By PAUL GOTHAM ONTARIO, N.Y. -- There's baptism by fire and then there's how the boys' soccer team of Wayne High christened the school district's new turf field. Nevin Crane's golden goal capped a double overtime thriller as the No. 4 Eagles advanced to the Section V Class A semifinals with a 1-0 victory over No. 5 Greece Olympia. "I pictured scoring a last-minute … [Read more...] about Crane strikes gold; Wayne outlasts Olympia and Mattice
Baraka’s hat trick lifts Kearney
By PAUL GOTHAM IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — Josh Baraka found the back of the net three times, and No. 4 Bishop Kearney defeated No. 5 Wayland-Cohocton, 3-1 in Section V Class B Boys’ Soccer action on Saturday. Baraka snapped a one-all tie in the 59th minute when he led a counter attack and one-timed a cross from teammate Tommy Triassi. “I found Tommy in space and it was 3v2 … [Read more...] about Baraka’s hat trick lifts Kearney
Penfield explodes for four second-half goals, clinches spot in AA semis
BY PAUL GOTHAM PENFIELD, N.Y. -- It's been 13 years since John Butterworth roamed the sidelines for Penfield boys' soccer. The hall-of-fame coach's influence still remains with his former program. And Friday night one of Butterworth's ideas contributed to a Patriots' victory. Paul Rolland found the back of the net twice, and Mason Vallow set up a pair of goals as … [Read more...] about Penfield explodes for four second-half goals, clinches spot in AA semis
Spinelli Dental Friday Boys’ Soccer Wrap: Austin leads Naples into semis; Sutherland’s Woods nets hat trick
CLASS AA NO. 8 GREECE ARCADIA (9-8-0) 0NO. 1 SPENCERPORT (15-3-0) 2Justice Hinman and Juan Green-Jordan scored a goal apiece to lead Spencerport. Hinman connected in the first half with an assist from Kyle Milburn. Frank Grad set up Green-Jordan for a header. Spencerport will face No. 4 Penfield in the semifinals. NO. 11 BROCKPORT (8-0-1) 0NO. 3 HILTON (14-4-0) 6Justin … [Read more...] about Spinelli Dental Friday Boys’ Soccer Wrap: Austin leads Naples into semis; Sutherland’s Woods nets hat trick
World of Inquiry holds off East, advances to AAA semis
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Rich Paufler wanted to see his team play with a lead. The World of Inquiry coach got his wish Thursday afternoon. Pah Gay scored midway through the first half to give the Griffins a lead they did not surrender, and Franklin Safari connected on the eventual game winner six minutes later as No. 5 World of Inquiry defeated No. 4 East, … [Read more...] about World of Inquiry holds off East, advances to AAA semis