By STEVE BRICKLER HILTON, N.Y. -- Junior midfielder Ryan Mathis scored four goals, and top-seeded Fairport overcame a somewhat sluggish start to defeat No. 5 WOIS/Edison/Franklin/SOTA, 8-0 in the Section V Boys' Soccer Class AAA semi-finals, Tuesday night at Hilton High School. Fairport dictated play from the start but was denied on some near misses either … [Read more...] about Mathis leads Fairport into AAA finals
Second-half surge sends Aquinas to semis
By STEVE BRICKLER ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Mired in a 1-1 halftime stalemate, top-seeded Aquinas erupted for five second-half goals to advance past eighth seeded Pittsford Mendon 6-1 in the quarterfinals of the Section V Class A Boys' Soccer tournament. "We didn't panic at halftime," said Aquinas head coach Josh Gleason, "Even though we were losing the physical battle, we knew … [Read more...] about Second-half surge sends Aquinas to semis
Irondequoit defense keys victory over Webster Thomas
By STEVE BRICKLER IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. -- Irondequoit improved to 5-1 on the season fueled by a Cam Miller 99-yard interception return off a fake field goal attempt to get past Webster Thomas 24-6. The key play came with 1:53 left in the first quarter as Thomas looked poised to tie the game at three apiece with a 21-yard field goal attempt. However, the Thomas holder … [Read more...] about Irondequoit defense keys victory over Webster Thomas
Lowry and Hilton outlast Schroeder
By STEVE BRICKLER WEBSTER, N.Y. -- The Hilton Cadets remained undefeated (5-0) after Robert Lowry scored his third touchdown of the game with 10 seconds remaining to defeat Webster Schroeder (3-2) 22-19 in a rematch of last year's Class A1 final. The winning score was the final of five lead changes in the second half. The Cadets travelled 76 yards on the game … [Read more...] about Lowry and Hilton outlast Schroeder
‘I go crazy trying to get them all touches;’ Irondequoit cruises to Homecoming win
By STEVE BRICKLER IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. -- On a homecoming afternoon versus crosstown rival Eastridge, the Irondequoit Eagles ran their record to 4-0 on the season with a 35-3 win over the visiting Lancers. Coach Dan Fichter's myriad playmakers all contributed in the victory. "I go crazy trying to get them all touches," said Fichter. The Eagles … [Read more...] about ‘I go crazy trying to get them all touches;’ Irondequoit cruises to Homecoming win