Oneonta secures first win of season against Waverly in STAC soccer match

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

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Oneonta earned its first win of the season Thursday at Lloyd F. Baker Field, defeating Waverly 3-2 in a Southern Tier Athletic Conference non-division soccer match. Waverly initially took a 1-0 lead behind a first-half goal from Gianna Soprano. Oneonta answered in the second half as Nora Sander tied the game before Cassidy Howard scored two breakaway goals to put the hosts ahead for good. Ryleigh Judson added a late goal for Waverly, but the Oneonta defense held through the final whistle. Oneonta goalie Gianna Ferreira-Reyes recorded nine saves to protect the lead.

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  • Oneonta defeated Waverly 3-2 at Lloyd F. Baker Field on Thursday.
  • Cassidy Howard scored two second-half goals for Oneonta.
  • Gianna Ferreira-Reyes made nine saves in goal for the Yellowjackets.
  • Waverly received goals from Gianna Soprano and Ryleigh Judson.
  • Oneonta plays a non-division road game against Westhill on September 5.
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  • 10:32 PMYahoo SportsHoward nets game winner as Oneonta beats Waverly
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Cassidy Howard scored two second-half goals on breakaways, including the game-winner, as host Oneonta won its first game of the girls soccer season, beating Waverly, 3-2, in a Southern Tier Athletic Conference non-division game Thursday, Sept. 3, at Lloyd F. Baker Field. The Yellowjackets had a slow start and Waverly was strong up the middle, leading to Gianna Soprano netting the only goal of ...

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