Submitted Photo, Megan Rodriguez

SHERBURNE – What better night than a Tuesday night in Sherburne, New York to honor this year’s senior class and recognize the founders of your school’s program while Sherburne-Earlville snatched the 6-1 victory.

“The Marauders took time to honor three community/former S-E educators who were instrumental in starting the S-E Soccer Program more than 25 years ago, and whose vision led to the Sherburne Area Youth Soccer Organization as well as starting a fall Sherburne Chargers soccer travel program for the Sherburne area youth. The visionaries that were honored are Nigel Seddon, Paul Gunther, and Rick Thormahlen. A special thanks to Jarodd Goedel for helping to organize this tribute,” said Sherburne-Earlville head coach, Mike Rodriguez.

Along with the honorees, S-E celebrated their nine graduating seniors at the half.

2-0 at the halftime break, the home Marauders played off their emotions of the contest – securing 18 shots on goal and one corner compared to Canastota’s five shots and four corners.

“The Marauders jumped out to an early lead inside the second minute of play as Owen Rodriguez’s shot was saved by Zachary Blanchard (Canastota’s goalkeeper), but Kyle Cole converted the rebounded shot en route to his second hat-trick of the season,” said coach Rodriguez. “Owen Rodriguez doubled the lead when Kyle Cole fed him on a through pass on his way to eventually recording a brace.  The first half ended with the Marauders leading 2-0.”