GIRLS’ SOCCER
Unadilla Valley 3, Sidney 2
NEW BERLIN – Unadilla Valley survived Sidney’s second-half comeback scoring the winning goal with just under nine minutes to play in Tuesday’s victory.
Sierra Badger’s winning goal came after a crisp crossing pass from Taylor Davis. Badger also had UV’s first goal as the host team constructed a 2-0 halftime advantage. “Both Taylor’s pass and Sierra’s shot were powerful,” said UV coach Janelle Ross. “The defense did not have time to react.”
Nicole Gramstad’s tally gave UV the two-goal edge, but the ebb and flow of the game slowly went Sidney’s way. Two goals within three minutes, the latter from McKenzie Gravelin at the 20-minute mark, knotted the game.
“I felt they might come back because the momentum was different at the start of the second half,” Ross said. “After they scored those two goals, we started to pick up our play again.”
UV (8-3-2) plays at Delhi Thursday.
Summary
(2-0 UV at half)
Goals-assists: (UV) Sierra Badger, 2-0; Taylor Davis 0-2; Nicole Gramstad, 1-0; (S) Jenna McDonald, 1-0; McKenzie Gravelin, 1-0; Katie Kirk, 0-1.
Shots-corners:  (UV) 14-6, (S) 16-7.
Saves: (UV) Jordan Anderson, 12, (S) Jolene Krom, 6.
Sherburne-Earlville 2, Waterville 0
SHERBURNE – Sherburne-Earlville defeated Waterville for the second time in three days, and evened its record at 7-7 on senior recognition day Tuesday.
Gemma Godfrey connected on a 20-yard shot into the upper left netting just 5 1/2 minutes into the game, and Emma Karaman scored after an assist from Kayla Belush 10 minutes later. “We possessed the ball and passed it extremely well today,” said S-E coach Kylie Davis. “We definitely had a few games where we went through a rough patch - and we are struggling with injuries – but we’re playing good soccer, and I hope we’re peaking at the right time.”
The win was the fourth by shutout this season for the Marauders, who play at Ilion Thursday.
Summary
(2-0 at half)
Goals-assists: (SE) Gemma Godfrey, 1-0; Emma Karaman, 1-0, Kayla Belush, 0-1.
Shots-corners: (SE) 18-5. (W) 11-3.
Saves: (SE) Lexi Irwin, 8 ; (W) Cassie Perrin, 11.
Stockbridge Valley 2, Otselic Valley 1
SOUTH OTSELIC – The momentum from an early goal would prove short-lived for Otselic Valley Tuesday afternoon.
Stockbridge Valley rallied from a one-goal deficit scoring the winner with 12 minutes left in the second half.
The Vikings, coming off a pair of losses last weekend to Tyburn Academy and Madison, scored just 38 seconds into the game with Hope Reynolds netting her close-range shot after a pass from Kelsey Graves. “I was as surprised and shocked as anyone,” said OV coach Kevin Springer of the quick tally. “I thought scoring early would spark us, but from then on, we were flat.”
The Vikings play at Cincinnatus Thursday.
Summary
(1-1 at half)
Goals-assists: (OV) Hope Reynolds, 1-0; Kelsey Graves, 0-1; (SV) Kendra Phillips, 1-0; Taylor Denison, 1-0.
Shots-corners: (OV) 9-2, (SV) 9-8.
Saves: (SV) Maria Bevis, 6, (OV) Crystal Hayner, 5.
Morris 5, Oxford 0
OXFORD – In a non-league matchup Tuesday, Tri-Valley League power Morris dominated the action winning at Oxford.
Jen Colburn scored the first and last goals for the Mustangs, and Amanda Flint along with Kelsea Webster had one goal and one assist. “They are a really good passing team, and they put the pressure on our defense,” said Oxford coach Heather Pizza, who praised the play of goalie Rachel Seiler. “She did a great job and was really on her game tonight. Without her, it could have been 10-0.”
Oxford is at Greene today.
Summary
(2-0 at half)
Goals-assists: (M) Jen Colburn, 2-0, Alexis Forgit, 0-1; Kelsea Webster, 1-1; Amanda Flint, 1-1; Liana Garry, 1-0; Emily Leboffe, 0-1.
Shots-corners: (M) 23-2; (O) 6-1.
Saves: (M) Katie Humphries, 4; (O) Rachel Seiler, 14.
FIELD HOCKEY
Greene 4, Maine-Endwell 0
ENDWELL - Winning its eleventh straight game of the season Tuesday night was not as easy as the final score indicated, said Greene coach Sue Carlin.
The Trojans built a 3-0 lead in the first half, and managed to post the club’s tenth shutout despite a half-dozen shots placed on goal by the Spartans.
“They played us tough, and it was a great game for us to get tested,” Carlin said. “We just found ways to get open, and we had some nice goals.”
Paige Castle deflected an Emma Anderson shot into the cage just 3:42 into the game. Emily Conroe lifted a shot through an open lane for the second goal 11 minutes later, and Emily Gascon scored on a feed from Jahna Driscoll to make it a three-goal margin.
Katherine Klecha had the lone second-half goal for the Trojans getting a pass from Jessica Durdon.
Greene hosts its own tournament on Friday and Saturday.
Summary
(3-0 at half)
Goals-assists: (G) Paige Castle, 1-0; Emily Conroe, 1-0; Emily Gascon, 1-0; Katherine Klecha, 1-0; Emma Anderson, 0-1; Jahna Driscoll, 0-2; Jessica Durdon, 0-1.
Shots-corners: (G) 11-8, (ME) 6-4.
Saves: (G) Julia Amell, 4, (ME) Cassie Baker, 2.
Sherburne-Earlville 2, Sauquoit Valley 0
SHERBURNE – Sherburne-Earlville won back-to-back games for the first time this season avenging a 1-0 loss to Sauquoit Valley from earlier this season.
After controlling play most of the first half, the Marauders (5-8) broke through with one minute remaining. Alex Hutchins initiated the score with a pass from the deep right corner to Emma Hodges, who immediately steered a pass to Shelby Scheffler for the tally. Nine minutes into the second half, Hutchins set up Megan Viera’s insurance goal.
“We played extremely well on both ends of the field, and really controlled the game,” said S-E coach Sheila Cooman. “Getting the shutout was big for the defense.”
S-E plays at Canasota today. The Raiders rallied for a 2-1 win over the Marauders two weeks ago.
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