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Wackowski, Gioia score as West Seneca shuts out Mount Mercy Academy

Two second-half goals lifted West Seneca to a 2-0 home victory and a 3-5-4 overall record.

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Wackowski, Gioia score as West Seneca shuts out Mount Mercy Academy
Recap Girls Soccer

WNY Athletics Staff ·

Overview

  • Ella Wackowski and Lily Gioia each scored in the second half of West Seneca's 2-0 victory.
  • Deanna Coe assisted Wackowski's goal, and Siena Cartonia assisted Gioia's goal.
  • Riley Kawalec made two saves in 70 minutes, while Izzy Leydecker played 10 minutes without facing a shot as West Seneca recorded the shutout.
  • West Seneca improved to 3-5-4 overall and stood fifth in ECIC 1 at 0-4-3 in division play.

West Seneca scored twice after a scoreless first half to defeat Mount Mercy Academy 2-0 on Oct. 5 at West Seneca West High School's WS Stadium.

Ella Wackowski and Lily Gioia supplied the goals, with Deanna Coe assisting Wackowski and Siena Cartonia assisting Gioia. The two second-half scores gave West Seneca their third victory of the season.

Riley Kawalec stopped both shots she faced during 70 minutes in goal. Izzy Leydecker also kept Mount Mercy Academy off the scoreboard, playing 10 minutes without facing a shot. West Seneca recorded 13 shots, with seven in the first half and six in the second.

Wackowski's goal brought her season total to three, while Gioia's brought hers to two. Cartonia had three assists for the season after the victory, and Coe had one.

West Seneca improved to 3-5-4 overall. Their division record remained 0-4-3, placing the team fifth in ECIC 1 through Oct. 5.

ECIC 1 standings

Through Oct. 5, including this contest:

Rank Team Overall Division PF PA
1 Clarence 10-1-1 6-0-1 44 13
2 Orchard Park 10-1-2 4-1-2 33 7
3 Lancaster 6-4-1 4-3 30 21
4 Frontier 7-5 3-4 24 12
5 West Seneca 3-5-4 0-4-3 8 16
6 Williamsville North 3-5-3 0-5-2 13 20

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