Northwestern cross country coach Chris Stitzel earned his 900th-career victory Thursday during a Colonial League meet.

The Tigers also gained wins in both boys soccer and golf action.

Lehighton earned two victories, as its field hockey and girls soccer teams were both successful.

CROSS COUNTRY

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Northwestern head coach Chris Stitzel earned his 900th-career victory during a Colonial League meet at Catasauqua.

Stitzel, now in his 25th season, also reached the 500-win mark with the girls program. Both Tiger teams posted 4-1 marks, falling to Southern Lehigh.

Palmerton’s Connor Hibell won the boys race in a time of 17:00 to help his team finish 2-2. Northwestern’s Xander Giodomenico placed third, while the Tigers’ Sean Kershner finished fifth.

Northwestern’ Sophia Cornell crossed the line fourth in the girls race, helping Stitzel reach his milestone. Northern Lehigh’s Emma Heil also produced a top-ten finish, taking ninth.

BOYS

Northwestern 20, Palmerton 42

Palmerton 15, Northern Lehigh 50

Northwestern 15, Northern Lehigh 50

Palmerton 27, Salisbury 28

Southern Lehigh 20, Palmerton 43

Palmerton 24, Catasauqua 32

Northwestern 15, Catasauqua 50

Northwestern 15, Salisbury 50

Southern Lehigh 24, Northwestern 33

Catasauqua 15, Northern Lehigh 50

Salisbury 15, Northern Lehigh 50

Southern Lehigh 15, Northern Lehigh 50

1. Connor Hibell (P) 17:00, 2. Gregory Rubino (SL) 17:43, 3. Xander Giandomenico (NW) 18:00, 4. Peter Jones (SL), 5. Sean Kershner (NW), 6. Miles Etters (SL), 7. Greyson Wellings (NW), 8. Gabriel Ruggeri (SL), 9. Henry Parrish (SL), 10. Sungwon Yu (SL), 11. Brady Furman (NW), 12. Jonathan Fornauf (NW), 13. Tyler Lehr (NW), 14. Stanley Wempe (SL), 15. Joshua Garges (SL).

GIRLS

Northern Lehigh 25, Palmerton 30

Northwestern 17, Palmerton 44

Palmerton 15, Salisbury 50

Southern Lehigh 15, Palmerton 50

Palmerton 15, Catasauqua 50

Northwestern 15, Catasauqua 50

Northwestern 15, Salisbury 50

Southern Lehigh 18, Northwestern 45

Southern Lehigh 15, Northern Lehigh 48

Northern Lehigh 15, Catasauqua 50

Northwestern 21, Northern Lehigh 40

1. Caelee Lenhart (SL) 20:27.00, 2. Celia Knoedler (SL) 21:02, 3. Emily Batten (S) 21:10, 4. Sophia Cornell (NW), 5. Lauren Miller (SL), 6. Delaney Levin (SL), 7. Zoe Vezenov (SL), 8. Alivia Bear (C), 9. Emma Heil (NL), 10. Ava Smith (C), 11. Erin McMenamy (SL), 12. Neva Bogert (SL), 13. Elizabeth Kane (SL), 14. Kellcey Pedron (NW), 15. Haley DuBois (NW).

BOYS SOCCER

Northwestern-Moravian A.

In a battle of unbeatens, Northwestern slipped past Colonial League foe Moravian Academy by a 3-2 score.

The Tigers received goals from Jake van Lierop, Issac Frey, and Zach Grim.

Northwestern upped its record to 9-0 overall and 6-0 in the league, while the Lions fell to 5-1.

Moravian Academy slipped to 5-1.

Pen Argyl-Northern Lehigh

Logan Berfield scored the game’s only goal to lift Northern Lehigh to a 1-0 Colonial League victory over Pen Argyl.

Berfield scored on a direct free kick in the first half, which helped lift the Bulldogs to 2-4 overall and 1-4 in the league.

Nolehi keeper Jimmy Stock had 16 saves to earn the shutout.

The Green Knights dropped to 1-6.

FIELD HOCKEY

Lehighton-Northern Lehigh

Lehighton used a big game from Gabby Brown to gain a 5-1 victory over Northern Lehigh.

Brown scored all five goals for the Indians, who improved to 5-2.

The winners also received an assist from Ava Kishner.

Addy Cieri accounted for the Bulldog’s only goal when she scored off a penalty corner in the third period.

The loss dropped Northern Lehigh to 0-7.

GIRLS SOCCER

Marian-Lehighton

Charli McHugh and Sadie Monk both had hat tricks to lead Lehighton to a 11-1 Schuylkill League victory over Marian.

Monk also had an assist as the Indians won their third straight game to even their record at 3-3.

Mylee Lutsko contributed a goal and three assists to the winning effort, while Leah Uyvari, Karissa Moyer and Avery Bauder all added a goal and a helper. Ryleigh Walker chipped in with an assist.

The Fillies, now 0-7, received a goal from Lizzie Pikitus.

Pottsville-Jim Thorpe

Pottsville posted a 5-0 Schuylkill League victory over Jim Thorpe.

Abbie Davis scored a pair of goals to lead the Crimson Tide (5-2-1).

Jim Thorpe, which suffered its fourth straight defeat to fall to 2-5, received 16 saves from goalie Olivia Rosenberger.

Minersville-Weatherly

Minersville rolled to a 10-0 Schuylkill League win over Weatherly.

Kendall Gerhard finished with 20 saves for the Wreckers, who fell to 0-5 overall and 0-4 in the league.

VOLLEYBALL

Jim Thorpe-Blue Mountain

Jim Thorpe swept Blue Mountain 25-20, 25-19, 25-17 in Schuylkill League action.

Brooke Mitzen led the way for the Olympians with 11 kills, three digs and three aces, while Brianna Snisky contributed 10 kills and four blocks.

The winners, who improved to 6-1 overall and 5-1 in the league, also received 35 assists and 10 service points from Maggy Hallihan, and eight digs and eight service points from Olivia Calcano.

The loss dropped the Eagles to 4-3.

Minersville-Panther Valley

Panther Valley cruised to a 25-15, 25-13, 25-12 Schuylkill League victory over Minersville.

Caroline Breslin had 11 digs and three aces for the Panthers, while Lucy Greco finished with three kills.

The winners, who remained undefeated at 7-0 overall and 5-0 in the league, also received four assists and three digs from Ava Alabovitz.

Minersville remained winless at 0-8.

Williams Valley-Marian

Abbey Kluck had 11 kills, nine digs and 10 aces to help power Marian to a 25-16, 25-4, 25-15 Schuylkill League victory over visiting Williams Valley.

Isabella Horvat added three kills, 11 digs and four aces to the winning cause, while Julia Meiss contributed 17 assists, five digs and three aces.

The Fillies, who improved to 6-2 overall and 4-1 in the league, also received 11 digs and two aces from Megan Reaman. Zoe Katena chipped in with five digs.

The loss dropped the Vikings to 1-5.

Pleasant Valley-Dieruff

Rylee Ruggiero recorded 14 kills as Pleasant Valley remained undefeated with a convincing 25-10, 25-16, 25-20 Eastern Pennsylvania Conference victory over Dieruff.

The Bears, now 8-0, received 15 assists, seven digs and two aces from Brianna Bruckman, while Hannah Akob finished with five kills.

Also contributing to PV’s win were Kara Miller (five blocks, four aces, four assists, three digs), Alexis Wilkes (six aces, five assists, three digs) and Laura Ballak (three kills).

EEA-Palmerton

It took a fifth set, but Palmerton pulled out a 25-20, 16-25, 25-20, 22-25, 15-12 victory over Executive Education.

Jessica Heydt had seven kills to lead the Blue Bombers, while Alexis Hess added six kills.

The winners, who improved to 3-7, also received seven aces from Emily Christopher.

Schuylkill Haven-Weatherly

Schuylkill Haven swept Weatherly, 25-21, 25-23, 25-18, in Schuylkill League action.

Kelly Reiner had eight kills for the Wreckers, who slipped to 0-8, while Abigail Binder finished with six kills. Taylor Davidovich added 11 digs.

The win upped the Hurricanes to 5-3.

GOLF

Sch. Haven-Panther Vy.

Schuylkill Haven posted a 326-420 Schuylkill League victory over Panther Valley.

The Hurricanes, led by Talan Spittler’s 79, finished the regular season undefeated at 12-0.

The winners also received an 81 from Alan Evans.

Drew Kokinda shot a 93 to pace the Panthers (6-6).

Schuylkill Haven 326, Panther Vy. 420

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN

Talan Spittler 79, Alan Evans 81, Connor Haag 83, Tyler Barton 83.

PANTHER VALLEY

Drew Kokinda 93, Carson Surotchak 102, Tyler Black 112, Hayden Goida 113.

Stroudsburg-Pleasant Vy.

Probst Hunter shot an impressive 68 to lead Stroudsburg to a 418-445 Eastern Pennsylvania Conference victory over Pleasant Valley.

The Bears’ Lydon Patascher finished just two strokes behind Hunter with a 70, while teammate Ben Bush carded an 84.

The loss dropped PV to 5-10, while the Mounties are now 9-6.

Stroudsburg 418, Pleasant Valley 445

STROUDSBURG

Probst Hunter 68, Nate Zauck 84, Joey Fantozzi 86, Paulie Maccarrone 87, Colin Wrazien 93

PLEASANT VALLEY

Lydon Patascher 70, Ben Bush 84, Austin Balanca 91, Mike Pomillo 96, Noah Conklin 104.

Northwestern-

Pen Argyl-Palmerton

Northwestern’s Cole Dynda shot an 80 to lead the Tigers to a 428-468 Colonial League victory over Palmerton.

While Northwestern (10-3) only scored against the Blue Bombers, Palmerton also competed against Pen Argyl.

The Knights received an 80 from Jake Martins, while Corey Serfass finished with an 88 for the Bombers (5-9).

Northwestern’s John Conti and Ethan Kozlowski both finished with 84s.

Pen Argyl 426, Northwestern 428, Palmerton 468

PEN ARGYL

Jake Martins 80, Lincoln Kuster 84, Joey DeSantis 86, Luke Hackman 86, Shane Moser 90.

NORTHWESTERN

Cole Dynda 80, John Conti 84, Ethan Kozlowski 84, Avery Chandler 88, Eric Mather 92.

PALMERTON

Corey Serfass 88, Aiden Leister 90, Jared Reinhard 92, Ashton Lesher 98, Luke Matsko 100.

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