BOYS’ SOCCER
Chenango Forks 5, Norwich 0
NORWICH – Playing its 10th game in the last 2 1/2 weeks, Norwich took the field Wednesday on tired legs, and Chenango Forks capitalized early on building a 3-0 halftime lead.
Tanner Giordano scored at the eight- and 21-minute marks lifting the Blue Devils to a two-goal lead. “We were a little tired and on rubbery legs,” said Norwich coach Steve Prime. “We had a couple little letdowns or lost a man on defense, and they were able to score.”
Norwich plays at Chenango Valley on Friday. Earlier this season, the Tornado beat CV for their first STAC league win in five seasons.
Summary
(3-0 at half)
Goals-assists: (CF) Tanner Giordano, 2-0; Josh Weintraub, 1-0; Jake Jaworecki, 1-2; Brandon Dutcher, 1-0; Dan White, 0-2.
Shots-corners: (CF) 24-0. (N) 1-4.
Saves: (CF) Nate Vogel 1. (N) T. Eaton 11, Colin Burlison 4.
Bainbridge-Guilford 3, Afton 2
AFTON - It was a case of role reversal for Bainbridge-Guilford Wednesday afternoon at Afton. Two days after giving up a two-goal lead to Greene and ultimately losing in overtime, the Bobcats rallied from two goals down to beat the Crimson Knights.
Every goal was scored on one end of the field, and Afton raced to a two-goal edge getting tallies from Jesse Dedman and Josh Davy in the game’s first 10 minutes.
Over the second 40 minutes of play, B-G maintained most of the play in its offensive end. Adam Bauerle broke up the shutout, then added the winning goal with 7:50 to play. A few minutes earlier, Brent Fuller tied the game for B-G. “I think the difference was that B-G had a deeper bench. They were able to rest their key guys and not miss a beat,” said Afton coach Todd Dancesia. “We have a lot of young kids, and we’re still learning how to play close games.”
The Crimson Knights host Delhi on Saturday.
Summary
(2-0 Afton at half)
Goals-asssists: (BG) Adam Bauerle, 2-0, Brent Fuller, 1-0, Connor Glassett, 0-1; Brooks Harmon, 0-1. (A) Josh Davy, 1-1; Jesse Dedman, 1-0; Ricky Parsons, 0-1.
Shots-corners: (BG) 28-4, (A) 11-7.
Saves: (BG) Brandt McCall, 3, (A) Matt Olin, 21.
Cherry Valley-Springfield 4, G-MU 1
CHERRY VALLEY – G-MU hung in with one of the best teams in the Tri-Valley League for most of the 80 minutes, an effort particularly pleasing to head coach Mark Luettger.
“They (Cherry Valley-Springfield) really are that good, and we were able to get it to 2-1 in the first half,” Luettger said. “When we scored our goal, that allowed us to gain some energy.”
Four different Patriots scored goals in the win with Kyle Jacquay tallying once and setting up another goal. Eddie Ray Cotton netted G-MU’s goal following a direct kick.
The Raiders are at Franklin today.
Summary
(3-1 at half)
Goals-assists: (C) Jordan Manikus, 1-0; Kyle Jacquay, 1-1; Jake Spencer, 1-0; Wyatt Cowley, 1-0; Dan Bosma, 0-1. (G) Eddie Ray Cotton, 1-0.
Shots-corners: (C) 12-7, (G) 2-0.
Saves: (C) none. (G) Austin Burnside, 5.
GIRLS’ SOCCER
Sherburne-Earlville 2, Clinton 1
SHERBURNE – Sherburne-Earlville won its third straight game and dealt Clinton its first Center State Conference division loss Wednesday afternoon.
Gemma Godfrey scored 10 minutes into the game, and Kayla Belush made it 2-0 at the half redirecting Jordan VanAlthuis’s direct kick. “Clinton definitely had its opportunities, especially in the second half,” said S-E coach Kylie Davis. “We just packed it in on defense in the second half, and they had a ton of shots. Luck was definitely in our favor, and this is probably the best game of our season.”
The Marauders moved over the .500 mark in division play at 4-3, and play at division rival Holland Patent Friday.
Summary
(2-0 at half)
