By PAUL GOTHAM MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. -- Minus one starter and having another limited didn't slow the Greece Athena boys' soccer team on Saturday. Ryan Fitzgerald and Brian Piendel scored a goal apiece as the Trojans defeated Jamesville-Dewitt (III), 2-0 in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Boys' Class A semi-final from Faller Field. Fitzgerald … [Read more...] about Athena rolls into state final
Boys’ Soccer Wrap: Athena and Fairport clinch spots in state finals
CLASS AA SHENENDEHOWA (II/13-3-1) 0 FAIRPORT (16-3-2) 1 OT Jude Rouhana expanded his offensive arsenal on Saturday. The addition was right on time for the Fairport boys' soccer team. Rouhana headed in a second-chance opportunity, and the Red Raiders advanced to Sunday's New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class AA championship game. READ … [Read more...] about Boys’ Soccer Wrap: Athena and Fairport clinch spots in state finals
Spencerport girls continue to stay in the moment
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- It may seem out of place for a four-time regional champion to feel the need to prove itself, but that's the mindset of the Spencerport girls' soccer team. The Rangers will take the field Saturday at SUNY Cortland in the NYSPHSAA Class A semifinals. It's familiar surroundings for Jamie Schneider's squad which will be looking to advance and win … [Read more...] about Spencerport girls continue to stay in the moment
Binkowski leads balanced Bath-Haverling into state semifinals
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Credit Matt Hill with the ability to recognize talent then having the patience to let skill meet its potential. Three seasons ago, Hill brought then-freshman Thomas Binkowksi up to the varsity squad, but the Bath-Haverling boys' soccer coach didn't rush the youngster into the starting lineup. Instead Hill offered a proving ground. Binkowski … [Read more...] about Binkowski leads balanced Bath-Haverling into state semifinals
Nesser leads Fairport to fourth state semi-final appearance this decade
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Fairport's Michael Nesser was a striker during the 2018 campaign, so when the senior requested a chance to play goalkeeper, head coach Gianni Bussani had his doubts. Nesser lacked any formal training at the position and his most recent experience came in middle school. But Bussani thought it was worth the shot. This weekend, Nesser will be … [Read more...] about Nesser leads Fairport to fourth state semi-final appearance this decade