By TIM IRVING Bath-Haverling’s dominance over Class B boys soccer is remarkable. From 2007-2011, the Rams reigned over the class but from 2012 to 2017 there was a drought. The last four years, Bath-Haverling has regained the mantle, dominating Wayland-Cohocton in the Class B2 finals, 9-2 for the program’s 18th Sectional title. “It means a lot. Our coach brings it up a … [Read more...] about Bath-Haverling cruises past Wayland-Cohocton for fourth straight title
Spencerport and the rain relentless in Class A2 semifinal win over East
By TIM IRVING Spencerport’s football team saw the weather forecast and their grass field and as a group, gave a big smile. “At this time of the year, weather is a factor and our style of play is suited to this. I like the natural grass, tonight was a mud bowl but, do you know how much fun the kids had playing in this?” Rangers coach John Dowd said after his team dominated … [Read more...] about Spencerport and the rain relentless in Class A2 semifinal win over East
Spencerport powers past Mercy on its way to another sectional final
By TIM IRVING Mercy and Spencerport played a soccer match October 9th and the Rangers scored midway through the second half to win 1-0. “We thought we had to win more in the midfield, they’re a good passing team so, the last time we played them, we were a little bit concerned about not winning the midfield,” Rangers coach Jamie Schneider said after his team blew open a … [Read more...] about Spencerport powers past Mercy on its way to another sectional final
Cregan’s four-goal night lifts Brighton over Churchville
By TIM IRVING Brighton junior Maggie Cregan wasn’t supposed to play for the Bruins in the Class A1 semifinals against Churchville-Chili. After injuring an ankle in Brighton’s playoff opener against Gates, Cregan had barely practiced and coach Rita Kladstrup was hoping to avoid using her at all. But then Saints’ junior Amelia Breton changed all that. She scored two … [Read more...] about Cregan’s four-goal night lifts Brighton over Churchville
Byron-Bergen slides past Kearney and into Class C2 girls soccer final
See more photos by Chris Cecere here By TIM IRVING “If the Genesee Region League doesn’t prepare you for a Sectional run, nothing will. It’s a tough league.” Byron-Bergen coach Wayne Hill and his Bees one of four teams from that league to advance to the girls small school semifinals. They scored three early second half goals to beat Bishop Kearney 5-2 and advance to … [Read more...] about Byron-Bergen slides past Kearney and into Class C2 girls soccer final