Paul Gotham

By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Etta Herman made a pair of saves, and Kacie Salva converted the decisive penalty kick as the Penfield girls' soccer team advanced to the New York State Class AA Far West Regional in Section V action from Webster Schroeder High School, Saturday night. Salva was the fourth of the Patriots to connect on successful attempts. "Coach beforehand told … [Read more...] about “They know how to step up when it matters;” Penfield girls advance to regionals

By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. -- For the first time this season, the Spencerport girls' soccer team saw a crooked number on the opposing team's side of the scoreboard. That Brighton found the back of the net twice in the first 40 minutes might have been enough to shake a lesser team. But not the Spencerport Rangers. Aleena Solano and Alyssa Hackett scored two goals apiece … [Read more...] about “It never gets old,” Spencerport girls win sixth straight sectional title

By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Winning a program's first sectional title in seven years is one thing. Being able to accomplish that feat over one's cross-town rival, well that just adds to the enjoyment. Elena Barr connected on a free kick in the 56th minute with the match's lone goal as the Pittsford Mendon girls claimed the 2021 Section V Class A2 championship with a 1-nil … [Read more...] about Mendon girls savor sectional championship

GIRLS  CLASS AA NO. 2 FAIRPORT 1 NO. 1 PENFIELD 1 (Penfield advances on PKs, 4-2) Etta Herman made a pair of saves, and Kacie Salva converted the decisive penalty kick as the Penfield girls' soccer team advanced to the New York State Class AA Far West Regional in Section V action from Webster Schroeder High School, Saturday night. Salva was the fourth of the Patriots to … [Read more...] about Spinelli Dental Saturday Wrap: Mathisen’s hat trick lifts Batavia-Notre Dame to second straight sectional title; Keshequa wins third straight championship

By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- A late-game substitution paid dividends. Looking to jump start his offense, Churchville-Chili head coach John Mahoney inserted Andrew Berardicurti into Friday's Section V Class A Boys' semi-final. The sophomore attacker responded with the game winner. Berardicurti connected on a "golden goal" with 12:29 remaining in the second overtime, and … [Read more...] about Berardicurti strikes gold; Churchville-Chili grabs spot in Class A final