Greene takes Oxford title, one win from first division crown

Girls’ Soccer

Greene 3, Oxford 0

OXFORD – Greene defeated Oxford for the third time this season getting a shutout victory in the championship game of the Blackhawks’ tournament Saturday night.

It was the third win in three days for the Trojans, who have won 11 straight games, and can wrap up their first-ever Midstate Athletic Conference division title at Delhi Tuesday.

“Going into the week, I was kind of nervous about playing three games in three days,” said Greene coach Randy Smith, who said his team was battling injuries. “We handled it well, and having McDermott (Megan) up front helps.”

Coming off a five-goal game against Norwich on Thursday, McDermott had two goals in a 2-1 win over Unatego Friday, and scored two of her team’s three goals against Oxford. Adding a goal in title win was Haley McLaren. “We lost two games in the S-E Tournament, so we wanted this one,” Smith said. “Oxford is a good team and their speed up front is scary.”

Norwich, meanwhile, secured its second third-place tournament finish this season, and both wins have come over Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton.

Sarah Bonnell scored twice, while Elisha Eddy and Miranda Costin added goals in the first half en route to a 4-0 shutout of the Raiders. Tatyana Ithier made three saves in goal for the Tornado shutout. It was the sixth win this season for Norwich to match last year’s total.

Finals

Greene 3, Oxford 0

Summary

(1-0 Greene at half)

Goals-assists: (G) Megan McDermott 2-0; Haley McLaren 1-1; April Small 0-1.

Shots-corners: (G) 8-2; (O) 6-4.

Saves: Emily Pierce (G) 6; Misty Golden (O) 3.

Consolation Finals

Norwich 4, G-MU 0

Summary

(4-0 at half)

Goals-assists: (N) Sarah Bonnell 2-1; Elisha Eddy 1-0; Miranda Costin 1-1.

Shots-corners: (N) 21-6; (GMU) 4-2.

Goalie saves: Tatyana Ithier (N) 3; McLauglin (GMU) 13.

All-tournament team: G-MU–Katie McLaughlin, Taylor Antezak; Norwich–Miranda Costin, Sarah Bonnell; Oxford– Amanda Minihan, Ashlee Farwell, Ariel Salisbury; Greene– April Small, Tara Bub, Megan McDermott.

Greene 2, Unatego 1

Summary

(2-1 at half)

Goals-assists: (U) Casey Manzanaro, 1-0, Sarah Mannina, 0-1. (G) McDermott, 2-0, Bub, 0-1.

Shots-corners: (U) 6-1, (G) 12-6

Saves: (U) Gabi May, 10, (G) Emily Pierce, 5.

Walton 2, Unadilla Valley 1

NEW BERLIN – Walton freshman Molly McGuire spoiled Unadilla Valley’s homecoming game scoring unassisted 1:34 into the second half for the one-goal margin of victory Friday night.

UV opened the scoring midway through the first half when Sakura Gysin’s cross from the left side was picked up by Amanda Peek, who then tallied at 19:57.

Just over 15 minutes later, the Warriors notched the equalizer after a defensive misplay. “It was well-played on both sides, and we had several missed opportunities hitting the crossbar,” said UV coach Chris Bieniek.