Norwich 75, Windsor 73

WINDSOR – Beaten in the final event last weekend against Oneonta, Norwich rebounded with its third win of the season – a two-point victory at Windsor Thursday.

The Tornado won the first seven events of the meet with Rachel Zieno, Erin Gawronski, Cara Martin, Kaitlyn Darling, Krissy Stroh, and Kerstin Franklin helping establish an early lead.

Norwich padded the lead with a victory in the 200-yard freestyle relay as Franklin, Makenzie Williams, Taylor Zieno, and Sara Loomis teamed for a victory.

Results

200-yard medley relay: Norwich (Julia Simcoe, Makenzie Williams, Kerstin Franklin, Krissy Stroh) 2:09.38; 200 freestyle: Rachel Zieno (N) 2:27.94; 200 individual medley: Erin Gawronski (N) 2:34.72; 50 freestyle: Cara Martin (W) 27.42; Diving: Kaitlyn Darling (N) 120.85; 100 butterfly: Franklin (N) 1:12.72; 100 freestyle: Stroh (N) 1:01.76; 500 freestyle: Martin (W) 6:01.08; 200 free relay: Norwich (Franklin, Williams, Taylor Zieno, Sara Loomis ) 1:55.31; 100 backstroke: Laura Barnes (W) 1:15.67; 100 breaststroke: Casey Mullins (W) 1:22.96; 400 freestyle relay: Windsor (Mackenzie Mullins, Kaitlan Abdullah, Miranda Park, Brianna Mills) 5:17.47.

Field Hockey

Oxford 1, Hancock 0

HANCOCK – Amanda Marks waited a long time for a second chance, and she made the most of that opportunity.

Marks cashed in on a penalty stroke with 5:45 in regulation, and Oxford posted the shutout win on Thursday to avenge an early-season defeat to the Wildcats.

“Amanda had a penalty stroke earlier this season, and she muffed that one,” said Oxford coach Missy Chrystie recalling Marks’ first stroke attempt. “I wanted to give her a chance at redemption, and this one was just a beautiful shot.”

Oxford created the penalty stroke in Hancock’s defensive circle when the Hancock goalie made a save and used her hands to do it. Field hockey regulations prohibit the use of one’s hands to make a save, Chrystie said. “We definitely had more chances in this game, and it was back and forth for both teams,” she said. “We’ve been a defensive-minded team this season, and it was nice to put some points on the board.”

Alyshia Crawford made nine saves for Oxford (3-10).

Summary

(0-0 at half)

Goals-assists: (O) Amanda Marks, 1-0 (penalty stroke)

Shots-corners: (O) 6-5; (H) 11-16.

Saves: (O) Alyshia Crawford, 9, (H) Tozhia Possemato, 5.

Greene 3, Vestal 0

VESTAL – Greene did not allow Vestal into its defensive circle the entire game, and posted a shutout to remain unbeaten (11-0) on the season.

Erin Smith scored on a penalty stroke at 23:55, the first of her two goals in the opening half. The penalty stroke was awarded after a Vestal defender used her foot to stop a sure-fire goal.

“They packed it in and there wasn’t much room to work on offense,” said Greene coach Sue Carlin, “but we did play well.”

Emily Conroe tallied Greene’s only goal in the second half.

Summary

(2-0 at half)

Goals-assists: (G) Erin Smith, 2-0, Emily Conroe, 1-0; Chrissy Conroe, 0-1; Andrea Day, 0-1.

Shots-corners: (G) 15-20, (V) 0-0.

Saves: (G) none. (V) Anna Hancock, 9.

S-E 1, Canastota 1 (OT)

SHERBURNE – Sherburne-Earlville continues to make big strides forward forcing a tie with Canastota on Thursday. Earlier this season, the Raiders scored three times off penalty corners en route to a 7-0 win over S-E.

“I think we’re playing with a lot more confidence and determination,” said S-E coach Sheila Cooman. “They had 19 corners tonight, but our corner defense was very good.”

After Canastota scored six minutes into the game, S-E was able to regroup before halftime as Maggie Burlison knotted the game up with seven minutes left in the first period.

Although Canastota had the edge in the final shots and penalty corners statistics, S-E actually had the advantage during the 10-minute sudden-victory overtime. “I think we were fueled positively as the game went on, and they probably were frustrated,” Cooman said.

Summary

(1-1 at half)

Goals-assists: (C) Carmela Rinaldo, 1-0, Jessica Patterelli, 0-1. (SE) Maggie Burlison, 1-0.

Shots-corners: (C) 8-19, (SE) 6-9.

Saves: (C) Allison Forth, 4, (SE) Colleen Carroccio, 7.

Boys’ Soccer

G-MU 1, Afton 0

AFTON – Coming off back-to-back shutout losses, G-MU was able to finish off the week with a non-league victory at Afton Thursday.

Following a cornerkick, Alex Schmidt sent a pass to Jon Scofield, who scored in the second half.

Afton bounced back quickly, and nearly tied the game when a close-range shot hit the upper crossbar and bounced away.