By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They had sat and watched the first four games of the season, held out of the Rochester Institute of Technology lineup because of their early spot on the depth chart. Sitting, of course, is never easy. Not when you’re accustomed to making contributions. Not when you’re anxious to be part of a new group that restores the pride in RIT men’s hockey. So, … [Read more...] about How sweep it is as Skalos, Cobetto-Roy propel RIT past Air Force
Pine Pieces
Too much Esders, Webster Thomas cruises into AA semifinals
By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. — Sophie Esders wasn’t ready for her high school soccer career to end. And the senior forward left matters to her trusty feet. Esders sparked an early barrage of three goals, and No. 4 Webster Thomas (13-4-0) cruised to a 6-nil win over No. 5 Pittsford Mendon (12-5-0) in Section V Class AA quarterfinal action, Saturday night. “I was just … [Read more...] about Too much Esders, Webster Thomas cruises into AA semifinals
Saturday Girls’ Soccer Wrap: Esders lights the field afire with four goals for Webster Thomas; Vetere nets the game winner in OT for Northstar Christian Academy
CLASS AA NO. 9 BRIGHTON (7-10-0) 1NO. 1 SPENCERPORT (15-1-1) 4Liana Tata scored a pair of goals and registered an assist in a Spencerport Class AA quarterfinal win. Emily Peacock and Sydney Wyant scored a goal apiece, while Carley Oakden and Abby Solano both tallied an assist. No. 1 Spencerport will move on to the Class AA semifinals to face off against No. 4 Webster Thomas … [Read more...] about Saturday Girls’ Soccer Wrap: Esders lights the field afire with four goals for Webster Thomas; Vetere nets the game winner in OT for Northstar Christian Academy
Shamp powers big second half; Batavia advances in A
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Ella Shamp found the back of the net three times including the go-ahead score as No. 5 Batavia (10-6-2) went on the road and beat No. 4 Greece Olympia (10-6-1), 5-1 in Section V Class A quarterfinal action on Saturday afternoon. With the score level at one late in the first half, Shamp gained possession along the left flank, split a pair … [Read more...] about Shamp powers big second half; Batavia advances in A
‘Little rat’ Helenius powers Amerks past Laval; Levi posts shutout
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There seems to be little doubt that Konsta Helenius is truly at his best when the other team hates him. When he’s playing the body, when he’s giving a defenseman an extra shot or a little slash in the corner, when he’s driving to the goal mouth as if he’s 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds and not 5-11 and 190 pounds, more good things just seem to happen. Which … [Read more...] about ‘Little rat’ Helenius powers Amerks past Laval; Levi posts shutout