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Leading by example

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The sound of the referee’s final whistle makes the frigid day seem even colder. The men’s soccer team just surrendered two late goals and lost the regular season finale and final home game for this year’s senior class.

Bombers to face top seed in playoff appearance

From left, Elmira College senior back Alston Eldridge defends Bombers junior back Dan Shirley during a game Saturday at Higgins Stadium. PARKER CHEN/THE ITHACAN

After a somewhat tumultuous season that concluded with four straight losses, the men’s soccer team will soon compete in the postseason for the first time in three seasons.

Unexpected player takes over starting position

Freshman goalkeeper Jordan Gentile kicks the ball out of the net during the Bombers’ game against Utica College on Saturday at Higgins Stadium. CASSIE BENDER/THE ITHACAN

After a strong competition for the starting position in goal at the beginning of the season, the men’s soccer team has found its man, but he’s a surprising choice.

Bombers’ defense confident despite recent hiccup

From left, junior back Dan Shirley takes the ball from freshman midfielder Jamal Samaroo during Sunday’s game against St. Lawrence University. SARA MCCLOSKEY/THE ITHACAN

The men’s soccer team is young, but its four defenders are veterans who have shown their prowess so far this season.

South Hill squad feeling effects of inexperience

Sophomore forward James Shankland dribbles upfield during practice as junior back Ryan Norland looks on Monday at Higgins Stadium. JUAN TAMAYO/THE ITHACAN

The men’s soccer team’s roster has 24 underclassmen players out of 33 total players this season, which adds up to a lot of inexperience.

Goalies compete in heated battle for starting role

Senior goalie Evan Kirshner dives for the ball during practice Monday on Upper Terrace Field. Kirshner made 10 saves in three games last season. KEVIN CAMPBELL/THE ITHACAN

The men’s soccer season will kick off 2011 with a new face standing between the pipes. But just whose face that will be remains undetermined.

Senior settles into leadership role for Bombers

From left, senior midfielder and co-captain Jeff Geyer passes upfield as Rochester Institute of Technology senior Bret Dietz watches in the Bombers’ 1–0 win Saturday at Carp Wood Field. MICHELLE MONTGOMERY/THE ITHACAN

Senior Jeff Geyer, midfielder and co-captain of the men’s soccer team, was initially drawn to soccer because it was the only sport where he could constantly run around the field.


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