April 25, 2024
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Photos: A look back at the Genoa-Kingston boys soccer season

With the coronavirus outbreak forcing all high school sports to the sidelines let's take this opportunity to look back at some area teams that made a big impact on the local sports scene so far this year. Each day we will have a photo gallery featuring some never before published photos recapping the season of a team that made their schools proud. Next up lets take a look at the Genoa-Kingston boys soccer team who had a strong regular season at 14-8 and reached the regional finals.

By Mark Busch

Genoa-Kingston Jorge Leon (11) kicks away the ball in the second half as Mendota Luis Garcia (14) tries to block the kick on Sep. 12.th (David Toney)

Genoa-Kingston Jorge Leon (11) kicks away the ball in the second half as Mendota Luis Garcia (14) tries to block the kick on Sep. 12.th (David Toney)

Genoa-Kingston sophomore Eagan Reams tries to steal the ball from Harvest Christian's Blake Nudo in front of some bundled up fans Wednesday during their IHSA Class 1A regional game at Genoa-Kingston High School. (Mark Busch)

Genoa-Kingston sophomore Aiden Tomlinson holds off Harvest Christian's Nathan Cojocarescu Wednesday during their IHSA Class 1A regional game at Genoa-Kingston High School. (Mark Busch)

Genoa-Kingston sophomore Aiden Tomlinson kicks the ball away from Harvest Christian's Nathanael Martinez Wednesday during their IHSA Class 1A regional game at Genoa-Kingston High School. (Mark Busch)

Genoa-Kingston senior Jackson Bouque tries to steal the ball from Harvest Christian's Nathanael Martinez Wednesday during their IHSA Class 1A regional game at Genoa-Kingston High School. (Mark Busch)

Genoa-Kingston senior Jackson Bouque holds off Harvest Christian's Nathanael Martinez Wednesday during their IHSA Class 1A regional game at Genoa-Kingston High School. (Mark Busch)

Genoa-Kingston sophomore Aiden Tomlinson heads the ball Wednesday during their IHSA Class 1A regional game against Harvest Christian at Genoa-Kingston High School. (Mark Busch)

Genoa-Kingston Juan Campos (3) and Mendota Emiliano Arteaga (3) battle for the ball Sep. 12th. (David Toney)

Genoa-Kingston head coach Randy Tate looks on during the second half of the game against Mendota. (David Toney)

Genoa-Kingston Kalvin Zimmerman (18) congratulates teammate Jorge Leon (11) after scoring a goal to tie the game in the first half against Mendota (David Toney)

Genoa-Kingston Kalvin Zimmerman (18) gets congratulated by teammate Aiden Tomlinson (38) after scoring a goal in the first half Sep 12 against Mendota. (David Toney)

Genoa-Kingston Alan Rangel (22) goes after the ball as Mendota Yahir Diaz controls the ball in the first half of the game Sep. 12. (David Toney)

Genoa-Kingston Jackson Bouque (16) and Mendota Emiliano Arteaga (3) battle for the ball in the first half of Sep 12th game. (David Toney)

Genoa-Kingston forward Eagan Reams slips a ball past Indian Creek keeper Logan Bend in the first half of a Class 1A regional final Saturday October 19 in Genoa. (Mary Beth)

Genoa-Kingston midfielder Aiden Tomlinson clears a ball in the first half of a Class 1A regional final Saturday October 19 in Genoa. (Mary Beth)

Genoa-Kingston forward Junior Leon makes a run with Indian Creek midfielder Samuel Stone in pursuit in the second half of a Class 1A regional final Saturday October 19 in Genoa. (Mary Beth)

Genoa-Kingston keeper Rony Vasquez defends an Indian Creek corner kick in the first half of a Class 1A regional final Saturday October 19 in Genoa. (Mary Beth)

Mark Busch

Mark Busch

Mark has won dozens of awards as a photographer and has several years experience delivering quality, informative and engaging photojournalism to the readers. To purchase photo reprints visit https://photos.daily-chronicle.com/. Twitter @Mark_R_Busch.