Strong defense, goalkeeping send Livonia Stevenson to boys soccer state final
LANSING — Impressive defense and four saves from senior goalkeeper Luca Allevato powered Livonia Stevenson over East Kentwood 1-0 Wednesday evening at Lansing Catholic, sending the team to the state final for the 12th time in program history. “Everyone is involved in the community … the support has been awesome, so it means the world,” coach Louis Sala said. “It’s where we belong and I’m glad we’re back.” The opening minutes were dominated by the defenses, with neither team able to string together passes and keep possession early. East Kentwood was the first to break through, putting a nice ball into the box off a Stevenson foul. More: Breaking down Michigan high school boys soccer semifinals It deflected to the foot of a Falcon attacker, but Luca Allevato was able to deflect the shot harmlessly away to keep the game scoreless in the 11th minute. East Kentwood took three more corners in the following minutes, but the Stevenson defense was up to the task, clearing all three away before any danger arose. Stevenson was able to capitalize on its first chance, sending a perfect corner kick into the middle of the box near the net. Junior Rocky Everts was there,
