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Rhyde Helps HCS Soccer Over Canastota

Sat, Sep 18, 2010

Rhyde Helps HCS Soccer Over Canastota

Normally, the HCS boys soccer team depends on Lucas Rhyde's aggressive style of play on defense. But, on Friday night under the lights at home against Canastota, Rhyde also came through on offense, scoring the Knights' first two goals in their 4-1 win over Canastota.

The win sets up HCS for a busy and important three-game week.

Coach Brian Latella said that at about the 21minute mark of the first half, there was a scramble for the ball in front of the Canastota goal and Rhyde found the back of the net. Then, about five minutes later off a corner kick Rhyde headed the ball and the Knights were up 2-0.

Latella said Rhyde and fellow defender Phil Douchinsy did a nice job of moving up the field against Canastota.

Before the period ended, Drew Thompson scored and Hamilton was up 3-0 at intermission.

Senior Dan Kraynak closed out the HCS scoring with one of his signature rockets from about 30 yards out.

Lataella also praised the work of goalie Kinnon Nolan-Finkel. The coach said the senior keeper had an outstanding save on a Canastota penalty kick in the second half.

Latella also praised a number of his younger players who had to play extra minutes. Sam Owens and Devin Askew were sidelined with injuries. Latella praised Same Hale for his work Friday night.

Next week, Latella is going to need outstanding efforts from the entire team as the Knights play three games, including one against annual rival Poland. The schedule includes:

  • Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at Sauquoit;
  • Thursday at 7 p.m. at Waterville
  • Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. at Herkimer Community College the Knights play Poland.
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