Churchville-Chili Holds Off Late Schroeder Push

May 16, 2017 - Churchville-Chili scored the final two goals in the fourth quarter to re-take the lead and defeat Schroeder 7-6.  The battle was a back and forth defense match between the two teams.  Schroeder goalie Anthony Deleo recorded 10 saves (59%) and Churchville-Chili goalie Mike Miara recorded 15 saves (71%).

The Saints scored the opening goal with Jacob Buck assisting Patrick Sheridan.  They held the lead until the fourth quarter.  Schroeder forced a tie at 1-1, 2-2 and 3-3 before Churchville-Chili scored two goals back to back to end the second and start the third quarters.  Buck and Corey Yunker scored for the Saints.  They led 5-3 with 9:54 remaining in the third quarter.

The Warriors responded with three goals of the their own to take their lone lead of the game.  AJ Fiori, Collin Griffin and Jonathan Kay scored for Schroeder.  The Warrior lead lasted for less than a minute before Ryan Mead tied the game at 6-6 with 7:26 remaining in the final quarter.  Churchville-Chili’s Yunker scored the game winning with just under 5 minutes remaining.  Schroeder had a late man-up opportunity with 1:53 remaining; however, Churchville-Chili was able to hold out for the win.