Pearl River Girls’ Soccer Team Champs In Pursuit Of State Title

From County of Rockland Legislature: Members of one of the county’s most exciting soccer teams have been formally recognized by the Rockland County Legislature for their tenacity and hard work as they scored a state championship title.

“It’s always difficult to win a state championship, but the members of the Pearl River High School Girls’ Soccer Team dedicated themselves to the effort,” Legislator Vincent D. Tyer said. “More importantly, each member drew on the kind of strength that really only comes from within - it cannot be taught. Their dedication to practice and their commitment to something bigger resulted in a shared victory for their team mates, their school mates and the larger community.”

Said Legislator Patrick Moroney, “This is an incredible feat for our Pearl River team – the very first girls’ soccer championship in the history of the school’s program. We are all so proud of their achievement, but just as equally, the effort it took to get the team to the top.”

The Pearl River High School Lady Pirates’ Soccer Team refused to go down in their battle against an extremely tough opponent, the Spencerport High School Rangers, as the teams bid for the Class A State Soccer Championship in Cortland.

Spencerport had ended Pearl River’s hopes for advancement at the 2016 state semi-finals.

But not this year!

Pearl River battled Spencerport through four overtimes, earning the title of Co-State Champions. The match, played Nov. 12, ended in a 2-2 draw and the state title tie.

According to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, it’s just the 10th time since 1983 that there are Co-State champs, and just the third time there are Co-Class A champs. It’s the first time in the history of Pearl River’s program that the team has earned the state championship title.

Legislators Tyer and Moroney presented Certificates of Achievement to the team Tuesday on behalf of the entire Legislature.

Honored were Head Coach Timothy Peabody, Assistant Coach Lyn Istorico, and Junior Varsity Coach Shannon Misiaszek.

Also honored were Emily Andriello, Kelly Buchan, Katherine Capone, Captain; Katherine Carstensen, Deirdre Cowie, Katherine Delgrosso, Sarah Donovan, Matteson Donnelly, Catherine Feerick, Captain; Caitlin Finucane, Kylie Grochowski, Tara Guilfoyle, Sarah Lindquist, Kate McNally, Kylie McNally, Alexis Meredith, Kayleigh Miedreich, Erin O'Sullivan, Alyssa Portington, Captain; Julia Pozzuto, Ashley Rilley, Allison Ritchie, Kailey Ritchie, Ella Sirakovsky, Alyssa Smith, Kerry Tyer, Maeve Woods, Meagan Woods, captain.

Photo courtesy of Rockland County Legislature