Girls’ Tennis
Susquehanna Valley 4, Norwich 3
NORWICH – Norwich dropped an excruciatingly close final to Susquehanna Valley as the Sabers clinched the STAC Central Division crown Wednesday with their second win over Norwich (7-3) this season.
“It was as close as it gets,” said Norwich coach John Stewart. “Everyone played well and they all competed the best that they could.”
Three of the four singles matches went to three sets. Allison Stark edged Norwich’s Bryn Loomis, 7-6, 3-6, 6-4 taking the final three games. Jessica Lerner, a senior for Norwich, pulled off perhaps the best comeback win in Stewart’s long tenure coaching the program.
Lerner was down four match points in the last-set tiebreaker, 6-2, but strung together six straight points to win in three sets, 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 to complete an unbeaten 10-0 season at third singles. “Jessica displayed a classic example of playing one point at a time, and she really gutted it out,” Stewart said.
Reva Seager also won in singles defeating Brianna Callahan in three sets, 6-3, 6-7, 6-2. Emily Stewart and Alyssa Stagliano rolled to a straight sets win at second doubles, 6-2, 6-3.
Results
Singles: Allison Stark (S) d. Bryn Loomis, 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-4; Alexa Cohen (S) d. Sophie Stewart, 6-2, 6-4; Jessica Lerner (N) d. Marissa Whitney, 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (8-6). Reva Seager (N) d. Brianna Callahan, 6-3, 6-7 (10-12), 6-2.
Doubles: Morgan Hassig-Emily Denney (S) d. Kristi and Katie Orioli, 6-4, 6-3; Emily Stewart-Alyssa Stagliano, (N) d. Jessica Wiggins-Sarah Howell, 6-2, 6-3; Sabrina Evans-karen Engel (S) d. Gina Meccariello-Shaniqua Yaccarino, 6-3, 6-3.
Delhi 5, Oxford 0
OXFORD – Oxford’s record dropped back to the .500 mark losing all five matches to Delhi on Wednesday. Oxford’s record stands at 5-5 overall.
Results
Singles: Sarah Clark (D) defeated Kristen Audas (O), 6-0, 6-1; Justine Alwine (D) defeated Danielle Backus (O), 6-2, 6-2; Katherine Bracci (D) defeated Annmarie Paster (O), 6-3, 6-1.
Doubles: Joelle Faucet and Chelsea Steffens (D) defeated Hailey Branham and Molly Rice (O), 7-5, 6-1; Alexas Sillitti and Rachel Vail (D) defeated Megan Murphy and Gabby Lewis (O), 6-1, 6-1.
Boys’ Soccer
G-MU 6, Franklin 0
COPES CORNERS – G-MU coach Mark Luettger said it was “nice to relax” after his team rolled to a shutout victory over Franklin on Wednesday.
Demario Reed had a hat trick for the Raiders (7-2-3), who raced to a 4-0 halftime lead over the Purple Devils. Corin Todd and Brendan Zucchi added goals in the contest.
G-MU plays at Morris on Friday.
Summary
(4-0 at half)
Goals-assists: (G) Corin Todd, 1-1; Jon Scofield, 0-1; Brendan Zucchi, 1-0; Greg Delaney, 1-0; Demario Reed, 3-0.
Shots-corners: (G) 25-6. (F) 3-1.
Saves: (G) Andrew Delmar, 2. (F) Rick Evans, 14.
Otselic Valley 5, Stockbridge Valley 3
MORRISVILLE – Otselic Valley scored a minute into the game, and improved to 9-2 on the season with its second win over Stockbridge Valley.
Brent Rasmussen scored the first of his two goals getting a pass from Dusty Davis to put the Vikings on the board quickly. “We were able to get out on them early and we controlled much of the first half,” said OV coach Dave Loomis. “The second half, we didn’t control it as much. The field was very soggy from all the rain, and it created some different types of bounces. We could have played better, but we won the game, and we’ll take it.”
Davis, Jason Olin, and Trevor Marston added important goals for OV (9-2) who host Brookfield on Friday.
Summary
(3-1 OV at half)
Goals-assists: (OV) Brent Rasmussen, 2-0; Dusty Davis, 1-1; jason Olin, 1-0, Trevor marston, 1-0; Brad Moyer, 0-1; Alan Lewis, 0-1; (S) Charles Wilson, 2-1; Evan Kinney, 1-0.
Shots-corners: (OV) 19-5, (S) 12-8.
Saves: (OV) Dylan Comfort, 9, (SV) Reeder, 12.
Delhi 7, Afton 1
AFTON – Carson King scored four minutes into the game, and had all three of his goals in the opening half to stake Delhi to a three-goal halftime lead over Afton Wednesday.
The Crimson Knights continued to battle, and scored with 1 1/2 minutes left after an all-out rush at the goal. Freshman Jesse Dedman scored his first varsity goal getting an assist from Ricky Parsons.
Summary
(3-0 at half)
Goals-assists: (D) Carson King, 4-0, Nick Meehan, 2-1; Ben Gifford, 1-0; Kyle Cantwell, 0-1; Lucas Cipperly, 0-1; Mitch Reed, 0-1; Jimmy King, 0-1. (A) Jesse Dedman, 1-0, Ricky Parsons, 0-1.
Shots-cornerkicks: (D) 21-5, (A) 4-0.
Saves: (D) Collin Roche, 1, (A) Matt Olin, 10.
Girls’ Soccer
Mount Markham 3, Sherburne-Earlville 0
WEST WINFIELD – Mount Markham beat Sherburne-Earlville for the second time this season scoring in the opening minutes of the game to put the Marauders in an early hole.
“We just weren’t ready at the start, and we never recovered after that opening goal,” said S-E coach Kylie Davis.
Jennifer Wright tallied unassisted for Mount Markham, one of the top teams in the Center State Conference, Davis said.
“They’re a solid team,” Davis said. “We hope to see them again in sectionals.”
S-E (9-3) plays at Morrisville-Eaton Friday.
Summary
(1-0 at the half)
Goals-assists: (M) Jennifer Wright, 1-0, Megan Peterson, 1-0, Stacy Collins, 1-0.
Shots-corners: (M) 12-1, (SE) 9-1
Saves: (M) 3, (SE) Sierra Morris, 9
Greene 5, Walton 0
GREENE – Greene rebounded from a shutout loss to Unadilla Valley last weekend blowing out Midstate Athletic Conference division contender Walton on Wednesday.
Paige Wilcox, who has over 20 goals this season, scored all three of her goals in the opening half. She tallied first at 20:07, then tacked on two more in the final eight minutes of the half.
“Walton is not only one of the top teams in the league, but in the area,” said Greene coach Brandy Stone. “It was a very good win, and really a full team effort. They had a couple good chances, but our goalie made some good saves, and overall, we really controlled the game.”
Rebecca Smith and Sierra Stoppkotte had goals in the second half. Goalie Shannon Gregory made 13 saves for the shutout.
Greene (7-2, 9-2-1) is at Sidney on Tuesday.
Summary
(3-0 at the half)
Goals-assists: (G) Paige Wilcox, 3-0, Becca Smith, 1-2, Sierra Stoppkotte, 1-0.
Shots-corners: (G) 16-2, (W) 23-7.
