Sports Snippets: October 19, 2023
New Pickleball Court
COOPERSTOWN—Friends of the Parks members Bill Ralston, Tom Shelby, Suzie Knight, Tom Hohensee, Jaye Shelby, Emily Price, Jim Price and Eric Knight cut the ribbon on Saturday, October 14 to officially open the new pickleball court at Badger Park, off Beaver Street. The court and net were made possible by local donors. Users can bring their own balls and paddles to the new free facility.
Franklin Ties Laurens Girls
FRANKLIN—Franklin and Laurens girls soccer battled to a 2-2 tie in the Tri-Valley League third place game in Franklin on Thursday, October 12. Eowyn Chickerell had a goal and an assist for Laurens. Freshman Shannon Kingsbury scored her 100th varsity goal, becoming only the second Franklin player to reach the century mark and the first in more than 30 years. She is one of the youngest Section IV players to reach this milestone. Rylee Williams made six saves for Laurens; Maddie Hyzer made seven for Franklin.
Schenevus, Richfield Win
OTSEGO COUNTY—Schenevus girls soccer defeated Cherry Valley-Springfield 2-1 in Tri-Valley League playoffs at home on Thursday, October 12. Lily Competiello continued to lead Schenevus on offense with two goals in the second half. Morgan Huff scored for the Patriots in the loss. Richfield Springs defeated Sharon Springs 2-1 with goals by Issy Seamon and Gabby Seamon.
Hawkeyes Slip Past Bulldogs
COOPERSTOWN—Cooperstown girls soccer recovered from a 1-0 deficit at the half to defeat Westmoreland 2-1 at home on Friday, October 13. Junior Annelise Jensen and sophomore Mia Pelcer scored on assists by seniors Sophia Hotaling and Rory Nelen, respectively. The Center State Conference Division III match brought Cooperstown to 12-3-1 for the season, their best record in more than a decade, and 5-3 in the division. Brenna Seamon made eight saves. The Hawkeyes honored Hotaling, Nelen, Tori France, Jill Lifgren, Olivia Murdock and Riley Green with senior night celebrations. The Hawkeyes earned the number two seed for Section III Class tournament and will host the winner of a play-in game between the 13 and 14 seeds later this week.
Laurens/Milf. Top Worcester
WORCESTER—Laurens/Milford boys soccer scored twice in the second half to pull away from Worcester in a Tri-Valley League road game on Friday, October 13. Aidan Mertz and T.J. O’Connor led the way with a goal and an assist and two goals, respectively. Chase Long made three saves in the win. Derek Land scored once for Worcester.
Coop Falls to Waterville
WATERVILLE—Cooperstown boys soccer outshot Waterville 13-7 but was unable to cash in and fell 3-0 in a non-division road game on Saturday, October 14. Waterville scored all three goals in the second half. Senior Cooperstown goalkeeper Charlie Lambert made seven saves in the loss. The Hawkeyes fell to 8-3-4 for the season and 4-2-3 in their division. Cooperstown received the number four seed for the Section III Class C playoffs and will host number 13 Thousand Islands at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18.
U/F Boys Win Championship
ONEONTA—Unatego/Franklin boys soccer rolled past Cherry Valley-Springfield/Sharon Springs 4-1 in the Tri-Valley League title game on Saturday, October 14. Both teams scored within a minute of each other in the first half; Max Horvath scored to give the Patriots the lead, but Jake Kingsbury tied the game up for U/F. David Clapper scored twice in a row for the Spartan-Devils. Chase Birdsall made the assist on the second goal, then scored on his own with 19 minutes left to play.
E/M Girls Win Championship
ONEONTA—Edmeston/Morris girls soccer defeated Milford 2-0 in the Tri-Valley League championship game to take their second consecutive title on Saturday, October 14. E/M took the lead with a Milford own-goal with 27 minutes to play. Hannah Wist scored with six minutes left on an assist by Avery Bolton.
Nelen Leads Coop Girls
WEST WINFIELD—Cooperstown girls soccer defeated Center State Conference Division III rival Mount Markham 1-0 in a close-run road game on Wednesday, October 11. Senior Rory Nelen finally scored the game-winner with six minutes left on an assist from senior Sophia Hotaling. The Hawkeyes outshot Mount Markham 17-8. Junior Brenna Seamon made six saves for Cooperstown, which moved to 11-3-1 for the season and 4-3 in-division.
Oneonta Out in Semifinals
VESTAL—Oneonta High School girls soccer was shut out 8-0 by Vestal in the Southern Tier Athletic Conference semifinals on Wednesday, October 11. Lilli Rowe made 17 saves in the loss. Oneonta (9-3-1) will enter the Section IV Class B playoffs with a one seed and a bye in the first round, and will face the winner of a Dryden/Waverly game at home on Wednesday, October 25.
Hawks Rally for E8 Tie
ONEONTA—Hartwick women’s soccer hosted Empire 8 Conference opponent St. John Fisher in the rain on the team’s Senior Day, Saturday, October 7. The Hawks recognized their three seniors, Abigail McCleary, Gianna Cacciola and Madi McGuire. Neither team scored in the first half. St. John Fisher netted a goal in the 55th minute as the weather worsened, but Cacciola scored on an assist by sophomore Anabel Rommer of Unadilla shortly after. The Cardinals scored again but sophomore Myah Johnston of Roxbury evened out the score in the 88th minute. The day ended with a 2-2 tie. Sophomore goalkeeper Meghan Perry of Otego made 10 saves.
Coop Boys Tie Final CSC Game
WESTMORELAND—Cooperstown boys soccer tied Westmoreland 0-0 in a game that ended after one overtime period due to darkness on Thursday, October 12. It was the Hawkeyes’ final Center State Conference Division II Match of the season. Cooperstown outshot Westmoreland 18-9 but was unable to cash in. Senior Charlie Lambert made seven saves. The Hawkeyes moved to 8-2-4 for the season and ended with a 4-2-4 record in their division.