Paul Gotham

By PAUL GOTHAM SPENCERPORT, N.Y -- Two years ago when the Spencerport Rangers and Our Lady of Mercy Monarchs met for the 2018 Section V Class A Girls' Championship, a freezing rain pelted the field throughout the match. Spencerport outlasted Mercy in overtime on that cold day in late October to win what was then their third straight sectional title. On Thursday night in the … [Read more...] about One for the thumb: Spencerport girls win fifth straight Class A title

By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- When it was over, the Pittsford Sutherland boys' soccer team had finished the season with their starting goalkeeper from a year ago playing in the field while their leading scorer and starting center back watched from the sidelines. In a calendar year which has, if nothing else, embodied the adage that the only constant is change, Sutherland … [Read more...] about Coronation at Ordiway: Sutherland claims Class A crown

By PAUL GOTHAM SPENCERPORT, N.Y. -- Midway through the second half of Tuesday's Class A semi-final match, Spencerport head coach Jamie Schneider could be heard from the sideline imploring his team to "keep winning balls; keep winning balls!" On a night when finishing came at a premium, the Rangers made possession of the ball their ally. "We created a lot of chances," … [Read more...] about Spencerport girls reach fifth straight final

By PAUL GOTHAM PENFIELD, N.Y. --  A late-season wake-up call continued to pay dividends for the Penfield boys' soccer team. Five different players found the back of the net Monday night as the Patriots cruised in Class AA semi-final action. "That’s probably the best we’ve played all year as far as finishing-wise, defensive-wise," Penfield head coach John Cotsonas said after … [Read more...] about Balanced Penfield boys roll into AA finals

By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- Familiarity with coming from behind paid dividends for the Our Lady of Mercy soccer team Saturday afternoon. Trailing late in the second half, No. 7 seed Mercy scored twice to beat No. 2 Pittsford-Mendon, 3-2. With the victory, the Monarchs advanced to the Section V Class A semi-finals. "We kinda thrive off being down and working hard," … [Read more...] about Mercy rallies late, knocks off No. 2 Mendon