The Garnets, who were seeded 7th in Class A, stunned Somers, who were seeded 2nd, in the quarterfinals on the Tuskers’ turf. Rye came out on top 1-0 in the October 29 nail-biter.
By Melanie Cane
The Garnets, who were seeded 7th in Class A, stunned Somers, who were seeded 2nd, in the quarterfinals on the Tuskers’ turf. Rye came out on top 1-0 in the October 29 nail-biter.
The Garnets have also stunned themselves, as senior Stephanie Klokiw, who only had one goal all season, scored the game-winner eight minutes into the first half. She also scored the winning goal against Pearl River.
Rye’s defense was in tip-top shape with goalie Maddie Eck making 14 saves against Somers, and Charlotte Tucci, who was injured for part of the season, stopping a potential goal with a header.
Somers dominated most of the first half, launching an offensive attack. It was all the Garnets could do to protect their goal. The teams played a more balanced game in the second half, with Rye creating several (unsuccessful) scoring opportunities.
Coach Savage is thrilled for his team and, as always says, “It takes an entire team working together to win games.”
Rye meets Eastchester, the No. 6 seed, in the semifinals October 31.
