Knights Win Sectionals Opener; Play Friday

RFH 2010, Cover Stories

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

The Emerald Knights boys soccer team won its opening game in the Section III Class D playoffs Wednesday night, beating Watertown Immaculate Heart Central (IHC) 3-1 and advancing to host Old Forge Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Three different knights scored and Hamiton's defense limited IHC's chances Wednesday.

Sophomore Sam Hale (in photo by Bob Cornell), starting in his first sectional game, had the Knights' first goal. He was assisted by Drew Thompson at 26:47 in the first half.

Branden Thomas scored for the Knights about 12 minutes later making it 2-0.

But, before the half ended, IHC scored to make it 2-1.

At the half, Coach Brian Latella told his squad he wanted them to score early to put the game away. And, they did.

Senior Dan Kraynak took a pass from Thompson and scored at 31:22.

The win moves Hamilton into the second round of the sectionals. Earlier on Wednesday Old Forge advanced by coming from behind late in the game to tie Alexandria Bay and then beat them in overtime.

"They're a very dangerous team," Latella said of Old Forge. He said Old Forge had tied number one seed Poland early in the season and lost to them later in the year.

If HCS wins Friday, they would play on Tuesday or Wednesday at a neutral site, said Latella.

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