One squad is making its third regional appearance since 2021. The other is making its first in program history. Fillmore and Franklinville will clash to determine who advances to the Class D NYS Semifinal. Here’s the breakdown:
FILLMORE EAGLES (18-1-0 / Allegany County I)
vs.
FRANKLINVILLE PANTHERS (3-13-0 / CCAA II)
Saturday, Geneseo HS, 11 a.m.
How they arrived here: Top-seeded Fillmore (No. 2 NYSSWA) downed Notre Dame Batavia (2-1) and Avoca-Prattsburgh (5-0) to reach the Section V Class D final. The Eagles then beat Northstar Christian (2-0) to capture the Section V title. Franklinville received an automatic bid and has not played since October 15.
Total goals scored: Fillmore (87), Franklinville (20)
Total goals allowed: Fillmore (13), Franklinville (46)
Trends: Fillmore enters the matchup on a 14-game winning streak. The Eagles have shut out opponents 11 times during that span. Franklinville is looking to snap a three-game skid.
Players to watch for Fillmore: Morghyn Ross Sr. MF/F (19 G, 9 A); Tenlee Miller So. F (16 G, 7 A); Kallie Pastorius So. F/D (14 G, 29 A); Abby Earley So. F/MF (12 G, 5 A); Mylee Miller Jr. MF/D (11 G, 13 A); Kelsie Songster Jr. GK (28 saves, 12 goals against).
Franklinville: Mya Sullivan So. (9 goals, 1 assist); Addison Chamberlain So. (3 goals); Alayna Spittler Jr. (2 goals, 3 assists); Molly Witter Sr. (2 goals, 3 assists); Lainey Dunlap Sr. (1 goal, 2 assists).
Coaches: Jon Beardsley (Fillmore), Timothy Wangelin (Franklinville)
History 101: Fillmore is making its third regional appearance since 2021. In 2023, the Eagles reached the NYS title game, but fell 2-0. Franklinville is making its first regional appearance in program history.
What’s at stake: A spot in the NYS Class D Semifinal against the winner of Richfield Springs (IV) and Cincinnatus (III).
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