Photos: Dutch Dominate Silver Warriors To Capture The AA Crown
On Monday, Oct. 30, the third-seeded Guilderland boys’ soccer team looked to end a 10-year championship drought as they faced off against fourth-seeded Niskayuna at Queensbury High School in the Section 2, Class AA championship. The Dutch struck early and ended that drought by winning 5-0.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Forcing their way: Guilderland’s Enesio Capollari (8) and Jackson Eberz (21) surround Niskayuna’s Bryan Garcia as they battle for the ball.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Little leap: Guilderland’s Sam Tanner jumps in the air in front of a Niskayuna player to trap the ball during the first half.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hooking it: Guilderland’s Jackson Eberz gets free in behind two Niskayuna defenders as he bends it around the oncoming Niskayuna goalie. Eberz scored two goals.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Don’t think so: Guilderland’s Sam Tanner leaps over the sliding Niskayuna’s Eric Thurn in the first half to keep the ball in Niskayuna’s end.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Coming back: Guilderland’s Jack Ayers leaps up to head the ball back to an open teammate in the first half.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Little poke: Guilderland’s Keegan Deboom sticks his right leg out to kick the ball barely past the Nisky defense as it hits the twine. Deboom had a goal.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
From distance: Guilderland’s Emmy Horja looks to drive the ball from right outside the penalty box midway in the second half.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Barely stopped: Guilderland’s Anthony Pezzulo looks to try and get the ball past Niskayuna’s Patrick Terry in the second half. Pezzulo had a goal.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Happy times: Guilderland’s Sam Tanner goes over to members of the Red Sea to share in the victory.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Icy bath: Before the team got the Section 2 plaque, they decided to douse head coach Mike Kinnally with water after winning the Section 2 championship on Monday night.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Held high: Guilderland captain Sam Tanner holds the plaque high as his teammates surround him in jubilation after winning the Section 2, Class AA title on Monday night.