CONKLIN – Norwich won their second straight match beating Susquehanna Valley in division play Tuesday afternoon.
Katie Gawronski got her second win of the season as Norwich No. 1 player, beating the Sabers Jenna Yezzi in straight sets of 6-2 and 6-2.
After having a second set meltdown, Ava Granquist was able to recover and win in three sets to give the Tornado their second point of the match.
Making her official Norwich appearance, exchange student Lucie Martin lost a hard fought first set in a 9-7 tie breaker and was beaten in straight sets.
The Purple Tornado claimed all three doubles points of the match. The fourth point for Norwich was won by second doubles team Hannah Baker and Hailey Colabelli.
No. 1 doubles team Natalie Bennati and Riley Marsh snagged a point from the Sabers, winning in straight sets, 6-3 and 6-4. Also needing just two sets to win point was Erica Gage and Logan Fredenburg.
Sus Valley stole a point with Elizabeth Moelder taking down Norwich's Parker Walsh in two sets.
“We were definitely rusty after having two days off for the Labor day Holiday,” said head coach John Stewart. “We will take the win but will get back to practice Wednesday because we have Chenango Forks on Thursday.” The match is scheduled to take place at Chenango Forks at 4:30 p.m.
Athens (PA) 3, Greene 0
GREENE – The Trojans dropped to 1-1 on the season after the visiting Athens Wildcats scored three goals Saturday morning, winning 3-0.
Luke Arnold of Athens was awarded a penalty kick with 18:36 left in the first half following an aggressive defensive tackle inside the penalty box. Arnold was able to put the free kick past the Trojans' keeper Kevin Gyurick for the first goal of the game.
In the second half, Jess Summer tacked on two additional goals within a two-minute span of each other, giving the Wildcats a 3-0 lead.
Greene had opportunities has they had more corners during the contest (5-2) but the home team was unable to capitalize on the chances near the goal.
Gyurick finished the game with five daves on the eight shots taken by Athens.
The Trojans will face Harpursville/Afton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The game will be played at Afton Central School.
Athens (PA) 3, Greene 0
(1-0 at half)
