By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Here’s how you know someone is truly dedicated to becoming the best hockey player they can be. They score the winning goal in overtime, driving a perfectly set-up one-timer past the goalie, and well after the victory celebration, they provide a far-from-glowing critique of their own shot. Yes, Jiri Kulich was the hero. But he says he can be better, … [Read more...] about Kulich’s ‘bad shot’ in OT gives Amerks victory over Laval
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East/WOIS set to face off with Whitesboro in the NYS Class A semifinal
One squad is making its third state semifinal appearance in the last seven seasons. Another aims to advance to the state finals for the first time in program history. East/WOIS and Whitesboro matchup in the Class A NYS semifinal. Here's the breakdown: EAST/WOIS EAGLES (12-0/No.5 NYSSWA)vs.WHITESBORO WARRIORS (11-1/No.6 NYSSWA)Friday, Cicero-North Syracuse HS, 6 p.m. How … [Read more...] about East/WOIS set to face off with Whitesboro in the NYS Class A semifinal
Monroe, Maine-Endwell to duel in NYS Class B semifinal
One squad is looking to advance to the state final for the first time in program history. Another aims to continue its quest for a third straight state title. Monroe and Maine-Endwell are set for the NYSPHSAA Class B semifinal. Here’s the breakdown: MONROE RED JACKETS (11-0/No.5 NYSSWA)vs.MAINE-ENDWELL SPARTANS (11-0/No.1 NYSSWA)Saturday, Cicero-North Syracuse HS, 3:30 … [Read more...] about Monroe, Maine-Endwell to duel in NYS Class B semifinal
Baraka named Private-Parochial Player of the Year
By ASHTON TOWNSEND Josh Baraka played a major role in bringing Bishop-Kearney/Chesterton to the Class B Section V final. Announced by the Private-Parochial coaches, the senior midfielder was named 2023 Player of the Year. Baraka sparked the Kings' offense averaging 1.3 goals per game during the regular season and 1.25 goals per game in sectionals. He led the squad in … [Read more...] about Baraka named Private-Parochial Player of the Year
Fallone, Grieder and Kearney garner top Private-Parochial honors
By ASHTON TOWNSEND Sienna Fallone sparked Aquinas Institute to a top seed in Class A. Grace Kearney helped Northstar Christian to a No. 2 seed in Class D. Gabriella Grieder led Bishop Kearney/Chesterton/Archangel to a fifth seed in Class C1. The trio garnered top honors as selected by the coaches of the Private-Parochial League. Fallone was named the 2023 Division I … [Read more...] about Fallone, Grieder and Kearney garner top Private-Parochial honors