By PAUL GOTHAM SANBORN, N.Y. -- Ella Yartym finished with all three goals in a 3-2 Haverling victory over Lewiston-Porter (VI) in the New York State Class B Girls' Far West Regional championship, Saturday at Niagara-Wheatfield High School. Yartym connected on the game winner with 6:49 remaining in the second half. "It was crazy, honestly," she said after the victory. … [Read more...] about Yartym nets hat trick; Haverling girls clinch program-first trip to state semis
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Fitzgerald’s late goal lifts Spencerport girls to sixth regional title
By PAUL GOTHAM SANBORN, N.Y. -- With a regional title hanging in the balance, Kathleen Fitzgerald had the clarity of mind to lean on the teachings of the Spencerport girls' soccer staff. And with that, the senior midfielder helped punch the Rangers' ticket to the New York State Final Four. Fitzgerald took advantage of a second-chance opportunity on a corner kick and … [Read more...] about Fitzgerald’s late goal lifts Spencerport girls to sixth regional title
McQuaid punches ticket to state final four with 2-1 victory over Clarence
McQuaid keeps undefeated season alive and improves to 17-0-2 By PETER MANCUSO SPENCERPORT, N.Y. -- As harsh as it may sound, there might not be a bigger personal motivator for an athlete than failure, especially when you know deep down you could have done better. That is what the returnees on the McQuaid varsity soccer team faced over the off-season after losing to … [Read more...] about McQuaid punches ticket to state final four with 2-1 victory over Clarence
Hagen’s hatty sends Byron-Bergen back to state semis
By PAUL GOTHAM SANBORN, N.Y. — Mackenzie Hagen didn’t experience her customary game-day jitters prior to Saturday’s New York State Class C Far West Regional matchup. The Byron-Bergen junior didn't need them. Hagen netted three goals and added an assist as the Bees advanced to the state semis with a 6-2 win over Frewsburg (VI). ”I was really excited for this game,” … [Read more...] about Hagen’s hatty sends Byron-Bergen back to state semis
Hampton’s big-time catch lifts Monroe; Red Jackets advance to Class B finals
By DAVID DOBRASZ ROCHESTER N.Y -- Late touchdowns continue to be story for the Monroe High (8-2), this time fueling the Red Jackets to a one-score win on Saturday in the Section V Class B semifinals from James Monroe High School. No. 2 Monroe defeated reigning Class B finalists No. 3 Honeoye Falls- Lima, 12-7. Freshman Messiah Hampton’s touchdown reception in the fourth … [Read more...] about Hampton’s big-time catch lifts Monroe; Red Jackets advance to Class B finals