Evening Sun Report
Girls’ Tennis
Norwich 5, Johnson City 2
JOHNSON CITY – At Johnson City Wednesday, Norwich took second through fourth singles in straight sets, and won at second and third doubles to remain perfect against STAC competition and finish the regular season with a 12-1 mark.
Norwich won its 12 STAC matches by a combined 74-10, and that included several shutout wins. “We only lost three matches last year, and that was great season,” said Norwich coach John Stewart. “This season was even better.”
Norwich singles players Makenzie Maynard, Breanna Cashman, and Caroline Stewart had dominant victories with Cashman and Stewart not surrendering a game. Sam Gage and Cohley Acenowr prevailed in straight sets at second doubles, while Danielle Williams and Savannah Williams were stretched to three sets before beating Christina Fuller and Hailee Jones. “We knew this match would be tough, but we also knew we would be tough at singles,” Stewart said. “Cohley and Sam had a big win against a good team, and we were able to squeak out a win at third doubles.”
Norwich hosts its first STAC semifinal match in many years when it entertains Vestal on Friday at 3 p.m.
Results
Singles: Tiffany Hamdan (JC) d. Jenni Borfitz, 6-2, 6-1; Makenzie Maynard (N) d. Molly Secord, 6-0, 6-2; Breanna Cashman (N) d. Marlee Burr, 6-0, 6-0; Caroline Stewart (N) d. Maddy Tassey, 6-0, 6-0.
Doubles: Emily Russin-Sam Tassey (JC) d. Taylor Stroh-Steph Elder, 6-4, 7-5; Cohley Acenowr-Sam Gage (N) d. Jill Burns-Olivia Borihan, 6-1, 6-4; Danielle Williams-Savannah Williams (N) d. Christina Fuller-Hailee Jones, 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (11-9).
Boys’ Soccer
Greene 3, Walton 2
GREENE - Greene dug itself out of an early 2-0 hole Wednesday to remain unbeaten against Midstate Athletic Conference play.
Cameron Murphy and Jared Beach scored on breakaways for Walton, the second goal from Beach just 2:55 into the game. Luke Day netted two goals later in the first half as Greene regrouped by halftime.
“As much as I don’t like that we were down two goals, I was pretty proud of the way we battled back against adversity to get the win,” said Greene coach Rick Tallman.
Ben Kinney scored the winner for Greene with 6:13 left after Tallman moved Kinney up to the front line. Kurt Bartholomew’s initial shot was saved, but Kinney was on the spot to give his club the victory.
Greene faces Oxford Friday.
Summary
(2-2 at half)
Goals-assists: (W) Cameron Murphy, 1-1; Jared Beach, 1-1; (G) Luke Day, 2-0; Ben Kinney, 1-0; Scott Lord, 0-1; Karl Zaengle, 0-1.
Shots-corners: (W) 6-1, (G) 15-8.
Saves:  (W) Dylan Walley, 10, (G) Connor Moriarity, 3.
Edmeston 3, G-MU 1
COPES CORNERS – Edmeston scored twice in the first half on its way to a two-goal victory over the Raiders Wednesday.
Linton Wainright, Austin Plows and Nate Wetherbee were credited with goals.
G-MU’s lone score came in the second half when Chris Cole assisted Dylan Nichols. “We made some defensive mistakes in the first half, but we went at them hard in the second half,” said G-MU coach Steve Antczak.
Summary
(2-0 at half)
Goals-assists: (E) Linton Wainright, 1-0 Austin Plows 1-0, Nate Wetherbee 1-0, Austin Axtell, 0-1; (G) Dylan Nichols, 1-0; Chris Cole, 0-1.
Shots-corners: (E) 9-5 (G) 2-3.
