Girls soccer: Spencerport, Byron-Bergen fall in state semis heartbreakers, Haverling advances

Bob Chavez, MPNnow
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Spencerport after its loss to Section III's New Hartford 1-1 (6-5) in Penalty Kicks in the Class A New York State Semifinals on November 12, 2022, in Cortland, NY.
Spencerport after its loss to Section III's New Hartford 1-1 (6-5) in Penalty Kicks in the Class A New York State Semifinals on November 12, 2022, in Cortland, NY.

Four Section V girls soccer teams traveled to Cortland for Saturday’s state soccer tournament semifinals, but just one moves on.

The Haverling girls are in Sunday’s Class B championship after a 1-0 win over Westhill of Section III. But Spencerport (Class A), Byron-Bergen (C) and Keshequa (D) all played their final matches of 2022.

Class A

New Hartford-III 1, Spencerport 1, NH advances on PKs (6-5)

The heart was there for Spencerport, but the finishes weren’t. Lindsay Lenhard’s goal with 10 minutes left in regulation was enough to buy extra time for the Rangers, but they eventually fell in the sixth round of penalty kicks to the defending state champs.

Willa Pratt gave New Hartford (23-0-1) the lead in the second half before Lenhard leveled the match. Spencerport got several looks late, even hitting the post and the crossbar in the final minutes.

New Hartford Senior Willa Pratt and Spencerport Junior Aleena Solano battle for possession in the Class A Girls Soccer State Semifinal on November 12, 2022, in Cortland, NY. The Spartans defeated the Rangers 1-1 (6-5) in Penalty Kicks.
New Hartford Senior Willa Pratt and Spencerport Junior Aleena Solano battle for possession in the Class A Girls Soccer State Semifinal on November 12, 2022, in Cortland, NY. The Spartans defeated the Rangers 1-1 (6-5) in Penalty Kicks.

But it’s New Hartford that is moving on to Sunday’s championship after improving its unbeaten streak to 58 matches. New Hartford will play Albertus Magnus of Section I at 10:30 a.m. at Tompkins Cortland Community College.

Spencerport, in the state semifinals for a sixth straight season, ends its season with a 17-1-3 record.

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Class B

Haverling 1, Westhill-III 0

It took 75 minutes, but the Rams got the goal they needed from Lydia Dickson to advance to the school’s first state championship.

It was just the third goal allowed in seven postseason matches for the Warriors, who finish 19-3-1.

Haverling (22-0-0), which won its fourth straight game decided by a goal, plays in Sunday’s 3 p.m. championship against Irvington-I at Cortland High.

Class C

Byron-Bergen Junior Victoria Rogoyski dribbles the ball in the New York State Girls Soccer Class C Semifinal vs Section III Sauquoit Valley. The Indians defeated the Bees 2-1 on November 12, 2022, in Cortland, NY.
Byron-Bergen Junior Victoria Rogoyski dribbles the ball in the New York State Girls Soccer Class C Semifinal vs Section III Sauquoit Valley. The Indians defeated the Bees 2-1 on November 12, 2022, in Cortland, NY.

Sauquoit Valley 2, Byron-Bergen 1

Olivia Kalil’s goal early in the second half for Sauquoit Valley was equalized just minutes later by Emma Starowitz for Byron-Bergen.

But the Bees could not find the equalizer for Addison Lazarek’s goal for SV, which came with about 10 minutes remaining.

It’s the second straight loss in the state semifinals for the Bees, who finish 22-1-0.

Sauquoit Valley (19-2-1) advances to Sunday’s 10 a.m. final against Waterford-Halfmoon at Cortland High.

Class D

Cincinnatus 2, Keshequa 0

Kyla Sustad scored two late goals for Cincinnatus to end the season for Keshequa (15-7-0).

Cincinnatus will play defending state champ Mount Academy-IX in Sunday’s 12:30 championship at Cortland High.

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This article originally appeared on MPNnow: Spencerport, Byron-Bergen lose in state semifinals; Haverling advances