By STEVE BRICKLER WEST SENECA, N.Y. -- To win the gauntlet that was the Section V Class AA sectional bracket, Churchville-Chili boys’ soccer needed some lucky bounces to go its way. In the state qualifier against Clarence of Section VI, two unlucky bounces led directly to first-half goals as the Red Devils advanced with a 3-0 victory in the Far West State Regional at West … [Read more...] about Churchville-Chili falls in regional to Clarence
Fairport falls to Lancaster in state quarterfinal
By STEVE BRICKLER WEST SENECA, N.Y. -- Section V Class AAA Champion Fairport (No. 9 NYSSWA Class AAA) fell to Lancaster (No. 8 NYSSWA) of Section VI in the Far West Regionals, 1-0 at West Seneca West High School on Saturday afternoon. The Legends scored the game winner off a corner kick in the 72nd minute. A physical, evenly-matched game was played mainly in … [Read more...] about Fairport falls to Lancaster in state quarterfinal
Aquinas outlasts Sutherland for Class A title
By STEVE BRICKLER SPENCERPORT, N.Y. -- Top-seeded Aquinas used two second-half goals, one on an own goal and the other by Ali Shabani, to get past second-seeded Pittsford Sutherland to win the 2023 Section V Class A Boys’ Soccer title at Spencerport High School. It was the first title for the Li’l Irish since 2006. "We were knocking on the door in the first half, … [Read more...] about Aquinas outlasts Sutherland for Class A title
Mathis, Nelson lead Fairport to AAA title
By STEVE BRICKLER SPENCERPORT, N.Y. -- No. 1 seed Fairport defeated No. 2 McQuaid 1-0 for the 2023 Section V Class AAA Boys’ Soccer title behind a Ryan Mathis goal in the 18th minute and a huge penalty kick save by goalkeeper AJ Nelson with 6:35 left to play. It was Fairport's first title since 2019 and the first for Coach Bill Teasdale. "We were fortunate … [Read more...] about Mathis, Nelson lead Fairport to AAA title
McManus lifts McQuaid with late goal
By STEVE BRICKLER HILTON, N.Y. -- Sophomore Keirnan McManus scored the lone goal as No. 2 McQuaid clinched a spot in the Section V Class AAA Boys’ Soccer final with a 1-0 victory over No. 3 Rush-Henrietta, Tuesday night at Hilton High School. "It was what you would expect from a sectional game," said McQuaid Coach Jeff Oliver. "A semi-final, a game away from a final, … [Read more...] about McManus lifts McQuaid with late goal