Penfield girl’s soccer outlasts Fairport in PKs
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WEBSTER, N.Y. (WHEC) The Penfield girl s soccer team won a match that went nearly three hours, earning a spot in the state tournament. After no goals in the first half, each team found the back of the net in the second half. Charly Sisson scored for Fairport after a free kick and Gianna Ciavarri had the equalizer for the Patriots after a corner kick. Neither team scored in either of the 15 minute overtime periods, which technically means they both got crowned Section V Class AAA champs. But one team still needed to win to move on to states, so penalty kicks followed. After both sides went five for five, more players were added. Eventually a Penfield player missed, but the Fairport player up next couldn t seal the deal and PKs continued. Finally, Caylyn Crane made a save in goal, as Penfield won 11 to 10 in penalties, and advanced to the state tourney. All you gotta do is just get in the zone, take a few deep breaths, said Crane. Pressure is privilege. Just like my t