The Sabres gather with their opponents in prayer prior to a recent game.The St. Paul Lutheran School Sabres Soccer Team won its third consecutive league title defeating Rochester Christian School 3-2 in overtime. The Sabres reached the final on an identical overtime victory two days earlier against another opponent.
This year’s team was led by the following 8th grade players: Katie Rose, Ethan Weigel, Sarah Bishop, Jacob Vinch (team captain) and Joe McNulty (defensive MVP); Honorable mention to 7th grader David Stirpe leading scorer and offensive MVP.
Coach Joe Stirpe said this season will stand out in his memory. “It is always a joy to see our students go out and give their best,” said Stirpe. “But when I think about how much this team matured in ability and effort, this was truly an exercise in living out their faith.”
The Sabres compete in the Western New York Christian Athletic Association. The team is a co-ed 5th through 8th grade team with a three year record of 37-2-0.
