Herald staff
MERCER COUNTY AREA —
GIRLS TENNIS
ä Hickory 3, Grove City 2 — At Grove City in a battle of unbeatens, Hickory prevailed. The match was decided in the battle of No. 1 players as Marissa Works edged Abby Casalanova in a third set tie-breaker battle, 6-2, 1-6 and 7-6(7-2).
“It was a big win,” said a happy Hickory coach Diane Vermeire. “Grove City is our biggest rival. We play them one more time.”
Hickory is 7-0 and Grove City 6-1.
Other singles: Meredith Trent (GC) def. Allie Newmeyer, 6-0, 6-2; Reba Duran def. Sharon Mettee, 7-5, 6-1. Doubles: Lauren Kizak-Nikkie Morgenstern def. Alexis Deligadi-Stephanie Krofcheck, 6-2, 6-4; Lauren McGoningle-Rachel Mettee def. Maddie Jazwinski-Katie Kosick, 6-2, 6-2.
ä Sharon 4, Franklin 1 — At Buhl Farm Park, the Lady Tigers (3-4) won a pair of singles and both doubles matches. Singles: Lina Starr (F) def. Emma George, 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (806); Rebecca Rueberger (S) def. Mimi Terman, 6-1, 6-1; Kaitlyn Jones (S) def. Lexi Weaver, 6-4, 6-2. Doubles: Aubrianna Dellibovi-Marissa Monnin (S) def. Hanna Stewart-Bree Rodgers, 6-4, 6-3; Alex Hughey-Zonita Hall (S) def. Caitlin Phipps-Beth Pfohl, 6-0, 6-0.
ä Kennedy Catholic 4, Greenville 1 — At Greenville, the visiting Lady Golden Eagles moved to 4-2 on the season.
Singles: Kelsey George (KC) def. Jessica Burnett, 6-0, 6-1; Monica Bober (KC) def. Casslyn Holder, 6-0, 6-2; Rebecca Kish def. Amanda Dawes, 6-3, 6-4. Doubles: Jensen Kirila-Stephanie Moore (KC) def. Jessica Fenton-Brook Marini, 6-2, 6-2; Kaela Reinhart-Cameron Leary (G) def. Alex Hudson-Abby Lenhart, 6-2, 6-4.
ä Wilmington 5, Oil City — At Westminster College, New Wilmington, the host Lady Hounds (4-3) hurdled the.500 mark with a handful of straight-sets wins for coach Jim Aarow.
Singles: Katie Chase (W) def. Mora McLaughlin, 6-3, 6-3; Lauren Barber (W) def. Michaela Lockwood, 6-1, 6-1; Alanna Elliott (W) def. Allie Davie, 6-1, 6-0. Doubles: Nikki McCown-Lexi Donati (W) def. Ashlee Roth-Leisel Kober, 6-2, 6-0; Rebeccah Swardlow-Lydia Kraynak (W) def. Katie Dolecki-Rachel Dove, 6-0, 6-0.
ä Brookfield 4, Ursuline 1 — At Harding Park, Hubbard, the host Lady Warriors (4-5) won all 3 singles matches, including straight-sets sweeps by Ashley and Autumn Kirila and Ana Zarlinski. The 1st doubles duo of Leah Bayer and Sharlene Shebeck also won.
Ursuline (0-8) remained winless.
Singles: Ashley Kirila (B) def. Christine Kerrigan, 6-1, 6-2; Autumn Kirila (B) def. Katie Schrader, 6-1, 6-2; Ana Zarlinski (B) def. Nikki Malkovits, 6-2, 6-2. Doubles: Leah Bayer-Sharlene Shebeck (B) def. Brigid Donofrio-Maddie Christoff, 6-2, 6-3; Lindsay Ignazio-Cessalee Liberato (U), by default.
BOYS SOCCER
ä Hickory 4, Sharpsville 1 — At Hornet Stadium Wednesday night, Justin Piedle notched a 2nd-half hat trick after Hickory teammate Evan Montgomery hit the net in the 1st half. Shawn McGowan and Montgomery had assists. Taran Roesch scored for Sharpsville. For Hickory, Dante Green had 5 saves in net. JV: Hickory, 9-0.
ä Kennedy Catholic 2, Grove City 1 — At Butala Stadium, Hermitage, the host Golden Eagles eased to the win in their season lidlifter..
KC’s Jimmie D’Onofrio drilled a 1st-half off an assist from Stephens Edge for a 1-0 margin at intermission.
However Grove City’s Matt Welker scored on a penalty kick with 9:46 left in regulation to earn the Eagles a 1-all tie.
But Kennedy’s Christian Riggle scored the game-winner with 3:16 left via D’Onofrio’s assist.
GIRLS SOCCER
ä West Middlesex 2, Oil City 1 — At West Middlesex, the Ms. Reds notched their first-ever wiln in the short 2-year history of the sport at the school.
“I’m ecstatic,” said coach Mike Williams. “I’m happy for the kids. It was exciting. We rang the bell, just like every other sport that wins.”
Taylor Gilliland scored the 1st goal on a breakaway and Delaney David hit home with a putback. Oil City scored on a direct kick of about 20 yards by Olivia Chapman.
The hosts outshot the Lady Oilers, 34-17. Dayinera Everhart made her 1st start in goal and came up with 12 saves for WM (1-1-1).
“Angie Sochor and Amelia Hemminger were outstanding on defense for us,” said Williams, “and Sam Spangler made game-winning save on a corner kick.”
ä Grove City 3, Sharpsville 1 — At Sharpsville, the visiting Lady Eagles (1-0) notched scores by Kalie Davis, Mariah Treiber and Rachel Schmidt in the 2nd half. Aislinn Frazer tallied the lone goal for Sharpsville in the 2nd half as well on an assist by Julianna Sickafus. Megan Whalen had 10 saves in goal for the hosts, while GC netter Olivia Andrews had 8 saves.
ä Meadville 1, Sharon 0 (2 OT) — At Tiger Stadium, Corey Sayer scored on a header off a corner kick for the lone goal.
Sarah Braden played between the pipes for MASH, while Sharon netminder Alexis Jefferson made 14 saves.
ä The Ellis School 4, Kennedy Catholic 1 — At Mellon Park in Shadyside Wednesday, the visiting Lady Golden Eagles dropped their season-opener.
The Tigers led by 2 at half and then went on to outscore Kennedy 2-1 in the 2nd half. Tawney Godfrey scored the lone goal for Kennedy, while goalkeeper Shelby McElhinny recorded 17 saves on 21 shots.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
ä Farrell 3, Sharon 0 — At E.J. McCluskey Gym, the host Lady Steelers secured a 25-23, 25-16, 25-13 sweep in their season-opener.
Farrell: Keyasia Oatis 6 kills; Whitney Murray 5 kills; Janee Avery 4 kills; Domonique Savage (2 aces); Johntae Scott 7 digs. Sharon: No stats reported.
JV: Farrell, 25-21, 25-7.
Sharpsville 3, Wilmington 0 — At Sharpsville, the host Blue Darlings (1-0) swept their season-opener, 25-13, 25-21, 25-12.
Sharpsville: Kristen Scurpa 12 points, 6 kills, 27 assists, 5 digs; Paige Scurpa 8 points 16 kills; Madeline Shuttleworth 8 points, 5 kills 5 digs; Megan Davis 7 points, 7 kills; Rachel D’Auria 3 blocks; Emily Anderson 4 blocks; Alex Ferrara 5 digs. Wilmington: No stats reported. JV: Sharpsville, 25-5, 25-17.
ä Mercer 3, West Middlesex 2 — At West Middlesex, visiting Mercer rallied from a 2-0 deficit to post a 23-25, 26-28, 25-19, 25-20, 15-9 win in the marathon match.
West Middlesex (1-1): Allison Mild 40 assists, 6 points; Jade Kroesen 7 kills, 11 points; Shannon Kuritz 5 digs, 10 kills, 9 points (6 aces); Aly Andrusky 13 digs, 6 points; Tori Roberts 20 digs, 6 points; Marissa Pursel 7 kills; Sarah Lucich 9 kills; Megan Hazlett 11 digs, 6 points. Mercer: No stats reported.
JV: West Middlesex, 25-17, 25-16.
ä Heartland Christian 3, Brookfield 0 — At Brookfield, the visitors remained undefeated via a 25-22, 25-20, 25-23 sweep.
Kristen Osburn (12 kills, 4 blocks, 12 serving points, 2 aces) and Olivia Testa (17 kills, 9 blocks, 9 digs, 5 service aces) led Heartland Christian (7-0).
Brookfield (2-3): Delaney Saxton (8 points, 6 kills); Ali Harpster (8 points, 6 kills); Maddie Bonekovic (8 digs); Tori Thompson (13 assists, 7 points, 2 aces); Katie Bender (10 assists).
ä Commodore Perry 3, Sharon 0 — At Sheakleyville Wednesday, the hosts rolled, 25-7, 25-22, 25-17. Commodore Perry: Kaitlyn Powell 9 digs, 9 aces, 12 kills; Cassie Mozes 8 kills; Autumn Campbell 31 assists; Hali Iliff 6 digs. Sharon: Delisa Smith 5 blocks; Janayia Chester 5 digs. JV: Sharon, 2-1
ä Brookfield 3, Campbell Memorial 0 — At Campbell Wednesday, the Lady Warriors (2-3) notched game victories of 25-17, 25-19 and 25-6. Brookfield: Dalaney Saxton 13 kills, 21 points; Ali Harpster 6 digs, 19 points; Maddie Bonekovic 17 digs, 10 points; Katie Bender 19 assists; Tori Thompson 12 assists, 6 kills.
GIRLS GOLF
ä Hickory 182, Meadville 206 — At Hickory VFW, the hosts moved to 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the region. Rosey Hearns led the way with a 41, followed by Alena Lancia 44, Abby Hearn 48, Brianna Colbert 49. For Meadville it was Lacey Latta 43, Kailey Malaby 53, Felicia Krasa 55, Michaela Persichini 55.
BOYS GOLF
ä Kennedy Catholic 176, Mercer 197 — At Spring Valley, Mercer, the visiting Golden Eagles (3-2) eased to the win, led by John McGonigle and Paul Spondike, both of whom shot 43. Mercer’ Nate Guiler garnered medalist honors with a 42.
Kennedy Catholic: McGonigle, Spondike 43s, Jacob Wilson 44, Teddy Haaz 48. Mercer: Guiler 42, Landen Glass 44, Peter Timashenka 53, Dylan Angermeier 55.
ä Ursuline 176, Brookfield 193 — At Yankee Lake’s back 9, Sam Delcolle’s round of 41 led the visiting Irish.
Ursuline: Delcolle 41, Jimmy Naples, Giovanni Naples 43s, Lorenzo Sabella 49. Brookfield: Michael Pasquerilla 43, Lonnie Schell 47, Adam Brooks 51, Derrick Dickson 52.
