Sports Union November 23, 2018 | Page 26

26 SportsUnion | NOVEMBER 23, 2018 Mara DeLucia Defense Hamburg Hamburg was the darling of the soccer season as they went undefeated in league play and knocked off Williamsville East twice during the season. While they could score at will, DeLucia led a very solid defensive unit. Opposing players hated playing against DeLucia. Fiona Kavcic Abby Molloy -Kavic was a key cog on the back line for East Aurora. The Blue Devils were ranked number one in the Buffalo News poll pretty much all season long - and she was a big reason why. Her steady play on the back was key to East Aurora’s success. It probably wasn’t exactly the season Nardin wanted, but Molloy stood on the defense end. Playing central defense and sweeper, Molloy was in charge of shutting down the opposing teams best players and that is exactly what she did. Molloy would play wherever she was needed - and that included midfield at time. Defense East Aurora Defense Nardin