By PAUL GOTHAM MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. -- Members of the Aquinas boys' soccer team gathered on the track just off the turf of Middletown High School's Faller Field. Clad in identical tee-shirts with medals draped around their necks to signify the state championship they had just won, they were finishing their first of many celebrations. A smiling Alfonso Vito called out "What do … [Read more...] about State Champs: Aquinas caps unbeaten season with Class A title
Sorensen’s move to defense at the center of Aquinas run to state semifinals
By PAUL GOTHAM When Aquinas boys soccer takes the field Friday afternoon in the New York State Class A semifinals, Charlie Sorensen will occupy the spot at center-back. The senior may look comfortable in the role. That's only because he possesses the ability to adjust on the fly. Two games into the 2023 season, Sorensen had performed well in his role as an attacking … [Read more...] about Sorensen’s move to defense at the center of Aquinas run to state semifinals
“I always wanted to be Lily;” Lenhard’s scoring touch continues to grow as Spencerport moves into state semifinals
By PAUL GOTHAM Entering the 2022 fall season, Spencerport girls' soccer faced the challenge of having to replace more than 70 percent of its offense. Lily Brongo (10 goals and 27 assists), Bre DeHond (27 goals, 14 assists) and Alyssa Hackett (15 goals, 8 assists) graduated from a 2021 Rangers' squad that scored 80 goals and advanced to the New York State Class A … [Read more...] about “I always wanted to be Lily;” Lenhard’s scoring touch continues to grow as Spencerport moves into state semifinals
Spencerport girls leave no doubt, cruise to seventh straight regional title
By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. — Earlier this week, the Spencerport girls continued their tradition of Halloween practice where all players come in costume for the day’s training. Late Saturday afternoon, the Rangers continued what has become another annual rite as they clinched a spot in the state semifinals. Lindsay Lenhard found the back of the net on four different … [Read more...] about Spencerport girls leave no doubt, cruise to seventh straight regional title
Smith nets hat trick; Haverling clinches back-to-back regional titles
By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Keegan Smith finished with a hat trick, and teammate Ella Yartym added a goal as Haverling (No. 3 NYSSWA Class B) advanced to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) semifinals with a 4-0 victory over Section VI champion Southwestern (No. 10 NYSSWA B) in Far West Regional action, Saturday at Webster Schroeder High … [Read more...] about Smith nets hat trick; Haverling clinches back-to-back regional titles