Two teams looking to win a sixth regional game in their program histories will meet on the pitch, Saturday afternoon. Livonia and Southampton will take the field against each other for the first time. Here’s the breakdown:
LIVONIA BULLDOGS
(18-1-1/ Livingston County Division I)
vs.
SOUTHAMPTON MARINERS
(13-5-0/Section 11 B/C/D-7)
How they arrived here: After Livonia earned a first-round bye, No. 4 NYSSWA started the playoffs with a 6-0 win over Sodus in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, Livonia beat Mynderse 5-2, knocked off Haverling in the Class B2 title game, 1-0 and Penn Yan, 2-1 in the Class B qualifier. In the sub-regional, Livonia won 4-1 against Allegany-Limestone to clinch a spot in Saturday’s matchup. Southampton drew an at-large bid to the state tournament after beating Center Moriches (2-1). before losing to Babylon 2-1 in the sectional championship game. In the sub-regional, Southampton beat Chenango Forks 2-1 in overtime to clinch a spot in regionals.
Total goals scored: Livonia (61), Southampton (58)
Total goals allowed: Livonia (9), Southampton (29)
Trends: Livonia has won 12 of its last 13 games, seven of which came via shutout. During that span, Livonia has outscored their opponents 39-6. The Bulldogs have only let up more than three goals in a game once this season and have 13 total shutouts on the year. Livonia averages 3.4 goals per game and has scored more than three goals eight times this year. Southampton started their season winning nine out of their first ten games. During that stretch, Southampton outscored their opponents 40-to-14. The Mariners have a total of three shutouts on the season. Southampton has scored over three goals in a game nine times this season and have allowed more than three goals just twice.
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Players to watch for Livonia: Gavyn Phillips Sr. F (30 G, 8 A); Grant Francis Sr. F (13 G, 13 A); Lincoln Richardson So. M (8 G, 12 A); Lars Kovach Sr. M (1 G, 10 A); Nate Brown Sr. M (1 G, 3 A); Max Roberts Jr. D (1 G, 2 A); Oliver Taylor Jr. GK (89 saves, 10 GA)
Players to watch for Southampton: James Garvin Sr. M (15 G, 15 A); Ulisses Lopez Silva Jr. F (14 G, 4 A); Oscar Strickland Sr. GK
Coaches: Ryan Humphrey (Livonia), David Riley (Southampton)
History 101: Livonia is making its ninth state quarterfinal appearance with a record of 5-3 in its previous eight trips. Livonia lost to Lewiston-Porter (2-0) in 2022, its most recent regional appearance. From 2012-2016 Livonia made the regional round five times with four wins during that span. Livonia has only faced a Section XI team once in its playoff history beating Mattituck 3-1. Southampton has never played a Section V team in school history. The Mariners are looking to win their sixth regional title with the most recent coming in 2015.
What’s at stake: The winner advances to the NYSPHSAA Class B semifinal to face either Saranac (VII) or Schuylerville (2).
Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, November 7th, 2:30 p.m. at Geneseo High School.
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