Sports Union November 23, 2018 | Page 12

12 SportsUnion | NOVEMBER 23, 2018 Ishaan Kashyap Midfield Williamsville East Kashyap can take opposing teams into the “Danger Zone.” If Buscaglia is Goose, then Kashyap is Maverick. A lethal combination of speed and flair, Ishaan causes fits for opposing midfielders and defenders. Not afraid to be physical in the middle of the pitch, Kashyap has “broken” more than a few ankles around Wester New York. Jonah Kozak Center-Midfield Frontier Possibly the most European influenced player in all WNY. Where most American mids rely on brute force and relentless speed, Kozak carries the attributes of the quintessential Spanish/Italian/possession- based midfielder. Kozak can score (11 goals) but with 16 leads ECIC 1 (WNY’s Top Division) in assists for the second straight year. Kozak is akin to the incarnation of a Xavi, Iniesta, and Busquets love child and has the ability of 360 degree vision to seek out teammates. Best soccer IQ in WNY hands down.