Greene clinches division title

Field Hockey

Greene 1, Maine-Endwell 0
GREENE – Greene captured its first Section IV division title since the 2003 season defeating two-time division and sectional champion Maine-Endwell Thursday.
It was the second shutout win for Greene this season over the game Spartans, who registered all seven of their shots in the second half to keep the Trojans on their toes. “That was a very good Maine-Endwell team that we beat,” said Greene coach Sue Carlin. “Our kids had to work hard for this win and it’s a great tuneup for sectionals. We couldn’t have played a tougher opponent.”
The Trojans finished the regular season tied in the loss column with Whitney Point, but gained the edge receiving an extra quality point for an overtime loss to the Golden Eagles.
Greene (14-2) took a 2-0 victory over Maine-Endwell earlier this season, that despite losing the statistical battle in shots and penalty corners. There was no such aberration in the statistics this time around. “The last part of the game went back and forth, but I felt we outplayed them today, especially in the first half,” Carlin said. “Every game from here on in is a pressure game, so we have to learn how to win under pressure and win big games. They did that today.”
The only goal of the game occurred with just five minutes left in regulation. Trojans sophomore Erin Smith dodged two M-E players to reach the penalty circle, and when M-E goalie Amy Farro came out to cut off the attack, Smith dumped the ball off to Andrea Day for the game-winner.
Summary
(0-0 at half)
Goals-assists: (G) Andrea Day, 1-0, Erin Smith, 0-1.
Shots-corners: (G) 12-8, (M-E) 7-7.
Saves: (G) Devyn Staley, 5, (ME) Amy Farro, 9.


Afton 2, Oxford 1
AFTON – Afton scored two second-half goals, the last and game-winner with 14 seconds to play to defeat the Blackhawks Thursday.
Ayla Martin’s second goal of the game came shortly after a scramble among a cluster of Oxford defenders. “Coming out of their timeout late in the game, we lost momentum,” said Oxford coach Missy Chrystie. “We were playing for overtime and needed to get the ball out of the circle, but we couldn’t do it.”
Oxford (11-5-2) took the early lead getting an unassisted goal from Danielle Murphy.
Summary
(0-0 at half)
Goals-assists: (A) Ayla Martin, 2-0. (O) Danielle Murphy, 1-0.
Shots-corners: (A) 6-7, (O) 3-2.
Saves: (A) Kailee Granger, 2, (O) Crawford, 5.

Girls’ Soccer

Norwich 2, Windsor 1
NORWICH – Norwich enters sectionals on a winning note picking up its sixth win of the season Thursday against Windsor.
Hannah Killean and Sarah Bonnell scored goals for the Tornado (6-10-1), who maintained a two-goal lead until the final 10 minutes when the Black Knights converted a penalty kick.
“Windsor got a little chippy in the second half, but I felt we controlled the ball better and dominated the first half,” said Norwich coach Jeremy Bolton.
Norwich plays its first-round sectional game at Owego Tuesday.
Summary
(1-0 Norwich at half)
Goals-assists; (N) Hannah Killean, 1-0, Sarah Bonnell, 1-0, Jaimie Sanita, 0-1, Elma Borcilo, 0-1. (W) Katie Goetz, 1-0 (PK)
Shots-corners: (N) 21-0, (W) 8-1.
Saves: (N) Emily Tackabury, 7, (W) 17 saves.

Boys’ Soccer

Greene 2, Unadilla Valley 1
GREENE – Greene shrugged off another tough challenge from Unadilla Valley to enter postseason play on the upswing.
Brad VanWert stuck in a goal with a pair of fine moves in the penalty box just 3:35 into the second half for the winning margin.
Morgan Hayes had his first varsity goal for the Trojans in the opening half, and Raffi Perry countered with an unassisted goal for UV.
“Every time we play Unadilla Valley it’s tough,” said Greene coach Rick Tallman. “They have a good team, a good program and are well coached. This game helped us refocus for sectionals after dumping a couple last week.”
The Trojans (13-3-2) host Unatego Wednesday at 3:30 p.m.
Summary
(1-1 at half)
Goals-assists: (UV) Raffi Perry, 1-0. (G) Morgan Hayes, 1-0, Brad VanWert, 1-0, Anthony McDaniels, 0-1.
Shots-corners: (UV) 6-6, (G) 10-8.
Saves: (UV) Derek Schoonover, 6, (G) John Flanagan, 5.

Volleyball

Oneonta 3, Norwich 0
NORWICH – Norwich fell in its final game of the regular season losing in three games to Oneonta, 25-14, 25-16, 25-7.
Valerie Ridgway had six kills and Kaitlin Pondolsino eight service aces to lead the Yellowjackets. “We were a little flat tonight, and Oneonta is one of the better teams in STAC,” said Norwich coach Paul Sims.
Megan Garofalo totaled eight assists and Michelle Testani put away five kills to lead Norwich.
Individual leaders
Oneonta: Kaitlin Pondolsino, 8 aces; Calla Losie, 16 assists; Valerie Ridgway, 6 kills, 1 block; Kim Cordova, 7 digs.
Norwich: Abby Dean, Sarah Fleming, 1 ace; Megan Garofalo, 8 assists; Michelle Testani, 5 kills; Kayla May, 10 digs.
JV: Oneonta won 2-1.

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