Write a comment Homecoming Weekend saw the girls volleyball team come home with a championship, the golf team continue on its unbelievable winning streak while the mod cross country teams are also did quite well.
Championship for volleyball
The Oswego Lady Bucs celebrated Homecoming Weekend by winning the Silver Bracket of the prestigious Baldwinsville Fall Classic Tournament over Thomas A. Edison High School from Elmira 16-25, 25-23, and 15-10. State runner-up Baldwinsville defeated State Champion Ballston Spa-Burnt Hills to win the Gold Bracket, while Marcellus won the Bronze Bracket.
Oswego started the day with impressive 25-12 and 25-14 scores over Sectional Champion Marcellus in pool play. Oswego was lead in hitting by Erica Atkins with 6 kills, Marguerite Dillon with 4 kills, and Reilly Patrick added two kills. Madison Collins added 12 assists.
In pool play match two Oswego split with Edison 22-25 and 25-21. Offensively, Atkins stayed hot with 10 kills and Dillon 8 kills followed by Collin's 18 assists.
In pool play match three, Oswego lost to State Class AA Champions Penfield 8-25 and 11-25. Dillon recorded 5 kills, Atkins 3 kills, and Patrick 2 kills. Collins had 6 assists.
In the quarter finals Oswego defeated Fayetteville-Manlius soundly 25-12. Atkins and Dillon both had 5 kills with Patrick getting 3 kills. Collins continued setting well with 14 assists.
In the semi-finals Oswego defeated Jamesville-Dewitt 25-14 and 25-11. Atkins continued to lead the way with six kills, Dillon added five kills, Patrick added four kills. Collins kept the attack moving with 15 assists. Serving well to help the Oswego offense were Alexis Sheridan, Kelly Gorman and Shanell Meyers. Clara Culeton added two point blocks and Kelly Gorman three point blocks to help the Lady Bucs reach the final.
In the championship finals Oswego defeated a tough Thomas Edison 16-25, 25-23, and 15-10. Erica Atkins topped off a terrific day with 10 kills and Madison Collins finished with 18 assists. Patrick helped offensively with six kills and Dillon three kills. Gorman, Culeton, and Collins all added two point blocks to thwart the Edison attack. Oswego also received another strong serving match from Atkins, Collins, Meyers, Sheridan, Patrick, and Dillon. Playing well all day defensively was Jessica Pfeifer.
"At the end of the day, in the semi-finals against Jamesville-DeWitt and in the last two sets, we played some inspired volleyball, Coach Ron Ahart said. "I was a little worried in set one of the championship when we fell behind quickly 10-0, but the team rallied in sets two and three and with a solid all around team effort won the championship of the Silver Bracket in a very tough tournament. Seniors Erica Atkins and Madison Collins both had good tournaments and the rest of the team all contributed in some way."
Golfers sweep four in a week
The Oswego High School boys golf team completed another undefeated week, making it two weeks in a row without a loss.
Alec Kunzwiler had his fourth under par nine of the season, shooting a one-under 34 at Brooklawn Golf Club in Syracuse. It was his third consecutive match score under par, a team record according to Coach Dan Rose.
"I've seen many under par nines in my seven years as head coach, but three in a row is pretty special," Rose said.
Joining Kunzwiler in the scoring column Friday were players Josh Dumas 39, Sam Oleyourryk 40, Eric Demidowicz 41, and Brandon Tracz 41.
Kunzwiler and the boys look to finish off the season Monday, Sept. 30, at home versus Liverpool. Depending on what happens around the league, Oswego may find themselves atop the CNYCL American League.
"We are just taking it one shot at a time," said Rose about the possibility of a league championship. "We'll see how the chips fall Monday."
The Bucs have now moved their record to an improbable 11-5 after starting the season 3-5.
Oswego will compete in the Sectional Championship Wednesday, Oct. 2, at The Links at Sunset Ridge in Marcellus.
Modified runners
The modified cross country team competed at an Oswego County Invitational Friday, Sept. 27.
Kyle Decker placed fourth overall out of 58 runners. Max Mays placed eighth, Logan Shepardson (10th), and Christian Clary (16th).
Sydney Terpening won the girls race, followed by teammate Hannah Koster. Sara Cassaletta, Rose Huang and Jessica Godden all placed in the top 20.
