NEWS
Schoharie Blanks Bolton-Warrensburg to Open Season
SCHOHARIE — Schoharie’s season opener hosted Bolton-Warrensburg under the lights on the turf. The game started with both teams playing well, trying to establish possession and developing attacks. It was at the 19-minute mark when BW got the first opportunity when a nice defensive service to #11 Will Hens found himself 1 v 1 with the Goalkeeper. However, the Storm GK, Alex Wray made a point blank save, followed by another shot by BW that was saved by Schoharie’s CB Logan Swaha preventing the first goal. Schoharie would build off that momentum and began a more consistent attack. With 9 minutes left in the half, from a throw in and a couple of passes found #7 Benjamin Bengtson at the left top of the box who found the side netting for the game’s first goal. In the second half before either team could establish themselves, the Storm’s captain #9 Max Kenny shot from 35 yds out that found the back of the net over the head of the BW goalkeeper to take a 2-0 lead. Finally, with Schoharie controlling much of the play, #15 Caleb Cain, shot from inside the 18, and found #1 Nolan Fretto back post for the finishing touch. BW would continue to try and push for a goal, but the Storm’s back four stood strong. Alex Wray had a total of 9 saves in the game to preserve the clean sheet. #11 Will Hens and #6 Lance Corey both had good performances for BW, but just couldn’t find the net. Corners were even at two apiece. Special thanks to Prince Knight for the information.
Schoharie 3
Bolton-Warrensburg 0
Scoring
Schoharie
# 7 Ben Bengtson 1G
#9 Max Kenny 1G, 1A
#1 Nolan Fretto 1G
#15 Caleb Cain 1A
#00 GK Alex Wray 9 saves on 9 shots
Bolton Warrensburg
#20 GK Maris Martin 7 saves on 10 shots
Schoharie’s RJ Smith moves the ball downfield, driving past Bolton-Warrensburg’s Carson Clark.Bolton-Warrensburg’s Ben Wells pursues Schoharie’s Max Kenny as he dribbles the ball downfield. Kenny had one goal and one assist in Friday night’s 3-0 victory.
Schoharie’s RJ Smith changes direction to keep the ball away from Bolton-Warrensburg defenders Abe Figueroa and Andrew Morehouse.
Schoharie Storm Head Coach Prince Knight addresses the team at halftime.
Schoharie modified soccer players watch Friday night’s game from the pitcher’s mound that’s next to the varsity soccer field.
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Bolton-Warrensburg goalkeeper Maris Martin looks on as defender Abe Monroe keeps pressure on Schoharie’s Nolan Fretto. Fretto scored one of the Storm’s three goals early in the second period, with the assist by Caleb Cain.
Schoharie’s Ben Bengtson keeps control of the ball as Bolton-Warrensburg’s Cole Hoerter does his best to take it away. Bengtson scored one of the Storm’s three goals with an assist by Max Kenn