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Storm Put on Strong Showing at NEACs
July 18, 2008
The Keuka College men’s tennis team put on an excellent display at the individual part of the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) championships on Friday. All six Storm players finished as high as second in either singles or doubles.
In No. 1 singles, Andy Oberg (Lino Lakes, MN/Centennial), was ranked as the No. 2 seed out of four. Oberg was upset in his first match (6-4, 2-6, 7-5) by his No. 3 ranked Penn State-Harrisburg opponent. Oberg rebounded to win the consolation match by a score of 6-2, 6-1 against a Keystone opponent.
In flight No. 2, rookie Patrick Barker (Horseheads, N.Y./Horseheads) was also ranked as the No. 2 seed and defeated his Penn State-Berks opponent (2-6, 6-3, 7-5) in his first match-up. Barker then fell in the championship match (6-1, 6-1) to the top ranked Penn State-Harrisburg player.
Sophomore Will Fisher (Watkinsville, GA/Oconee) finished third in flight No. 3 singles after falling 7-5, 6-0 in his first match and winning by default in the consolation match. Fellow sophomore Mike Fischer (Katskill Bay, N.Y./Lake George) finished second in No. 4 singles. Fischer, the No. 3 seed, pulled off the upset over the No. 2 seed (6-4, 6-2) in his first match before falling (6-2, 6-0) in the championship match.
Junior Justin Roe (Port Byron, N.Y./Port Byron) also took third overall in the fifth flight of singles after losing (6-2, 6-1) and then winning (6-1, 6-3) in the consolation match. Sophomore Casey Dahlstrom (Grand Island, N.Y./Grand Island) almost took first in No. 6 singles. Dahlstrom won (6-0, 6-0) in his first match-up and lost a close match (6-4, 2-6, 6-1) in the championship.
In the doubles portion of the match, all three Keuka duo’s finished in second place. Oberg and Barker won 8-4 before falling 8-6 in the championship match. Fisher and Fischer won 8-5 then lost 8-6 in the finals. Roe and Dahlstrom won 8-4 before losing 8-5 in the championship match.
The Storm will next complete its 2008 season by finishing a match that was postponed earlier in the year against Elmira College on Wednesday, April 30 at 3 pm.
Storm Third in Team Part of NEACs
July 18, 2008
After finishing second overall in the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) during the regular season, the Keuka men’s tennis took third place during the team portion of the NEAC Championships on Thursday. The Storm started off by being upset by the No. 3 Lions of Penn State-Harrisburg by a score of 5-0. Keuka then rebounded to shutout the Giants of Keystone College 5-0.
Against Harrisburg, only two of the six singles matches were able to finish with senior Andy Oberg (Lino Lakes, MN/Centennial) losing a tough match in flight No. 1 by a score of 7-5 (7-5), 6-3. Rookie Patrick Barker (Horseheads, N.Y./Horseheads) then fell 6-2, 6-0 in flight No. 2. The two then teamed up in flight No. 1 doubles and lost a close match 8-6. Sophomore’s Will Fisher (Watkinsville, GA/Oconee) and Mike Fischer (Katskill Bay, N.Y./Lake George) fell 9-7 in No. 2 doubles while junior Justin Roe (Port Byron, N.Y./Port Byron) and sophomore Casey Dahlstrom (Grand Island, N.Y./Grand Island) fell 8-2 in flight No. 3.
In the consolation match, Keuka blanked the No. 4 seeded Giants of Keystone by a score of 5-0. Barker won No. 1 singles (6-2, 6-3) while Fisher won the second flight (6-4, 6-4).
Oberg and Barker won No. 1 doubles easily (8-1). Fisher and Fischer then took No. 2 doubles (8-2) while Roe and Dahlstrom also won 8-2 in flight No. 3.
Penn State-Berks defeated Penn State-Harrisburg 5-3 in the championship match.
The Storm will next compete in the individual part of the NEAC Championships beginning tomorrow, Friday, April 25.
2007 Season Recap
July 18, 2008
Overall Record — 10-7-1
NEAC Record — 6-2
NEAC Tournament Champions
First ever NCAA Tournament Appearance
All-NEAC
Jr. Brandon Scott – 1st Team
Sr. Ian Stevens – 1st Team
Jr. Justin Viele – 1st Team
Sr. Bobby Lee – 2nd Team
So. Mike Meskill – 2nd Team
Fr. Jack Reece – Honorable Mention
Sr. Sean Barker – Honorable Mention
Statistical Leaders
GOALS – Brandon Scott, 15
ASSISTS - Jack Reece, 7
POINTS - Brandon Scott, 33
GAME-WINNING GOALS – Brandon Scott, 4
SAVES - Mike Meskill, 73
Brandon Scott ranked 33rd nationally in Goals Per Game (0.83)
Jack Reece ranked 33rd nationally in Assists Per Game (0.50)
Graduating Seniors
Sean Barker
4-Year Player
1-Time All-NEAC Performer
1 Goal
1 Assist
3 Points
Bobby Lee
4-Year Player
1-Time All-NEAC Performer
5 Goals
10 Assists (14th All-Time)
20 Points
Ian Stevens
4-Year Player
2-Time All-NEAC Performer
24 Goals (7th All-Time)
6 Assists
54 Points (9th All-Time)
Storm Fall to Yellowjackets
July 18, 2008
The Keuka College men’s soccer team’s magical season came to end in the first round of the NCAA tournament with a 3-0 loss to the Yellowjackets from the University of Rochester. Rochester, the No. 5 team in the nation advances to face the winner of the Hobart vs. Fredonia State game. Keuka ends the season at 10-7-1 while Rochester improves to 14-2-2.
The Yellowjackets of Rochester wasted no time gaining an advantage on the Storm as they used a foul by Keuka sophomore Tyler Shaw (Portville, N.Y./Portville) in the the third minute of the game to score the games first goal. The foul occurred right outside the box and Scott Cady headed in the free kick taken by Patrick Ripp.
Keuka tried to answer as senior Ian Stevens (Montgomery, N.Y./Valley) kicked three straight corner kicks in the 5th minute of play but all of them were defended perfectly by the Yellowjackets.
Rochester then went up 2-0, again off a foul by the Storm just outside the box. This time junior Mark Lemieux (Boonville, N.Y./Adirondack) had a questionable yellow card called on him and Hans Julianus took advantage by kicking in a goal off a rebound in the 37th minute. The score would remain 2-0 at the break as Rochester out-shot the Storm 8-0.
The Yellowjackets third and final goal came in the 74th minute, once again off a foul by the Storm outside the box. This time it was a yellow card called on freshman Brian Cunliffe (Rochester, N.Y./Gates Chili). Rochester’s Phil Proud then passed a perfect pass to Matt Sulkin who blasted a shot past the Storm’s Mike Meskill (Trumansburg, N.Y./Charles O. Dickerson) in the upper left corner.
Keuka collected its first and only shot when Stevens broke free and ripped a shot that was saved by the diving Michael Peacock. Keuka was out-shot 10-1 in the second half. The game was a very physical one as the Storm finished with three yellow cards and a red card by junior Brandon Scott (Fillmore, N.Y./Fillmore). Scott will now have to miss the Storm’s first game of the 2008 season. The Storm ended with 20 fouls while Rochester collected 18.
Meskill ended with 5 saves in goal while allowing the three goals in 90 minutes of action.
Storm Dominate All-Conference Teams
July 18, 2008
The Keuka College men’s soccer team proved that they were the best in the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) by winning the tournament championship and earning a birth into the NCAA Tournament.
But if there was any doubt, the release of the All-Conference teams will take care of that. Keuka placed seven players on the respective teams, including three on the first team.
The Storm stand at 10-6-1 overall and after winning the NEAC Tournament championship with a 2-1 win over Philadelphia Biblical University this past Saturday, will represent the conference in the NCAA Tournament. The first ever trip to the NCAAs for Keuka’s men’s soccer team.
Leading the way all season has been junior forward Brandon Scott (Fillmore, N.Y./Fillmore) making him an easy choice for the All-NEAC first team. Scott leads the team with 15 goals, 4 game-winning goals, and 33 points. A three time All-NEAC performer, Scott currently has 31 career goals which places him tied for third at Keuka.
Joining Scott on the All-NEAC first team were senior midfielder Ian Stevens (Montgomery, N.Y./Valley) and junior defender Justin Viele (Rochester, N.Y./Greece Olympia). Stevens was the team’s third leading scorer with seven goals, 4 assists, and 18 points. He is currently tied for sixth all-time in goals (24). Viele makes his second straight appearance on the All-NEAC first team and helped Keuka allow only eight goals in ten NEAC games this season.
Senior midfielder Bobby Lee (Syracuse, N.Y./Henninger) and sophomore goalie Mike Meskill (Trumansburg, N.Y./Charles O. Dickerson) were both selected to the All-NEAC second team. Lee finished with two goals and four points while Meskill collected 68 saves and recorded four shutouts. Meskill is second all-time at Keuka with 13 career shutouts.
Rookie forward Jack Reece (Rochester, N.Y./Churchville-Chili) and senior defender Sean Barker (Horseheads, N.Y./Horseheads) were both voted on to the All-NEAC honorable mention team. Reece was the Storm’s second leading scorer with eight goals, a team-high seven assists, and 23 points. Barker was a main reason that Keuka’s “D” allowed opponents to manage just a .097 shot percentage.
Scott Named RACA Athlete of the Week
July 18, 2008
Keuka is playing in its first ever NCAA Division III Tournament this weekend and one of the main reasons is the play of junior forward Brandon Scott (Fillmore, N.Y./Fillmore). Scott was rewarded for his stellar play by being named Rochester Area College Athletics (RACA) Athlete of the Week for the week of Nov. 3.
Scott led the Storm in scoring all season and helped the Storm to a 6-2 record and a second place finish in the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) regular season. In Keuka’s 2-1 NEAC Tournament semifinal game against Penn State-Berks, Scott scored the Storm’s first goal. He then led the Storm to a 2-1 win over top-seeded Philadelphia Biblical University in the NEAC Championship. Scott scored one of the two goals and assisted on the other to be named the NEAC Tournament MVP.
For the season, Scott has a team-leading 15 goals, 4 game-winning goals, and 33 points through 17 games.
Storm to Face U of R in NCAA Tourney
July 18, 2008
The NCAA Division III men’s soccer committee announced the field of 57 teams for the 2007 NCAA Division III men’s soccer championship today. For the first time in school history, Keuka was one of the 57 teams.
The Storm defeated Philadelphia Biblical University 2-1 on Saturday to win the NEAC Championship and earn the automatic qualifier to the NCAA Tournament.
The Storm will face the Yellowjackets of the University of Rochester (13-2-2) on Friday, Nov. 9 at Rochester beginning at 5 pm. The other game being played at Rochester will be Hobart (10-6-1) vs. Fredonia State (12-6-2) at 7:30 pm.
To view the entire NCAA Tournament bracket please click the link below.
NEAC Tournament Champs
July 18, 2008
The No. 2 seeded men’s soccer team pulled off a slight upset as they defeated the No. 1 seeded Crimson Eagles of Philadelphia Biblical University 2-1 in the NEAC Tournament Championship on Saturday. Keuka will accept the automatic qualifier and represent the NEAC in the NCAA Tournament. Keuka improves to 10-6-1 overall while Philadelphia Biblical falls to 15-5-2.
Keuka dominated Philadelphia Biblical in shot totals for the game, holding them to just four shot attempts each half while ripping 18 of their own. Despite Keuka’s defense limiting the Crimson Eagles to just four shots in the opening half, PBU still managed to score’s the games first goal in the 41st minute. Graham Foster was set up by Derek Mosely for PBU’s lone goal. The score would remain 1-0 in favor of PBU at the break.
With time running out on the Storm, senior Ian Stevens (Montgomery, N.Y./Valley) evened the score in the 63rd minute off a feed from junior Brandon Scott (Fillmore, N.Y./Fillmore). The goal was Stevens seventh of the season while Scott picked up his third assist. About ten minutes later Keuka struck again as Scott netted his team leading 15th goal of the season in the 74th minute. The goal would be the game-winner, Scott’s fourth of the season. Scott would be named the Tournament MVP after scoring two of Keuka’s four goals and finishing with an assist in the Storm’s two games.
Keuka’s Mike Meskill (Trumansburg, N.Y./Charles O. Dickerson) finished with one save while picking up his tenth win in goal. PBU’s Andy Ecker ended with six saves.
The Storm will next await its seeding in the NCAA Tournament next week.
2008 Season Recap
July 16, 2008
Overall Record — 8-5
Statistical Leaders
GOALS - Justin Pecori, 32
ASSISTS – Justin Pecori, 27
POINTS - Justin Pecori, 59
GAME-WINNING GOALS - Chris Donohue, 3
SAVES – Chad Green, 130
GROUND BALLS – Chris Sullivan, 66
FACE-OFFS WON - Chris Sullivan, 90
Justin Pecori ranked 10th nationally in Points Per Game (4.54)
Justin Pecori ranked 48th nationally in Goals Per Game (2.46)
Justin Pecori ranked 19th nationally in Assists Per Game (2.08)
Chad Green ranked 48th nationally in Goals-Against Average (8.51)
Chad Green ranked 45th nationally in Save % (.591)
Chris Sullivan ranked 29th nationally in Face-Off Win % (.584)
Team ranked 33rd nationally in Scoring Offense (11.46)
Team ranked 42nd nationally in Scoring Defense (8.23)
Team ranked 31st nationally in Face-Off Win % (.565)
Team ranked 30th nationally in Man-Down Defense (.797)
Team ranked 28th nationally in Scoring Margin (3.23)
Graduating Seniors
Derek Christensen
4-Year Player
1 Goal
3 Assists
4 Points
106 Ground Balls (4th All-Time)
Chris Donohue
4-Year Player
82 Goals (5th All-Time)
28 Assists
110 Points (9th All-Time)
6 Game-Winning Goals (1st All-Time)
Chad Green
4-Year Player
379 Saves (2nd All-Time)
.581 Save Percentage (2nd All-Time)
Dan Panton
4-Year Player
25 Ground Balls
Justin Pecori
4-Year Player
78 Goals (6th All-Time)
63 Assists (2nd All-Time)
141 Points (3rd All-Time)
4 Game-Winning Goals (3rd All-Time)
156 Ground Balls (1st All-Time)
2007-08 Season Recap
July 16, 2008
NEAC Finish — 5th Place
All-NEAC
Jr. Josh Robinson (Player of the Year)
Jr. Josh Robinson (1st Team)
Statistical Leaders
AVERAGE - Josh Robinson, 74.7
LOWEST ROUND - Josh Robinson, 70
TOP TEN FINISHES - Josh Robinson, 8
Graduating Senior
Josh Menio
2-Year Player
102.4 Career Average
83 Lowest Round
