By JOHN LIKANJE BATAVIA, N.Y. - The New York State Far West Regional class B matchup featured two very similar squads in Batavia and Iroquois (VI). Both teams displayed explosive, run-heavy offenses and physical, stout defenses. When the sectional champions clashed on Monday night at VanDetta Stadium, they knew that one player had to step up to be a difference maker. That … [Read more...] about Clutch Carter: McFollins-Cramer ignites Batavia to Far West Regional title
Canandaigua’s durable defense not enough as season ends in regionals
By JOHN LIKANJE CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. - An integral key to Canandaigua's postseason success was its defense. Coming into this weekend's state tournament opener, Jeff Welch's squad had held its three opponents to a combined 33 points (11 points per contest). Meanwhile, the Braves' offense had been rolling to the tune of 95 points (31.7 points per game). On Friday night at … [Read more...] about Canandaigua’s durable defense not enough as season ends in regionals
Fenton and Groome named Private-Parochial Players of the Year
By JOHN LIKANJE Hanna Fenton and Gracie Groome both led their respective squads to the sectional final. The two seniors were named the Players of the Year as announced by Private-Parochial coaches. Fenton was an integral part of the Aquinas core as she played both sides of the ball en route to garnering Division I Player of the Year. The senior midfielder accrued 10 assists … [Read more...] about Fenton and Groome named Private-Parochial Players of the Year
Tytler named Private-Parochial Player of the Year
By JOHN LIKANJE Luke Tytler ignited Bishop Kearney/Chesterton to a position only five other Section V teams advanced to: the state tournament qualifiers. The senior midfielder was named the Player of the Year as announced by Private-Parochial coaches. During the Kings' sectional title run, Tytler spearheaded an offense which averaged 3.9 goals per game by pacing the squad in … [Read more...] about Tytler named Private-Parochial Player of the Year
Adams, Bansal, Buttino, Milburn and Palmer earn top Monroe County honors
By JOHN LIKANJE Kyle Milburn lifted his team to a sectional title. Brendan Adams, William Buttino and Myles Palmer led their respective squads to the sectional semifinals. Ronak Bansal ignited Pittsford Sutherland to the sectional final. The four seniors and junior were named the Player of the Year for their respective divisions as announced by Monroe County Soccer … [Read more...] about Adams, Bansal, Buttino, Milburn and Palmer earn top Monroe County honors