Schuylerville Soccer Squad Has Strong Start

SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville boys varsity soccer team launched into the new season with four straight shutouts last month, demonstrating impressive play on both sides of the ball.

“Playing team defense and limiting opportunities on our goal is what we are always looking to do,” Head Coach Dave Gauci told Saratoga TODAY. “It’s a pretty versatile group that has knowledge of the game.”

Gauci called first-year keeper Asher Harrison “tremendous” and also praised Nate Lanfear and Willem Foster. “We have some young guys in some important positions so we are looking for them to develop fast,” Gauci said.

The team’s shutout streak began with a September 18, 4-0 victory against Scotia-Glenville. In that contest, Alex Renner and Nate Lanfear both earned a goal and an assist to lead the Black Horses. Colden Harrison and Dom Letzring also found the net.

That game was followed by a 1-0 win at South Glens Falls. The lone goal came during the second half, when Justin Nolazco-Lopez found a streaking Alex Renner for the winning score. Harrison had 6 saves.

The next two shutouts against Corinth and Hudson Falls were both dominant victories. The Black Horses won 6-0 and 7-0, respectively. Against Corinth, Nolzco-Lopez had a hat trick within the first 25 minutes of play. In the Hudson Falls game, Nolzco-Lopez scored another two goals while Harrison notched his fifth total shutout of the season.

The Horses’ four-game shutout streak ended on September 30 when they tied Queensbury, 1-1. The team then lost twice in back-to-back games against Colonie Central and Amsterdam, but rebounded with yet another shutout, 5-0, on October 7 against Stillwater.

In the latest shutout, Harrison picked up 3 saves while Matt Delassio, Tazio Helmig, Alex Renner, Willem Foster, and Luke Abrami all scored goals.

Schuylerville is next scheduled to play Glens Falls on the 9th, Gloversville on the 11th, and Greenwich on the 12th.