Girls’ Swimming
Greene 98, Norwich 85
GREENE – On the schedule it was just a non-league meet; a break from its Greene’s league schedule in the Midstate Athletic Conference. In reality, it proved on of the most significant wins in program history for the Trojans.
Winning the last three events, all with school-record times, Greene defeated Norwich for the first time in the program’s history. “Norwich is one of the premier programs in Section IV, and they produce a section champion almost every year,” said Greene coach Mike Platta, who earned his 100th career coaching win directing Greene’s boys and girls. “This was a feather in our cap, and everyone (on our team) walked out with a smile.”
The two Chenango County teams, vying for the unofficial top status in the area, traded victories and the lead up to the 100-yard freestyle. Norwich junior Savanna Keator won that event giving the Tornado a one-point advantage with five events left. Helen Zaengle took the next event, the 500 freestyle for Greene, setting the stage for a dramatic, impressive, and record-breaking finish.
Lizzy Buhl starting the final trio of wins and records taking the 100 backstroke in 1:04.11. Not to be outdone, Katie Crowe lowered her own record in the 100 breastroke winning that in 1:16:33 to edge her Norwich foe by just 16 hundreths of a second. The foursome of Maureen Buck, Samantha Clink, Zaengle, and Buhl lowered the 400-yard freestyle relay record timing a 4:01.51 to beat the Norwich team by a second. “I told all of the swimmers that we would probably split all of the firsts and seconds with Norwich, and it would come down to who won the thirds and fourths,” Platta said. “They made me look like a smarter man than I am.”
Norwich had a pair of victories from Rachel Lorenz and Keator, the only four triumphs for the Tornado.
Greene started the meet off with a record in the 200 medley relay. Buhl, Crowe, Zaengle, and Buck timed a 2:02.62 to set the tone for a 21st straight meet victory. Greene improved to 10-0 on the season. “Other than beating Delhi for the first time, this has to be our biggest win,” Platta added.
Results
200 medley relay: (G) L. Buhl, K. Crowe, H. Zaengle, M. Buck, 2:02.62* 200 free: (N) Rachel Lorenz, 2:07.81. 200 IM: (G) Helen Zaengle, 2;25.52. 50 free: (N) Savanna keator, 26.32. Diving: (G) Leah Kazalski, 133.45. 100 fly: (N) Rachel Lorenz, 1:04.38. 100 free: (N) Savanna Keator, 59.11. 500 free: (G) Helen Zaengle, 5:46.07. 200 free relay; (G) Jessica Treadwell, Jayne Vermaat, Emily Dunckle, M. Buck, 1:53.84. 100 back: (G) L. Buhl, 1:04.11*. 100 breaststroke: (G) Katie Crowe, 1:16.33*. 400 free relay: (G) M. Buck, S. Clink, H. Zaengle, L. Buhl, 4:01.51.*
*school record
Field Hockey
Oxford 2, Sidney 0
OXFORD – Oxford scored two goals four minutes apart about midway through the first half to earn a shutout win at Sidney Wednesday.
Jenna Farwell had the opening goal at 17:54, and Marlena Frank tallied the next goal off a penalty corner at 13:57. Alyshia Crawford finished with four saves to gain the shutout. “We had a little bit of trouble with (Sidney) the last time we played them,” said Oxford coach Melissa Chrystie. “Every game isn’t pretty, so it was good to scrap one out and get the win.”
Summary
(2-0 at half)
Goals-assists: (O) Jenna Farwell, 1-0, Vanessa Pierson, 0-1; Marlena Frank, 1-0.
Shots-corners; (O) 7-8, (S) 4-8.
Saves: (O) Alyshia Crawford, 4, (S) Jess Wormsley, 5.
New York Mills 1, S-E 0
NEW YORK MILLS – For the second straight season, S-E struggled at New York Mills, and this time the Marauders took the loss.
The Marauders of Mills, scored the game-winner at 14:03, one of just two shots by the home club. It was the third division loss for S-E (4-3, 8-4-1), who played to a tie on this same field a year ago. “They have a definite advantage on their field and it’s a great equalizer,” said S-E coach Sheila Cooman. “They packed everyone in the circle (on defense), which is what I would do. Opportunities were there, but Lady Luck did not smile on us.”
S-E plays at Herkimer Friday.
Summary
(0-0 at half)
Goals-assists: (N) Catrina Sunderland, 1-0, Rachel Sorour, 0-1.
Shots-corners: (N) 2-6, (SE) 8-13.
Saves: (N) Katie Merrill, 7, (SE) Kelsie Terrell, 1.
Golf
Norwich 220, Oneonta 230
NORWICH – Norwich pushed past a preseason goal and has an opportunity to reach the .500 mark after winning its third straight match Wednesday at Canasawacta Country Club.
Jacob Kelly led the Tornado (5-6) shooting a 41 over the par-35 old nine. John Mattingly added a 42, while Frank Somich and Eric Walling carded matching 45s. Ryan Cambron tossed a 47 into the mix.
“I was really concerned (at the start) that we might not get any wins this year,” said Norwich coach Bob Branham. “You try to set goals beyond where you think you can get. We set a goal for four wins, and we’ve already surpassed that.”
Norwich is at Maine-Endwell today.
Results
(Par-35, old nine at C.C.C.)
NHS: Jacob Kelly, 41; John Mattingly 42; Frank Somich, 45; Eric Walling, 45; Ryan Cambron, 47.
Oneonta: Martin Couch, 40; Isaiah Fleming, 44; Vanessa Fassler, 47; Joe Sastic, 49; Mitchell Couch, 50.
Boys’ Soccer
Greene 6, Afton 1
GREENE – Greene reached double-digit wins on the season in a division victory over the Crimson Knights Wednesday.
Ryan Utter scored two goals for the Trojans (10-1-2) lifting his season total to a team-high 11 tallies on the season. Brad VanWert, Alex Driscoll, Josh Lee, and Anthony McDaniels added goals for Greene.
“We played a real nice possession game,” said Greene coach Rick Tallman. “We kept the ball on the ground, played the triangles and width, and we really controlled the game.”
Greene plays at Unatego Saturday at 3 p.m.
Summary
(3-0 at half)
goals-assists: (A) Jacob Snyder, 1-0, Corey Westfall, 0-1; (G) Ryan Utter, 2-0, Brad VanWert, 1-0, Alex Driscoll, 1-0, Josh Lee, 1-0, Anthony McDaniels, 1-1; Pat Daniels, 0-2; Craig Hebbard, 0-1, Harry Haggard, 0-1, Devin Shapley, 0-1.
Shots-corners: (A) 5-2, (G) 23-3.
