Kendall to face Wilson in girls soccer regional

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Ryleigh Denning and her Kendall teammates will face Wilson in the state Class C Far West Regional Friday.

It will be the Genesee Region League vs. the Niagara-Orleans League as Kendall faces Wilson in the state Class C Far West Regional girls soccer playoff game at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Williamsville East High School.

Kendall, which is 19-1, advanced by downing rival Holley 4-1 for the Section V Class C berth in the state playoffs. The Lady Eagles had captured the Section V Class C2 championship while the Lady Hawks had won the Class C1 title.

Wilson, which is 18-0, advanced by defeating Frewsburg 3-1 for the Section VI Class C championship.

Offensively Kendall is led by the quartet of junior Ryleigh Denning (32 goals, 11 assists), senior Sophia Picardo (17 goals, 16 assists), freshman Jersie Drake (16 goals, 16 assists) and 7th grader Mackenzie Cooper (10 goals, 9 assists).

Wilson is sparked offensively by the junior trio of Addison Elia (29 goals, 12 assists). Lilly Gurski (14 goals, 35 assists) and Lucy Madan (13 goals, 5 assists).

The winner will advance to the state semifinals on November 14 at Homer High School near Cortland against the winner of the St. Lawrence Central vs. Northern Adirondack regional.

In a Class B Far West Regional on Wednesday Livonia defeated Akron 6-0.