By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Sophomore Lauren McLaren connected in the 79th minute as Our Lady of Mercy rallied for a 1-1 draw with host Aquinas, Friday evening. McLaren converted on a corner kick for the equalizer. "This is our third game in five days, and we were running on fumes," said first-year Mercy head coach Adam Stryker. "They just played tough until … [Read more...] about Aquinas and Mercy play to a draw
East gets quick start, breezes to third win
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- East's Eagles gathered around Ervin Wiggins in the end zone to celebrate the senior defensive back's interception and return for a touchdown. Less than eight minutes of game time had elapsed and the host was already in command with a 20-0 lead. "It’s nice when you execute what we practiced all week," East associate head coach Steve … [Read more...] about East gets quick start, breezes to third win
Three local sides open season ranked top ten in the state
By PAUL GOTHAM Aquinas (A), Fairport (AAA), and Spencerport (AA) were among those ranked in the top ten when the New York State Sportswriters Association (NYSSA) released its Large-School polls earlier this week. Fairport (3-0-1 entering the week) comes in at No. 5 in the AAA poll (it's been a while, but, yes, New York State now has a triple-A class). The Red Raiders … [Read more...] about Three local sides open season ranked top ten in the state
Milburn and Peacock find the back of the net; Spencerport stays unbeaten with win over Brighton
By PAUL GOTHAM BRIGHTON, N.Y. -- Spencerport Boys' Soccer hasn't skipped a beat. One year after ending a decade-old sectional championship drought and advancing to the state semifinals for the first time in more than 40 years, the Rangers look ready to make a run at another title. This despite graduating a handful of key players and losing a returning starter to … [Read more...] about Milburn and Peacock find the back of the net; Spencerport stays unbeaten with win over Brighton
Capel and Geneseo edge Keshequa
By PAUL GOTHAM GENESEO, N.Y. -- The scoreboard at the Geneseo High School turf field flashed a fitting screen graphic reading "Brick Wall." Hard to argue with the assertion considering the performance turned in by Caroline Capel the Blue Devil keeper. Capel put a barrier in front of the net as she registered her second shutout in as many outings leading Geneseo … [Read more...] about Capel and Geneseo edge Keshequa