Lady Eagles have veteran laden lineup

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Leading the Kendall girls varsirty soccer team into the up coming season will be this group of veterans. In front are Brooke Rodas, Alea Barrett, Izzy D’Agostino, Sophia Picardo and Ryleigh Denning. In back are Haley Ball, Stella Kwiatek, Addison Kludt, Keara Reed and Brynn Hardenbrook.

Anchored by a veteran laden lineup, the Kendall girls soccer team is prepping to defend their Genesee Region League Division 2 title.

Kendall, which went 12-1 in G-R action and 18-2 overall last fall, will open the season by hosting Bishop Kearney in the semifinals of the Lady Eagles Tournament at 5 p.m. next Wednesday (August 27). The consolation and championship games will be held on Friday August 29.

Senior goalie Brooke Rodas  leads the Lady Eagles large veteran contingent which also includes four G-R All-Stars – senior Stella Kwiatek, juniors Addison Kludt and Sophia Picardo and sophomore Ryleigh Denning – along with five G-R Honorable Mention selections – senior Alea Barrett, juniors Keara Reed and Haley Ball and sophomores Brynn Hardenbrook and Izzy D’Agostino.

Picardo had 17 goals and 27 assists and Denning 16 goals and 9 assists for the Lady Eagles last fall.

“We do have a large, very experienced returning group which is really good,” said Coach Angel Rosario. “It is a good blend of a group and they know what to expect. Our goals are the same and we are looking for a good season.”

Following the tournament, the Lady Eagles will also host Newfane in a non league game on September 3 before opening the G-R season at Wheatland-Chili on Sept. 9.