Local Roundup: Results from Sept. 9
Northwestern’s Brook Balliet and Tamaqua’s Kimmy Rudy both had hat tricks to lead their respective teams to wins in girls soccer action on Monday.
Jim Thorpe posted victories in two sports — boys soccer and volleyball — while the Blue Raiders also picked up a golf win.
BOYS SOCCER
North Schuylkill-Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe received goals from four different players to earn a 4-1 non-league victory over North Schuylkill.
Ehren Hassler had a goal and an assist for Thorpe, while Blaze Flyzik, Henry Snyder and Conor Holland also tallied for the Olympians.
Jim Thorpe 1 3 - 4
North Schuylkill 0 1 - 1
Goals: Jim Thorpe - Blaze Flyzik 1, Henry Snyder 1, Conor Holland 1, Ehren Hassler 1; North Schuylkill - F. Manganiello 1; Assists: Jim Thorpe - Noah Geiser 3, Ehren Hassler 1; Saves (Goalies): Jim Thorpe - Liam Off 4; North Schuylkill - K. Onuschak 12.
Records: Jim Thorpe (3-3); North Schuylkill (2-3).
Parkland-Pleasant Valley
In a battle of unbeatens, Parkland doubled up Pleasant Valley 4-2 in EPC action.
Royce Thompson scored both Bears’ goals in the first half.
Parkland 3 1 - 4
Pleasant Valley 2 0 - 2
Goals: Pleasant Valley - Royce Thompson 2; Assists: Pleasant Valley - David Halla; Penalty corners: Pleasant Valley 3; Goalies (Saves): Pleasant Valley - Zack Prator 7.
Records: Parkland (5-0); Pleasant Valley (5-1).
GIRLS SOCCER
Northwestern-Wilson
Brook Balliet had a hat trick to help Northwestern earn an 8-0 Colonial League victory over Wilson to remain undefeated.
Five other Tigers scored goals for the Tigers, who also received three assists from Kherington Yezik.
Northwestern 5 3 - 8
Wilson 0 0 - 0
Goals: Northwestern - Brook Balliet 3, Sophia Schaffer 1, Syenna Flores 1, Paige Bissell 1, Alexis Kercher 1, Amelia Glassburg 1. Wilson - None; Assists: Kherington Yezik 3; Saves (Goalies): Northwestern - Olivia Reinhart 3.
Records: Northwestern (7-0; 4-0 CL); Wilson (0-5; 0-5 CL)
Tamaqua-Shenandoah Valley
Six second-half goals helped lift Tamaqua to a 7-1 Schuylkill League victory over Shenandoah Valley.
Kimmy Rudy had three goals and an assist to lead the Raiders, who picked up their first win. Kolbe Robb added two goals and a pair of assists.
Tamaqua 1 6 - 7
Shenandoah Valley 0 1 - 1
Goals: Tamaqua - Kimmy Rudy 3, Kolbe Robb 2, Evelyn Leinbach 1, Sienna Stellfox 1; Shenandoah Valley - Jasmin Olayo 1; Assists: Tamaqua - Kolbe Robb 2, Mia Bamford 2, Kimmy Rudy 1; Shenandoah Valley - None; Shots on goal: Tamaqua 24, Shenandoah Valley 3; Penalty corners: Tamaqua 5, Shenandoah Valley 0; Goalies (Saves): Tamaqua - Ronnie Scott 2; Shenandoah Valley - Cortes 10.
Records: Tamaqua (1-6; 1-4 SL); Shenandoah Valley (0-4; 0-3 SL).
Blue Mountain-Marian
Blue Mountain cruised to a 7-0 Schuylkill League victory over Marian.
Despite the loss, Maddie Kattner had 23 saves for the Fillies.
Blue Mountain 5 2 - 7
Marian 0 0 - 0
Goalies (Saves): Blue Mountain - Katerman 2; Marian - Maddie Kattner 23.
Records: Blue Mountain (5-2; 4-1 SL); Marian (1-4; 0-3 SL).
Pleasant Valley-Parkland
Parkland exploded for seven goals in the second half to help earn an 8-0 EPC win over Pleasant Valley.
Mackenzie McNeeley collected two goals to lead the undefeated and un-scored upon Trojans.
Pleasant Valley 0 0 - 0
Parkland 1 7 - 8
Goals: Pleasant Valley - None; Parkland - Mackenzie McNeeley 2, Maia Rojas-Obdra 1, Adrianna Rizzotto 1, Julia Hayward 1, Isabella Hallal 1, Liana Zurinskas 1, Sarah Huff 1; Shots on goal: Pleasant Valley 1, Parkland 32; Corners: Pleasant Valley 0, Parkland 14; Goalies (Saves): Pleasant Valley - Sadie Rizzo 18, Parkland - 1
Records: Pleasant Valley (3-3); Parkland (5-0).
GOLF
Tamaqua-Marian
Tamaqua edged Marian 333-346 in Schuylkill League action.
Mason Yachera and Noah Steigerwalt both shot 79s for the Raiders, while Maximus Najarro ended with an 80. Sam Farrone led Marian with an 84.
Tamaqua 333, Marian 346
TAMAQUA
Mason Yachera 79, Noah Steigerwalt 79, Maximus Najarro 80, Noah Mateyak 95
MARIAN
Sam Farrone 84, Derek Yurkanin 86, Alex Krapf 88, Collin Yurkanin 88
Played at White Birch golf course.
Records: Tamaqua (4-8), Marian (6-6).
Pen Argyl-Palmerton
Palmerton registered a 413-433 Colonial League win over Pen Argyl.
Corey Serfass paced the Blue Bombers with a 77, while Jared Grammes added a 79. The Green Knights’ Shane Moser posted medalist honors with a 70.
Palmerton 413, Pen Argyl 433
PEN ARGYL
Shane Moser 70, Jake Martin 78, Joey DosSantos 83, Michael Stein 99, Jake Hackman 103.
PALMERTON
Corey Serfass 77, Jared Grammes 79, Jason Carelli 83, Ashton Lesher 83, Tucker DeSousa 91.
Played at Olde Homestead course.
Records: Pen Argyl (7-4; 7-4 CL); Palmerton (6-3; 6-3 CL).
Moravian Academy-Northwestern
Northwestern fell to Moravian Academy 402-466 in Colonial League play.
Cole Dynda and Caden Monahan both shot a team-best 88 for the Tigers.
Moravian Academy 402, Northwestern 466
NORTHWESTERN
Cole Dynda 88, Caden Monahan 88, Gracie Scheffler 94, Avri Chandler 96, Addison Remaley 100.
Records: Moravian (9-1); Northwestern (4-7).
Weatherly-Schuylkill Haven
Schuylkill Haven remained undefeated with a 312-450 Schuylkill League victory over Weatherly.
The Hurricanes’ Alan Evans posted a 71 to gain medalist honors.
Schuylkill Haven 312, Weatherly 450
WEATHERLY
Kyle Reiner 106, Jacob Hinkle 108, Brad Connors 117, Kolton Reiner 119.
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN
Alan Evans 71, Talon Spitler 73, Eli Barton 81, Chase Maley 87.
Played at Schuylkill Country Club.
Records: Weatherly (0-11; 0-11 SL); Schuylkill Haven (9-0; 9-0 SL).
VOLLEYBALL
Northwestern-Jim Thorpe
Kelsey Patton collected 13 kills and 10 digs to help Jim Thorpe gain a 3-1 Colonial League victory over Northwestern.
Brooke Mitzen added 12 kills and nine digs for the Olympians, who also received eight kills from Brianna Snisky. For the Tigers, Lexi George recorded 19 digs, while Norah Silfies had eight kills.
Northwestern 25 21 10 20
Jim Thorpe 12 25 25 25
Stat leaders: Northwestern - Lexi George 19 digs, 3 aces; Norah Silfies 8 kills, 2 aces; Shannon Green 16 assists, 3 kills; Jim Thorpe - Kelsey Patton 13 kills, 10 digs, 5 aces; Brooke Mitzen 12 kills, 9 digs; Mara Levins 15 digs, 3 kills; Brianna Snisky 11 digs, two blocks, Maura Malaska 38 assists.
Records: Northwestern (3-3, 3-3 CL)); Jim Thorpe (4-1, 3-1 CL).
Blue Mountain-Lehighton
Lehighton won in straight sets over Blue Mountain.
Lorah Thomas paced the Indians with 10 kills, while Makenna Snyder added five kills and nine digs. Teammate Timara Klotz added six kills and two blocks.
Blue Mountain 17 22 20
Lehighton 25 25 25
Stat leaders: Lehighton - Lorah Thomas 10 kills, 4 digs, 2 aces, 2 blocks; Autumn Clewell 24 assists, 7 digs; Makenna Snyder 5 kills, 9 digs; Lyla Kerschner 16 digs, 3 aces; Timara Klotz 6 kills, 2 blocks.
Records: Blue Mountain (4-2); Lehighton (3-3).
Palmerton-Southern Lehigh
Palmerton dropped all three sets to Southern Lehigh in a Colonial League match.
Mikayla Maxwell had three kills, and Sadie Gair recorded nine assists for the Blue Bombers.
Palmerton 10 11 11
Southern Lehigh 25 25 25
Stat leaders: Palmerton - Mikayla Maxwell 3 kills; Sadie Gair 9 assists; Hailey Barry 3 digs.
Records: Palmerton (2-8); Southern Lehigh (5-0)
Minersville-Tamaqua
Tamaqua fell to Minersville in straight sets in non-league action.
Millie Black recorded nine kills for the Blue Raiders, while Madison Shock added four kills, four aces, six assists and eight digs.
Minersville 27 25 25
Tamaqua 25 16 22
Stat leaders: Tamaqua - Madison Schock 4 kills, 6 assists, 4 aces, 8 digs; Millie Black: 9 kills; Leah Black 5 kills, 7 digs, 2 aces.
Records: Minersville (4-3); Tamaqua (1-6).
FIELD HOCKEY
Lehighton-Saucon Valley
In Colonial League action, Saucon Valley blanked Lehighton 3-0.
Katryna Price paced the Panthers with a goal and two assists.
Lehighton 0 0 0 0 - 0
Saucon Valley 0 0 2 1 - 3
Goals: Lehighton - None; Saucon Valley - Johnston, Price, Lannon; Assists: Lehighton - None; Saucon Valley - Price 2, Krewatch; Shots on goal: Lehighton 8; Saucon Valley 15; Penalty corners: Lehighton 4; Saucon Valley 8; Goalie (Saves): Lehighton - Lilly Klotz 13; Saucon Valley - Lilly Weigand 5.
Records: Lehighton (3-2-1; 3-2-1 CL); Saucon Valley (3-3; 3-2 CL).
GIRLS TENNIS
Pleasant Vy.-Bethlehem Cath.
Bethlehem Catholic defeated Pleasant Valley 6-1 in EPC play.
The Bears received a win from the team of Lauren Bush and Averie Acevedo at No. 1 doubles.
Bethlehem Catholic 6, Pleasant Valley 1
SINGLES
Eva Burkart (BC) won by forfeit; Judy Pinter (BC) def. Shannon Price 6-4, 6-4; Elizabeth Shock (BC) def. Avery Cogan 6-2, 6-0.
DOUBLES
Lauren Bush/Averie Acevedo (PV) def. Audrey Van Haule/Madelyn Aronisco 8-1 proset; Louisa Robinson/Ruby Robinson (BC) def. Ariana Moscoso/Amanda Davis 6-2, 6-3; Madison Aranico/Sasha Mathew (BC) def. Breslin Beck/Marissa Hauck 6-3, 6-4; Sophie Fiorin/Kiley Parker (BC) def. Devon Bush/Emma Kish 6-2, 6-0.
Records: Bethlehem Catholic (3-7; 3-7 EPC); Pleasant Valley (2-8; 2-7 EPC).
Jim Thorpe-Palisades
Palisades defeated Jim Thorpe 4-1 in Colonial League action.
Keira Reese grabbed the only victory for the Olympians at No. 1 singles.
Palisades 4, Jim Thorpe 1
SINGLES
Keira Reese (JT) def. Carly Evleth 2-6, 6-4, 6-1; Kaya Rustein (P) def. Chloe Tantala 7-6, 7-5; Reese Eskesen (P) def. Noelani Sepulveda 6-0, 6-2.
DOUBLES
Lily Clifford/Luca Wilson (P) def. Anjali Chiulli/Diamond Alvear 6-1, 6-2; Mollee Liberg/Leila Prunkel (P) def. Amanda Martell/Lila DeJessa 6-2, 6-2.
Records: Jim Thorpe (2-7); Palisades (6-2)