By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Fairport boys' soccer coach Gianni Bussani doesn't easily forget a loss. When asked about the weather conditions of Thursday's Section V Class AA semi-final match, the 25th-year coach recalled a defeat from 2008. "We played Thomas in a qualifier to reach the (state) tournament," Bussani said after Thursday's match that was played in a … [Read more...] about Palmer delivers; Fairport advances to Class AA championship
Gale force winds: McQuaid gusts into Class AA final
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The canopy tent used to shield the McQuaid bench players from the elements didn't make it through the game. The Jesuit Knights' soccer team, though, continued its season. McQuaid endured varying weather conditions and the Penfield XI to reach the Class AA finals for the second time in three years. Alex Klimowski scored his … [Read more...] about Gale force winds: McQuaid gusts into Class AA final
Sounds effects: Brongo hears a “ting;” Spencerport moves on to ‘A’ title game
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The recent history of Spencerport girls' soccer has known its share of great shots. Lily Brongo's game winner in Wednesday night's Section V Class A semi-final is the latest. Brongo connected in the 65th minute, and the Rangers advanced to Saturday's Class A title game with a 2-1 win over the Brockport Blue Devils. "We’ve gone through those … [Read more...] about Sounds effects: Brongo hears a “ting;” Spencerport moves on to ‘A’ title game
Mendon girls clinch spot in Class A title game
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Maya Larimer and Rachel Lee scored a goal apiece as the Pittsford Mendon girls' soccer team downed crosstown rival Pittsford Sutherland, 2-0 in Section V Class A semifinal action at Eastridge High School. The win was the fourth straight for the Lady Vikings who are undefeated in 12 of their last 13 matches. Their only setback during that … [Read more...] about Mendon girls clinch spot in Class A title game
Bock to the rescue; Wayne advances to A2 final
By PAUL GOTHAM BRIGHTON, N.Y. -- Last season, Cullen Bock led the Wayne Eagles in goals scored. Earlier this year, head coach Tim Mattle asked his senior to switch to goalkeeper. That decision paid dividends Tuesday night. After 80 minutes of regulation and 30 of overtime, second-seeded Wayne and third-seeded Pittsford Mendon moved to penalty kicks. Bock stopped back-to-back … [Read more...] about Bock to the rescue; Wayne advances to A2 final