By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It’s one thing to be playing in a secondary role, insulated by the veterans and knowing the game’s outcome won’t necessarily be based on how you play. It’s quite another to be one of the go-to guys, where your performance often has a direct correlation on the final score. That’s the difference from last year to this for Jiri Kulich and Isak Rosen, … [Read more...] about Amerks young ‘drivers’ fail test vs. Syracuse
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Farner scores four goals; Byron-Bergen clinches spot in regional
By PAUL GOTHAM GENESEO, N.Y. -- Jack Farner produced all of the goals as Byron-Bergen/Elba boys' soccer advanced to the New York State Class C Far West Regional with a 4-0 victory over Cuba-Rushford/Hinsdale, Wednesday night at Geneseo High School. The junior forward snapped a scoreless tie in the 39th minute when he redirected a cross from teammate Colin Martin. "I … [Read more...] about Farner scores four goals; Byron-Bergen clinches spot in regional
Long wait is over: Churchville-Chili claims Class AA title
By PAUL GOTHAM HONEOYE FALLS, N.Y. -- Elijah Bailey scored with 1:04 remaining in the first overtime as the No. 2 Churchville-Chili Saints erased a halftime deficit with a dramatic rally and defeated top-seeded Spencerport, 3-2 to claim the 2023 Section V Class AA Boys' Soccer championship. Bailey's right-footed blast from 30 yards out touched off a celebration more than … [Read more...] about Long wait is over: Churchville-Chili claims Class AA title
Byron-Bergen and Holley to battle for regional spot
A pair of teams ranked among the top ten in the state will battle when Genesee Region foes Byron-Bergen and Holley meet for a spot in the New York State Class C Far West Regional. Here's the breakdown: HOLLEY HAWKS (16-3-0/Genesee Region I) vs. BYRON-BERGEN BEES (17-3-0/Genesee Region Division II) How they arrived here: Holley (No. 9 NYSSWA Class C) opened the postseason … [Read more...] about Byron-Bergen and Holley to battle for regional spot
Byron-Bergen/Elba faces Cuba-Rushford/Hinsdale with spot in regionals on the line
A spot in the New York State Class C Far West Regional is up for grabs when Byron-Bergen/Elba takes on Cuba-Rushford/Hinsdale, Wednesday night. Here's the breakdown: BYRON-BERGEN/ELBA BEES (16-2-1/Genesee Region) vs. CUBA-RUSHFORD/HINSDALE REBELS (12-7-1/Allegany County Division I) How they arrived here: Byron-Bergen/Elba (No. 4 NYSSWA Class C) opened the … [Read more...] about Byron-Bergen/Elba faces Cuba-Rushford/Hinsdale with spot in regionals on the line