Regional diamond victory celebrations for Medina and Kendall – state semis next

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Medina players celebrate after capturing the state tournament Class B Regional on Saturday by nipping Oneonta 1-0. The win avenged a 2-1 loss to the Yellowjackets in last year’s regional and advances the Mustangs to the state Class B semifinals against Utica Notre Dame at 10 a.m. Friday at Binghamton University. In front are Jadon Luxon, Vinny Gray, Jimmy Dieter, Aidan Papaj, Hadrian Batista, Preston Woodworth, Kolton Fletcher and Ryan Pegelow. In back are Cam Fike, Jacob Duffina, Mason Berry, Steven Gobelli, Lathan McEwen-Miller and Carlos Doval.

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Kendall players and coaches celebrate with the championship plaque after downing Beaver River 1-0 Saturday to claim the state tournament Class C Regional title. The win propels the Eagles into Friday’s state championship game against Ticonderoga at 10 a.m. at Mirabito Stadium in Binghamton. In front are Adrian Bucci, Vinnie D’Agostino, Jonny Conte and Izaiah Rivera. In back are Assistant Coach Tim Stedman, Head Coach Tige Noni, Andrew D’Agostino, CJ D’Agostino, Jacob Abrams, Nic Cole, Sammy Conte, Owen Collyer, Andrew Cole, Luca D’Agostino, Mikey Colucci and Assistant Coach Jeff Conte.