High school athletes across Section III competed in a full slate of games on Saturday, September 27, with significant results in soccer, cross country, field hockey, football, and tennis. Several teams secured decisive victories, while individual players delivered standout performances that influenced the outcomes of their respective matchups.
Key Takeaways
- In girls soccer, West Genesee's Bridget Petrus recorded an impressive 8 points with 3 goals and 2 assists.
- The Christian Brothers Academy football team dominated Baldwinsville with a 63-0 shutout in a CLASS AA-1 game.
- Alex Radley of Lyme was a standout in boys soccer, scoring 4 goals and adding 2 assists for a 10-point game.
- Camden's field hockey team saw a major contribution from Adrianna Omundsen, who scored 4 goals and had 1 assist.
- Skaneateles runner Lucy Fleckenstein posted the top time in the girls EJ Herrmann Invitational for cross country.
Girls Soccer Highlights Dominant Offensive Displays
Saturday's girls soccer action was marked by high-scoring games and exceptional individual efforts. Teams from across Section III participated in tournament play and non-league contests, producing several lopsided results.
Hall of Fame Tournament Results
The Girls Soccer Hall of Fame Tournament featured several key matchups. Cicero-North Syracuse delivered the most dominant performance of the day, shutting out Oneonta with a commanding 10-0 victory. Liverpool also secured a clean sheet, defeating Norwich 2-0. In another tournament game, Maine Endwell overcame Baldwinsville with a final score of 3-1.
Non-League Game Summaries
Non-league play saw a flurry of goals across the section. West Genesee was a standout, earning a 9-1 win against Watertown. Carthage also had a strong showing, defeating Vernon Verona Sherrill 5-0. Indian River secured a comfortable 6-1 victory over Cooperstown.
Other notable non-league results included:
- Holland Patent defeated Oneida 7-0.
- Syracuse edged out Rome Free Academy in a high-scoring 6-5 contest.
- East Syracuse Minoa won against Fayetteville-Manlius with a 3-1 score.
- Chittenango beat Cincinnatus 3-1.
- Copenhagen earned a 4-2 victory over South Jefferson.
- Lowville secured a narrow 1-0 win against Beaver River.
- South Lewis also won by a single goal, defeating Belleville Henderson 1-0.
Top Performers in Girls Soccer
Several players had exceptional games, leading their teams offensively. Bridget Petrus of West Genesee topped the leaderboard with 8 points, coming from 3 goals and 2 assists. Lily Lockwood from Syracuse was close behind with 7 points from 3 goals and 1 assist.
Leading Individual Statistics
The day's top offensive contributors in girls soccer included:
- Bridget Petrus (West Genesee): 3 goals, 2 assists, 8 points
- Lily Lockwood (Syracuse): 3 goals, 1 assist, 7 points
- Julia De La Cruz (Indian River): 2 goals, 2 assists, 6 points
- Keani Diggs (Syracuse): 3 goals, 0 assists, 6 points
- Abigail Mackey (Cicero-North Syracuse): 2 goals, 2 assists, 6 points
- Emery Kozdemba (Cicero-North Syracuse): 3 goals, 0 assists, 6 points
- Isabella Martinez (Carthage): 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 points
Boys Soccer Sees Decisive Wins and Tight Contests
The boys soccer schedule on Saturday featured a mix of blowouts and closely contested draws. Teams competed in various leagues and non-league games, with several players making significant contributions.
Non-League and Tournament Action
Lyme High School produced the most significant offensive output of the day, defeating LaFargeville 10-0. In a much tighter affair, South Jefferson narrowly defeated Cicero-North Syracuse 4-3. Manlius Pebble Hill also had a strong showing, winning 7-0 against Jordan-Elbridge/Cato-Meridian.
Several games ended in draws. West Genesee and Skaneateles finished their match tied 1-1, while Westhill and New Hartford played to a 0-0 stalemate. Similarly, Fayetteville-Manlius and Liverpool ended their SCAC matchup in a 1-1 tie.
Other Key Boys Soccer Scores
Additional results from Saturday's games included East Syracuse Minoa's 2-0 win over Marcellus, Rome Free Academy's 1-0 victory against Homer, and Whitesboro's 1-0 win over Vernon Verona Sherrill. Indian River also secured a 5-1 non-league victory against Potsdam.
Top Scorers in Boys Soccer
Alex Radley from Lyme led all players with a remarkable 10-point performance, consisting of 4 goals and 2 assists. His teammate, Ryan Scott, also had a productive day with 2 goals and 4 assists for 8 points.
Other top performers were:
- Alex Radley (Lyme): 4 goals, 2 assists, 10 points
- Ryan Scott (Lyme): 2 goals, 4 assists, 8 points
- Mason Rowley (Indian River): 2 goals, 2 assists, 6 points
- Nate Matteson (South Jefferson): 2 goals, 2 assists, 6 points
- Gradus Kalala (Manlius Pebble Hill): 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 points
- Devon Bourquin (Lyme): 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 points
- Connor Jones (Indian River): 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 points
Cross Country Runners Compete at EJ Herrmann Invitational
The EJ Herrmann Invitational brought together top runners from across the region. In the boys' race, Collin Fitzgerald of Mexico finished first with a time of 17:24.40. The girls' race saw Lucy Fleckenstein from Skaneateles claim the top spot with a time of 17:43.00.
Top 5 Boys Finishers
- Collin Fitzgerald (Mexico) - 17:24.40
- Aiden Ragsdale (Indian River) - 17:25.00
- Luke Pelton (Rome Free Academy) - 17:28.50
- Kaedrian Johnson (Mexico) - 17:49.50
- Matthew Berry (Hamilton) - 18:07.20
Top 5 Girls Finishers
- Lucy Fleckenstein (Skaneateles) - 17:43.00
- Kyleen Brady (Auburn) - 17:45.80
- Delilah Pandori-Howell (Nottingham) - 17:48.00
- Amelia Pilon (Marcellus) - 17:50.00
- Ella Halbig (Fayetteville-Manlius) - 18:04.40
Field Hockey and Football Roundup
Action on the field hockey turf and football gridiron also produced notable results on Saturday.
Field Hockey Scores
In the Baldwinsville Tournament, both games were decided by a single goal. New Hartford defeated Holland Patent 1-0, and Baldwinsville secured a 1-0 victory over Little Falls. In a non-league game, Camden defeated Cazenovia 6-2, led by Adrianna Omundsen's 4 goals and 1 assist.
Football Scoreboard
Saturday's football games saw several teams earn significant wins. In 8-man football, Frankfort-Schuyler beat Waterville 50-26, South Lewis shut out OnTECH 24-0, and Thousand Islands defeated Clinton 20-14.
In 11-man football action:
- CLASS A: Corcoran defeated Henninger 28-12.
- CLASS AA-1: Christian Brothers Academy delivered a dominant 63-0 shutout against Baldwinsville.
- CLASS D-2: Pulaski won 33-18 over Port Byron/Union Springs, and Onondaga shut out Altmar-Parish-Williamstown 27-0. Westmoreland/Oriskany won by forfeit over Jordan-Elbridge.
Girls Tennis Results
In the Tri-Valley League for girls tennis, Utica Notre Dame narrowly defeated Central Valley Academy in a close 4-3 match, rounding out a busy day of Section III high school sports.