Photos: Blackbirds Soccer Shows No Rust in Victory
The Voorheesville Boys soccer team coming off a 13-day pause got back onto the pitch on Tuesday afternoon, April 13, against Schalmont at Schalmont High School in Rotterdam. After a back and forth first half, the Blackbirds dominated the second half to push past the Sabres 3 to 1. Aiden Lawson led the Birds with two goals and goalkeeper Ryan Beardsley had nine saves.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting it out of trouble: Voorheesville’s Jacob Dykstra boots the ball with his right foot after the Sabres’ were offside early in the first half of the Blackbirds’ first game back from a 13 day pause.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Chipping it ahead: Voorheesville’s Dylan Ensslin kicks the ball from midfield towards his teammates for a possible breakaway. Ensslin had an assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Picking up the loose ball after Schalmont’s goalkeeper made a save on Aidan Lawson, laying on the ground in front, as Dylan Ensslin grabs the ball and tries to score on an empty net but Schalmont’s Tyler Pepicelli attempts to block.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Fighting for it: Voorheesville’s Dylan Ensslin tries to get the loose ball for an empty net goal but Schalmont’s Christian Tortorici (1) and Tyler Pepicelli (9) are there to stop Ensslin.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting to the ball first: Voorheesville’s William Hillmann watches the ball go past him as he attempts to get there before Schalmont’s Jacob Laribee gets before Hillmann in the first half.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Leg up: Voorheesville’s Aiden Lawson gets his right leg up in an attempt to kick the ball towards goal but Schalmont’s Jacob Laribee prevents Lawson to do so. Lawson had two goals.