Allmendinger was selected by the NCAA to play at the East Region Tournament earlier this week. The East Islip resident will be making the trip out to the Hershey Country Club in Pennsylvania on May 7 to play with the best.
"Any time that you get a chance like this you have to take it," Allmendinger said. "I am very happy that I get this chance to go out to Pennsylvania and show out my skills."
The East Islip resident has wowed his teammates and coaches alike with his play this season. Allmendinger has averaged a score of 77.9 through 11 tournaments this season, including a second place finish at the Saint Thomas Aquinas Spring Invitational.
But it is the infectious work ethic of Allmendinger that has caught the attention of his peers. Sophomore Joe Raitano praised Allmendinger for taking a leadership role on the young team.
"Our team is mostly made up of Freshman, so Brian's play has been huge," Raitano said. "It is great to see that Brian has embraced the role of leader, he has played really well this year and his example has helped the team do better."
And Allmendger has certainly lead by example this season. Not only is the freshman's average score the lowest on the team, he is just one of three Setters who averaged a score under 80 this season.
Although Pace did not have anyone who won a tournament in 2012, Setters coach Frank Ganiero has been impressed by the poise of his freshman, especially Allmendinger.
"These kids are playing well, and I like the way Brian has been playing," Ganiero said. "We are going to be better as Brian and his teammates mature in age and play more tournaments."
Allmendinger will get the chance to gain more experience at the East Region Tournament. If Allmendinger plays well enough, he could go to the final on May 15 at the Cardinal Club in Kentucky.
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