By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- On the surface, Adam Hiller's Brighton Barons looked like anything but a state-contending soccer team earlier this season. On September 13th, the Barons dropped their second straight game. They had as many wins (3) as losses (3) at that point. Hiller knew better, though. A rash of injuries had created a patchwork lineup in that early … [Read more...] about Tight-knit Brighton prepares for state semifinal matchup with Amityville
Defense, East Aurora, hold on for 2-0 win over Bath-Haverling
By WOLVERIDGE LANGAN BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The back wall held true for East Aurora when they needed it most. After Alex Baase capitalized on an early corner kick, East Aurora’s defense stood tall to limit Bath-Haverling and help the Blue Devils advance to the New York State Class B final four with a 2-0 victory at Sweet Home High School, Saturday afternoon. The Section VI Class B … [Read more...] about Defense, East Aurora, hold on for 2-0 win over Bath-Haverling
Girls Soccer: Far West Regional matchups set
By WOLVERIDGE LANGAN If both Spencerport and Wheatland-Chili are to add a third New York State Championship in as many years, it will continue this weekend in the Far West Regionals. Webster Schroeder (Class AA), Spencerport (A) and Palmyra Macedon (B) represent Section V in the Far West Regional at Webster Schroeder while Wheatland-Chili (C) and Kendall (D) participate … [Read more...] about Girls Soccer: Far West Regional matchups set
Boys Soccer: Regional matchups set for this weekend
By WOLVERIDGE LANGAN A fresh set of Section V faces look to make noise this year in the 2018 New York State Far West Regionals. Wins in this weekend’s matches at Sweet Home High School, and Hilton (Class AA), Brighton (A), Bath-Haverling (B), Geneseo (C) and C. G. Finney (D) will advance to the NYS semifinals. Here are the matchups: Class D Friday (Nov. 2) 5 PM NORTH … [Read more...] about Boys Soccer: Regional matchups set for this weekend
Rain can’t stop Roberts, RIT, in 1-0 win over Union
By WOLVERIDGE LANGAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The rain never let up, and neither did forward Marla Roberts. Roberts buried the game winning goal with less than two minutes left to play, helping the RIT Tigers Women’s Soccer team scrape by the Union Dutchwomen at Tiger Stadium Saturday afternoon. “As Becky hit that ball through, and I ran on to it, all I’m thinking about is … [Read more...] about Rain can’t stop Roberts, RIT, in 1-0 win over Union