Benchmarks

By PAUL GOTHAM With the 2021 High School Soccer season in the past, here's a look at the top performers in Section V. Presenting the 2021 Pickin' Splinters Sophomore Girls' Starting XI: CATE BURNS Goalkeeper, Spencerport Rangers (Monroe County II) All-County performer: Burns played behind a sometimes peerless backline and never wavered, athletic and skilled she commanded the … [Read more...] about 2021 Splinters Starting XI: Sophomore Girls

By PAUL GOTHAM With the 2021 High School Soccer season in the past, here's a look at the top performers in Section V. Presenting the 2021 Pickin' Splinters Sophomore Boys' Starting XI: ELIJAH BAILEY Defender, Churchville-Chili Saints (Monroe County II) All-County performer: Steadying backline presence, Bailey makes sure contact on first touch and makes sound decisions when to … [Read more...] about 2021 Splinters Starting XI: Sophomore Boys

By PAUL GOTHAM Highlighting SOME of Section V's top performers from the first week of the post-season. WILLIAM BUTTINO Jr. Attacker Greece Olympia Spartans (Monroe County IV) -- Durable frontline player who consistently creates a threat for opposing defenses; Buttino is difficult to neutralize with his combination of foot speed and rugged frame, consistently wins in 50-50 … [Read more...] about William Buttino, Kaitlyn Wright and the Starting XI

By PAUL GOTHAM Highlighting SOME of Section V's top performers from the last two weeks of the regular season. This is part of a series and more names will be added during sectionals. LAURA BENNETT Sr. Midfield/Forward Pittsford Sutherland Knights (Monroe County III) -- A commanding presence in the middle third of the field, Bennett is confident with her touch, sees one play … [Read more...] about Chloe Hubbard, Reese Powers and the Starting XI

Highlighting some of Section V's top performers from the week of October 4th-10th and earlier. This is part of a series and more names will be added in future installments. By PAUL GOTHAM CHASE ALEXANDRE Jr. Midfielder Brighton Bruins (Monroe County II) -- Physical and skilled while scratching at the surface of his abilities; Alexandre moves effortlessly and consistently … [Read more...] about Maya Ikewood, Ian Szemcsak and the Starting XI