By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. — Sophie Esders wasn’t ready for her high school soccer career to end. And the senior forward left matters to her trusty feet. Esders sparked an early barrage of three goals, and No. 4 Webster Thomas (13-4-0) cruised to a 6-nil win over No. 5 Pittsford Mendon (12-5-0) in Section V Class AA quarterfinal action, Saturday night. “I was just … [Read more...] about Too much Esders, Webster Thomas cruises into AA semifinals
Shamp powers big second half; Batavia advances in A
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Ella Shamp found the back of the net three times including the go-ahead score as No. 5 Batavia (10-6-2) went on the road and beat No. 4 Greece Olympia (10-6-1), 5-1 in Section V Class A quarterfinal action on Saturday afternoon. With the score level at one late in the first half, Shamp gained possession along the left flank, split a pair … [Read more...] about Shamp powers big second half; Batavia advances in A
Clement sparks big inning with go-ahead hit; Jays take Game 1 from Dodgers
By PAUL GOTHAM Ernie Clement finished 2-for-4 including a go-ahead RBI single in a sixth inning that saw the Toronto Blue Jays send 12 batters to the plate and score nine runs on the way to an 11-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the 2025 World Series. Hitting seventh in the lineup, Clement drove in pinch-runner Isiah Kiner-Falefa with his second single of … [Read more...] about Clement sparks big inning with go-ahead hit; Jays take Game 1 from Dodgers
‘Survive and advance’; Simmons lifts Sutherland with late Olimpico
By PAUL GOTHAM PITTSFORD, N.Y. — The final in a series of four corner kicks was the difference. Ollie Simmons delivered a service from the right flag that didn’t need any additional help to cross the goal line, and No. 2 Pittsford Sutherland (11-5-0) advanced with a 2-1 win over No. 10 Aquinas (14-4-1) in Section V Class A Boys’ Soccer action from Ordiway Field, Friday … [Read more...] about ‘Survive and advance’; Simmons lifts Sutherland with late Olimpico
Derose scores twice; Finney advances in D1
By PAUL GOTHAM PENFIELD, N.Y. — Jacob Derose found the back of the net twice, and No. 4 C.G. Finney (10-6-1) advanced with a 4-nil win over No. 5 Keshequa (10-7-0) in Section V Class D1 quarterfinal action, Friday afternoon . With the win, Finney advances to play either top-seeded Northstar Christian or No. 8 Campbell-Savona in the semifinals. “Everybody has been kinda … [Read more...] about Derose scores twice; Finney advances in D1