By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Soccer had given Alex Harling a great run, first at Rush-Henrietta High School and then on a scholarship at NCAA Division II Roberts Wesleyan College. But when his collegiate career ended in 2014 and he finished his education, Harling headed out in the real world. "I had given up on the dream to play professionally," he said. He gave selling cars … [Read more...] about Harling remains Lancers ‘ironman’ on defense
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Lancers to honor Fauske
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Elliot Fauske didn't call Rochester home all that long, really. Not when compared to roster tenures of Derek Jeter with the New York Yankees or Tom Brady with the New England Patriots. But in his four seasons playing indoor soccer with the Rochester Lancers, Fauske made quite an impact. On and off the playing surface. That's why the Lancers … [Read more...] about Lancers to honor Fauske
Schindler engineers Lancers back line
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA As he left West Irondequoit High School and headed to Roberts Wesleyan College a decade ago, Jake Schindler had a pretty good idea what he wanted to do with his life. Oh, he'd keep playing soccer as long as he could, but eventually he figured he'd be sitting at a desk, crunching numbers on a balance sheet. Mathematics was just one of those subjects … [Read more...] about Schindler engineers Lancers back line
Wingerden cultivating goals and produce
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Walk into the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Texas-San Antonio and you probably won't find Taylor Wingerden as the poster student for the major in kinesiology. Oh, she did just fine as a student athlete, playing soccer for the Roadrunners while earning her bachelor of science degree. It's the post-college part of the … [Read more...] about Wingerden cultivating goals and produce
Fernandes slings pizzas and thrills on the pitch
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It's time for a little riddle: Which came first? Lukas Fernandes working at Salvatore's Old Fashioned Pizzeria? Or Fernandes playing soccer for the Salvatore's-backed Rochester Lancers, the same Lancers whose ownership group includes Salvatore's founder Sam Fantauzzo? Actually, the answer is much different than you might guess. Fernandes started … [Read more...] about Fernandes slings pizzas and thrills on the pitch