Boys’ Soccer

Greene 2, Unadilla Valley 0

NEW BERLIN – Greene arrived late to its game with Unadilla Valley Monday, but was able to score early in a shutout victory over the Storm.

Traffic delays on Route 12 led to an extended warmup for Unadilla Valley, whose defense was flat-footed at the outset. Karl Zaengle scored just 1:21 into the game when his shot hit the upper crossbar, and caromed of the back of UV keeper Kyle King’s head and into the goal. “Kyle judged the shot well and jumped to ensure it wasn’t in,” said UV coach Ryan Houck. “It was just one of those flukey plays I haven’t seen before.”

Greene followed up that fortuitous bounce with what Houck called “classic Greene soccer.” Zaengle again initiated the offense after a UV defensive breakdown sending a pass to unguarded Luke Day for the goal 4:33 into the game. “It was a physical battle of wills after the first two goals,” Houck said

Connor Moriarity made five saves for Greene to earn the shutout, and King kept his team in the game making a diving save of a Day shot later in the game. King finished with seven saves.

Summary

(2-0 at half)

Goals-assists: (G) Karl Zaengle 1-1, Luke Day 1-0.

Shots-corners: (G) 9-6, (UV) 5-1.

Saves: (G) Connor Moriarity 5, (UV) Kyle King 7.

Walton 2, Norwich 1

WALTON - Off a quick restart just outside Norwich’s 18-yard box, Walton’s Tyler Rubera scored unassisted for the deciding tally in a one-goal win over the Tornado Monday.

Norwich freshman Gird Ceno had the Tornado on top early with an unassisted goal, but Walton was able to knot the game by halftime with Nate Pieper finding the net.

“I felt we came out a little flat, but we settled in and made some good plays,” said Norwich coach Scottie Decker. “That goal they scored...that was just the weirdest play.”

Norwich hosts Unadilla Valley today.

Summary

(1-1 at half)

Goals-assists: (W) Nate Pieper, 1-0; Murphy, 0-1; Tyler Rubera, 1-0; Finn, 0-1. (N) Gird Ceno, 1-0.

Shots-corners: (W) 14-11, (N) 7-5

Saves: (W) 5. (N) Keegan Prime 12

Sherburne-Earlville 7, Canastota 0

CANASTOTA – Coming off a five-goal game last week, the Marauders had that many tallies by halftime Monday in a rout of Canastota.

Elijah Morris scored the first of his two goals five minutes into play. S-E netted three more shots over the next 10 minutes to build a commanding lead. Brandon Alsheimer and Max Britton converted their first varsity goals just two minutes apart, and Nathan Piazza added a goal in the 15th minute. “The passing game was just on today, and we just jumped on it early,” said S-E coach Mike Rodriguez. “We were able to set each other up for good, quality shots.”

Tyler Rodriguez scored his first varsity goal in the second half, and Skyler Gold helped pad the Marauders advantage.

S-E hosts Central Valley Academy on Wednesday.

Summary

(5-0 at half)

Goals-assists:  (SE) Elijah Morris 2-1, Nathan Piazzi, 1-1; Brandon Alsheimer, 1-0; Tyler Rodriguez, 1-0; Skyler Gold, 1-0; Max Britton, 1-0; Brian Mead, 0-1.

Shots-corners: (SE) 18-8. (C) 7-2.

Saves: (SE) Keith Rose, 3, Kevin Vibbard 3. (C) 8.