Lady Eagles post shutout in tourney opener

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 27 August 2025 at 9:30 pm

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Ryleigh Denning lets loose with a shot for the first of her three goals in Kendall’s semifinal tournament win over HAC/Bishop Kearney this afternoon.

Scoring twice in each half, Kendall blanked visiting HAC/Bishop Kearney 4-0 this afternoon in the semifinals of the Lady Eagles season opening soccer tournament.

Ryleigh Denning scored a pair of first half goals to give Kendall a 2-0 lead at the break.

Denning then completed her hat-trick with a second half goal and Sophia Picardo followed up with a goal to round out the Lady Eagles scoring.

Brooke Rodas earned the shutout in goal.

Kendall will now face St. Mary’s of Lancaster in the championship game at 5 p.m. Friday.

Sophia Picardo leads a Kendall rush up field.

Kendall goalie Brooke Rodas makes a save.