CLASS AANO. 7 CANANDAIGUA (9-7-1) 0NO. 2 CHURCHVILLE-CHILI (13-3-1) 4Churchville-Chili relied on seven individual point-getters to advance to the Class AA semifinals against No. 3 Hilton. Andrew Berardicurti led the charge with a goal and assist. Aidan Ozkaynak, Tanner Inges and Noah Berg registered a goal apiece. Bryce Wolf, Braeden Naujokas and Christopher Keller each … [Read more...] about Spinelli Dental Saturday Boys’ Soccer Wrap: Hornell’s Emo fires second hat trick of postseason; Herron hoists Mynderse to semis
High School
Crane strikes gold; Wayne outlasts Olympia and Mattice
By PAUL GOTHAM ONTARIO, N.Y. -- There's baptism by fire and then there's how the boys' soccer team of Wayne High christened the school district's new turf field. Nevin Crane's golden goal capped a double overtime thriller as the No. 4 Eagles advanced to the Section V Class A semifinals with a 1-0 victory over No. 5 Greece Olympia. "I pictured scoring a last-minute … [Read more...] about Crane strikes gold; Wayne outlasts Olympia and Mattice
Baraka’s hat trick lifts Kearney
By PAUL GOTHAM IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — Josh Baraka found the back of the net three times, and No. 4 Bishop Kearney defeated No. 5 Wayland-Cohocton, 3-1 in Section V Class B Boys’ Soccer action on Saturday. Baraka snapped a one-all tie in the 59th minute when he led a counter attack and one-timed a cross from teammate Tommy Triassi. “I found Tommy in space and it was 3v2 … [Read more...] about Baraka’s hat trick lifts Kearney
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
Penfield explodes for four second-half goals, clinches spot in AA semis
BY PAUL GOTHAM PENFIELD, N.Y. -- It's been 13 years since John Butterworth roamed the sidelines for Penfield boys' soccer. The hall-of-fame coach's influence still remains with his former program. And Friday night one of Butterworth's ideas contributed to a Patriots' victory. Paul Rolland found the back of the net twice, and Mason Vallow set up a pair of goals as … [Read more...] about Penfield explodes for four second-half goals, clinches spot in AA semis