Meet the seniors: Crowe, Picco, Travis, Ritenberg
From Hornell High School Athletics, photos by JC’s Photography
The Hornell Red Raiders hosted the Wayland-Cohocton Golden Eagles Tuesday night and also recognized their seniors for Senior Night. (See below for senior spotlights.)
The Raiders ended the regular season with a record of 12-1-1 after a 3-0 shutout win over the visiting Wayland-Cohocton Golden Eagles Tuesday night.
Hornell sophomore, Cody Cardamone, netted the first goal of the night and the only goal in the first half off an assist by Wyatt Evingham.
Evingham scored a goal of his own less than a minute into the second half off a pass from Gabriel Rasephei to put the Raider up 2-0. Evingham earned his second assist in the game with a ball to Marco Picco to round out the scoring for Hornell.
The Red Raiders tallied 19 shots on goal in the win.
Goalkeeper Alfie Whiteley earned the shutout and had 2 saves on the night.
The Red Raiders are the #2 seed in the 16-team Section V Class B behind LCAA rival Livonia.
Hornell Red Raiders – 2024 Seniors
# 3 – Kellen Crowe
Kellen has been a member of the HHS soccer program for the last 2 years. His favorite soccer memory is beating rival Livonia Bulldogs in the semi-finals last season. Coach Tobin reflects, “Kellen’s athleticism has helped him become one of the strongest defenders in the Livingston County League. We will need strong play from Kellen in the post season if we are going to defend our sectional title.”
#11 Pasquale Picco
PJ has been a member of the HHS soccer program for 5 years. His favorite soccer memory is his game-winning assist to his brother in overtime last year in the semi-finals against Livonia. Coach Tobin writes, “Captain PJ Picco has been our leader this season. PJ played a major role in our sectional title last year. We hope he can shine again this year for our sectional run. The famous ‘Picco to Picco’ pass will live in Hornell soccer history!”
#14 Ayden Travis
Ayden has been playing soccer for the last 2 years, and his favorite memory is winning a sectional title last year. “Ayden is always the first to practice,” commented Coach Tobin. “He works hard everyday trying to make his teammates better. We will all miss his positive attitude.”
#21 Christopher Ritenburg
Chris has been playing soccer for 2 years, both as an offensive player and goalkeeper. His favorite memory was playing in the Olean Tournament last year. “Chris made the move to goalie this season,” reflected Coach Tobin. “He has made a lot of gains over the past few months. We all appreciate the effort Chris brings to practice everyday.”
