March 27, 2007 - Two games were scheduled
for Tuesday. Aquinas posted a 15-0 shutout over Batavia and Victor was
the 8-6 winner over host, Canisus.
Aquinas was
the home team victor over Batavia with a score of 15-0 tonight at
Wegmans' field. The Little Irish controlled the ball for a majority
of the game, allowing only eleven shots (four on cage). The Little
Irish took a total of 71 shots (41 on cage).
After a close start, the first quarter ended 1-0 and the
half concluded at 3-0. Aquinas scored their first three goals in man-up
and three more extra man goals by the end of the game.
In the third quarter the Little Irish offense began to click, scoring
eight goals in 8 minutes. Leading the scoring for Aquinas was freshman
attackman Austin Gorman with 4g-1a. Sophomore attackman Cameron
Corsaro also had a strong night with 1g-3a.
The Blue Devils, although lacking in the scoring, did
show a strong defensive presence. Junior goalie Matt Landfried led
the defense with 26s/15ga (63%). The strong play of Landfried was
noteworthy in the second game for the first year varsity Batavia Blue
Devils.
Scoring for the Little Irish were senior midfielders Nick
Berkompas (2g-2a) and Tiege Lawler (1g), junior midfielders Marc Brondon
(1g-1a) and Michael Gray (2a), sophomore midfielders Sean Hickey (1g)
and Casey Vogl (1g). Also scoring were Gorman (4g-1a), junior attackman
Jasen Tomes (2g), freshman midfielder Anthony Bianchi (2g) and sophomore
attackman Cameron Corsaro (1g-3a). Goalies Alan Antinarelli and
Kraig Heston each recorded two saves and had no goals against.
Victor over
Canisius of Section Six, 8-6 in the season opener for both teams.
After taking a 2-0 first quarter lead, the Blue Devils led at the
half, 3-1. At the end of there quarters Victor was ahead 5-2 and
after fighting off a last minute charge by Canisius, won 8-6.
"They dominated the face-off which allowed them possession
time to make their 4th quarter comeback", commented Victor
Coach Mark Foeder. Canisius won 12 of 18.
Scoring for Victor were junior attackmen Frank Valenti (3g-1a) and
Ethan Payne(1g-1a) and senior midfielders Jason Houtenbrink (2g-1a),
Steve Hearn (1g-1a) and Eric Willman (1g). Senior goalie, Mitchell
Liegerot made 8s/6ga (57%).
Scoring for Canisius were Anthony Fulham (3g), Ethan Collins(2g-1a) and
John Devine (1g). Jeff White recorded 12s/8ga (60%).
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