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The Niagara Pioneer Renegades won the under 16 boys division of the Niagara Pioneer Soccer International Soccer Tournament held at Fort Niagara State Park on the weekend of July 11-12.
The Renegades opened the tournament with a 5-1 win over Spencerport. John Wright had 2 goals and 2 assists. Tyler Birmingham had 2 goals, while Ryan Mercer scored once.
The second match was against Amherst Fury and it ended in a 2-0 win. Wyatt Leardini and John Wright each scored. Cody Larson earned the shutout, with defenders Liam Suitor, Nate Pearson, Luca Debiaso and Evan Kutis limiting scoring opportunities for Amherst.
The final match of group stage play was a 7-1 win over Orchard Park Fusion. Wyatt Leardini had 3 goals and 1 assist. Tyler Birmingham had 1 goal and 1 assist. Jayce Conrad and Landon Weiss each scored once.
The championship match was a rematch from earlier in the season with the Chili Attack as the two teams met in the NYS Cup round of group play, which Chili won 4-1.
The Renegades came back in the championship from being down 1-0 after 10 minutes of play with a 4-goal second half, securing a 4-1 scoreline and the title.
The Renegades opened the scoring when Luca Debiaso drew a foul in the penalty box earning a penalty shot that was converted by Wyatt Leardini. Tyler Birmingham scored the second goal heading a cross served in by John Wright. Wyatt Leardini scored the third goal on a header assisted by another John Wright cross. John Wright closed out the scoring off an assist from Everitt Dix.
The Renegades have a record of 23-2-1 since last December.
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