The girls soccer teams from Aquinas Institute and Greece Odyssey were named co-champions of Section V Class B after a 1-1 tie following four overtime periods Oct. 31 at Caledonia-Mumford Central School in Caledonia. After 110 minutes of play in the rain, a best-of-five penalty kick face-off decided which team would advance to the State Tournament. Aquinas scored on four penalty kicks to Odyssey’s two, advancing to State.
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Aquinas freshman Alana Piano (1) runs to hug sophomore Lindsey Brinkel (16) after scoring in the first half.
Aquinas sophomore Lauren Begy (19) prepares to head the ball during the second half.
Aquinas freshman Rene Vito maneuvers the ball during the second half.
Aquinas players watch the final minutes of regulation play.
Aquinas sophomore Alex Cessna (20) and Odyssey junior Lexi Henderson (5) maneuver for the ball during the first overtime period.
Aquinas sophomore Alex Cessna (20) and Odyssey junior Mackenzie Pezzulo (19) fight for the ball during the first overtime period.
Aquinas senior Francesca Visca handles the ball during the second overtime period.
Aquinas senior Francesca Visca keeps Olympia junior Emily Wilbur from the ball during the second overtime period.
Aquinas freshman Alana Piano handles the ball during the third overtime period.
Aquinas sophomore Lindsey Brinkel (16) hugs junior Kelsey Brinkel (18) after scoring the final penalty kick.
Aquinas players raise the Section V Class B trophy after being named section co-champions.
