Picardo, Denning pace offense as Kendall clinches spot in state quarterfinal

Kendall’s Ryleigh Denning dribbles the ball upfield during Tuesday’s Section V Class C state qualifier. Holley’s Riley Sweet (10) pursues on the play. (Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)

Sophia Picardo and Ryleigh Denning finished with a goal and two assists apiece as Kendall (19-1-0) clinched a spot in the NYSPHSAA Class C quarterfinal with a 4-1 win over Holley (14-6-1) on Tuesday night.

Mackenzie Cooper and Jersie Drake also found the back of the net in the win. Teagan Shaw recorded five saves for the Eagles.

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Kendall’s Sophia Picardo (7) scores in the Eagles’ 4-1 win over Holley in the Section V Class C state qualifier. (Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)

Kendall will play Section VI champion Wilson (18-0-0) in the regional. That game is scheduled for a 7:30 PM kickoff, Friday at Williamsville East High School.

The Eagles will be making their first trip to the quarterfinals since 2003 – the second of back-to-back regional appearances.

Holley’s Emma Burne (13) looks to elude the defensive pursuit of Kendall’s Mackenzie Cooper (8). (Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)

Kendall took a 2-nil decision when the Genesee Region rivals met during the season.

Holley was looking to make its second state quarterfinal appearance in the past four years.

Kyla Burne netted the lone goal for the Hawks.

Holley’s Kyla Burne celebrates a goal with teammate Ava Mosier(5). (Photo: LAURA ACCIAIO)

*Article updated.

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