PITTSFORD –On a cool late August night in front of a sellout crowd, two heavyweight titans collided to open the Section V season. Victor and Pittford, two teams steeped in success over the last few years, have eyed this game since the schedule was released. And, just as in the heavyweight fights of yesteryear where both fighters slug it out round after round, it’s usually a … [Read more...] about Lighting strikes for Victor, shuts out Pittsford 16-0
Monroe County could dominate Class AA and A Sectional fields
By PAUL LIOTTI When the state announced its cutoffs for each of the Classifications, they should have just renamed Section V Class A the “Monroe County League Sectional.” Fourteen of the 16 teams in the über competitive Class A sectional this year call the Monroe County League home. So the Sectional Champion that survives this class can stake claim to being king of Monroe … [Read more...] about Monroe County could dominate Class AA and A Sectional fields
Loaded Aquinas tops Independents
By PAUL LIOTTI The folks on Dewey Avenue got used to winning championships, which included a string of 8 straight. But after a two-year sectional championship 'drought,' AQ regained its form last year to take Class AA in convincing fashion. This year the Irish are once again favored to make a deep run in Sectionals and top the list of Section V Independents. The list of … [Read more...] about Loaded Aquinas tops Independents
Wildcats and Knights take their turn at looking over their collective shoulders
By PAUL LIOTTI When a team tastes success with a championship, it’s time to savor the feeling. But then reality sets in: You are no longer the HUNTER; you have become the HUNTED. Such are the sentiments at Wilson and McQuaid as they prepare for the upcoming season. Last year McQuaid reigned supreme by sweeping their 5 RCAC opponents to take home the league championship which … [Read more...] about Wildcats and Knights take their turn at looking over their collective shoulders
High School Boys Soccer Preview: Monroe County Division III
Greece Arcadia joins a division which boasts a pair of Section V champs from a year ago in Brockport and Pittsford Sutherland. The Knights advanced to the 2017 NYSPHSAA Class A semifinals. Greece Athena is a season removed from a three-year run as sectional champs. Here is your preview: GREECE ARCADIA TITANS (Class A1) Last season: Finished 11-3-4, lost in the Class A1 … [Read more...] about High School Boys Soccer Preview: Monroe County Division III