Herald Staff reports
GIRLS TENNIS
ä Grove City 5, Hickory 0 — At Hermitage, the host Hornettes (3-1) and Lady Eagles endured four 3-set matches, with Grove City (4-0) garnered all of them, including Kelly McBryan’s rally from an opening-set loss as she copped a 2nd-set tiebreaker, then blanked Anna Wallace in the 3rd.
Singles: McBryan (GC) def. Wallace, 4-6, 7-6(8-6), 6-0; Megan Kays (GC) def. Angie Stigliano, 7-5, 6-2; Hana Casalnova (GC) def. Abby Smith, 6-1, 6-0. Doubles: Mary McLachlin-Kellie Falconbridge (GC) def. Annie Morgenstern-Nicole Amato, 6-0, 6-2; Casey Smith-Megan McGee (GC) def. Annie Moroco-Emily Koledin, 3-6, 6-0, 6-3.
ä Kennedy Catholic 5, Wilmington 0 — At Buhl Park, the Lady Golden Eagles (3-1) notched a sweep.
Singles: Elizabeth Weiner (KC) def. Katie Flynn, 6-4, 6-2; Hallie Hudson (KC) def. Kait Martin, 6-0, 6-2; Michelle Bober (KC) def. Abbey Kennedy, 6-2, 6-3. Doubles: Liza Catania-Sammi Gibson (KC) def. Leah Hunter-Katie Peterson, 6-2, 6-1; Rena Wareham-Rachel Namey (KC) def. Haley Deli-Shelby Guarnieri, 6-3, 6-0.
ä Oil City 3, Sharon 2 — At Oil City, the Lady Oilers edged Sharon (0-5).
Singles: Sara Fowkes (OC) def. Vanessa Reiser, 6-2, 6-4; Kelsey Ferlin (S) def. Emily Fowkes, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4; Samantha Steiner (S) def. Christina Mariciuc, 6-4, 2-6, 6-3. Doubles: Molly Gavin-Sarah Perry (OC) def. Dana Cerroni-Chelsea Steiner, 6-3, 6-1; Leah Walentosky-Jilleane Brezinski (OC) def. Kelsey Corbett-Shannon Sniezek, 6-3, 6-2.
ä Wilmington 5, Franklin 0 — At Franklin Wednesday, the visiting Lady Greyhounds garnered the win, copping 4 of the 5 matches in straight sets.
Singles: Flynn (W) def. Meghan Ross, 6-2, 6-4; Martin (W) def. Krupa Patel, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3; Kennedy (W) def. Leah Desko, 6-1, 7-5. Doubles: Hunter-Peterson (W) def. Shauna Eichholtz-Emma O’Brien, 6-4, 6-3; Deli-Guarnieri (W) def. Jen Long-Mel Prince, 6-4, 6-0.
ä Greenville 5, Franklin 0 — At Greenville, the Lady Trojans improved to 2-2.
Singles: Rebekah Jaussen (G) def. Ross, 6-4, 6-2; Nicole Landfried (G) def. Patel, 6-0, 6-0; Megan Montalvo (G) def. Britany Dunkle, 6-0, 6-0. Doubles: Leah Semroc-Sarah O’Malley (G) def. Eichholtz O’Brien, 6-1, 6-0; Catrina Estrada-Andie Lugg (G) def. Long-Prince, 6-2, 6-2.
ä Poland 5, Brookfield 0 — At Brookfield, the host Lady Warriors (1-6) were whitewashed, winning only 2 games, as Poland posted straight sets wins in all 5 matches.
Singles: Gabby Brocker (P) def. Gabby Collier, 6-1, 6-0; Colleen Duncan (P) def. Lauren Martinez, 6-0, 6-0; Danielle Mullis (P) def. Corin Miller, 6-0, 6-1. Doubles: Allyson & Juli Rice (P) def. Katie Bible-Katelyn Egercic, 6-0, 6-0; Courtney Benson-Amy Noll (P) def. Kaylee Fredenburg-Lexi Shields, 6-0, 6-0.
ä Cortland-Lakeview 4, Brookfield 1 — Lakeview (3-2) over-powered the Lady Warriors (1-5) Wednesday afternoon. Lone winner for Brookfield was the doubles team of Collier-Miller.
Singles: Stephanie Schnarrs (L) def. Shields, 6-1, 6-0; Jillian Hickey (L) def. Bible, 6-0, 6-0; Colleen Browning (L) def. Kaylee Rogers, 6-0, 6-0; Doubles: Tessa Rowlands-Laurel Monroe (L) def Martinez- Egercic, 6-7(1-7), 6-2, 6-4; Collier-Corin Miller (B) def Kasey Goedecker & Maddie Noble, 6-1, 7-5.
BOYS GOLF
ä Kennedy Catholic 164, Greenville 165 — At par-36 The Greens at Greenville, the visiting Golden Eagles edged the Trojans (6-3), though Greenville’s Danny Bates bagged medalist honors with his round of 35. Eric Grasso and Mike Klaric carded 38 and 39, respectively, to key Kennedy (6-0).
“It was a very good match. It came down to the last guys,” summarized Greenville coach Dan McMillen.
Kennedy Catholic: Grasso 38, Klaric 39, Dante Vetica 43, Kurt Peters 44. Greenville: Bates 35, Tyler, Garrett Blaschak 43s, Scott Pinney 44.
ä Mercer 173, Reynolds 215 — At par-36 Spring Valley Golf Course, the Mustangs’ Lucas Clarke carded a medalist round of 37 to lead Mercer (6-2).
Mercer: Clarke 37, Josh Verigood 43, Scott Spragale 45, Nick Guiler 48. Reynolds: Brandon Thompson 47, Josh Brown 54, Joe Torok, Zach Harrison 57s.
ä Jamestown 176, West Middlesex 180 — At Oak Tree Country Club, Steven Brown fired 40 to earn medalist honors as the Muskies edged the Big Reds. Brandon Kirk led WM (2-6) with a 43.
Jamestown: Brown 40, Mike Gross 41, Josh McKnight 47, Ryan Avril 48. West Middlesex: Brandon Kirk 43, Kyle Lamp 44, Kyle Gregorich 46, Zack Anthony 47.
ä Girard 161, Brookfield 204 — At Yankee Run, Girard’s Aaron Macklin mustered a medalist round of par-36 on the front side, 2 strokes better than teammate Nate Sell.
Girard: Macklin 36, Nate Sell 38, Ryan King 40, Patrick Rhodes 47. Brookfield: John Haun 46, Matt Mulligan 48, Tyler Thompson 51, Tyler Guzan 59.
ä Champion 174, Brookfield 210 — At Yankee Run’s front nine Wednesday, Thomas Lydic led all linksters with a round of 38 for the visiting Golden Flashes.
Champion: Lydic 38, Colton Greathouse 43, Mitch Weaver 46, Brian Crawford 47. Brookfield: Mulligan 46, Haun 47, Bill Katko 56, Marcel Vitello 61.
GIRLS SOCCER
ä Kennedy Catholic 3, Ursuline 1 — At Butala Stadium, the host Lady Golden Eagles eased to their 1st win of the season as Jenna Green garnered a goal and assist.
Also, Chelsea Bernat and Emily Friedrich got Golden Eagles’ goals, Katie Ritchey recorded an assist, and Angela Balint made 5 saves in goal to key Kennedy (1-1), which attempted 11 shots.;
For Ursuline, Brittany Curd collected the lone score.
ä Harbor Creek 4, Hickory 2 — At Harborcreek, the host Huskies (3-0) had a 20-9 edge in shots in remaining unbeaten.competitive match
Leann Krysiak tallied twice for Harbor Creek and Stephanie Corey and Erin Yount each added a goal, while keeper Nicole Rzodkiewicz played well.
Amy Ward and Allison Richards garnered goals for Hickory (0-1), and Ward assisted on the latter’s. Also, keeper Karen Szabo made 7 saves, aided by her defense.
ä Grove City 7, Clarion Area 1 — At Clarion, the Lady Eagles routed Clarion as Samantha Lawrence posted a hat trick for GC.
Alyssa Mackey, Roshelle Bonner, Michelle Asberger and Sarah Walzer added the other goals.
Darcy Holmes and Samantha Hanrahan split time in goal for GC (2-0).
BOYS SOCCER
ä Hickory 2, Mercer 0 — At Hornet Stadium, Dominic Bermudez and Ante Mesin posted 1st-half goals as the Hornets (2-0) blanked the Mustangs. James Black and Kevin Tantuo earned assists. Mark DuVall notched his 15th career shutout.
The Hickory defense allowed only 1 shot on goal. Hickory had 13 shots on goal and Mercer goal Joel Soloman was credited with 8 saves.
JV: 0-0.
ä Commodore Perry 6, Sharpsville 1 — At Sheakleyville, CP outshot Sharpsville (0-3) 21-2 in posting the win.
Ethan Milford led CP with a pair of goals and Matt Hetrick posted a goal and 2 assists. Matt Wasser, Cody Marshall and Sean McErlane also found the net for the Panthers. McErlane, Ian Anthony and Justin Hockman also had assists for the winners. Josh Forbes was the winning keeper.
Zach Patterson posted the lone goal for the Blue Devils. Ryan Bibler earned the assist.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
ä Mercer 3, Farrell 1 — At Farrell, the Lady M’s beat the Steelerettes, 25-7, 17-25, 25-15, 25-19.
Mercer: Alyssa Messett 9 points, 5 kills; Deanna Moose 15 points; Billie Province 6 points; Timberly Rigel 10 points, 5 assists; Bobbie McGee 12 points; Danielle Nespor 17 points, 7 aces, 5 digs; Ann Coon 8 kills; Kim Moose 5 points; Mackenzie Clarke 6 points. Farrell: Talajah Whitehead 7 assists, 8 points (4 aces); Dierdre Williams 10 kills; Terisa Tubbs 6 points, 8 digs; Alexandria Jackson 6 kills; Tyra Robinson 6 assists, 8 digs. Farrell: Talajah Whitehead 7 assists, 8 points (4 aces); Dierdre Williams 10 kills; Terisa Tubbs 6 points, 8 digs; Alexandria Jackson 6 kills; Tyra Robinson 6 assists, 8 digs.
JV: Mercer, 25-12, 25-13.
ä Hickory 3, Oil City 0 — At Hermitage, the Hornettes swept Oil City, 25-9, 25-15, 25-9.
Hickory: Amanda Biblis 10 digs, 7 points, 7 kills; Jonna Vellente 24 assists; Natasha Fabian 9 digs, 13 points; Emily Woods 11 points, 9 kills; Caitlin Cuccitrone 6 digs, 5 points.
JV: Hickory, 25-7, 25-16.
ä Commodore Perry 3, Reynolds 0 — At Hadley, the host Lady Panthers (1-1) posted a 28-26, 25-13, 25-22 sweep. Reynolds also had its season slate squared at 1-1.
Commodore Perry: Samantha Buttray 10 serving points; Shelby Chimiak 9 assists, 6 points; Danielle Clark 5 points; Hali Gill 5 kills, 5 digs, 19 points (11 aces); Chelsea Kaltenbaugh 5 kills, 5 digs, 5 points. Reynolds: Nicole Gregg 9 assists, 5 serving points; Mikey McGarvey 7 assists, 5 points; Kristen McDonald 7 assists, 9 points; Ellie Thompson 7 assists; Camille Parker 5 points.
JV: Reynolds, 25-11, 25-18.
ä Jamestown 3, Lakeview 1 — At Stoneboro, the Lady Muskies topped Lakeview (0-2), 25-19, 25-16, 21-25, 25-16.
Jamestown: No stats reported. Lakeview: Heather Kepner 5 kills, 11 digs; Christine Campbell 11 digs; Kelsey McClearn 11 assists.
JV: Lakeview, 2-0.
ä Grove City 3, TItusville 0 — At Grove City, the host Lady Eagles soared to a 25-18, 25-15, 25-16 sweep in their season-opening dual match. Titusville fell to 0-2.
Grove City: Sammi Bell 18 digs, 9 points; Carly Forese 12 assists; Elizabeth Ulrich 10 kills, 14 blocks; Phylicia King 11 digs, 9 points; Leah Yauger 6 digs, 8 points; Elise Sykola 5 points.
ä Newton Falls 3, Brookfield 2 — At Newton Falls, the visiting Lady Warriors waged a battle before bowing 25-16, 17-25, 19-25, 25-19, 15-7.
Brookfield: Hillary Christy 10 kills, 46 digs, 16 serving points (3 aces); Ashley Swezey 9 kills; Kelsey Husnick 30 digs; Brittany Hiner 25 assists.
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Lakeview and Grove City mat teams notched victories Wednesday night over West Middlesex and Sharon respectively.
Mercer bowed to Redbank Valley.
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