowns in a convincing 54-6 victory in a rematch of the 2022 Class B semifinal. Saturday, on home turf, Monroe's defense stepped to the … [Read more...] about Swarming defense leads Monroe to second win