Steve Bartkowski of Tonawanda races for the ball forward during Sunday’s gold medal game between Western New York and Central New York. After completing regulation tied 0-0, Central defeated Western in the penalty kick round by a score of 4-3. This year the Empire State Games were held in Rochester, NY.

Steve Bartkowski of Tonawanda races for the ball forward during Sunday’s gold medal game between Western New York and Central New York. After completing regulation tied 0-0, Central defeated Western in the penalty kick round by a score of 4-3. This year the Empire State Games were held in Rochester, NY. © Mike Lynaugh a

July 29, 2006 - Steve Bartkowski of Tonawanda races for the ball forward during Sunday’s gold medal game between Western New York and Central New York. After completing regulation tied 0-0, Central defeated Western in the penalty kick round by a score of 4-3. This year the Empire State Games were held in Rochester, NY.

© Mike Lynaugh