Paul Gotham

By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. — The scoreboard at Webster Schroeder told a painful truth. Despite holding a decided advantage in shots on goal (9-3) and corner kicks (5-1), the Aquinas girls’ soccer team didn’t have an edge in the statistic that mattered most, the final score. Elina Kunik’s goal with 38:57 remaining in the second half was the difference as Section VI … [Read more...] about Aquinas girls fall to Lewiston-Porter in regional

By PAUL GOTHAM WEST SENECA, N.Y. — Through the first 20 games of the 2023 season, Colin Rea’s contributions to the Byron-Bergen/Elba offense amounted to one assist. The sophomore midfielder picked the right time to connect on his first goal of the campaign. Rea’s right-footed blast with 16:58 remaining in the second half was the game winner as the Bees clinched a spot … [Read more...] about Rea’s second-half goal sends Byron-Bergen/Elba to the state semifinals

By PAUL GOTHAM WEST SENECA, N.Y. -- Owen Doherty converted a pair of penalty kicks, and Sam Edwards added another score as Section VI champion Ellicottville defeated reigning state champion Fillmore, 3-0 Friday night in New York State Class D Far West Regional action at West Seneca West High School. "They’re a great squad," Fillmore head coach Jarrett Vosburg said of … [Read more...] about Fillmore’s season ends with loss in regional

By PAUL GOTHAM GENESEO, N.Y. -- Jack Farner produced all of the goals as Byron-Bergen/Elba boys' soccer advanced to the New York State Class C Far West Regional with a 4-0 victory over Cuba-Rushford/Hinsdale, Wednesday night at Geneseo High School. The junior forward snapped a scoreless tie in the 39th minute when he redirected a cross from teammate Colin Martin. "I … [Read more...] about Farner scores four goals; Byron-Bergen clinches spot in regional