Medaille College News

The following news items were posted on the Mavericks web site in September 2007. Continue reading for past updates on the men’s soccer, women’s soccer, women’s volleyball,  golf and cross country teams.

Lady Mavs Overwhelmed by Frostburg State

(Buffalo, NY) - The women’s soccer team ran into the AMCC’s hottest team this evening as Frostburg State rolled past Medaille (4-0). The Lady Mavs were overwhelmed early on as Frostburg scored all four of their goals in the first (33) minutes of the game. It would be a busy day for junior, goalkeeper, Mattea Haessner (Moravia, NY/Moravia) as she would stop (8) Bobcat shots. The Lady Mavs were outshot (20-6) on the night. The loss is the second straight for Medaille as they fall to (8-3-1) overall and (1-2-0) in AMCC play. They will look to rebound as they host Hilbert College at All High Stadium on Wednesday (10/3) for a 6:00pm start.

Volleyball Falls to Mount Aloysius

(Buffalo, NY) - The Medaille College women’s volleyball team was looking to rebound from some tough losses as they hosted AMCC foe Mt. Aloysius College in the Sullivan Center today. The Lady Mavs would fall behind big early (26-11) before staging a feverish rally but the gap was too big as they dropped the first game (30-24) enroute to a (3-0); (24-30, 24-30, 15-30) loss. In the loss Medaille was led by sophomore, outside hitter, Michele Burgstahler (Wilson, NY/Wilson) who had a team high (11) kills. The loss drops Medaille to (4-12) overall and (0-2) in AMCC play. The Lady Mavs will host Pitt-Bradford on Tuesday (10/2) at 7:00pm for another AMCC contest.

Boughton Receives National Recognition

Sophomore, forward, Gary Boughton (Lancaster, NY/Lancaster), was one of eleven players in the nation named to the D3kicks.com Team of the Week. The same honor was given to Jacob Reisdorf (Strykersville, NY/Holland) last week. In a 2-0 week for the Mavericks, Boughton recorded the assist on the game winning goal vs. Daemen and then scored the game winning goal vs. LaRoche. He finished the week with (1) goal and (2) assists for (4) points. Boughton a 1st Team All-Region selection by D3kicks.com in 2006 has led them to a great start at (7-1-1).

Soccer Splits with Penn State-Behrend

(Buffalo, NY) - The Lady Mavs dropped a heartbreaker (2-1) while the men eked out a (1-0) victory as the visiting Penn State-Behrend Lions gave the Mavs all that they could handle. The Lady Mavs played a scoreless first half against Behrend and held the Lions off the board until the (69th) minute as Nikki Frisbee (Valencia, PA/Mars) scored on a beautiful shot from the top of the 18. The Lions would strike again (90) seconds later as Danielle Demay (Bethel Park, PA/Bethel Park) would score what would prove to be the game winning goal. The lady Mavs would make a game of it as sophomore, forward, Danielle Radlich (Clarence, NY/Clarence) would use a tremendous individual effort to put Medaille on the board with ten minutes to play in regulation. The Lady Mavs would have some chances late but were unable to get the equalizer. The loss drops Medaille to (8-2-1) overall and evens their AMCC record at (1-1-0). In the men’s game it would be Behrend taking control early as they dominated play for the first ten minutes, however, they were unable to find the back of the net. The Mavs would then put the pressure on over the next (70) minutes of play. At the half the teams were deadlocked at (0-0) but Medaille would strike three minutes into the secod half of play as freshman, Richmond Baah (North York, Ontario/Westviee WCSS) would put a laser shot past the Lions keeper off a great feed from Kendell McFayden (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville North). That goal would be the lone goal of the game for either team as Behrend put forth a feverish effort in the games waning moments in an effort to even the score. Playing a great game was the Mavs senior, goalkeeper, J.J. Bilinski (Panama, NY/Panama) who stopped all (10) shots that he faced. The win moves the Mavs to (8-1-1) overall and (2-0-0) in AMCC play. Both teams will host conference foe Frostburg State University on Saturday (9/29) with the women kicking off at 5:00pm and the men at 7:00pm.

Soccer Sweeps La Roche in AMCC Openers

(Pittsburgh, PA) - The Medaille College soccer programs were looking to maintain momentum as they headed to La Roche for their AMCC openers. Both teams would leave happy as the Lady Mavs would drop the Redhawks (3-1) and the Mavs would outlast La Roche (2-1). In the women’s game the Lady Mavs would get goals from Shannon Radlich (Clarence, NY/Clarence), Danielle Radlich (Clarence, NY/Clarence), and Katie Bush (Jamestown, NY/Jamestown). In the men’s win it would be freshman, Eric Schnirel (West Amherst, NY/Sweet Home) and sophomore, Gary Boughton (Lancaster, NY/Lancaster) who would find the back of the net enroute to the win. The Lady Mavs improve to (8-1-1) overall and (1-0-0) in AMCC play. Meanwhile the men stand at (7-1-1) overall and begin conference play at (1-0-0). Both teams will host Penn State-Behrend on Tuesday (9/25) at 2:00pm and 4:00pm respectively.

Volleyball Drops Two at Frostburg State

(Frostburg, MD) - The Lady Mavs volleyball team was looking to rebound from its loss to the University of Rochester as they headed to Frostburg State for a tri-match with the host Bobcats and Washington & Jefferson College. The Lady Mavs would struggle against both opponents as they dropped matches to each team by a (3-0) score. The Lady Mavs are currently (4-10) overall and (0-1) in AMCC play as they will head to Fredonia State on Tuesday (9/25) for a 7:00pm match.

Lady Mavs Roll as Radlich Makes History

(Buffalo, NY) - The Lady Mavs won their fourth straight game and did so easily as they crushed D’Youville (7-1). The win leaves Medaille at (7-1-1) on the season and keeps them rolling as they head into conference play this weekend. In the win sophomore, Danielle Radlich (Clarence, NY/Clarence), continued her assault on the record book as she netted (3) goals and (2) assists to propel her into sole possesion of first place on the all time goals scored list at (38) and she tied the all time assist record as she currently has (17). In the Lady Mavs last win she became the all time points leader with (85), she now has (93). On Saturday Medaille will head to La Roche College in Pittsburgh, PA to take on the Redhawks in their AMCC opener.

Jantzi Ties for 5th as Golf Finishes 7th

(Erie, PA) - Junior, Aaron Jantzi (Hamburg, NY/Hamburg), finished with a team best (74) as the Mavericks finished in seventh place among the twelve Division III teams that participated in the Penn State-Behrend Fall Invitational at Peek’n Peak Golf Course. His (74) would tie him for fifth place overall. The Mavs finished with a team score of (310) as the winning team, Daemen College, finished at (290). The Mavs will play again on Monday (9/24) as they head to Penn State-Altoona for a 12:30pm tee time.

Volleyball Falls to Rochester

(Rochester, NY) - The Lady Mavs fell to the University of Rochester this evening (9/20) in a sweep (3-0); (14-30, 14-30, 15-30). The loss puts an end to their two match win streak. The Lady Mavs were led by senior, Amy Frazita (Fredonia, NY/Fredonia), who had a team high (20) digs. The loss drops Medaille to (4-8) on the season.

Reisdorf Named to D3kicks.com Team of the Week

Junior, defender, Jacob Reisdorf (Strykersville, NY/Holland), was one of eleven players nationally to be named to the D3kicks.com Men’s Soccer Team of the Week. In a (2-0) week for the Mavs he led the defense in holding their opponents to an average of (2) shots per game. He has been dominant in the air this year and this recognition is a result of his hard work and strong play.

Radlich Sets All Time Scoring Mark in Soccer

Sophomore, Danielle Radlich (Clarence, NY/Clarence), became the all time scoring leader in Medaille women’s soccer history with her (3) point performance in a win over Geneva College. She now has (85) points, surpassing Kerri Clarkson (’07), who finished her three year Medaille career with (83) points. Radlich currently has (35) goals and (15) assists. She is quickly approaching the all time marks in goals (36) and assists (17). The sophomore, forward has done all of this in just (27) games. The previous scoring mark was established in (56) contests. The Lady Mavs will take the field again on Thursday (9/20) as they head to D’Youville College.

Men’s Soccer Gives Up Early Goal, Still Prevails

(Buffalo, NY) - The Mavs were looking for their third straight win as they hosted crosstown rival Daemen College (NAIA). The Mavs would surrender a goal just (32) seconds into play as Eric O’Brien (Spencerport, NY/Churchville-Chili) rocketed a shot from outside the 18 beating the Medaille keeper. From that point on the Mavs dominated the play enroute to a (3-1) win. The Mavs evened the score at (1-1) at the (9:47) mark as Josh Meier (South Wales, NY/Holland) scored his fifth goal of the season off assists from Gary Boughton (Lancaster, NY/Lancaster) and Jacob Reisdorf (Strykersville, NY/Holland). Medaille continued to control play and would break through again at the (22:04) mark as freshman, Richmond Baah (North York, Ontario/Westvie WCCS) would notch the game winner off another assist by Boughton. The Mavs would add another tally ten minutes into the second half as Kendell McFayden (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville North) would intercept a pass from a Wildcat defender and tuck into the bottom right corner of the goal to seal the Maverick victory. The Mavs currently stand at (6-1-1) on the year as they will begin AMCC play on Saturday (9/22) at La Roche College at 3:00pm.

Soccer Sweeps Cazenovia With Identical Scores

(Cazenovia, NY) - The Medaille College soccer teams had identical records heading into their games against Cazenovia College today. When the games concluded each team walked away with the same result. The women overwhelmed the Wildcats (4-0) as they were once again led by sophomore, Danielle Radlich (Clarence, NY/Clarence), who tallied (2) goals on the day as the Lady Mavs outshot Cazenovia (22-1). The shutout was the sixth in seven games for Medaille as they improve to (5-1-1) on the season. The men would take the field next and the result was a mirror image as they went on to a (4-0) win as well. In the men’s game it would be sophomore, transfer, Adam Switala (Lockport, NY/Lockport), who would lead Medaille as he notched (2) markers on the day. The Mavs also improve to (5-1-1) as they get a well needed rest. The Lady Mavs will play tomorrow (9/15) at home against Geneva College from Pittsburgh, PA while the men will host Daemen College on Tuesday evening (9/18) at All High Stadium for a 6:00pm start.

Volleyball Wins Second Straight

(Buffalo, NY) - The Lady Mavs hosted Alfred University on Thursday evening coming off a big win on the road over Morrisville State and the momentum continued as they swept Alfred (3-0). In the win the Lady Mavs were led by senior, Dana Metz (Cheektowaga, NY/Maryvale) who registered a team high (7) kills to go along with (2) blocks. The Lady Mavs currrently stand at (4-7) on the season. During the match the men’s baseball team was honored for winning their share of the AMCC Regular Season Title. The banner showing the team members and coaches was unveiled between the second and third game. The Lady Mavs would not spoil their night as they finished off Alfred with a very solid effort. The Lady Mavs will have a week off before heading to the University of Rochester for a 7:00pm match on Thursday (9/20).

Men’s Soccer Pounds D’Youville

(Buffalo, NY) - The men’s soccer team was looking for its first win after suffering a loss and salvaging a tie against two nationally ranked opponents over the weekend. They showed up at All High Stadium ready to play as they rolled past D’Youville College (13-0). The Mavs would score early and often as they were paced by sophomore, forward, Kendell McFayden (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville North), who notched a hat trick to go along with an assist for a (7) point day. The Mavs outshot D’Youville (47-2) in the contest as they improve to (4-1-1). The (13) goals is the second most scored in a game in their history, they tallied (14) against Wells College in 2006.

The Mavs will head to Cazenovia College on Friday (9/14) for a 5:00pm game.

Lady Mavs Roll Past Morrisville on Milestone Day

(Morrisville, NY) - The Lady Mavs traveled to Central New York to take on Morrisville State, however, the bus ride didn’t seem to affect them as they cruised by the host team (7-0). The Lady Mavs were paced by Danielle Radlich (Clarence, NY/Clarence) who had a record setting day as she netted (5) goals and added an assist for an (11) point day, both of which are single game records. The Lady Mavs were dominant as they only allowed (3) shots on the day, all of which were stopped by junior, goalkeeper, Mattea Haessner (Moravia, NY/Moravia). It was the Lady Mavs fifth shutout in six games this season. Also having a big day for Medaille was freshman, Mary Smialek (Lake City, PA/Girard) who netted (1) goal and assisted on (2) goals as well. The victory was a milestone for head coach Dan Krzyzanowicz as it marked the 100th for his collegiate coaching career at Medaille College. Coach K. has a record of (32-28-3) with the women’s team and (68-24-9) with the men’s program. He is a combined (100-52-12) with both programs as Medaille heads into a Wednesday (9/12) matchup with D’Youville College. The Morrisville win moves Medaille to (4-1-1) on the season as they will head to Cazenovia College on Friday (9/14) for a non-conference matchup.

Lady Mavs Get Back on Track With Big Win

(Morrisville, NY) - The women’s volleyball team was looking to rebound after losing four straight matches and they did just that as they upended Morrisville State (3-1); (22-30, 30-20, 30-19, 30-24). The Lady Mavs were looking to exact some revenge as Morrisville swept Medaille earlier this season. In the win Medaille received big performances from high school teammates. It was Julianna Taylor (Rochester, NY/Rush-Henrietta), who had (12) kills, while Holley McAllister (Rochester, NY/Rush-Henrietta) produced a very well rounded performance as she finished with (9) kills, (6) aces, and (14) digs. The win moves Medaille to (3-7) on the season as they will host Alfred University on Thursday (9/13) for a 7:00pm match.

Medaille Athletes Garner AMCC Honors

For the second straight week the Lady Mavs soccer team swept Player of the Week honors for the AMCC as senior, Koryn Walker (Rochester, NY/Bishop Kearney) was named Player of the Week and goalie, Mattea Haessner (Moravia, NY/Moravia) took home the Goalie of the week honor. Also, winning the Goalie of the Week honor on the men’s side was J.J. Bilinski (Panama, NY/Panama). In week one it was Tiffany Azzarito (Westmoreland, NY/Westmoreland) and Haessner again earning the honors.

Mavs Tie Capital As Weather Takes Over

(Delaware, OH) - The Medaille men’s soccer team was looking to rebound from its loss to #10 Ohio Wesleyan University the previous evening as they faced another national power, Capital University. The Mavs would find themselves in a hole early as Capital found the back of the net just (1:51) into the game. However, the Mavs would wake up in the second half of play as they began to dominate their opponent. Their hard work would pay off as freshman, Richmond Baah (North York, Ontario/Westvie WCCS), would score on an indirect kick off an assist from Gary Boughton (Lancaster, NY/Lancaster) at the (70:10) mark. It was at that point that Mother Nature took over as lightning would strike at the (71:33) and the teams would sit and wait for the weather to clear. That would not come and the teams would have to settle for a (1-1) tie. The Mavs currently stand at (3-1-1) on the season as they will host D’Youville College on Wednesday (9/12) at 4:00pm.

Lady Mavs Suffer First Loss of Season

(Fredonia, NY) - The Lady Mavs went (386:13) without surrendering a goal to begin their season, however, at the (6:13) mark of their game against Mt. Union College that streak would be broken. The lady Mavs would go on to suffer a tough defeat as Mt. Union rolled past Medaille (5-0). The Lady Mavs received another stellar performance from their junior, goalkeeper, Mattea Haessner (Moravia, NY/Moravia), as she stopped (21) shots on the day. On the day Medaille would be outshot (37-13). The loss drops Medaille to (3-1-1) on the season as they will look to rebound on Tuesday (9/11) as they will travel to Morrisville State for a 4:30pm contest.

Golf Finishes 2nd at Daemen Fall Invitational

(Gowanda, NY) - The Medaille College men’s golf team opened its 2007 season on a hot and windy day in the Daemen Fall Invitational at the Gowanda Country Club. The Mavs would face golfers from Daemen, Hilbert, and D’Youville and the Mavs showed well placing 2nd with a team score of (335). The host team won the event with a score of (325). The Mavs were led by senior, Scott Hack (Angola, IN/Angola), who shot a team best (80) which placed him second overall. The Mavs teed it up with three freshman and two seniors. They will next compete on Saturday (9/15) at the Pitt-Bradford Invitational.

Men’s Soccer Falls to #10 Ohio Wesleyan

(Delaware, OH) - In a matchup of two top 25 teams the #22 ranked Mavs came out on the losing end as they fell to #10 Ohio Wesleyan University (2-0). The Mavs were outshot in the game (17-6) including a (13-3) margin in the second half of play. Senior, goalkeeper, J.J. Bilinski (Panama, NY/Panama) made (3) saves on the evening. The loss is the first on the season for Medaille as they now stand at (3-1-0). The Mavs will take on another national power tomorrow as they face Capital University on day two of the Adidas Invitational hosted by Ohio Wesleyan.

Lady Mavs Take Down Fredonia State

(Fredonia, NY) - The Medaille College women’s soccer team headed down Interstate 90 to take on Fredonia State on day one of the Days Inn Classic hosted by Fredonia. The Lady Mavs would prove to be unwanted guests as they knocked off the host team (1-0), in a game that saw Medaille strike early and then hang on for victory. The Lady Mavs would find the back of the net in the games (13th) minute as sophomore, Danielle Radlich (Clarence, NY/Clarence) would beat the Fredonia keeper on a set piece that was assisted by junior, Koryn Walker (Rochester, NY/Bishop Kearney) . From that point on the Mavs would be led to victory by junior, goalkeeper, Mattea Haessner (Moravia, NY/Moravia), who would play the game of her life as she registered her fourth straight shutout, by stopping all (10) Blue Devil shots on goal. The Lady Mavs are yet to surrender a goal on the season, a stretch that spans (380) minutes. With the win Medaille moves to (3-0-1) on the season and they will face Mount Union College tomorrow on day two of the tournament.

Women’s Soccer Ends in a Dead Heat

(Alfred, NY) - The Lady Mavs were looking to start their season at (3-0-0) as they traveled to Alfred University, however, Medaille would find themselves in a battle that lasted (110) minutes. After regulation and two overtime periods neither team was able to find the back of the net as the two teams played to a (0-0) draw. The Lady Mavs received strong play from junior, goalkeeper, Mattea Haessner (Moravia, NY/Moravia), as she stopped all (8) shots on goal that she faced. The Lady Mavs are yet to surrender a goal this season in (290) minutes of play. The Lady Mavs find themselves at (2-0-1) thus far as they will head to Fredonia State for a 5:00pm game on Friday (9/7).

Volleyball Wins Second Straight

(Buffalo, NY) - After dropping their first three matches the Medaille College women’s volleyball team has now won two straight as they held off Buffalo State College (3-1);(30-18, 30-23, 27-30, 30-28). That win comes on the heels of a sweep of Cazenovia College on Saturday. The Lady Mavs find themselves at (2-3) on the young season. In the win Medaille was paced by freshman,Courtney Gehen (West Seneca, NY/Mt. St. Mary’s) who led the team with (8) kills. Also having a good night for Medaille was sophomore, Holley McAllister (Rochester, NY/Rush-Henrietta) who chipped in with (6) kills and (11) digs. The Lady Mavs will head to Erie, PA on Friday to take part in the Penn State-Behrend Tournament.

Men’s Soccer Takes Down Fredonia State

(Buffalo, NY) - The Medaille College men’s soccer team was looking to avenge their only regular season loss from 2006 as they hosted perennial power Fredonia State at All High Stadium. The two teams would battle back and forth throughout the first forty five minutes with the Mavs holding a slight edge in shots (7-4). The second half would prove to be much different as Medaille dominated play enroute to a (1-0) victory. The Mavs outshot Fredonia (15-2) in the second half and they had a couple of breakaway chances get away from them. The game winning goal would come at the (48:46) mark when sophomore, Josh Meier (South Wales, NY/Holland) put in a cross from Gary Boughton (Lancaster, NY/Lancaster). The goal was initially waved off but the officials would meet and overturn the call. The Mavs would nearly score about ten seconds later but they pushed the ball wide of the goal. The Mavs posted their second shutout of the season and it was posted by senior, keeper, J.J. Bilinski (Panama, NY/Panama). The win moves Medaille to (3-0-0) on the young season as Fredonia falls to (0-3-0). For the Blue Devils, they received some strong play in goal as senior, Scott Bergen (Schenectady, NY/Mohonasen) who came up with (8) saves on the day. The Mavs are currently ranked #22 in the D3kicks.com national poll and they will face the #10 ranked team in the nation in their next match as they head to Ohio Wesleyan University to take on the Bishops. Their victory at home today pushes their unbeaten streak in home matches to (23) games as they last suffered a defeat at home on October 23, 2004.

Men’s Soccer Wins Defiance Classic

(Defiance, OH) - The Medaille College men’s soccer team was looking to equal the accomplishment of the Lady Mavs and take the Defiance Classic title. They would storm out to an early (2-0) lead against Bethany College, but Bethany would fight back to level the score at (2-2) heading into halftime. The game would ultimately turn in the second half as the Mavs beat Bethany (4-2). The Mavs were paced by freshman, Eric Schnirel (West Amherst, NY - Sweet Home) and junior, Jared Reisdorf (Strykersville, NY/Holland), who each tallied a first half goal. The second stanza would prove to be the Mavericks as freshman, Richmond Baah (North York, Ontario/Westvie WCSS), would net the game winner at the (52:44) mark. Sophomore, Gary Boughton (Lancaster, NY/Lancaster), would put the game away with another goal in the games 83rd minute. The Mavs begin the season at (2-0-0) as they will host Fredonia State on Tuesday (9/4) at 4:00pm at All High Stadium.

Radlich Notches Two as Lady Mavs Prevail

(Defiance, OH) - The Medaille College women’s soccer team won its first ever tournament as they blanked Bethany College (WV) (3-0) in the Defiance Classic. The Lady Mavs had beaten the host team the previous day (2-0). In the victory over Bethany, Medaille was led by sophomore, Danielle Radlich (Clarence, NY/Clarence) who found the back of the net twice, including the opening tally, which was the eventual game winner. The Lady Mavs are yet to give up a goal this season as they will head to Alfred University on Wednesday, September 5th to take on the Saxons. The Lady Mavs are currently (2-0-0).

Volleyball Splits to Salvage Weekend

(Buffalo, NY) - After dropping three straight matches, including a (3-0) loss to Morrisville State, the Lady Mavs picked up their first win under new head coach Lonni Wilson as they toppled Cazenovia College (3-1). The Lady Mavs were led by sophomore, Michele Burgstahler (Wilson, NY/Wilson), who had a team high (13) kills enroute to their first win of the season. The Lady Mavs will next take the court on Tuesday evening (9/4), as they will host Buffalo State College.

Soccer Sweeps Defiance in Season Openers

(Defiance, OH) - In the opening game of a doubleheader the Lady Mavs blanked the Yellow Jackets of Defiance College (2-0) behind the strong play of freshman, Katie Bush (Jamestown, NY/Jamestown), who netted (2) goals in her college debut. The Lady Mavs broke through at the (21:11) mark of the first half as Bush scored an unassisted goal which would prove to be the game winner. In the second half Medaille netted another marker at the (62:45) mark to put the game away, that goal was assisted by sophomore, Danielle Radlich (Clarence, NY/Clarence). The Lady Mavs start the season at (1-0-0) as they will face Bethany College tomorrow (9/1) at 1:00pm. In the second game of the day the #24 ranked Mavericks faced host Defiance College and the host Yellow Jackets would struggle through a long evening as Medaille cruised to a (6-0) victory. It would be sophomore, Josh Meier (South Wales, NY/Holland), who would open the scoring for the Mavs at the (34:56) mark. The Mavs would pour in three more goals over the next five minutes, including two straight by Kendell McFayden (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville North), in the span of (11) seconds. The Mavs open the season at (1-0-0) as they head into tomorrow’s contest with Bethany College which begins at 3:00pm.

Women’s Volleyball Struggles Out of the Gate

(Buffalo, NY) - The Medaille College women’s volleyball opened the 2007 season at the D’Youville College Spartan Invitational. It would prove to be a tough opening day for the Lady Mavs as they dropped both of their matches on the day. In the opener Hilbert would defeat Medaille for the first time in their history as they swept the Lady Mavs (3-0). In match #2 Medaille would look for redemption against Keuka College, but they would fall short as they dropped the contest (3-1). The Lady Mavs will take the court tomorrow at 10:00am against an opponent that is yet to be determined. The Lady Mavs currently stand at (0-2) as they will look for their first win on day two of the Spartan Invitational.

Women’s Lacrosse Has A New Leader

(Buffalo, NY) - The Medaille College athletic department is proud to introduce Sarah Royer as the fourth head coach in the programs history. Sarah comes to Medaille from Canisius College where she was previously an assistant coach. Her background also includes coaching stints at Sweet Home High School and in Gloucestershire, England. She was a standout player at Canisius College from (1999-2003) where she led the Golden Griffins from the goaltending position. Sarah spends her days as a Certified Athletic Trainer. The Lady Mavs are excited about the experience and enthusiasm that Sarah will bring as they head into the 2007-2008 year.

Baker & Berkun Named to Empire State Games Open Teams

Senior Amanda Baker (Lyons, NY/Newark) was named to the Western Open Women’s Basketball team that will compete in the Empire State Games, which begin on July 25. She becomes the second Medaille women’s basketball player to make the Open Squad (Marisa Clark, 2005) and one of only 12 players regionally to make the team this year. The senior forward has been named the AMCC Player of the Year for three straight seasons and she has helped lead the Lady Mavs to two straight NCAA Tournaments. Also, making the Western Open Men’s Basketball squad is sophomore, Mike Berkun (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville North) he was named as an alternate to the team. Berkun transferred to Medaille in the spring of 2007 and will look to be an integral part of the 2007-2008 Maverick team.

Medaille Trio Make Big Impact in Soccer

Three former Medaille College soccer players, Jeremy Watson (’07) , Cory Cwiklinski (’07) , and Andrew Larracuente (’06) are members of the Queen City Football Club of Buffalo. We wanted you to let you know that Queen City FC has won the Eastern Conference of the National Premier Soccer League and will be traveling to San Diego this weekend (July 27-29) to compete in the national finals. These three Medaille College players were instrumental in Queen City’s success this year. Watson and Larracuente were part of the backline who let in a league leading 3 goals during the regular season. Cwiklinski was one of the major forces in the attack for the Blue’s this year, connecting the back 4 to the forwards and also providing a threat to shoot from distance.

Queen City FC is the first ever soccer team from the Buffalo/Niagara region at any level (men/women, indoor/outdoor) to reach a final in a national league. Queen City was also the first team since 1914’s Niagara Falls Wanderers to win a match in the prestigious Lamar Hunt US Open Cup when they went to New Hampshire and defeated the New Hampshire Phantoms Future 5-0. QCFC competes in the US 3rd division level (two levels under Major League Soccer, comparable to AA Baseball).

Queen City FC won the Eastern Conference regular season championship and Eastern Conference playoffs with an overall record of 8-2-1. The Blues will be facing against national powerhouse Sonoma County Sol on Friday, July 27th at 6pm (PST) in the national semi-final. Saturday at 6pm will be the 3rd place playoff and 8pm will be the final against the winner of the SoCal Fusion/Madison 56er’s match up.

Soccer Players Make an Impact in USL and NPSL Soccer

Gary Boughton is already making an immediate impact on his Fort Wayne Fever PDL team. In his first USL PDL match on May 14, he was the Fevers first substitute off the bench and paid dividends for the club almost immediately. Boughton, who entered the match in the 60th minute, received a through ball in the 76th minute and when going to goal was taken down in the box which led to the Fever being awarded the penalty kick. Teammate Cam Jordan stepped up and had his first attempt blocked, but was there to successfully convert his own rebound.

Boughton then became the first player in Medaille College history to be a starter in a USL PDL match on May 20 against the Chicago Fire Premier. Boughton played from his wing midfield position and contributed many nice runs in his 58 minutes of play. Boughton also became the first Medaille player in PDL history to receive a yellow card when he was booked for a hard tackle in 36th minute. For more information on the Fort Wayne Fever, please check their website at: http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2007/22325.html

Azzarito and Radlich Play for the Piranhas

Tiffany Azzarito and Danielle Radlich are spending their summer days as players in USL’s W-League team Hampton Roads Piranhas located in Virginia Beach, VA. Ironically, the Hampton Roads Piranhas are sponsored by Cal’z Pizza, a popular pizza chain in the Virginia Beach area with 9 locations and that is managed by former Medaille men’s soccer player Nick Herdlein and some of his family members. Nick graduated from Medaille in 2003 and was a four year starter and three year captain for the men.

The women have so far played two matches for the Piranhas, in which Azzarito started both matches and currently ranks sixth on the team in minutes played with 135 minutes. Azzarito, who is no stranger to the W-League after playing the 2005 season for the Rochester team, was prepared for intense competition of the W-League.

Tiffany has started both matches on defense and played the entire 90 minutes in the team’s last match a 2-0 win over Fredericksburg. “We did play as a team tonight,” said head coach Tony Nweke. “Once our defense is organized, the rest is easy. The whole team worked very hard at practice all week and I am very proud of them.” Radlich came off the bench in both matches and has contributed 23 minutes of solid offensive play thus far. She will surely be looking to make a bigger impact as the season progresses.

Alumni Start for the Queen City Futbol Club

Former Medaille College players Andrew Larracuente, Cory Cwiklinski, and Jeremy Watson are all starters on Buffalo’s local NPSL team the Queen City Futbol Club.

So far QCFC has played three matches and Larracuente has played every minute thus far. He is really a team leader at his central back position. “Watching Andrew play as dominating as he has at such a high level of soccer is really a tribute to all of hard work he put into it here for us, his attitude, work rate, and support he has received from his family,” said Coach Daniel Krzyzanowicz, Medaille head coach.

Cory started and played every minute in the first two matches at the central midfield position before missing the third match due to other obligations. “Cory is a great midfielder and is playing well thus far, but had he kept healthy this past fall, he probably would be playing in a higher level of USL soccer. Hopefully, he will grow from this experience and maybe be able to move to a higher level of soccer,” said Coach Krzyzanowicz.

Watson, who signed late with the team, played all 90 in the team’s most recent match this past weekend. “Jeremy is a fierce competitor and will no doubt help make the team a better club,” said Coach Krzyzanowicz.

For more information on the NPSL please check their website at http://nationalpremiersoccerleague.com/

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