Girls’ Swimming
Norwich 87, Greene 77
NORWICH - In the battle for Chenango County supremacy, Norwich’s abbreviated lineup proved that quality was enough to overcome its lack of quantity in a 10-point victory over Greene Friday.
The Purple Tornado had just 11 swimmers on hand, and three – Ravyn Benedict, Erin Gawronski, and Mary Beth Ward – turned in personal-best times. Ward sliced five seconds off her best time to win the 200-yard freestyle, Norwich’s second win of the night. Gawronski had four overall wins on the evening including a new career-low 1:04.63 in the 100 butterfly. Benedict was a winner in the 100 backstroke, Lexi Laundry captured the 500 freestyle, while Nicole Mealey added a win in the 100 breaststroke.
“We had a reduced lineup, and Greene was able to accumulate some depth points to keep it close,” said Norwich coach Kevin Diefenbacher. “It was a good meet all around, we just came out on top in this one.”
Greene was lead by freestyle sprinter Julia Arboit. Arboit was a winner in the 50- and 100-yard freestyles.
Norwich is at Johnson City Tuesday and visits Windsor Friday.
Results
200-yard medley relay: Norwich (Ravyn Benedict, Nicole Mealey, Erin Gawronski, Alexis Laundry) 2:09.77; 200 freestyle: Marybeth Ward (N) 2:16.81; 200 individual medley: Gawronski (N) 2:21.67. 50 freestyle: Julia Arboit (G) 26.76; Diving: T. Wahlers (G) 100.45; 100 butterfly: Gawronski (N) 1:04.63; 100 freestyle: J. Arboit (G) 1:01.42. 500 freestyle: Laundry (N) 6:25.03; 200 free relay: Greene (M. Pavlovich, A. Platta, Arboit, K. Yanusas) 1:56.53; 100 backstroke: Benedict (N) 1:11.00; 100 breaststroke: Mealey (N) 1:30.21; 400 freestyle relay: Norwich (Gawronski, Ward, Rachel Zieno, Courtney Lewellyn) 4:19.55.
Girls’ Tennis
Norwich 4, Seton Catholic Central 3
NORWICH – With the match hanging in the balance, Norwich third doubles players Danielle Williams and Savannah Williams came through in the clutch.
After narrowly edging Seton’s Krissy Hudy and McCayla Kenny in the opening set, 7-5, the Williams’ – first cousins – were extended to a tiebreaker before rolling to a 7-2 tie-break victory.
“With the final point on the line, it doesn’t often come down to the third doubles match,” said Norwich coach John Stewart. “I am happy for (Danielle and Savannah). They held up under the pressure.”
Norwich had a decisive edge in the singles winning three out of four points. Breanna Cashman and Makenzie Maynard controlled their matches at second and third singles, while eighth-grader Caroline Stewart – facing a senior – rallied from deficits in each of the sets to beat the Saints’ Lauren Miller, 6-4, 6-4.
“This was a great win for us,” Coach Stewart said. “I told the girls we’re a good team, and to be a great team, you need to be pushed. Seton pushed us today, but we came through in a tight match.”
Norwich (4-0) hosts Chenango Forks today at 4 p.m.
Results
Singles: Abby Galyon (S) d. Jenni Borfitz 6-3, 6-2; Breanna Cashmen (N) d. Maya Haykel 6-1, 6-4; Makenzie Maynard (N) d. Alina Galyon 6-4, 6-3; Caroline Stewart (N) d. Lauren Miller 6-4, 6-4.
Doubles: Katherine Loughlin-Claire Loughlin (S) d. Taylor Stroh-Steph Elder 6-2, 6-2; Isabella Aswad-Iderase Ademoyo (S) d. Cohley Acenower-Samantha Gage 6-4, 6-2; Savannah Williams-Danielle Williams (N) d. Krissy Hudy-McCayla Kenny 7-5, 7-6 (7-2).
Field Hockey
S-E third in own tournament
SHERBURNE – Sherburne-Earlville rebounded from a 7-0 loss to Sidney in Friday’s contest to win the consolation game over Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Saturday, 1-0.
Following a scoreless first half, Emma Hodges scored on a breakaway for S-E with 10 1/2 minutes remaining in regulation time. Allison Johnson helped preserve the victory making 14 saves.
Hannah Wood scored three times for Sidney and Dawn Savino added two goals in the Warriors’ first-round win over S-E. Sidney would ultimately lose a one-goal final to Morrisville-Eaton in the championship game.
Tournament Results
Consolation game
S-E 1, V-V-S 0
(0-0 at half)
Goals-assists: (SE) Emma Hodge, 1-0.
Shots-corners: (SE) 4-5, (VVS) 14-10.
Saves: (SE) Allison Johnson 14, (VVS) Kasey Palmer 3.
Friday
Sidney 7, S-E 0
(3-0 at half)
Goals-assists: (S) Hannah Wood, 3-1; Dawn Savino, 2-1; Katy DeShaw, 1-1; Mallory Stillman, 1-1, Mekayla Wakeman, 0-1.
Shots-corners: (S) 21-23, (SE) 0-2.
Saves: (S) none, (SE) Allison Johnson 14.
All-Tournament Team: Kasey Palmer (VVS); Allison Johnson (SE) and Emma Hodges (SE). Hannah Wood (S), Mallory Stillman (S), Connor Decker (S), Mekayla Wakeman (S). Lauren Kellum (ME), Megan Holcomb (ME), Sandy Clark (ME), and MVP- Jenn Hilts (ME).
Girls’ Soccer
Greene Tournament
Greene beaten in tourney final
GREENE - Coming off a thrilling victory over Windsor in Friday’s semifinal game, the Trojans were unable to sustain the momentum in the title game losing to Susquehanna Valley Saturday night, 4-1.
The Sabers built a 3-0 halftime lead getting two goals from Jordyn Williams in the first six minutes of action, and a third goal from Torriana Graham with 1:47 left in the first half.
Greene closed the deficit to two when Julia Beth Taft tallied off a Paige Wilcox feed, but failed to score again as Sus Valley added an insurance tally.
“Susquehanna Valley has a very skilled team with good passing and speed,” said Greene coach Brandy Stone. “It took us a little bit of time to settle in, and they were able to score early goals on us. After that, we were able to contain them a little better and create some opportunities to score ourselves.”
In Friday’s contest with Windsor, regulation play ended with the two teams deadlocked at 1-1. Windsor gained the advantage scoring in the first overtime, but an unassisted goal by Wilcox one minute into the second overtime forged the tie.
In the penalty kick shootout, Greene was successful on all four of its attempts, while Windsor missed two shots that were not on goal. Wilcox had Greene’s goal in regulation scoring in the second half.
“It was an exciting game from start to finish, and both teams played well,” Stone said of the win over Windsor.
Greene’s Wilcox, Morgan Hurlburt, and Sierra Stoppkotte were selected to the all-tournament team.
Summary
Final
SV 4, Greene 1
(3-0 SV at half)
Goals-assists: (G) Julia Beth Taft 1-0, P. Wilcox 0-1. (SV) Jordyn Williams, 2-0, Torianna Graham, 1-3; Rosemary Zelenyak, 1-1.
Shots-corners: (G) 5-2, (SV) 14-3.
Saves: (G) Lindsey Brown 5. (SV) Paige Finch 1.
Friday’s game
Windsor 2, Greene 2, Windsor 2 (Greene advances on penalty kicks)
Summary (1-1 end of regulation, 2-2 score at end of overtime, Greene wins shootout, 4-3)
Goals-assists: (W) Sherree Baker, 1-0, Danielle Cary, 1-0; (G) Paige Wilcox, 2-0.
Shots-corners: (G) 11-2, (W) 12-2.
Saves: (W) Emily Sisson 4, (G) Lindsey Brown 6.
Oneonta 7, Norwich 0
ONEONTA – Oneonta scored five goals in the opening half against Norwich as six different players had tallies in a shutout victory.
Madison Miller was the lone Oneonta player to score more than once, and the ‘Jackets held Norwich to just one shot on goal. “Oneonta has a strong program, but we improve with every game,” said Norwich coach Felicia Tynan. “We executed some things well, and we are aware of what we need to work on.”
Norwich plays at Chenango Valley Friday.
Summary
(5-0 at half)
