Will Zinn(Left), Bryson Trickey(Middle), and Reid Bodine(right). Pictures courtesy of Williamsville yearbook, and Channel 1450.
BULLETS' SEASON- Williamsville went into the game against Carlinville, seeded first with a 15-3-2 record, and their only losses to Rochester, Peoria Christian, and Glenwood. The Bullets once again carried the Sangamo title, with the only close game in conference play being against Pleasant Plains, where they snuck it out in penalty kicks. Reid Bodine had 23 goals in the regular season with an almost historic game against Warrensburg-L/Maroa-F, where he notched 5 goals. Sawyer Woods had 17 goals in the regular season, and Bryson Trickey had 8. Bryson also led the team in assists(including playoffs) with 15, and Drew Mirabile had 14.
REGIONAL FINAL- The game was defined as a defensive battle, Carlinville's goaltender Pierce Rovery had 7 saves, and Williamsville's goalie Garrett Timm had 6 saves. One of the most crucial plays happened in the first half, when Carlinville's Will Meyer got past Timm, and was looking to hit the go-ahead goal, but Williamsville defender Will Zinn made an incredible save. A season defining moment for the junior defender, that ultimately kept the game tied, and maybe saved the game. Will told the Wire that "I'm glad they[Carlinville] didn't get that momentum early, because it would have been huge for them. Our back line was ice cold that entire game, and I'm glad that we were able to come through." The game would be scoreless through three periods, but in the second overtime: Bryson Trickey would pull out the no-look side pass to Reid Bodine to slide kick the ball into the back of the net with just over a minute left. The Bullets would salt the last seconds away to seal the 1A North Mac Regional Title.
JUNIOR OFFENSIVE DUO- Bryson after the game said "Reid and I have played together for so long, and we have built so much chemistry together. We play practically year-round with high school and club together, and he's my go to guy. Reid added "Our[Bryson and Reid] connection has been huge for the team, and our movement on and off the ball has opened up huge spaces that we are able to take advantage of." Bryson continued saying "I can put the ball where he needs it to go and he can finish it, and that is going to be so important for us moving forward." Reid followed stating that "We need to keep the momentum going if we want to continue our success in the playoffs, and if we do: the sky's the limit for this team."
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