SCORES

Shaker hosted cross town rivals Coloine for the final match of the 2025 campaign. The match was played on the varsity field AKA "The Swamp" under the lights on a perfect night for soccer. The Bison locked up with the Wolfpack on their turf a few weeks ago in a game that saw Colonie jump out to a 2-0 lead and force the visiting Bison to fight back in the second half for the dramatic come from behind 3-2 win. There was alot of excitement around our final game of the season and it live dup to the hype, there was a large crowd on hand, and several players from the other teams in our program were on hand to cheer on the squad. The match had a real "varsity like" atmosphere, a pregame team photo, playing under the lights, ball boys running the lines, coaches Mitchell and Dufort on the sideline, a roaming photographer and a special pregame hype speech from former MOD 9 standout and current varsity striker Braddigan Lanfear, this game had it all! The match started the way the last match with Colonie ended, the opening minute saw Shaker pepper the opposing goal keeper with a volley of shots that he turned away. Both teams settled in and it was back and forth through the 1st quarter. Shaker struck in the 2nd quarter when Coz Carpenteri found a ball inside the box and muscled it over the line. Colonie ramped up the pressure and the back line of the Bison bent but didn't break. The match went into the 4th with the Bison clinging to a 1-0 advantage until team captain Nick Lyons got on the end of a thru ball from another team captain, Liam Harris, Nick drove confidently drove into the box and ripped a shot that blew past the Colonie Keeper into the top corner to put the Bison up by 2. Coloine mounted a furious attack in the last few minutes hammering the Shaker keeper Noah Baxt who proved he was up to the task. The Bison sat deep and defended as a unit shutting down passing lanes, blocking shots, and matching the energy and physicality of the Coloine squad preserving the win and earning keeper Noah Baxt his 7th clean sheet of the season. The final whistle blew and that concluded the final match for the MOD 9 team and wrapped our 2025 season.

Shaker lost to Guilderland in the section semifinal in penalty kicks after an intense 0-0 match. Guilderland and Shaker battled for most of the game at midfield, but both teams failed to find that final play to get on the scoreboard. In the final 10 minutes of the game, Shaker appeared to score on 2 separate occasions. Both were called back, 1 for a foul and 1 for offsides. The game went to penalties and Guilderland advanced 4-3.

Shaker traveled to Schenectady for a late season rematch with the Patriots. The Patriots were looking to avenge a loss in a driving rain the last time these two teams faced off. Both teams got off to a slow start with sustained periods of possession hard to find. The Bison opened the scoring when Coz Carpenteri found himself on the end of a Brody Amiccuci pass that led to the first goal of the contest. In the same quarter Brody did it again, finding Nihal Chowdhury in the box who slotted it past the keeper for the second goal of the contest. The balance of the match continued to be back and forth, neither team really ever finding their rhythm. Overall a choppy game, Shaker squeaked out in a 2-0 win over a very gritty Schenectady squad. Goal Keeper Noah Baxt added another 2 saves and held on to the shutout.

Shaker traveled to Bethlehem for a late season match up against the Eagles. On paper both teams were evenly matched up, similar records and both playing a possession based pressing style. Shaker took control form the beginning with quick crisp passing that never let the well coached and very disciplined team mount a counter attack. Shaker created several good opportunities in the first half while keeping the opposition pinned deep in their half. The half ended 0-0, the memory of the last match, a draw, and still very fresh in their minds, this game -felt very similar. A few minutes into the second half, the skies darkened, the wind picked up and the rain fell. The wind drove the very cold rain and made balls in the air next to impossible to trap and control. Through the driving rain and wind Liam Bauscher-Butler (BB) slotted a diagonal ball to the far post and found Liam Harris pinching in from his left wing-back position who slipped one to the opposite post to break the deadlock. The rain continued to be driven sideways for the remainder of the game and despite the driving rain Coz Carpenteri added a pair of goals, one from long range and one from inside the box, his brace would be all that Shaker needed to topple the Eagles.

Shaker won their home quarter final game against Schenectady by a score of 7-1.  Schenectady battled hard and had 2 breakaways in the first half that Shaker's Gannon King turned away.  Shaker had goals from Griffin Ryan, Brodie Flaherty (2), Harrison Yu, Aiden Brady, Brodie Flaherty, Rikhil Katpally, and Tyden Levy.  Shaker assists went to Aiden Brady, Griffin Ryan, Harrison Yu, Tyden Levy (2) and Braddigan Lanfear.  Schenectady played hard until the end and the game was clean and entertaining, Shaker advances to play Guilderland in the semi finals.  

The Shaker Mod 7/8 squad traveled to Guilderland for their penultimate game of the season. The Blue Bison took control of the game early, doing a great job possessing the ball - and it only improved throughout the match. Shaker took the lead in the first quarter when Leighton Hoffman was able to thread a through-ball forward to Mico Figliomeni - who had a finished calmy. The second quarter would bring more of the same, leading to the Blue Bison doubling their goals when Moey Ghulam Hazrat was able to find Micah Frenyea in the penalty area. He managed to dance past his defender, slotting the ball beyond the keeper - putting the score at 2-0 heading into halftime.

The third quarter was eventful, with some up-and-down play. Off a corner, Shaker recycled play through Carter Amiccuci, who found Nolan Carmel for a lofted shot that brought the score-line to 3-0. Early in the fourth quarter, Micah Frenyea would take a turn as playmaker, finding Daryush Ayubi for a thunderous strike to put the Blue Bison at four goals. However, Guilderland would soon respond to make it 4-1.

Shaker takes home the 4-1 win, with a good performance in hand as well!

Shaker Traveled to Guilderland to face off against the Dutchmen on a perfect fall day. Shaker came out strong and from the opening kick off applied pressure getting 3 shots on goal in the first minute. Shaker would continue to apply pressure, earning multiple corners and throw-ins deep in Guilderland's final third. Shaker moved the ball extremely well, switching the point of attack, whipping in dangerous crosses and taking multipole shots but they still couldn't find the back of the net. The 1/2 ended 0-0 despite Shaker having the bulk of the possession and playing mainly in Guilderland's half.
The Dutchmen hung around and were rewarded as a long ball played over the top found a streaking striker who hit back of the net giving the Dutchmen a 1-0 lead. Shaker stormed right back and marched down the field where Landon Falzo found himself on the edge of the 18 yard box with a good look at goal, he turned and fired one home to knot it up 1-1. Shaker dominated possession, connecting passes and probing the Guilderland defense looking for the go ahead goal. The Dutchmen bunkered in playing 5 across the back and closed down any shooting lanes. Guilderland had a good game plan and they stuck to it. If Shaker was going to score another they were going to have to earn it. Shaker threw everything at goal and the Dutchmen defense closed lanes, blocked shots and anything that did get through was soaked up by their keeper. Credit to Guilderland as they held their ground in the face of continuous pressure and stuck to their plan of 11 players behind the ball forcing Shaker to try to find a crack in the defense which never seemed to happen. A great match that ended in a 1-1 draw.

The Shaker JV team wrapped up their season with a big game on the road at Shen. In a rematch of an early-season game, both teams entered today unbeaten. It was apparent from the opening whistle that both teams would be fighting hard to keep their undefeated seasons intact. The Blue Bison started with a quick flurry of chances, but Shen settled in and started applying pressure themselves. With each team having multiple moments of having the run of play, they tallied multiple shots, but none falling their way. The half would ultimately end 0-0.

The second half was more of the same - fast-paced, physical and quality soccer. Shen pounced early, putting themselves up 1-0 around five minutes into the half. Shaker ramped up the pressure, looking to punch back - however Shen held strong. The Blue Bison would continue to change shape, looking to find anything they could possibly exploit, but Shen stood firm. Despite a flurry of chances and scrums, Shaker couldn't find an equalizer and fall to Shen 1-0.

A disappointing end to a phenomenal season from this group. They have plenty to be proud of, with plenty of bright days ahead for them. Fantastic job this season boys!

Shaker faced off against Columbia at home on a great day for soccer. Shaker came out on the front foot and quickly applied pressure to Columbia's back line. Shaker was rewarded for their high press and earned multiple corners in the first few minutes. It didn't take long for Shaker to capitalize on their opportunity. Brody Amiccuci served up a perfect ball that found Team Captain Nick Lyons rising above the crowd to bury a header in the back of the net, putting the Bison up 1-0. A few minutes later it was Coz Carpenteri's turn to take a perfect corner service from Brody and head it home from his spot on the back post to double the Bison lead. Shaker added 2 more goals in the first half from Patrick Hanchett and John Duro. Columbia settled intoi the game in the second half and had a few scoring opportunities that were turned away by the Bison back line. Shaker net minder Noah Baxt recorded 5 saves on his way to another shutout. A great performance for the Bison as every player contributed to the win.

The Shaker JV team travelled to Columbia for the penultimate game of the season. The Blue Bison jumped out on the front-foot early, grabbing control of the tempo. Shaker opened the scoring when Mason Lawrence found Gerardo Lopez in the penalty area. Not long after, Jayvin Ni would find Jackson Carter to double the score-line, bringing the game to 2-0. As the half wore on, Gerardo Lopez would find Garrett Levy to round out the scoring - making it 3-0 at the break.

The second half would bring more of the same. About 15 minutes in, Garrett Levy would nab his team-leading 13th assist when he found Sami El-Hajjar for a great strike to extend the lead. However, Columbia would soon grab a goal of their own to bring it to 4-1. But Shaker would finish out the scoring when Evan Clemente found Sam Lin to get the Blue Bison's fifth goal of the game.

Shaker would take the 5-1 win home. The Blue Bison travel to Shen on Tuesday for an early-season rematch.

In the final match of the season between Columbia (#1 in NYS) and Shaker (#4 in NYS) the pace of the game was fast and the game lived up to the pregame excitement.  Columbia came out and was in firm control of the game but missed several key chances in the first half.  Columbia finally got on the board when Matthew Lurie scored off of a rebound from a free kick.  Shaker regrouped at halftime and got an early goal in the second half when Aiden Brady assisted Harrison Yu.  Columbia then applied the pressure and Shaker's goalie Alex Cross made 5 amazing saves, including a penalty kick stop to keep the score level.  Columbia also hit the post and just could not find the back of the net as Shaker held on for the 1-1 tie.  Both teams finished the regular season and are looking forward to sectionals.  

Shaker traveled to Colonie for a midseason matchup with their crosstown rivals. Colonie used their size advantage to put Shaker under pressure from the opening whistle, that continued pressure was rewarded when they opened the scoring n the 2nd quarter with a curling shot that kissed the far post and trickled in. The wolfpack's second goal came after an intercepted pass in Shaker's defensive third lead to an easy tap in. Colonie went into the break with a 2-0 lead. Shaker re-grouped in the second half and took control of the game, their ball movement and off ball runs kept Coloine spread out allowing for multiple scoring opportunities. Colonie's keeper made some incredibly athletic saves, one in particular had even the Shaker bench cheering "Great Save". Shaker was rewarded for their efforts early in the 3rd quarter when Team Captain Nick Lyons found himself on the end of a bouncing ball that he slotted into the net for Shaker's opening goal. That was a turning point for the Bison who added goals from Landon Falzo and Mehdi Benantar putting the score at 3-2. Keeper Noah Baxt and the Shaker defense held strong in the final few minutes as Colonie flooder numbers forward looking for the equalizer to preserve the come from behind win. Liam Harris, Landon Falzo and Brody Amiccuci recorded assists and Noah Baxt added to his save count with 4 quality saves.

The Shaker JV team took on Saratoga in a tough battle on the turf and under the lights. The Blue Streaks jumped out early to a 1-0 lead, as they were able to find an opening at the top of the penalty area. That snapped the Blue Bison out of their daze, as they began to dictate the game. The constant possession and pressure led to lots of chances created for Shaker. They would finally break through when Alek Brehm crossed in a ball, and Walid Adjei got on the end of it with an emphatic volley. While the Blue Bison would continue to push for more, the half would ultimately end at 1-1.

The second half continued with the intensity and fast-paced play. Saratoga jumped out quickly again, putting immediate pressure on the Blue Bison - but they were able to withstand the pressure. As the second half wore on, Shaker was able to regain control of the game and pepper the Blue Streaks with chances, but nothing would fall. Ultimately it was a stalemate for the second half, with each team holding strong defensively.

The game ends at 1-1. Shaker travels to Columbia for a Thursday match-up.

Shaker and Saratoga battled to a 1-1 draw on the grass field at Shaker. Both teams had chances at goal, but Shaker got the lead in the first half when Nathanael Chung scored on a free kick. Saratoga's defense won several great 1v1 duels against Shaker to keep them within 1 until Alex Cabral scored the equalizer after a loose ball in the box. Saratoga had several good chances on goal in the second half but were unable to capitalize. The game ended 1-1 under the lights.

Shaker faced off against The Blue Streaks from Saratoga on a beautiful fall day. Saratoga came out pressing hard and had the Bison on their heels for much of the 1st quarter. The Bison, regrouped and grew into the game pressing the pace. The Bison subbed frequently to keep fresh legs in against a much larger Saratoga Squad. Early in the second half the strategy looked to pay off as the Bison had several good opportunities, but could not capitalize missing the target by inches on several occasions. The match saw each team with periods of possession and then the tide would turn. It was more of a heavy weight bout than a soccer match with both teams playing hard and battling for every inch of the pitch. Both keepers made outstanding saves to keep the match at a draw. Shaker's Keeper Noah Baxt recorded 6 saves to preserve the shutout. A fair result for both teams as they were evenly matched. Unfortunately the Bison will have to wait till next year to notch a win against Saratoga whom we have drawn against for the past three years!

The Shaker JV team headed across town to face off against rival Colonie in a late-season match-up. The Blue Bison came out pressing immediately, forcing play to be primarily conducted in the Wolfpack's defensive third. Shaker was able to generate a flurry of chances with no luck, until Walid Adjei was taken down in the penalty area - he stepped up to take the resulting penalty, and converted to put the Blue Bison up 1-0. Not long after, Garrett Levy was able to notch his team-leading 12th assist of the season, when he found Gerardo Lopez who doubled the lead. But Colonie would not go away, catching Shaker on the counter to bring the game to 2-1. However, Shaker would regain their two-goal advantage when Jacob Lici found Mason Lawrence for a dangerous shot that hit off the post, but Evan Clemente was there to tuck it away. The Blue Bison would take the 3-1 lead into the break.

Shaker didn't wait long to make an impact in the second half, as nice combination play from Alek Brehm and Gerardo Lopez led to a calm finish by Ameer Salamah. From there, the Blue Bison had a firm grasp on the game. Alek Brehm was able to grab two assists on the day - one on a well-placed corner kick that was finished via a nice header from Dan Portocarrero, and a second when he managed to find Jacob Lici for an easy finish.

The Blue Bison take home the 6-1 win. Shaker faces off against Saratoga in a big-time match-up on Tuesday.

Shaker and Colonie played an intense and close game on Thursday. Colonie had their defense anchored by Omar Abdelmaged who won numerous 1v1 battles. At the half the score was 0-0 and both teams had chances. In the second half Aiden Brady scored from a pass from Griffin Ryan to give Shaker the lead. Shaker doubled the lead when a Griffin Ryan cross was finished by Brodie Flaherty. Colonie kept up the pressure and with only a few minutes to play Josh Koepp made it a one goal game. Shaker survived the Colonie pressure and saw out the tough 2-1 road victory.

Shaker visited Colonie today for their 7th match of the season, and the first half felt like a tennis match without the rackets—back and forth for two quarters, plenty of hustle, and just enough suspense to keep everyone’s step counters busy on the sidelines.

Shaker opened the scoring with a composed finish from Tanmay Prasad. Colonie answered quickly with a ball over the top to their speedy striker for the equalizer, then slipped another through our back line for a 2–1 lead. Consider that our wake-up call.

After the break, the boys settled in. Shaker stayed resilient and dictated play for a good portion of the second half.

Halftime adjustments did the trick, and from there Shaker never looked back. Jason Arcuri leveled it. Mico Figliomeni—in his first game back from injury—put Shaker ahead. Aiden Amiccuci added the insurance goal to close the deal.

Strong response, smart tactics, and a whole lot of heart. Special shoutout to Mico for the game-winner on his return—talk about making an entrance.

Bethlehem hosted an entertaining game against Shaker with a packed crowd under the lights in a sectional game type atmosphere.  Bethlehem came out and dominated possession, around a 70-30 split for the game, but the score was 0-0 at the half due to some amazing saves from Shaker's Gannon King as well as great defense from Shaker's backline of Brodie Flaherty, Anthony Teliji, Keene Kellerhouse and Eyad Sayed.  5 minutes into the second half Denis Pauze beat several Shaker defenders with some amazing footwork and gave Bethlehem the lead.  Shaker battled back when a cross from Nathanael Chung was headed home by Anthony Teliji with only 9 minutes remaining in the game.  Then a few minutes later a Shaker player received a second yellow and Shaker had to close out the game down a player.  Bethlehem applied tremendous pressure but could not find the go ahead goal.  

The Shaker JV team travelled to Bethlehem for a tough mid-season away match. From the opening whistle, the Eagles pressed extremely hard, putting the Shaker players on their heels multiple times throughout the match. The Blue Bison looked to possess, but Bethlehem was able to disrupt them over and over again. However, it would be Shaker with the first goal, when Garrett Levy whipped in a dangerous corner that was tucked in by Gerardo Lopez. Not long after, the Eagles would notch one of their own off a quick counter-attack. The half would finish at 1-1.

The second half continued where the first half left off, with a sense of urgency and frantic play from both teams in order to score. Bethlehem would win a penalty off some overly-eager Shaker fouls, and they'd convert it to go up 2-1. The Blue Bison would continue to battle and adapt to what the match asked of them, with Aiden Donohue slipping Walid Adjei through to tie the game back up at 2-2. A bit later in the match, Aiden Donohue would score one of his own - off a well-taken free-kick from about 30 yards out, he managed to pick out the bottom corner to give Shaker the lead. With less than 10 minutes remaining, Aiden Donohue would complete his brace and secure the win off a strike from just outside the penalty area.

Shaker brings home a 4-2 victory, in a hard-fought match. The Blue Bison travel on Thursday to face cross-town rival Colonie.

Shaker went on the road and played an entertaining game against CBA. CBA played a well organized defense that resulted in many offsides for Shaker and Shaker struggled to break through. CBA's goalie John Thompson made several big saves to get the game to halftime at 0-0. Shaker broke through for 3 goals in the second half from Braddigan Lanfear, Anthony Teliji, and Brodie Flaherty with assists from Brodie Flaherty and Patrick Gauna. In net for Shaker Alex Cross and Avery Subik combined for the shutout.

Shaker went on the road to CBA and opened a bit slow, but the tone changed when Max Miracle and Logan Evans came off the bench and provided a much-needed spark. From there, the attack settled in and the chances followed.

Tanmay Prasad led the scoring with two goals, while Leighton Hoffman, Arber Shebeku, and Micah Frenyea each added one. The service was sharp, too: Aiden Amicucci delivered two assists, with Leighton Hoffman, Anders Samuelson, and Moey Hazrat each contributing an assist.

What began quietly turned into a composed, team-driven road performance—steady, unselfish, and decisive.

Shaker won an exciting senior night game over Burnt Hills on the turf at Shaker. The game was fast and Burnt Hills came out playing aggressive and looked dangerous. The center back duo for Shaker of Anthony Teliji and Brodie Flaherty played great and with the help of 7 saves from Shaker goalie Gannon King kept Burnt Hills off the scoreboard. The score was 0-0 at halftime and Shaker finally broke through about 10 minutes in when Aiden Brady scored from a Griffin Ryan cross. About 10 minutes later Shaker doubled their lead when Braddigan Lanfear won the ball and played Nathanael Chung in for the goal. Burnt Hills had some dangerous chances towards the end, but Shaker held on for the victory.

The Shaker JV team hosted Burnt Hills in a tough mid-season match-up. In the minutes following the opening kick-off, Shaker managed to control the ball for large portions of the game. The Blue Bison did an excellent job of combining to break lines, even with the hard and constant pressing from Burnt Hills. Just under 15 minutes in, Walid Adjei managed to find Gerardo Lopez, who snuck the ball in near post to put Shaker up 1-0. They continued to dominate the ball, which allowed them to take the lead into halftime.

As the second half started, it was obvious that Burnt Hills was attempting to up the pressure and intensity, so they could claw their way back into the game. But the Blue Bison continued to push numbers forward, while constantly progressing and moving the ball. However, that opened up space for BHBL to counter through, and they nearly managed to catch Shaker once or twice, but the team remained strong defensively. In the dying minutes, Burnt Hills had a couple of set-pieces, which were dealt with by Aiden Donohue in goal.

Shaker ultimately takes the win, 1-0. They grab their 10th win of the season, with a match-up against Bethlehem next Tuesday waiting for them.

Shaker won a tough road game on Saturday morning against Niskayuna. It was a very even and back and forth game. The best chance came in the first half when Niskayuna was 1 on 1 with Shaker's Gannon King in goal, but King made a great save en route to a shutout. At the half it was 0-0 but then Shaker scored from a Sami Terra shot that was deflected. Shaker then extended their lead with a goal from Brodie Flaherty. Niskayuna pushed up and applied pressure, but Shaker's Nathanael Chung scored with only a few minutes remaining. Shaker assists went to Harrison Yu, Anthony Teliji, and Fynn Sarfoh.

Shaker made the trip out to Niskayuna for a big-time match-up on a beautiful Saturday morning. From the opening whistle, spectators could see the game would be intense, with back-and-forth action - and it sure was for all 80 minutes. The Blue Bison took control of the game early, attacking in an extremely aggressive manner. They had a flurry of chances, but nothing would fall right away. About 12 minutes in, Walid Adjei was fouled in the penalty area - which allowed Dan Portocarrero to calmly slot the kick, putting Shaker up 1-0. As the half went on, the Silver Warriors grew into the game, but the Bison held strong, keeping the scoreline at 1-0 heading into halftime.

Everything the first half was, the second half was that and more. Shaker once again started on the front-foot, putting a lot of pressure on Niskayuna earlier, but they withstood it. The Silver Warriors generated a couple chances themselves, but Aiden Donohue stood strong in goal and kept them at bay. In what proved to be an tough and intense second half, the Blue Bison managed to protect their lead until the end.

Shaker would take game with a 1-0 scoreline. They grab their ninth win of the season, now turning their attention towards another tough match-up with Burnt Hills on Tuesday.

The Bison traveled to Niskayuna to face off with the silver warriors. Both teams came out strong with Nisky getting the better of the possession and pressing Shaker into defending for most of the first 15. Shaker was strong on the counter attack when Sebastian Ukpebor finished with a strong volley finding the back of the net, goals by Patrick Hanchett and Liam Harris put the Bison in control 3-0. Just before half The silver warrior found a way through and go on the board. The next 20 minutes were back and forth with both teams applying and absorbing pressure. The middle of the field was a battle zone with both midfields fights for every 50/50 ball, Nisky had the size advantage and found a second goal with just over 5 minutes to play. Momentum shifted and Shake defended well but Nisky fired a shot that Goal Keeper and Game Captain Noah Baxt stretched out and parried away to make the initial save but the rebound was ripped into the back of the net. The next 1:30 saw Shaker throw everything they had forward to regain the lead but time ran out on their effort and the match ended in a draw. Joe Okowitz, Nick Lyons and Liam Harris added to their points total with assists in the game. The opposing coach paid Shaker a compliment telling us that he was prepping his team all week they had to play their best to have a chance against the Bison, credit to Nisky even down 3-0 they never gave in and came back to score 3 unanswered to end the match in a draw.

Shaker took their show on the road for the first away match of the season, rolling into Niskayuna for a true 60-minute grind. And grind they did—because Niskayuna is a quality team that battles hard and doesn’t exactly hand out souvenirs.

The breakthrough came courtesy of a little classroom demonstration called “Timing 101”: a flick across the box from Tanmay Prasad to a patiently waiting Leighton Hoffman, who calmly deposited his 6th goal of the young season.

Shaker’s second? A chef’s kiss of a set piece. Daryush Ayubi served up a corner on a platter, and Mateo Maioriello met it with a beautiful, textbook header. If headers had a highlight reel audition, that one just got a call back.

Meanwhile, the back four spent much of the day doing their best impersonation of a brick wall—tested again and again but holding firm for 56 minutes before Niskayuna finally slipped through for their first and only tally. No panic, just composure.

And when things did get spicy, Harrison Shevy stood tall in goal, making critical saves and generally treating the eighteen-yard box like a VIP area—no wristband, no entry.

Tough road match. Quality opponent. Proper battle. Shaker handled the moment—and made it entertaining.

The Shaker JV team faced Schenectady after a rain-out the day prior. The Patriots defense played tough the first 20 minutes or so, stifling the Blue Bison attack. But soon after, Shaker started breaking through and found their stride. While Schenectady continued to play hard, the Bison were just overwhelming at times with their continued possession and ball movement. The second half mirrored much of the first, with Shaker on the front-foot for most of the game. However, the Patriots were rewarded for their continued efforts early in the second half, as they were able to capitalize on a Shaker mistake to pull one back.

Shaker's scoring included goals by Mason Lawrence, Makken Chiplock Evan Clemente, Dan Portocarrero, Nolan Stashenko, Mason Kite and Jayvin Ni - who all scored their first goals of the season.

Shaker travels to Niskayuna for a tough game tomorrow.

Shaker and Schenectady battled under the lights in the pouring rain on Thursday in a fast and fun game.  Shaker was able to defend their home turf with a 4-0 win.  Shaker goalies Avery Subik and Alex Cross each played a half in the shutout, turning away several dangerous shots from Schenectady.  Shaker goal scorers were Aiden Brady (2), Braddigan Lanfear, and Emeryk Lagace.  The assists for Shaker were from Harrison Yu, Eyad Sayed, Emeryk Lagace, and Liam Gregory.  

On a miserable, rainy day, the Shaker Modified 7/8 Boys took the field at home to host Schenectady. The weather may have been dreary, but Shaker’s performance was anything but, as they dominated the match from start to finish, unleashing a deluge of goals that even the umbrellas couldn’t keep up with.

Many players contributed to the offensive onslaught, spreading the scoring around like puddles on the sideline. Leading the charge was Leighton Hoffman, who turned in a stellar performance with 3 goals and 3 assists, setting the tone for Shaker’s relentless attack. Adding to the celebration, Jason Arcuri, Logan Evans, and Anders Samuelson each scored their first goals of the season, highlighting the team’s balanced effort.

To their credit, the Schenectady Patriots—though inexperienced—never backed down. They continued to give 100% until the final whistle, showing grit and determination in difficult circumstances.

When all was said and done, Shaker’s depth and teamwork shined brighter than the sun that never came out, sending them off the field drenched but victorious—and maybe ready to invest in some waterproof stat sheets.

Shaker hosted Schenectady on a very rainy afternoon. The game kicked off and the skies opened up creating problems, both teams had trouble keeping their footing. Shaker moved the ball well and pushed the tempo for most of the 1st 15 minutes. Melad Alawi opened the scoring in the first tapping in a great cross through the box. The game stayed 1-0 for the balance of the 1st quarter. Despite the heavy rain and sloppy field, Shakers crisp ball movement, tough defensive play and the lack of substitutions for Schenectady allowed the Bison to take control of the match and for the balance of the game it was raining goals for the Bison. The Patriots played "iron man soccer" with no substitutions available, they played tough, physical soccer and won many second ball opportunities. They were rewarded when a bouncing ball inside the 18 fell to a striker who created separation and ripped a shot to the far post. The elements, and Shakers quick ball movement proved to be too much for the Patriots to overcome. Arayan Nmbru got on the end of a cross at the back post and found the back of the net to record his first point of the season. Vir Patel, Patrick Hanchett, Krish Patel and Team Captain Nick Lyons and game captain all recorded goals in the match. A tough physical game in miserable conditions but both teams toughed it out, a game that was tougher than the score line would suggest.

Shaker JV took a trip to Averill Park today for a rematch of the league opener, in which, the Blue Bison took the win 11-0. But today, the Warriors made a point to play Shaker even tougher - and they certainly did do that. Shaker did take control of the game early with their quick ball movement and combination play, but had a tough time getting their chances to fall. About 12 minutes in, Walid Adjei managed to find Gerardo Lopez for the opener, putting the Blue Bison up 1-0 early. Not long after, Garrett Levy would find Liam Gregory to double the lead for Shaker. Averill Park would have a few dangerous moments on the counter, but was ultimately handled well by Leif Heerwagen. While they continued to control play, the Bison continued to have trouble converting - resulting in the half ending at 2-0.

The play in the second half mirrored much of what the first half brought - Shaker continued to control possession of the ball, as well as field position. The Blue Bison continued to pepper chances, but the Warriors held strong. Shaker would eventually go down to 10-men, but that didn't hurt the Bison play much. Eventually, Walid Adjei was taken down in the penalty area and the kick was converted by Alek Brehm for his 15th of the season. As the game was coming to a close, Evan Clemente's cross found Colin Sickinger who closed out the scoring on the day.

Shaker takes home a hard-fought 4-0 win. They face Schenectady at home on Thursday.

Shaker and MIddletown played a great game on Friday night under the lights. Middletown has some of the best facilities and staff in the state and it is always a great experience to play there for any team. The game was fast and both teams missed several chances from inside the box. Shaker's Gannon King and Alex Cross combined in net for the shutout and Shaker's Sami Terra scored twice with assists from Braddigan Lanfear and Jude El-Hajjar to give Shaker the win.

The Shaker JV team faced off against Middletown on a beautiful Friday night. The Middies were fantastic hosts once again, making the long trip truly worth it. From the opening kickoff, the energy was high and intense. The Blue Bison took control of the game early with a flurry of chances. Eventually, Sami El-Hajjar found Alek Brehm on a corner, who turned in the header for the opening goal. About 10 minutes later, Alek Brehm grabbed his first assist of the season as he fired a cross through the penalty area, finding Jacob Lici within the six-yard box for an easy first -time finish. Shaker would take their 2-0 lead into halftime.

The start of the second half certainly provided some dramatics to the game. Middletown drew a penalty only 45-seconds in, which they emphatically finished to bring the game to 2-1. But the Blue Bison would not go away, as about five minutes later, Dan Portocarrero found Liam Gregory - who took a well-driven strike from 30 yards out to bring the Shaker lead to 3-1. Jacob Lici would round out the scoring on the day, as well as grabbing a brace, as he finished off a fantastic cross from Evan Clemente.

The Blue Bison would take home the 4-1 win. Shaker travels to Averill Park on Monday for an early-season rematch.

The Bison played their second match in 3 days against a very tough Shen team. It's always a great match up when these teams get together and todays match didn't disappoint the large crowd that came to cheer on both sides. The fist quarter both teams played to a draw, Shaker had long spells of possession while Shen opted for a more direct approach, neither team could break the deadlock in the first 15 minutes. The game opened up in the second quarter with both teams playing more physically. Shen took advantage of their size and muscled a goal from a corner kick that found an attacking player on the back post. Shaker continues to press high winning several hard fought 50/50 balls but could not break the seal of Shen's back 4. Shen was awarded a second goal just before half when a long clearance found a Shen forward who chipped a shot over the keeper. The Bison kept the difference to two until the start of the second half, Shen did everything to slow the game down feeling the momentum shifting. Shaker began to play more quickly, directly, and continued to press playing much more on their front foot. Shaker had opportunities in Shen's half but could not break the big, athletic backline. The final goal for Shen came early in the 3rd quarter off a turnover outside the 18 which lead to a quick shot that found the net. Shaker responded quickly with a goal by game Captain Liam Batcher-Butler (BB) assisted by Patrick Hanchett. The final whistler blew as Shaker was applying consistent pressure to Shen's back line who bent but did not break. The difference in the match was the physical play of Shen's back line and the keepers who made some very athletic saves to keep Shaker off the scoreboard. Despite the score line the Bison played with heart and grit, lessons learned.

Ballston Spa visited Shaker on Thursday and the teams battled through the first half evenly with Shaker having a 1-0 lead thanks to a goal from Jack Wicklund with an assist from Hamza Sayed. Ballston Spa had a few looks at goal, but Shaker goalie Avery Subik held strong on route to a shut out. In the second half Shaker added three more with goals from Griffin Ryan, Brodie Flaherty, and Gannon King. Assists were from Nathanael Chung, Brodie Garland, and Emeryk Lagace. A very clean game where both teams had good spells of possession.

The Shaker JV team hosted Ballston Spa on a beautiful day at Hill Field. The Blue Bison seized control of the game earlier with some high pressure and possession, and never looked back. Jacob Lici opened the scoring on a nice finish from an Ameer Salamah corner. Soon after, Alek Brehm would grab his first of three today, off an assist from Kefy Diefenderfer. From there, Garrett Levy found the back of the net for the first time this season, after Justin Mendez found him at the top of the penalty area. Gerardo Lopez nabbed his first goal contribution of the day, with four more to come, after Garrett Levy played him through. Kefy Diefenderfer would round out the first half scoring off an assist from Jackson Carter. Shaker would take a 5-0 lead into the half.

The Blue Bison further the intensity as the second half began, with Gerardo Lopez grabbing his second goal of the day in less than 30-seconds - after Garrett Levy linked up with him again. From there, Gerardo Lopez would go on to play-make, setting up three goals between Alek Brehm and Walid Adjei - with the former grabbing two to round out his second hat-trick of the season.

Shaker would take the 9-0 win. They face a quick turnaround on the road against Middletown.

Shaker hosted Ballston Spa for their home opener. Shaker came out firing on all cylinders and despite being physically outsized by the Scotties the Bison moved the ball well with crisp, short and simple passes. The simple play paid off just 3 minutes into the match when Liam Bauscher-Butler (BB) slipped a ball between the center backs and found a streaking Patrick Hanchett who fired on target, the Scotties keeper made a great save but a crashing game captain Coz Carpentieri was there to tuck it away to open the scoring. Mehdi Benantar doubled Shakers lead on a beautiful half volley from the 18 yard box that found it's way past the keeper. Liam Harris added 2 and Sebastian Ukpebor added the final goal to best the Scotties 5-0. Liam Bauscher-Butler, Patrick Hanchett Liam Harris and Sebastian Ukpenbor all tallied points with assists while Noah Baxt recorded his second clean sheet of the season. The difference in the match was the Bison midfield who moved the ball quickly and effectively never letting Ballston Spa have any sort of possession, and when they did the midfield collapsed forcing them backwards. The Scotties had some counter attacking opportunities that were turned away by excellent play by Shaker's center backs, Anthony Pusatere, Joe Okowitz, Mason Haynes and Advay Gupta. Shaker is riding a 2 game win streak and has yet to concede a goal. Today's match was a great example of playing to our strengths. Shaker is back on the home field on Friday for a game we have had circled on the calendar since the schedule was released - Shen.

The Shaker Modified 7/8 Boys kicked off their 2025 campaign by hosting Ballston Spa. From the opening whistle, Shaker started quickly and set the tone of the match. The boys dominated possession throughout the game, moving the ball well and creating consistent pressure on the opponent.

It didn’t take long for Shaker to break through. Just six minutes in, Micah Frenyea opened the scoring with a well-placed finish off a corner kick from Tanmay Prasad. Five minutes later, Daryush Ayubi doubled the lead, finishing a chance set up by Aiden Amicucci. Shortly after, Moey Hazrat added the third goal on a perfectly timed ball over the top from Arber Shebeku.

Shaker continued its offensive production throughout the match, adding five more goals before the final whistle. Leighton Hoffman netted two, while Daryush Ayubi, Aiden Amicucci, and Tanmay Prasad each added one. The complete team effort led to an impressive 8-0 victory over Ballston Spa to start the season.

This strong performance reflects the team’s hard work and preparation, and it’s an exciting foundation to build on as we move forward this year. Shaker is back on their home field Friday for a matchup against Shen.

Shaker defeated Albany 3-2 under the lights at Albany in a wide open exciting game.  Albany played direct and fast and Meshaki Lubila was often dribbling past multiple defenders making Albany dangerous throughout the game.  Shaker was able to score first when Anthony Teliji scored on a corner from Nathanael Chung.  Shaker doubled its lead when Harrison Yu scored from a pass from Sami Terra.  Albany's Meshaki Lubili scored on a corner kick to pull Albany within 1.  Shaker extended the lead after a great run from Brodie Garland who assisted Nathanael Chung for the eventual game winner.  Albany pulled one back on a late penalty kick and then applied several minutes of intense pressure, but Shaker was able to withstand and hang on for the tough road victory.  

In a rematch of the season-opening game, Shaker traveled to Albany, coming away with another solid win. After some back-and-forth play, Colin Sickinger drew a penalty - which was taken by Alek Brehm, who opened the scoring for the Blue Bison. Not long after, Kefy Diefenderfer whipped in a beautiful set-piece and found Leif Heerwagen, who headed in the goal - which doubled the lead. In the dying minutes of the first half, Jayvin Ni slipped in Jacob Lici, who managed to put the score at 3-0 after the ball was bouncing around in the box.

Shaker took further control in the second half, as they pushed numbers forward and we're aggressive in managing the tempo of the game. Colin Sickinger was able to nab his second assist of the day when he found Gerardo Lopez, who put away a nice back-heel finish. Alek Brehm would round out the scoring and his brace, after Sami El-Hajjar played him through into the penalty area.

A good, solid performance for the Blue Bison, who remain unbeaten through five games.

The shaker modified 9 squad opened the 2025 campaign away at Albany on a perfect afternoon for soccer. Both teams looked unsure as they worked through the first game nerves. Shaker settled down after a few rough sequences and settled into a possession game, building through the middle and their patience paid off halfway through the first quarter as Vir Patel split the center backs with a perfectly weighted pass which found Team Captain Liam Harris who opened his scoring account with a perfectly placed ball in the back of the net. Shaker switched the entire line up and formation for the second quarter, the new look challenged the Falcons defense and awarded Shaker several good opportunities. The Falcons had their best opportunity when a through ball slipped bast the back line the Albany striker lifted a shot toward the upper corner but net minder Noah Baxt was up to the challenge punching the shot away over the bar. Noah had 3 saves to keep the clean sheet.
Shaker kept the pressure on and switching formations, solid ball control allowed players to slip into space allowing the bison to add 3 goals by Vir Patel, Sebastian Ukpebor and Landon Falzo. Vir Patel and game captain Joe Okowitz had assists in the 4-0 win over the Albany Falcons. A solid performance for the Bison's first match - plenty of things to work on but plenty of reason to be excited for the rest of the season.

Shaker went on the road to Guilderland and earned a hard fought 1-0 victory. Both teams played solid defense and Guilderland's Dean Cole made several big saves as did Shaker's Gannon King. Guilderland's Jackson Eberz was dangerous several times but Shaker centerbacks Brodie Flaherty and Anthony Teliji were up to the task. With only about 10 minutes left in the game Shaker's Avery Subik hit a corner to Aiden Brady who scored the game winner. Guilderland had several dangerous corners and long throws but Shaker was able to hang on for the victory.

The Shaker JV team traveled to Guilderland for another big match-up, which did not disappoint for those in attendance. The Blue Bison took an early advantage in possession and field location, putting the Dutchmen under a significant amount of pressure early. But Guilderland was dangerous on the counter, and managed to take advantage 20 minutes in to go up 1-0. From there, Shaker continued to push numbers forward but nothing would quite click, with the half finishing as 1-0 for Guilderland.

As the second half started, the Blue Bison really turned up the pressure and threw additional numbers forward. After a couple intense moments, Makken Chiplock drew a penalty, which Aiden Donohue managed to tuck away to bring the game to 1--1. Not long after, the Dutchmen managed to regain their one-goal lead off a free-kick just outside the penalty area. But it wasn't much later when Dan Portocarrero slipped a through ball to Alek Brehm, who managed to tuck away the equalizer. Not even two minutes later, Walid Adjei managed to find Alek Brehm, who would volley home the winner. Less than five minutes later, Kefy Diefenderfer found Colin Sickinger, who put the game away on a nice volley of his own.

Shaker managed to grab an extremely gritty 4-2 victory on the road. An extremely hard-fought win for the guys!

The Shaker JV team faced off against rival Shen on a beautiful, sunny day. The Blue Bison hosted the big matchup on "The Swamp", showing the magnitude of the game. Shaker jumped out to a fast start, with a couple of dangerous looks in behind the Shen backline. Around the 12th minute, Liam Gregory was able to spin out from pressure on the sideline and able to find Gerardo Lopez, who finished off the breakaway - putting the Blue Bison up 1-0. From there, both teams had stretches where they controlled the pace of play, but the score remained 1-0 into the break.

As the second half opened, Shaker took control once again, sharing a good percentage of possession and the run of play. But it was Shen who capitalized, splitting the Blue Bison defense and scoring on a nice ball laid across the face of goal. From there, the visitors took a tighter grip on the game, but they were unable to create more significant chances. As Shaker pressed, they found themselves with a couple of great chances late to nab the victory, but ultimately fell short.

The game would go on to finish 1-1, with Shaker dropping their first points of the season - despite an overall great performance from the team.

Shen and Shaker battled under the lights on Shaker's swamp in an instant classic of this great rivalry. Shaker came out and grabbed the lead with 2 goals from Sami Terra and an assist from Tyden Levy. Shen settled into the game and immediately put pressure on Shaker and were able to level the game behind goals from Sincere Titus and Christian Gomillion. Then just before halftime Shen took a penalty kick and Shaker's Gannon King made the amazing save and stopped the rebound as well. The game was open in the second half and both teams had chances to win, but it was ultimately Shaker's Braddigan Lanfear who scored the game winner with an assist from Aiden Brady. A great crowd on a perfect fall evening under the lights watching an exciting game.

Shaker won their home opener over Averill Park 7-0. It was a tight contest for the first 35 minutes with the action going end to end. Shaker's Griffin Ryan with an assist from Nathanael Chung was the only separator between the 2 sides. Then Shaker scored 2 late first half goals from Anthony Teliji and another from Griffin Ryan assisted by Nathanael Chung and Harrison Yu. After half Shaker added goals from Jude El-Hajjar (2), Hamza Sayed, and Avery Subik with assists from Avery Subik and Emeryck Lagace. Shaker's shutout was kept by a combination of Gannon King and Alex Cross in goal. A clean and hard fought game.

In the home opener of the 2025 season, Shaker took on Averill Park. The Blue Bison got on the board quickly when Liam Gregory found Alek Brehm for the opener. Alek Brehm would continue his scoring streak with two more goals on assists from Garrett Levy and Sami El-Hajjar, giving him a first-half hat-trick. Shaker would also come away with goals from Sami El-Hajjar and Kefy Diefenderfer, on assists from Gerardo Lopez and Ameer Salamah, respectively. The first 40 minutes would end with a 5-0 lead for the Bison.

Coming out of halftime, Shaker and Alek Brehm would pick up where they left off, with him nabbing his fourth goal of the game of another assist from Liam Gregory. Soon after, Liam Gregory would join in the scoring off an assist from Gerardo - who would also set up Colin Sickinger not too long after. Finally, Gerardo Lopez would grab a goal of his own off a Warriors turnover. The Blue Bison would wrap up their scoring with goals from Jackson Carter and Aiden Donohue, with assists from Colin Sickinger and Jacob Lici.

Shaker takes the home opener with a resounding 11-0 win. They face rival Shen on Tuesday in a big, early-seaon match-up.

The 2025 JV started their season on the road against Albany on a beautiful, sunny August day. From the opening kickoff, the Blue Bison were on the front foot, putting a large amount of shots on target and testing the Albany goalkeeper. But finally Shaker broke through in the 17th minute, when Sami El-Hajjar threaded a pass to Alek Brehm, who had a tidy finish. Soon after, Liam Gregory found Alek Brehm, who hit a screamer of a volley to get his brace for the day. Eventually, Ameer Salamah rounded out the first-half scoring after Makken Chiplock set him up inside the penalty area. Shaker went into the break with a 3-0 lead.

The Blue Bison continued their dominance in the second half, as Sami El-Hajjar picked up his second assist of the game when he found Jacob Lici for a composed finish. Then, Kefy Diefenderfer put in a beautiful cross that found Garrett Levy, who didn't connect cleanly on the volley, with the ball falling to Aiden Donohue - who put in a nice, outside of the foot finish. Walid Adjei increased the lead after Colin Kelly cutback a well-placed ball into the six-yard box. Colin Sickinger rounded out the scoring, forcing an own goal off a free kick, as well as a calm finish after Walid Adjei forced a ball to come free in the penalty area.

Shaker takes home the opening day 8-0 win, off a great team performance as well.

Shaker and Albany met at Albany High School in a non-league contest to open their respective seasons. Both teams subbed a lot and moved people around looking at different formations and different combinations of players with the early season game. Albany looked great the first 20 minutes with Meshaki Lubila and Thierry Nkurunziza dominating the midfield, but Shaker goalie Gannon King made several big saves to keep the score level. Shaker's Sami Terra scored his first career hat-trick and goals were also scored by Braddigan Lanfear and Anthony Teliji. Shaker assists were from Emeryk Lagace (2), Griffin Ryan, Nathanael Chung, and Avery Subik. Both teams look like they will be fun to watch this season.

Fairport defeated Shaker 2-1 in the New York State class AAA championship game in double overtime. In a very even contest both teams looked tired from their semi-final games the day before. Shaker came out and controlled the possession and were rewarded with the first half lead when Owen Brant fired a shot that was saved, but a crashing Patrick Gauna slammed home the rebound. Fairport leveled the game a few minutes before halftime on a cross into the box that was finished far post. Both teams had several chances in the second half, but Fairport finally broke the deadlock 5 minutes into the second overtime when they whipped in a cross and slammed home a header to win the game. A great contest that was back and forth and entertaining for the great crowd at Middletown.

Shaker punched their ticket to the NY State championship game with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Scarsdale. Scarsdale dominated possession and looked dangerous throughout much of the game, especially in the first half, but Shaker's defense held up well led by PJ Strand in net. The game went to halftime 0-0, but Scarsdale was rewarded about 15 minutes into the half for all of their possession with a corner kick goal. Shaker answered 6 minutes later when Kofi Sarfoh passed the ball to Spencer Subik who fired one into the back of the net. Both teams had chances as the game really opened up, but with less than 5 minutes to go Shaker grabbed the game winner when Spencer Subik passed to Owen Brant who gave the Blue Bison the lead. In an impressive game of soccer, Shaker was able to withstand a fantastic Scarsdale team. Shaker will play Fairport (Rochester Area) in the state championship game next.

Shaker defeated Baldwinsville at West Genesee High School in Syracuse 1-0 to capture the Region Championship and the programs first ever trip to the state tournament next weekend. Baldwinsville was on the front foot for the first half and challenged Shaker's defense consistently. But Shaker's goalie PJ Strand made several key saves on route to a shutout with steady defensive play by Dylan Carron, Patrick Flaherty, Brodie Flaherty, and Charlie Bevevino. In the second half Shaker had the better run of play and looked dangerous and were rewarded when Charlie Bevevino crossed the ball to Kofi Sarfoh who headed the ball into the back of the net for the only goal of the game. A fantastic game that was fast paced and could have gone either way.

Shaker won a third straight section championship with a 3-1 win over Guilderland in front of a packed crowd at Bethlehem HS on Tuesday. Shaker scored first when 15 minutes into the game Nathanael Chung scored from an Owen Brant pass. The game was 1-0 at halftime but Guilderland came out flying and were rewarded for their efforts when Jackson scored about 10 minutes into the second half to level the game. Shaker took the lead a few minutes later when Kofi Sarfoh headed in a cross from Patrick Flaherty. Shaker added an insurance goal when Kofi Sarfoh scored again from a Spencer Subik pass. Patrick and Brodie Flaherty were dominant in the center of the defense for Shaker as they closed out the game. Both teams had chances and it was an exciting final for class AAA.

The Bison traveled up the Northway on a cold, drizzly cloudy afternoon for the final match of the 2024 campaign, it was a matchup against the Blue Streaks. The game was back and forth as the sun set. Shaker mounted a number of counter attacks, the best opportunity came from Ben Hartman who drove a full volley with his his laces off a service from Jacob Lici, Ben hit the shot perfectly, the Saratoga keeper was in the right place at the right time managed to punch it away keeping the game scoreless. The breakthrough goal came a few minutes later when Walid Adeji got on the end of a bouncing ball in the box. The Saratoga team came right back wining the ball almost off the restart, drove the wing and slipped a shot from distance into the far corner. The match was called due to the darkness a few minutes after the tying goal. Shaker moved the ball well, however the darkness was certainly a challenge for both teams. The match ended knotted 1-1. As always the Bison faithful traveled as a herd supplying plenty of cheers and support for the final match of the 2024 season.

Shaker traveled to Niskayuna on a cloudy and windy afternoon to lock up with a very tough team. The game was a defensive battle from the start. Both teams traded possession in the middle of the field. Neither offensive could figure out the puzzle of the other team's defense. The few offensive opportunities that were created were snuffed out by both keepers. The keepers were rarely called into action but played extremely when when they needed to, keeping the game scoreless. The best scoring opportunities for both teams came from 2 set pieces just outside the box. Both teams missed just wide of the net.

Shaker and Nisky both played a tough, physical game neither team giving up any ground in their own end. The game ended in a 0-0 draw, a fair result for both teams.

Another Shaker and Saratoga sectional classic. The two great programs met in the semi-final at La Salle and had to compete with each other as well as an absolute downpour during the game and periods of high winds. The stat sheet was lost to the rain for tonight's game. Both teams battled the elements and their opponents with skill, class, and athleticism. Saratoga got on the board first on a cross into the box and took the 1-0 lead into halftime. Shaker came out on the front foot and leveled the score with a goal from Griffin Ryan and an assist to Kofi Sarfoh. Saratoga put the pressure on Shaker and once again reclaimed the lead with a goal from a rebound from a free kick just outside the box. Shaker tied the game when Kofi Sarfoh scored from a Spencer Subik cross. The game could not be decided in regulation and went to overtime and Shaker's Owen Brant scored after Nathanael Chung won the ball in the box to send the Blue Bison to the section final. A truly exciting game that either team could have won and for the fans who braved the weather they saw an instant classic.

The Bison hosted the Scotties of Ballston Spa on a perfect afternoon for soccer. The Bison came out strong and moved the ball all over the pitch creating challenges for a very quick Ballston Spa team. The quick movement especially in the final 3rd game the B-Spa defenders trouble. The quick movement was rewarded when Ziada Fageir drifted into the box behind the defenders and Santi Rao slipped a ball that "Z" finished beating the keeper to put the Bison up 1 early in the first. Santi Rao wasn't done as he added another assist of the 1st half by feeding a ball to game captain Jackson Carter who hit the back of the net with a shot from distance. The 1st quarter ended with the Bison up 2. The Scotties settled in and held the Bison scoreless in the second quarter despite several good attempts.

The second half saw more of the Bison moving the ball well and the quick movement allowed center-back Dan Portocarrero to move into the attacking 1/3 where he hit from distance to add a 3rd. Shaker's final goal was once again set up by Santi Rao who found Mason Lawrence moving into the box from his wing position. Mason cut back and finished with a targeted shot to the side net. Ballston Spa had several counter attacking opportunities that were turned away by GK Ben Harkavy who preserved the shutout making 4 saves in the effort.

The Shaker Mod 7/8 team closed out their season against Ballston Spa at home. The Bison came out strong in the first quarter. Micah Frenyea won the ball from a goal kick and fired a shot that found the top left corner to open the scoring. Alvin Fuentes doubled the lead after Brody Amiccuci picked up the ball from a clearance and played Alvin through on goal. In the second quarter, Mateo Maioriello played Tanmay Prasad through and Tanmay slid the ball past the keeper to add to the goals.

In the third quarter, Vir Patel got his first goal of the year with the assist coming from Coz Carpentieri. Before the quarter ended, Sebastian Ukpebor added another goal from Liam Bauscher-Butler's corner. In the fourth, Ballston Spa pulled one back from a shot that found the bottom left corner. Tanmay would add two more goals, both from Nick Lyons assists, to finish the scoring. Shaker won 7 - 1 to end their strong season!

The Shaker Mod 7/8 team traveled to CBA for their last away game of the season. Shaker came out strong from the first whistle with several chances on goal in the first quarter. However, it was CBA who opened the scoring when forward ran through and shot from outside the box. CBA would triple their lead in the second quarter thanks to a volley from 25 yards out and a strike from the left side.

In the third quarter, the Bison got their first goal when Micah Frenyea crossed the ball from the right and Alvin Fuentes settled the ball and tapped it in the back of the net. Just a few minutes later, Sebastian Ukpebor's cross hit the post and Brody Amiccuci scored on the rebound. Micah would tie the game before the quarter ended when John Duro's freekick forced a save from the keeper and Micah took advantage of the rebound opportunity. Shaker clawed their way back thanks to 3 goals in 10 minutes!

In the dying minutes of the fourth quarter, John slipped a ball to Brody, who cut to his left to a defender and scored with a shot in the top left corner to give Shaker a thrilling 4 - 3 comeback win!

Shaker hosted Bethlehem for a game under the lights at the "Swamp". It was a perfect night for soccer and Shaker took advantage of the great weather and the nice crowd that came out to cheer on the Bison. Shaker moved well and Jacob Lici broke the deadlock with a quality shot from his wing position. The score remained 1-0 at halftime. Midfielder Mehdi Benantar got on the end of a ball played from a set piece from Javin Ni midway through the 3rd quarter. Mehdi headed a ball that skipped through the box and Shaker was up 2-0. The final goal started from great combination play from full back Evan Clemente, to Ameer Salamah who fed Dan Portocarrero with a perfect 1 touch which allowed Dan to drive drawing a defender, he found Santi Rao who split the center backs with a prefect 1 touch pass to striker Ziada Fagier who finished the combination placing the ball in the back of the net.

That was all Shaker needed to secure the win, Ben Harkavy recorded his 6 shut out of the season. Bethlehem played physically and for much of the game gave Shaker trouble with their physicality, It was a great game and a great atmosphere. Thanks to all the fans that came out to cheer on the Bison. Santi Rao had two assists on the night and Javin Ni added to his season point total with an assist.

Thanks to JV Coach Dufort and MOD 7/8 coach Navaro as well as the JV and Varsity players that came to support the MOD 9 squad. A very special thank you to Athletic Director Sean Colfer and athletic secretary Deanna Washburn for their help in arranging this great game under the lights.

The Shaker Mod 7/8 returned to their winning ways against Bethlehem on Monday.

Shaker opened the game strong and dominating much of the possession. Shaker got on the scoresheet first when Anthony Pusatere drive down the left side and crossed to Micah Frenyea, who scored on his birthday! Bethlehem would tie the game later in the first quarter from corner. However, Shaker would answer right away when Vir Patel drove down the right and crossed the ball to Brody Amiccuci, who applied the finish. Shaker added another goal before the quarter ended when Tanmay Prasad ran onto a through ball from Micah Frenyea and slotted it past the keeper.

In the second quarter, Bethlehem pulled one back on a goal from a direct freekick. In the third quarter, Micah's cross was handled in the box by a defender to win a penalty. Aidan Mendez converted from the spot for his first goal of the season. Aidan wasn't done, however, and added three more goals before the quarter ended — two came from crosses from Micah and another on a cross from Tanmay. Tanmay also had his second goal of the game when he scored from Brody's through ball. An own goal in the fourth quarter and a goal from Daryush Ayubi, assisted by Nick Lyons, finished the scoring and the Bison won 10 - 2!

Shaker and Bethlehem met in the regular season finale and put on an entertaining display of soccer. Bethlehem passed and moved the ball all over the field and looked fantastic, but were unable to score on several chances and Shaker slowly grew into the game. At halftime it was 0-0 and about 10 minutes in Shaker got on the scoreboard when Owen Brant converted a PK after Harrison Yu was taken down the box. The game was back and forth and then in the final minutes of the game Patrick Flaherty scored from distance to make it 2-0 Shaker. Shaker's PJ Strand held on for the shutout and the game finished 2-0 Shaker.

Shaker JV hosted Bethlehem in a match-up of two undefeated teams on the final match day of the 2024 season. After a similar situation last year, in which Shaker took home the win, the Eagles would look to come out firing and looking for revenge. The first half was end-to-end, with a high pace of play. The number of chances were relatively even, but the Blue Bison probably had a slight edge in terms of quality looks. But the defenses stood out, keeping the score-line at 0-0, despite two high-powered attacks playing.

The second half was more of the same, end-to-end action, with each team getting looks. But it was Shaker who looked more threatening early in the second half. About 10 minutes in, the Blue Bison finally broke through. After the Eagles cleared an initial ball out of their own penalty area, Justin Mendez headed the ball back towards Sami Terra, who managed to turn and dance pass two Bethlehem players. He then slotted an inch-perfect finish pass the keeper and in off the far post. From there, Bethlehem ramped up the pressure but couldn't quite convert. They had a couple dangerous chances, including a near goalzo from 35-yards out, but the Shaker backline and keeper stood strong.

In an extremely entertaining affair, Shaker takes home the 1-0 victory and finished 16-0 on the season. A special season for an amazing, hard-working group of players that earned and deserved every victory. Well done boys!

The Shaker Mod 7/8 team traveled to Columbia on Friday.

The Bison enjoyed much of the possession but found it tough to break down Columbia's defense. It was Columbia who broke the deadlock in the second quarter thanks to a goal from a corner kick. They would double their lead before the quarter ended with a goal coming off a cross from the right side.

In the third quarter, Columbia went up 3 - 0 thanks to another goal from a cross from their right wing. In the fourth quarter, Sebastian Ukpebor pulled one back for Shaker after winning the ball near half, drove the line and beat the keeper with a shot from the right. The final result was 3 - 1 for Columbia as Shaker moves to 5-2-2 on the season.

Shaker MOD 9 hosted Shen after a 13 day layoff. Shaker came out moving the ball well in the first few minutes of the match but could not find a way through a tough back line. Shen took advantage of gaps in shakers defense and headed in 2 goals in quick succession. Shaker never consistently got on their front foot and only created a few scoring opportunities. Shen gained momentum and confidence and added 2 more in the second half to top the Bison 4-0.

Today, Shaker JV traveled across the river to Columbia for a late season match. Shaker jumped out early with four goals in the first 10 minutes. Emeryk Lagace opened the scoring, with goals followed by Aiden Donohue and two by Sami Terra. Rikhil Katpally and Alek Brehm rounded out the first half scoring. Assists by Gerardo Lopez (x2), Sami Terra, Aiden Donohue, Emeryk Lagace and Jude El-Hajjar.

In the second half, Shaker continued right where they left off. Sami Terra scored twice to break the JV single-season goals and points record. Avery Subik and Gavin Maioriello finished off the scoring. Assists were by Avery Subik, Gerardo Lopez, Aiden Donohue and Justin Mendez.

The Blue Bison takes home the 10-0, moving to 15-0 on the season. They wrap up the season on Saturday with a big-time match-up against Bethlehem.

Columbia defended their home field with a resounding 5-1 victory over Shaker. Columbia moved the ball quickly, played with energy, and kept Shaker on the back foot the entire game. Columbia had goals from Cody Hamilton, Aiden Graber, Matt Gatchell, Ronan Kreshik, Bryon Ko. Shaker was able to score a late goal from Tyden Levy with an assist from Brodie Garland. A clean game that showed the skill and speed of Columbia on the attack.

The Shaker Mod 7/8 team played against Averill Park on Wednesday.

Shaker controlled the game early on and found some success getting their wingbacks involved and creating chances from crosses. Liam Bauscher-Butler opened the scoring from a direct freekick. His low driven shot found the bottom left corner of the goal. The Bison added another goal before the first quarter ended from a corner. The ball was swung in and found Brody Amicucci, who was able to slide it past the keeper.

In the second quarter, Anthony Pusatere beat a defender on the dribble and crossed from the left side. Micah Frenyea got on the end of the cross and tapped it in for the third goal of the game. Landon Falzo made it 4 - 0 when Alvin Fuentes slid the ball to Landon at the top of the box and Landon found the top right corner of the goal.

In the fourth quarter, Averill Park began to get numbers up the pitch and got a goal back. Shaker's defense was able to hold them off for the rest of the game, however, and the final result was 4 - 1.

The Shaker JV hosted Averill Park today in a late-season match-up. The wind was blowing hard at kick-off and would prove to be a big factor in the match-up today. The Blue Bison looked to poor on the chances early, hoping to come away with a goal, but the Warriors defense held strong. While Shaker had the higher volume of chances, Averill Park found themselves on a counter about 30 minutes in, hitting the crossbar for the best opportunity of the half. But neither team could find the opener, entering halftime at 0-0.

The second has was very different from a Shaker standpoint. This time, the Blue Bison had the wind, and the goals came with it. Emeryk Lagace found Avery Subik in the sixth minute to open the scoring for Shaker. Sami Terra would score the next three goals, including a penalty won by Avery Subik, with assists from Subik and Liam Gregory. Rikhil Katpally found himself in the corner, and was able to dance past his defender, finding Isaac Deyoe for the tidy finish. And finally, Gerardo Lopez rounded out the scoring off a pass from Kefy Diefenderfer.

The game would finish at 6-0 and a win for the Blue Bison. Shaker moves to 14-0 on the season, and faces Columbia on Thursday in the penultimate game of the season.

Shaker hosted Averill Park for their senior night on Tuesday and the seniors of the Blue Bison won 4-0 on the night. Senior GK PJ Strand earned the shutout and all the points on the night went to seniors for Shaker. Kofi Sarfoh, Owen Brant (2) and Dylan Carron scored for Shaker with assists from Owen Brant, Patrick Flaherty, Kofi Sarfoh, and Dylan Carron. AP had several good chances on frame that were turned away by Strand. Overall, an excellent game of soccer and sportsmanship by both teams.

Shaker went on the road to Kingston for a non-league game and won 3-1. The game was fast and the crowd was loud at Dietz stadium. Kofi Sarfoh scored 2 minutes into the game from Owen Brant. Then around 10 minutes into the game Spencer Subik extended the lead from Owen Brant. Kingston had several chances themselves, but the game went to halftime 2-0. Kingston's Keegan Oxford pulled the game within 1 about 15 minutes into the second half, but then Shaker's Anthony Teliji scored from Nathanael Chung about 2 minutes later. Both teams had some chances for the rest of the game, but Shaker took home the road victory.

The Shaker JV team headed across town to CBA for a windy showdown this Thursday afternoon. As the opening whistle blew, the Blue Bison took control of the game and pinned the Brothers into their own half. As Shaker tried to deal with the wind, they started testing the CBA keeper, but were turned away initially. But finally they broke threw when Colin Sickinger found Hamza Sayed, who calmly finished to put the Bison up 1-0. Not longer after, Hamza Sayed returned the favor, finding Colin Sickinger who rifled a shot from 30 yards out to double the lead. From there, CBA started to settle in and dictate the tempo of the game, stifling the Shaker attack. The half would end 2-0.

The second half saw Shaker ramp up the pressure even more, pinning CBA even deeper in their own half. As the Blue Bison we're moving the ball, and sending in cross after cross, they were still spurned the first couple of times. But it was Colin Sickinger again, who found Isaac Deyoe off a corner, who had a tidy finish. From there, the scoring for Shaker opened up. Hamza Sayed soon after found Sami Terra, who finished for his team-leading 20th goal of the season. Then, Gerardo Lopez played a cross-field ball to Alek Brehm, who finished well. Not longer after, Michael Green found Colin Kelly, who unleashed a well-struck ball from the top of the penalty area.

Shaker would take the game 6-0, extending their record to 13-0 on the season. They start their final week of play with Averill Park next Tuesday.

CBA scored first against Shaker with a goal from Martin Ulaj and an assist from Kellan Egan. CBA pressed Shaker hard and had them rattled until Patrick Flaherty fired in a long range goal to level just before halftime assisted by Owen Brant. Nathanael Chung then gave Shaker the lead in the second half with another assist from Owen Brant. CBA was pushing forward to get the equalizer late when Kofi Sarfoh won the ball from a CBA defender and Owen Brant got on the end of it for the final goal. Shaker won 3-1 on a very windy game.

The Shaker Mod 7/8 team took on Shenendehowa on Monday in a closely fought game.

The first quarter was evenly matched with spells of possession for both teams. Giacobi Moore was called upon to make a few saves in net to keep the game tied heading into the second quarter.

Shen would break the deadlock in the second quarter, however, when their forward broke through down the middle and scored. Moments later, Shen made it 2 - 0 with a shot from the right side.

Shaker nearly got a goal back when Tanmay Prasad broke through from the right and shot just missed wide past the left post as the third quarter ended. The Bison had another chance in the fourth when Liam Bauscher-Butler played a through ball to Alvin Fuentes and Alvin's left footed shoot was saved.

There would be no more scoring, however, and Shaker have their first loss of the season.

The Shaker JV team traveled up to Queensbury for a non-league match-up, in which the Blue Bison took home a 8-0 win. Shaker jumped out in front quickly in the first half. First half goals were scored by Emeryk Lagace, Sami Terra (x2), Gerardo Lopez, Gavin Maioriello and Colin Kelly - which were assisted by Gerardo Lopez, Kefy Diefenderfer, Rikhil Katpally, Colin Kelly, Hamza Sayed and Avery Subik. Shaker took at 6-0 lead into halftime.

The second half saw Shaker goals by Emeryk Lagace and Sami Terra, who completed his hat-trick on the day. Assists were also by Sami Terra and Emeryk Lagace, respectively.

Shaker improves to 12-0 on the season, and take on CBA this Thursday.

Shaker went on the road for a non league contest against Queensbury and emerged with a 5-1 victory. Shaker jumped out front with 2 goals from Griffin Ryan, but Queensbury battled back and cut the lead in half to make it 2-1. Just before half Shaker's Keene Kellerhouse converted a PK and Harrison Yu and Owen Brant rounded out the scoring. Assists were by Harrison Yu, Aiden Brady (2), William Cunningham and Griffin Ryan. Queensbury had a flurry of chances later on to score another, but Shaker goalie Gannon King made 2 point blank saves in a row to maintain the score line. A clean and competitive game for both teams.

Shaker and Shen played an exciting game on Saturday that saw Shaker win 4-1. Shen dominated possession from the start and dangerously played diagonal balls all over the field, but Shaker's Charlie Bevevino played a great game to help stop Shen's attacks. Shaker had the only goal in the first half when Kofi Sarfoh scored from an Owen Brant pass. A few minutes into the second half Shen was on the front foot and was rewarded for their pressure when Tanner Rock assisted Christian Gomillion to equalize. Shaker pulled away when Nathanael Chung scored from Owen Brant. The game was 2-1 until late when Kofi Sarfoh scored twice to complete his hat-trick and Owen Brant assisted both to complete the 4 assist game.

Today, Shaker hosted Shen in a highly anticipated match-up - and it certainly did not disappoint. Shen came out on the front foot, pressing the Blue Bison hard. But Shaker gained their footing and started to settle into the game. Around 10 minutes in, the ball made it to Avery Subik who drove forward, ultimately cutting back on to his right foot. He put a beautiful cross back post, finding Emeryk Lagace, who volleyed it across to the back post - opening the scoring in Shaker's favor at 1-0. The first half continued to be back and forth, with each team having their moments. But ultimately the first half ended with the 1-0 score-line.

The second half had even more intensity, and scoring, but a different tempo overall. Within the first minute, Shen found the back of the net, tying the game at 1-1. But Shaker didn't let the momentum swing too far in Shen's favor. Only five minutes later, Avery Subik once again found Emeryk Lagace to put Shaker back in the lead. After another five minutes, Sami Terra drove along the endline, making multiple Shen defenders commit - he then slid the ball across to Jude El-Hajjar, putting the Blue Bison up 3-1. But Shen did not go away. As Shaker sat in and defended together collectively, the Plainsmen kept trying to advance the ball over and over again. Eventually, they were rewarded with about 12 minutes left, when they scored to bring the game back to 3-2. From there, Shaker's collective defensive effort helped them see the game out.

Shaker takes home the big 3-2 victory over rival Shen. The Blue Bison move to 11-0 on the season.

The Shaker Mod 7/8 Team traveled to Guilderland on Friday.

Sebastian Ukpebor opened the scoring with a header from Liam Bauscher-Butler's corner in the first corner. Guilderland would find their first goal later in the quarter when their forward was played through in behind and slotted the ball in the bottom corner.

Shaker retook the lead in the second quarter when Advay Gupta's throw in found Tanmay Prasad on the back post and Tanmay volleyed the ball past the keeper. The Bison made the lead 3 -1 in the third quarter when Daryush Ayubi played Nick Lyons through and Nick beat the keeper with a shot to the left side.

Guilderland grabbed one back when a poor tackle in the box led to a penalty. Guilderland converted from the spot. Shaker held on to their lead in the fourth for a 3 - 2 win on the road!

The Bison traveled to face the Dutchmen of Guilderland on a bright sunny day. Both teams came out strong trading possession in the middle of the field, the sun made it difficult for both teams especially the keepers to get a good read on the ball. Shaker broke through first when Jacob Licci got on the end of a ball form midfielder Santi Rao and slipped a shot past the keeper. Guilderland loaded the midfield with 5 which opened up space on the wings that Shaker took advantage of. The Bison played wide into the attacking 1/3 and played long allowing the wings to run on and play dangerous balls into the box. Shaker converted on several opportunities, Kaiidyn Chung converted a penalty after being taken down in the box to end the 1st 3-0 Shaker.
Shaker keeper Ben Harkavy made 7 saves to preserve the shut out, the 5th of the year. The Dutchmen played hard and had several great opportunities, the defensive effort was led by game Captain Javin Ni. The back line had their hands full, but Guilderland just couldn't find the breakthrough goal they were working for. Ziada Fagier added 3 goals, after converting a PK Kaidyn Chung added his second goal of the game, team captain Ben Hartman added to his goal total as did Makken Chiplock who added a goal for his 5 goal in 3 games. Santi Rao, Ben Harkavy, Jacob Licci, Mason Lawrence, Makken Chiplock and Amheer Salamah added assists in the game. The 8-0 shaker win was much closer than the score reflected.

The Shaker JV team traveled to Guilderland today, in what is always a tough match up. The speed of the game overall was slower, due to the Dutchmen and their stout defensive effort. Shaker opened the scoring in the first half when Jude El-Hajjar played in a dangerous corner, which Alek Brehm took on the half volley and finished it near post. Soon after, Alek Brehm played in a dangerous cross and Hamza Sayed tucked it in to double the lead. The Blue Bison would round out the first half scoring when Isaac Deyoe found Jude El-Hajjar, who calmly finished.

The second half was no different from the first. Shaker once again opened the scoring, when Sami Terra found Avery Subik. But Guilderland managed to pull one back, when they put in a cross that found an open man at the back post. As the game went on, Jude El-Hajjar found Sami Terra to bring the lead back to four. And finally, Liam Gregory found Alek Brehm, who tucked home the sixth and final goal - while securing his brace on the day.

Shaker takes the win, 6-1, and moves to 10-0 on the season. They face rival Shen, in what should be a great game on Saturday.

Guilderland scored less than a minute into the game from a Jackson Ebertz effort in the box off a long throw in to give Guilderland the 1-0 lead over Shaker. Both teams had flurries of attacks, as shown by 7 corners for Shaker and Guilderland, but no one was able to find the back of the net. Guilderland held on for the shutout victory behind goalie Sam Manzella.

The Shaker Mod 7/8 Team continued their season at home against Saratoga on Monday.

The Bison controlled the first few minutes of the game but Saratoga grew into the first quarter and had the game's first two good scoring chances. Giacobi Moore was able to make the save on both occasions. It would be Saratoga who got the opening goal in the second quarter when Shaker was dispossessed at the back and Saratoga pounced on the mistake. It was nearly 2 - 0 when Saratoga broke through in the third quarter but Noah Baxt made a great stop to keep the deficit at 1 - 0.

Shaker finally found the equalizer in the fourth quarter. Anthony Pusatere intercepted a pass and found Coz Carpentieri, who played Brody Amiccuci through down the left side. Brody drove down to the endline and crossed the ball to Coz who finished from the penalty area. Shaker would take the lead when Sebastian Ukpebor's shot caused a handball in the box to win a penalty. Brody converted from the spot to give Shaker the advantage.

Saratoga would find their own equalizer from a cross from the left that was headed down towards their striker who applied the finish in the dying seconds of the game. A hard fought match ended 2 - 2 for Shaker's second draw of the season.

Shaker locked up with the Blue Streaks from Saratoga on a beautiful day for soccer. Both teams came out strong trading possession in the first half. Ball movement for both teams was crisp. Picking up where he left off in the last match, Makken Chiplock assisted by Evan Clemente broke the seal and scored Shaker's first goal a few minutes into the 1st quarter. Saratoga settled in and kept the match close while the defense led by Team Captain Angelo Kabore, center back Alex Frantine and GK Ben Harkvay combined for a clean sheet against a very talented Saratoga team. The defense trusted Ben to play the ball back and Ben's distribution to the midfielders allowed Shaker to build from the back and move the ball up the field. The midfield continues to grow and get more comfortable on the ball, moving it quickly and efficiently feeding the wings with great service for scoring opportunities. The attacking players, lead by game captain Mason Lawrence, kept the pressure on all game long forcing Saratoga defenders to play quickly. Shakers second goal was caused by this pressure and Kaidyn Chung opened his scoring account for Shaker finding the back of the net on a bouncing ball in the box. Shakers final goal came from Javin Ni who laced a shot from distance finding the back of the net for the 3-0 win against a very tough Blue Streaks team.

Shaker and Saratoga played a fast paced and exciting Saturday night game at the Swamp in front of a huge crowd. Both teams started fast and the game saw great effort and passing from both teams, but Shaker finally broke the deadlock just before halftime when Kofi Sarfoh scored from Owen Brant. 1-0 at the half and both teams had chances, and then Shaker got a quick one in the second half when Spencer Subik played Kofi Sarfoh in the box who was taken down and then Kofi converted the PK. With about 15 minutes to go Owen Brant fired a shot that was saved by the Saratoga goalie, but Shaker's Brodie Flaherty put home the rebound to stretch the lead to 3. Shaker's PJ strand had several big catches on crosses to preserve the shutout. A game much tighter than the score line would indicate, a fun Saturday night game for the large crowd.

Today, Shaker JV hosted Saratoga for their second meeting of the season. After a tough battle in the season-opener, neither team held back today. The first half proved to be a stalemate, with neither team willing to open up the game. But it was the Blue Bison who struck first, when Emeryk Lagace found Sami Terra off a well-taken free kick. Later in the half, Shaker converted on another set-piece when Jude El-Hajjar played a low-driven corner to the near post, allowing Isaac Deyoe to flick the ball on to double the lead. The 2-0 score-line would hold going into the break, similar to their first meeting, but the second half was a completely different story.

The Blue Streaks jumped on their first chance, two minutes into the half, shocking the Blue Bison and making it a one-goal game. But that didn't phase Shaker fully, as they immediately struck back less than 30 seconds late, when Leif Heerwagen found a streaking Avery Subik to make the game 3-1. As the teams started to settle into the half more, Saratoga kept ramping up the pressure - and it paid off when they scored again to make it 3-2. Soon after, a Shaker player received his second yellow of the game, forcing the Blue Bison to play with 10 men. But that didn't mean Shaker would go away, as they found two more goals with both Isaac Deyoe and Sami Terra nabbing their seconds, off assists from Avery Subik and Eddie Larsen respectively. However, Saratoga would not go away. They scored a penalty after a hand ball in the box, and then secured a forth in the dying minutes. The Blue Streaks continued to apply pressure until the final whistle, but the Blue Bison withstood their attacks.

In a hard-fought, gritty game, Shaker comes away with the 5-4 win. The Blue Bison move to 9-0 on the season.

Today, Shaker JV took on Schenectady. In a game with great effort and play on both sides, the Blue Bison took home the win 11-0. For Shaker, goals were scored by Kefy Diefenderfer, Alek Brehm (3), Avery Subik, Michael Green, Sami Terra, Gavin Maioriello (2), Sam Lin and Jack Wicklund. Assists were recorded by Michael Green, Jude El-Hajjar (3), Isaac Deyoe, Avery Subik (2), Alex Cross (2), Colin Sickinger and Leif Heerwagen.

Shaker moves to 8-0 on the season, with an early-season rematch against Saratoga tomorrow.

Shaker hosted Schenectady for their 3rd match in 5 days. The patriots dressed 12 players for game and most players played the full match - true Iron-Man soccer. Shaker was led by Team Captain Ben Harkavy and Game Captain Makken Chiplock. The Bison got off to a quick start with Makken scoring three brilliant goals in the first 15 minutes earning him the first hat-trick of the season. Schenectady played tough but could not recover from the early deficit. Shenectady's Goal Keeper was outstanding making some saves worthy of a "highlight reel" to keep the game close. Shaker moved the ball well, switched fields and played very well out of the back using Goal Keeper Ben Harkavy to distribute from the back. Shaker controlled the tempo and possession throughout the match. The goal of the match goes to #14 Carter Bouleris who split the center backs on got on the end of a perfectly weighted through ball from fellow attacking player Ben Hartman. Carter slotted a left foot shot past the keeper to wrap up Shaker's 7-0 win. Walid Adeji, Jacob Licci and Ziada Fageir added to their goal totals. Ben Hartman had 2 assists, Kaidyn Chung, Daniel Portocarrero, Ziada Fageir, Mason Lawrence and Walid Adeji had assists in the win.

The Shaker Mod 7/8 Team continued their season with a win against Schenectady on Friday.

The Bison moved the ball well throughout the fist quarter and where up 5 - 0 thanks to a quick hat trick by Coz Carpentieri as well as goals from John Duro and Nick Lyons. The second quarter provided more goals from Ani Chimakurthi, Micah Frenyea, and two by Sudheesh Nandyala. Schenectady got their only goal of the game from a 20 yard strike in the third quarter.

The game finished 9 - 1 as Shaker move to 3-1-0 on the season.

Shaker defeated Schenectady 8-2 at Shaker in the pouring rain. Shaker got off to a good start with goals from Anthony Teliji and Charlie Bevevino, but Schenectady came flying back and tied the game at 2 with goals from Pedro Beltran-Luis and Tyrell Smith. The game was back and forth for the first half, but Shaker slowly began to pull away and eventually regained the lead. Shaker had goals from Patrick Gauna, Spencer Subik, Nathanael Chung, Owen Brant, Aiden Brady, and Braddigan Lanfear to have 8 different goal scorers on the day. Shaker assists went to Tyden Levy (2), Aiden Brady (2), Owen Brant (2), Brodie Flaherty and Griffin Ryan. A clean game that saw some pretty goals from both sides.

The Shaker Mod 7/8 Team dominated in their home opener versus Albany.

Brody Amiccuci started the scoring early in the first quarter when a corner from Liam Bauscher-Butler bounced through the defense and found Brody on the back post. A few minutes later, Alvin Fuentes made it 2-0 from the right when his cross sailed over the keeper and into the net.

In the second quarter, Advay Gupta added to the goals from another corner. This time it was swung in by Micah Frenyea and the ball found its way to Sudheesh Nandyala, who touched it towards Advay for the finish.

The Bison opened up the scoring in the second half with goals from Liam, Coz Carpentieri, Sebastian Ukpebor, Daryush Ayubi, Mateo Maioriello and Nick Lyons. Two own goals made it 11 - 0 for Shaker!

Shaker's Mod 9 home opener saw the Bison face off against Albany for the second time in three days. Both teams picked up where they left off a few days ago. The falcons played physically, challenging every 50/50 ball and pressuring every pass preventing Shaker from maintaining any prolonged possession. The Albany coaching staff made adjustments from what they learned in the previous matchup and forced Shaker out of it's game plan for the first quarter. Both teams traded goal scoring opportunities, both goalkeepers were outstanding making difficult saves to keep the game even halfway through the second quarter. Shaker earned a corner just before half and Angelo Kabore came up from his center back position and got his head on a corner from Ameer Salamah driving it down and into the corner. That would be all Shaker would need to hold off a tough Albany team finishing with a hard fought 1-0 win.

Shaker defended the Swamp with a 1-0 victory over Albany. Albany made some fantastic attacks early in the game and almost scored on 2 separate occasions, but Shaker's PJ Strand stayed strong in net. His counter part, Logan Ferro, made 3 or 4 spectacular saves for Albany throughout the day as well. Shaker finally broke the deadlock a few minutes into the second half when Nathanael Chung scored on a free kick. Both teams battled back and forth for the rest of the half, but Albany had to finish the game down a player after receiving a red card with about 20 minutes to go. Shaker held on for a tense 1-0 victory.

The Shaker JV team hosted Albany in a night-cap on the Swamp at home. Year after year this match-up always promises a back-and-forth, high tempo game, and this year was no different. The Falcons came out pressing hard early on, forcing a couple of mistakes by Shaker. And as Albany continued to apply pressure, the Blue Bison had a tough time creating chances for themselves. But finally the breakthrough came when Sami Terra found Rikhil Katpally at the top of the penalty area, where he calmly slotted it home - putting Shaker up 1-0. From there, the Blue Bison continued to add to the score sheet. Avery Subik found Sami Terra to double the lead. Soon after, Rikhil Katpally completed his brace after Sami Terra found him once again. And finally, Isaac Deyoe play Avery Subik through, who nabbed his goal - putting Shaker up 4-0 going into the break.

Even with a sizeable score-line entering the second half, there was no drop in the pace of play. The game continued to be up and down, with Albany beginning to regain their composure and create a few chances of their own. But Aiden Donohue was able to find Sami Terra, who also managed to complete his goal-scoring brace, after already getting a pair of assists. Not long after, Isaac Deyoe found Emeryk Lagace, who was able to record the sixth and final goal for the Bison. However the Falcons continued to not go away easily. The created multiple chances in the last minutes, but the Shaker backline and goalkeepers were up to the task.

Shaker take home the 6-0 win, improving to 7-0 on the season. Shaker takes on Schenectady at home on Thursday.

The Bison traveled to Albany for their 3 away match in a row. Shaker came out strong with good possession in midfield and created great opportunities in the first few minutes of the match. Albany's GK was up to the task all match turning away great efforts from distance as well as point blank range. Garret Levy opened up the game with a solo run from shaker's half after splitting defenders, winger Jackson Carter made a great off ball run pull defenders with him and that movement created just enough space for Garret to bury Shakers opening goal. Shaker added a second goal after Shaker's high press forced Albany's defense to turn the ball over in the box which was picked up by Ameer Salamah who found striker Ben Hartman who slotted it home. The final of Shakers goals was long distance effort from Santi Rao. Shaker's defense led by Team Captain Angelo Kabore and Game Captain Nolan Stashenko as well as defenders Evan Clemente, Alex Frantine, Dylan Bailie, Ryhder Hayes and Mason Kite turned away several Albany counter-attacks and Ben Harkavy recorded his first shut out of the year. Albany played tough, physical soccer testing the grit of the Bison. Shaker held strong and ended the match with a 3-0 victory.

Shaker went on the road to section 9 to play a Friday night game under the lights against Middletown. The Middletown facilities are world class and the staff was friendly and helpful, truly great hosts that provided a great atmosphere to both teams. Shaker jumped on the board early in the first half with 2 goals in 10 minutes with goals from Harrison Yu and Owen Brant and assists by Owen Brant and Kofi Sarfoh. Middletown gained composure and battled evenly for the rest of the half. Shaker came out fast at halftime and added 2 more goals to their tally with goals from Owen Brant and Kofi Sarfoh with assists from Adam Singaporewala and Patrick Flaherty. Matt Psomas led the Shaker backline to a shutout and shaker goalies PJ Strand and Gannon King each played a half to combine for the shutout.

The Shaker Mod 7/8 Team continued their season on the road against Niskayuna on Friday. The Bison found it difficult to break down Niskayuna's defense in back and forth game.

Niskayuna nearly found the opening goal in the first quarter on a long freekick that found a runner in the box, but the attacker put it just wide. Niskayuna had another chance for the game's first goal in the second quarter when Shaker was dispossessed and Niskayuna had a shot from the right side. Giacobi Moore was equal to the shot, however, to preserve the clean sheet. Giacobi made another great save off a Niskayuna freekick before the quarter ended.

In the third quarter, Liam Bauscher-Butler had great effort from a freekick 25 yards out, but Niskayuna's keeper was able to make the save. The second half was a very open game with both teams trying to find a goal. Ultimately, the game ended even 0 - 0.

Shaker JV traveled down to Middletown for a Friday night game at Middletown's beautiful facilities. From the start of the game, the Middies quickly showed that they were ready for a fast, back-and-forth game. However, it was the Blue Bison that struck first. Justin Mendez found Avery Subik on the run, who drove towards goal and managed to get a shot off. While it initially was blocked, Gerardo Lopez was there to clean it up and put Shaker up 1-0. Soon after, Avery Subik got another look at goal after a long-range pass from Emeryk Lagace. And this time there was no doubt, as he tucked it away to double the lead. The score remained 2-0 at the break.

The second half was just as fast-paced and exciting as the first. With both Shaker and Middletown generating their fair share of chances. But it was Emeryk Lagace converting this time on a world-class free kick from 35 yards out. Shaker rounded out the scoring after a beautiful sequence from Colin Sickinger to Jude El-Hajjar, who found Isaac Deyoe at the back post.

The game finished at 4-0, with Shaker moving to 6-0 on the season. A big thank you to the Middletown players, coaching staff, athletics staff and everyone involved in scheduling these games. They were extremely generous and fantastic people.