By JOHN LIKANJE MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. - The Bath-Haverling Boys' Soccer team had two goals to achieve on Sunday morning: avenge a 2019 state semifinals loss to Skaneateles (III) and win the program's first state title since 1996. For 82 minutes, both of those seemed within grasp. But the Lakers got the better of the Rams again, this time in overtime. DJ Smith scored the team's … [Read more...] about Smith’s header not enough as Bath-Haverling falls in state final
Middletown Mud Bowl: Bath-Haverling displays offensive outburst, advances to state final
By JOHN LIKANJE MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. - Section V had two teams play at the same time with extremely different field conditions. Hilton played Mamaroneck (I) in a game which went into overtime on the pristine turf field. On the opposite end of the press box and bleachers, Bath-Haverling matched up with North Country champion Beekmantown (VII) on the muddy, swampy grass field. The … [Read more...] about Middletown Mud Bowl: Bath-Haverling displays offensive outburst, advances to state final
Golden Goalie: Colombo, Fillmore advance to state final on penalty kicks
By JOHN LIKANJE MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. - Sometimes, everything just seems to come full circle. Junior goalkeeper Luke Colombo lined up for the penalty kick, shuffled four steps forward and launched the ball into the back of the net to send Fillmore to the state final. The last time the Eagles advanced to the state final in 2000, Noah Voss, the goalkeeper, converted the clinching … [Read more...] about Golden Goalie: Colombo, Fillmore advance to state final on penalty kicks
Section V Football finals set for this weekend
By JOHN LIKANJE The 2021 Section V Football tournament is set to conclude this weekend with five finals games for Class AA, B, C, D and 8-Man while Class A will send a sectional champion to regionals. Here's the breakdown: CLASS A NYS FAR WEST REGIONAL QUALIFIER Class A1 champion UPREP GRIFFINS (9-1, No. 14 NYSSWA Class A) vs. Class A2 champion CANANDAIGUA BRAVES (10-0, No. 3 … [Read more...] about Section V Football finals set for this weekend
Goode and Netti named Private-Parochial League Players of the Year
By JOHN LIKANJE Shea Netti and Kaia Goode both led their respective squads to the sectional semifinals. Netti spearheaded a stingy defense for Our Lady Of Mercy. Goode topped Section V in scoring for Bishop Kearney/Chesterton. The two senior midfielders were named the Player of the Year as announced by Private-Parochial League coaches. Netti was named the Division I Player of … [Read more...] about Goode and Netti named Private-Parochial League Players of the Year