Redjackets return to state semifinal for second time in three years. By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. — Messiah Hampton has already etched his name in the Section V record books. The University of Oregon commit took steps Saturday afternoon to make sure everyone across New York State knows his name. Hampton scored first then delivered a pair of second-half touchdowns … [Read more...] about Hampton scores three times; Monroe clinches return to state semifinal
Penfield’s season ends with loss to Bennett in regional
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. - With five minutes remaining in Saturday's New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class AA quarterfinal, Penfield football recovered a fumble at the opposing 46-yard line. Nine plays and less than two minutes later, senior quarterback Dominic Giunta scored on a keeper from one yard out. A successful point-after … [Read more...] about Penfield’s season ends with loss to Bennett in regional
Potter’s late goal helps Fillmore secure share of NYS Class D title
By PAUL GOTHAM MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. -- It was a matter of turning a weakness into a strength. Jarrett Vosburg knew if the Fillmore boys' soccer team was to reach its potential, the Eagles needed to improve their conversion rate on set pieces. That work paid dividends Sunday morning at Middletown High School. Avery Potter connected on the equalizer with less than two … [Read more...] about Potter’s late goal helps Fillmore secure share of NYS Class D title
Fairport falls to Commack in NYS AAA title game
By PAUL GOTHAM MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. -- An early goal proved to be the difference as Fairport boys' soccer (18-1-0) fell to Commack (20-1-1) of Section XI, 1-0 in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class AAA championship game, Sunday from Faller Field at Middletown High School. The loss kept Fairport from repeating as state champions and … [Read more...] about Fairport falls to Commack in NYS AAA title game
East Aurora downs Rye to take NYS Class A championship
By PAUL GOTHAM MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. -- Lucas Jamesson and Owen Mack finished with a goal and an assist apiece as Section VI champion East Aurora (21-2-0) defeated Rye (18-2-3), 2-0 in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) championship game from Middletown High School on Sunday afternoon. The state title was the second in three years for the … [Read more...] about East Aurora downs Rye to take NYS Class A championship