Courtesy of Amerks.com Bridgeport, CT – The Rochester Americans (10-6-0-0) built a pair of multi-goal leads before Konsta Helenius broke a 3-3 tie midway through the period and held on for an eventual 5-3 win over the Bridgeport Islanders (5-8-1-1) Saturday at Total Mortgage Arena. With the win, Rochester’s 10th of the season, the club claimed sole possession of … [Read more...] about Amerks pull away from Bridgeport in third period
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Dolgos and Avon roll to second straight Class D title
By PAUL GOTHAM BROCKPORT, N.Y. -- Late in the second quarter of Friday's Section V Class D championship game, Avon head coach Andy Englert wondered aloud "Why is the clock running?" It was a simple question with the teams coming out of a timeout. The message, though, was more important. Englert wanted his Riverhawks to get one more chance with the ball before … [Read more...] about Dolgos and Avon roll to second straight Class D title
Brighton clinches spot in NYS Class A quarterfinals
by TYLER HATHAWAY HENRIETTA, N.Y-- Resilience has defined Brighton all season. The Bruins entered the year coming off of a state semifinal appearance but had a regular season that featured a mix of injuries to key players and a stretch in October that saw Brighton lost two of its final three games. “We had a lot of ups and downs during the regular season, said Lian. "We … [Read more...] about Brighton clinches spot in NYS Class A quarterfinals
Churchville-Chili falls in state semifinal
By PAUL GOTHAM Chris Keller netted a pair of goals in the first half, but it wasn't enough as Churchville-Chili (17-2-2) fell to Cornwall (17-1-1) of Section IX, 3-2 in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class AA semifinal, Friday at Middletown High School in Middletown, New York. Keller scored off his own rebound when he followed a … [Read more...] about Churchville-Chili falls in state semifinal
Boys’ Soccer NYS Semifinal Preview: Fairport to face Guilderland in Class AAA
One team is looking to win a second straight state title. The other is making its second trip to the state final four in three years. Fairport and Guilderland of Section II will in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class AAA semifinals on Saturday. Here's the breakdown: CLASS AAAFAIRPORT RED RAIDERS(17-0-0 / Monroe County Division … [Read more...] about Boys’ Soccer NYS Semifinal Preview: Fairport to face Guilderland in Class AAA