Akron bows in Class C field hockey regional

A lightning quick goal in the first 35 seconds ignited Whitney Point (Section IV) to a 9-1 victory over Akron in the state Class C Regional field hockey game this morning at Tioga High School near Binghamton.

Whitney Point, which is the five time defending state Class C champion, led 3-0 at the end of the first period, 5-0 at the half and 7-1 at the three quarter mark. No less than five of the Eagles goals came off corner opportunities.

Akron’s goal in the third period was scored by Brooklyn Gerstung off an assist from Madigan Regan.

Whitney Point will now face Bayport-Blue Point (Section XI) in the state Class C semifinals next Saturday at Arlington High School. Bayport-Blue Point downed Carle Place (Section VIII) 2-1 in a regional on Friday.

Niagara-Orleans League champion Akron advanced to the regional by downing Iroquois 4-1 for the Section VI Class C championship.