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Thomas over Canandaigua 7-5

Wednesday: DAY IN REVIEW: The only game that was close today was the one the everyone was talking about all season, as two undefeated teams met and only one would continue with the possibility of a perfect season. In the end, Webster Thomas scored four goals in the final quarter to score a 7-5 victory over Canandaigua.

Thomas at CanandaiguaIt was billed as one of the must-see games of the regular season and the teams did not disappoint as Thomas scored four goals in the fourth quarter to remain undefeated after their 7-5 victory over Canandaigua. The Braves scored the first two goals, the first at 9:50 when Spin Blazak scored from the outside and the second at 8:56 from Jaxon Grant. Although it seemed like the Braves were in control, Thomas came back at 1:34 with a pass from Joe Russo to David Petz. The first quarter ended with Canandaigua up 2-1.

At 9:41 Evan Pashalidis tied the game at 2-2 with a crease shot after receiving the ball from Chase Gottstein. A little less than two minutes later, Thomas took their first lead in the game when at 7:24 Nathan Hoban sent the ball to the crease where Russo scored again. The Titan lead did not last long as Sam Bennett scored from the right wing and the score was tied at 3-3 as the half ended. It certainly felt like Canandaigua had a majority of the ball time in the first half, but they seemed reluctant to take outside shots against Ethan Ruller, one of the top goalies in the section. Thomas was more willing to take shots and had more shots on Canandaigua sophomore goalie Jack Faiola.

Thomas at CanandaiguaThe Braves came out of the break and immediately took the lead from the initial faceoff when Bennett picked up the ball and ran straight toward the cage and scored with an outside bounce shot. It was the only goal scored and the quarter ended with Canandaigua up 4-3.

Thomas tied early in the last quarter when Hoban scored from the right wing. On the next faceoff Canandaigua long stick Jackson Nieman picked up the loose ball and ran toward the Titan goal, dishing it off at the last minute to Bennett who scored at 10:16. The goal gave the Braves a 5-4 lead, but it was their last goal in the game as Thomas scored the next three unanswered goals. Gottstein scored on a sweep right at 8:29, Russo scored on a drive from behind the cage at 6:20 and after Thomas broke a Canandaigua clear, Pashalidis scored the final goal at 1:59. Thomas was able to keep the ball away from Canandaigua for the rest of the game.

Ethan Ruller certainly made a difference in this Titan win, and the Titan ten-man ride allowed them some important ball time. The Canandaigua defense did a good job as well, protecting Faiola who made 8 saves (53%) for the Braves (10-1). Thomas remains undefeated at 10-0 and will take on Victor on Friday. [BOX SCORE] More images in the gallery.

Thomas at CanandaiguaSpencerport preserved their perfect 11-0 season with an 8-4 victory at Churchville-Chili this afternoon. The Rangers scored the first six unanswered goals in the game. Seven different players scored one goal each for Spencerport. Justin Schnauber scored 2g-1a and Connor Mesh added 1g-2a and won 8/9 faceoffs. Cameron Mesh won all seven of his draws for the Rangers. Colin Duncan scored twice for the Saints. [BOX SCORE]

Pittsford had a 12-2 lead at the half and ended with a 17-9 victory over Greece this afternoon. Harrison Cross had 6g-1a and James Cook had 5g-2 to lead the Panthers (6-5) in scoring. Ten other players made the offensive stats. Brandon Pignato had 5g-2a and Luke Strong had 1g-2a for the Storm (5-6). [BOX SCORE]

Thirteen players made the offensive scorebook for Schroeder who won their game with Gates Chili 18-3 this afternoon. Brady Ruffalo led the scoring with 4g-1a and Nick Mazza added 3g-2a for the Warriors. Brady Knauf had 2g and Ethan Knauf added 1g for the Spartans. [BOX SCORE]

Thomas at CanandaiguaVictor remained undefeated (9-0) as they defeated Rush-Henrietta 18-6 tonight at home. The Blue Devils had a 12-3 lead at the half. Ten players made the offensive scorebook. Leading the charge were Jack Herendeen with 6a and Thomas Gravino with 2g-2a. Logan Callahan won 20/22 faceoffs (91%) and this season has 152 wins (87%). Chase Petschke had 3g and Tommy LaRocca had 2g for the Royal Comets (5-6). [BOX SCORE]

Irondequoit held East United-Eastridge scoreless in the first half while scoring thirteen of their own and won the game at 16-2 tonight at Eastridge. Thirteen players scored for the Eagles. Ronnie Garrow scored 2g-2a and Dawson Messmer and Yavin Stefano each scored 2g while ten others scored one goal each. Goaltender Nick Lepiani made 4s/2ga = 67% for Irondequoit (5-5). There was no report from East United-Eastridge at post time. [BOX SCORE]

Thomas at CanandaiguaHoneoye Falls-Lima had a 20-6 win against Brockport at home tonight. Eleven players made the scorebook. Colt Green scored 4g-4a and Matt Blythe had 3g-4a to lead the Cougars (8-4). Freshman faceoff specialist Drew Angelo won 24/28 (86%) of his faceoffs. This season he has won 163 draws (67%). Cole Beardsley scored 3g-2a and Chris Parker scored 2g-1a for the Blue Devils. [BOX SCORE]

Penfield took an 11-0 half to a 16-3 victory at Brighton tonight. Sam Cummings had 5g-1a and Jackson Saulpaugh had 3g-2a to the lead the Patriots. Seamus Hand made 11s/3ga (79%) for Penfield (8-3). There was no report from Brighton at post time. [BOX SCORE]

Fairport won their game at Hilton tonight, 17-6. The Red Raiders led 13-1 at the half. Ten players made the Fairport offensive scorebook. Topping the list were Jackson Monte with 4g-2a and Kole Stuver with 3g-4a. Joey Giggie won 15/20 (75%) of his faceoffs for Fairport (5-4). Joey DiMaria led in scoring for the Cadets with 2g-1a. [BOX SCORE]

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