Advantage Federal Credit Union Boys’ Soccer Far West Regional Preview: Kendall faces Allegany-Limestone in Class C

Kendall meets Allegany-Limestone on Friday, November 8 in the New York State Class C Far West Regional at Geneseo High School. A 5 p.m. kickoff is scheduled at Geneseo High School Here’s what you need to know:

Section V KENDALL EAGLES (18-1-1 / Genesee)
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Section VI ALLEGANY-LIMESTONE GATORS (17-2-0 / CCAA Division I)

How they arrived here: Kendall (No. 4 NYSSWA) downed Gananda (7-1) and Campbell-Savona (2-1) to reach the C2 title game, where it defeated Genesee Valley-Belfast, 3-1. After that, it beat C1 champion East Rochester, 3-0, to clinch a spot in the state tournament. Allegany-Limestone (No. 13 NYSSWA) outscored its opponents in the Section VI Class C tournament 13-2 over three games, beating Randolph 2-0 in the sectional finals.

Total goals scored: Kendall (89), Allegany-Limestone (69)

Total goals allowed: Kendall (9), Allegany-Limestone (12)

Trends: Kendall has won its last 12 matches and has posted seven clean sheets during that stretch. Allegany-Limestone is on a 10-game win streak, with six of those wins coming by shutout.

Players to watch for Kendall: Pablo Rosario-Reyes Jr. (28 G, 23 A); Brandon Barrett Jr. (13 G, 11 A); Jonathan Esposito Jr. (10 G, 7 A); Colby Hughes Sr. (7 G, 12 A); William Kludt Sr. (8 G, 1 A); Jonathan Conte Jr. GK (69 saves, seven goals against).

Allegany-Limestone: Cooper Wilczweski Jr.. M (15 G, 6 A); Zander Parsons Sr. M (11 G, 11 A); Mat Burnett Jr. F (9 G, 3 A); Luke Griffin Sr. M (6 G, 10 A)

Coaches: Rich Esposito (Kendall), Jon Luce (Allegany-Limestone)

History 101: Kendall is making its second trip to the state quarterfinals The only other regional appearance came in 1998 when the Eagles beat Chautauqua Lake, 3-2. Allegany-Limestone is making its first appearance in state quarterfinals since falling to Byron-Bergen in 2017. That was fourth straight trip to regionals for the Gators. Allegany-Limestone is 0-8 all-time in Far West Regional action.
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What’s next: The winner faces Tully (III) or Southern Cayuga (IV) in the state semifinals on Friday, November 15, at 3 p.m. at Middletown High School.