Penn Yan moves to state semifinal with overtime win

BUFFALO--The Penn Yan Mustangs defeated Section VI's Akron, Saturday, June 2 at All-High Stadium in Buffalo. The game went to overtime with Austin Blumbergs scoring the game winner, bringing the final score to 12-11.
The young roster of Penn Yan was able to avenge the loss to Akron last year that went to double overtime (10-9). Freshmen Ayden Mowry and Devon Gerhardt combined for five of Penn Yan's goals, and sophomore goalie Jeff Kinyoun made eight saves.
Overall, Blumbergs recorded three goals and four assists in the game. Mowry followed with three goals and two assists and Conner Fingar added three goals and one assist. Gerhardt ended the day with two goals and one assist. Chase Blumbergs scored once and assisted once, while Dylan Stape also had an assist.
Penn Yan now moves to the state semifinal game against Section 4's Chenango Forks, Wednesday, June 6 at 4 p.m. The game will be played at St. John Fisher College. Chenango Forks is 19-1 on the season, defeating Christian Brothers Academy 9-8 to face Penn Yan.


Photos: Dusty Blumbergs for The Observer

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