Men's Soccer | 10/21/2025 12:13:00 PM

10/21/25
Mid-Hudson Conference Championship
#7 Ulster CC vs Westchester CC
Ulster - 1 (11-2-2)(4-0-1)
Westchester - 0 (9-2-3)

Champs again!  A late winner gives Ulster their 4th title in five years.
After losing this game on this field last year to Westcherter 2-1, the Senators were determined to make it back here and this time finish the job.  Ulster controlled a good amount of the possession in the first half, leading to a few good opportunities, but they were unable to find the back of the net.  Westchester mostly played on the counter and managed one good opportunity in the first half when a cross was headed to the back post, but Santiago Saavedra (Pine Bush) came up with the big save to keep the score
0-0.  The second half played alot like the first half as Ulster continued to control possession.  Then in the 84th minute Pat Fornelos (John Jay) played a through ball to Nick Thomaz (NFA) down the right sideline.  Thomaz outpaced the defender, cut in on his left foot and curled a perfect shot to the far corner giving Ulster a 1-0 lead with six minutes left to play.  Westchester tried to push numbers forward, but the Senators were able to see out the game and secure their 4th Mid-Hudson Conference title in the last 5 years.  Santiago Saavedra (Pine Bush) made 3 saves on the day.  The win improves Ulster's overall record to 11-2-2 overall and 4-0-1 in conference play.  The Senators remained #7 in this week's national rankings.
Next up....Region XV Quarterfinal.  Ulster is the #2 and will host the #7 seed this Saturday, October 25th at Rondout Valley High School, 1pm kickoff.

shots
Ulster - 12
Westchester - 7

shots on goal
Ulster - 4
Westchester - 3

corners
Ulster - 0
Westchester - 6

saves
Ulster - 3, Santiago Saavedra
Westchester - 3