Holley and Kendall won their respective Section V Class C girls soccer championships on October 30.
Holley defeated Avon 1-0 to claim the Class C1 title. Philomena Arnold scored the only goal for the Lady Hawks with an assist from Ava Mosier. This was the third straight Sectional win for Holley.
Kendall trounced Fillmore 9-0 for the Class C2 title. Five Lady Eagles netted goals: Jersie Drake (3), Ryleigh Denning (2), Sophia Picardo (2), Izzy D’Agostino (1), and Mackenzie Cooper (1).
The two teams faced off on November 3 in the Class C state qualifier. Kendall took a 2-0 lead in the first half off goals by Cooper and Drake. Holley’s Kyla Burne cut the lead to 2-1 with a goal in the last seconds of the first half. Kendall’s Picardo and Denning each netted goals early in the second half to secure the 4-1 victory.
Kendall improved their record to 19-1 and will advance to the Class C quarterfinal on November 6, where they will face Section VI winner Wilson.
