Schuylerville Soccer Earns Wins In ‘Kickin’ Out Cancer’ Fundraiser

SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville varsity boys and girls’ soccer teams each picked up victories in their annual ‘Kickin’ Out Cancer’ fundraiser, with this year’s event held in honor of longtime teacher Dave Mehan.

The Schuylerville girls’ team defeated Scotia-Glenville 3-2 in overtime on Sept. 30, while the Black Horses’ boys team beat South Glens Falls 1-0 on Tuesday night.

Proceeds raised at the games will be donated to the Schuylerville Elementary School Kindness Closet, which the district previously stated would be established in memory of Mehan, who died of cancer in August.

“Dave was such a great part of this community,” said Schuylerville boys head coach David Gauci. “He was an awesome guy. He was part of the soccer program, coaching. It was emotional for a lot of us … Dave would’ve loved it.”

At halftime of the boys’ game, the Schuylerville teams, along with fellow students, district staff, and community members participated in a ‘glowstick walk’ around the track in Mehan’s memory.

The Schuylerville girls team was powered by a hat trick by Anna Armstrong, who scored twice in regulation before netting the game-winner in overtime. Riley Keefer and Peyton DeLisle added assists for the Black Horses.

The lone goal in the Schuylerville boys’ victory was scored by Trevor French, off an assist by Corey Cottrell. Griffin Brophy made six saves in goal to preserve the win.

Tuesday was also the Black Horses’ senior night, honoring eight senior players: Parker Bendon, Griffin Brophy, Corey Cottrell, Trevor French, Sean Klingebiel, Austin Mosher, Alvaro Perez, and Brenden Steinberg.

Gauci said it was “a great win,” adding that it was meaningful to see the community support.