Local Roundup: Results from Sept. 17
Palmerton’s Connor Hibell set a course record at Jim Thorpe in cross country action on Tuesday.
In other action, both Pleasant Valley soccer teams picked up wins.
CROSS COUNTRY
Lehighton-
Northern Lehigh-Palmerton-
Moravian-Notre Dame GP-
Palisades-Saucon Vy.-Jim Thorpe
The Lehighton boys went 3-1, while Palmerton’s Connor Hibell set a course record in winning the race.
Hibell crossed in 16:36, finishing over a minute ahead of runner-up Elijah Pagotto of Lehighton. The Indians’ Kyle Kuznicki took fifth.
In the girls competition, Lehighton’s Claudia Pagotto earned second, while Northern Lehigh’s Emma Heil (third) and Jim Thorpe’s Stacy Bos (fourth) also placed in the top five.
BOYS
Jim Thorpe 27, Palisades 28
Notre Dame GP 17, Jim Thorpe 44
Saucon Valley 27, Jim Thorpe 28
Jim Thorpe 26, Moravian Academy 29
Lehighton 15, Palisades 42
Notre Dame GP 25, Lehighton 30
Lehighton 19, Saucon Valley 39
Lehighton 19, Moravian Academy 42
Palisades 18, Northern Lehigh 40
Notre Dame GP 15, Northern Lehigh 50
Saucon Valley 18, Northern Lehigh 37
Moravian Academy 20, Northern Lehigh 41
Palisades 27, Palmerton 28
Notre Dame GP 20, Palmerton 43
Palmerton 27, Saucon Valley 30
Palmerton 25, Moravian Academy 31
(top three plus locals in top 20)
1. Connor Hibell (Palm) 16:36, 2. Elijah Pagotto (L) 17:20, 3. Emmett Rieland (NDGP) 17:23, 5. Kyle Kuznicki (L) 18:14, 10. Bowden Chicarelli (JT) 18:40, 11. Gabe Wirth (JT) 18:51, 12. Aiden Eckhart (L) 18:55, 14. Sebestian Warner (L) 19:15, 16. Varick Peiffer (L) 19:34, 20. Chase Ader (Palm) 19:52.
GIRLS
Jim Thorpe 23, Palisades 29
Notre Dame GP 20, Jim Thorpe 43
Saucon Valley 19, Jim Thorpe 44
Moravian Academy 20, Jim Thorpe 41
Lehighton 21, Palisades 34
Notre Dame GP 20, Lehighton 43
Saucon Valley 22, Lehighton 39
Moravian Academy 25, Lehighton 34
Northern Lehigh 18, Palisades 40
Notre Dame GP 20, Northern Lehigh 43
Saucon Valley 22, Northern Lehigh 37
Northern Lehigh 25, Moravian Academy 30
Palmerton 22, Palisades 27
Notre Dame GP 15, Palmerton 50
Saucon Valley 15, Palmerton 49
Moravian Academy 18, Palmerton 41
(top three plus locals in top 20)
1. Virginia Kraus (SV) 17:56, 2. Claudia Pagotto (L) 21;21, 3. Emma Heil (NL) 21:31, 4. Stacy Bos (JT) 21:49, 15. Anna Hawk (L) 23:37, 17. Emily Gad (NL) 24:00.
Northwestern-Bangor-
Catasauqua-Salisbury-
So. Lehigh-Wilson-Pen Argyl
The Northwestern boys went 2-1 in a Colonial League meet at Pen Argyl.
Xander Giandomenico paced the Tigers with a fifth-place finish. In the girls competition, which Northwestern went 1-2, the Tigers’ Rosalia Nestor was second place in a time of 19:31.
BOYS
Northwestern 20, Bangor 4
Northwestern 15, Pen Argyl 50
Wilson 22, Northwestern 33
(top three plus locals in top 15)
1. Miles Etters (SL) 17:07.4, 2. Alden Twist (B) 17:07.7, 3. Mateo Antnucci (NDES) 17:33, 5. Xander Giandomenico (NW) 17:55, 11. Greyson Wellings (NW) 18:26.
GIRLS
Northwestern 19, Bangor 37
Wilson 26, Northwestern 29
Pen Argyl 26, Northwestern 29
(top three plus locals in top 15)
1. Avery Errico (W) 19:21, 2. Rosalia Nestor (NW) 19:1, 3. Juliana Bonham (W) 19:41, 5. Sophia Cornell (NW) 21:21, 15. Megan Fornwalt (NW) 22:52.
Pleasant Valley- Allen-
Dieruff-Parkland-PM West-PM East
Marty Green finished second in the boys race as Pleasant Valley won against Dieruff and Allen, but lost to Parkland.
Jason Kays recorded a top 20 finish with a 16th.
The Pleasant Valley girls beat Allen but lost to Parkland. Danielle Boland was the top runner for the Bears, taking fourth.
BOYS
2. Marty Green (PV) 18:18
GIRLS
4. Danielle Boland (PV) 22:46, 8. Keeley Lawrence (PV) 23:25.
VOLLEYBALL
Pen Argyl-Jim Thorpe
Brianna Snisky had 14 kills and seven digs to help lead Jim Thorpe to a 3-0 Colonial League win over Pen Argyl.
Maura Malaska added 41 assists, while Kelsey Patton contributed 11 kills and five digs for the Olympians, winners of seven straight matches.
Pen Argyl 8 10 22
Jim Thorpe 25 25 25
Stat leaders: Jim Thorpe - Maura Malaska 41 assists, 5 digs, 2 aces; Brianna Snisky 14 kills, 7 digs, 5 blocks, 2 aces; Kelsey Patton 11 kills, 5 digs; Brooke Mitzen 10 kills, 3 digs.
Records: Jim Thorpe (7-1); Pen Argyl (4-5)
Marian-Weatherly
Isabella Horvat recorded 13 aces and six kills to help Marian gain a 3-0 Schuylkill League victory over Marian.
The Fillies also received 22 assists from Eris Hayes. For the Wreckers, Kelly Reiner had six blocks and three kills.
Marian 25 25 25
Weatherly 8 6 15
Stat leaders: Marian - Eris Hayes 22 assists; Isabella Horvat 13 aces, 6 kills, 3 digs; Lara Cancio 8 kills; Weatherly - Kelly Reiner 6 blocks, 3 kills, 3 digs; Abby Binder 5 blocks, Abby Weston 4 digs .
Records: Marian (6-3); Weatherly (1-7).
Northwestern-Freedom
Northwestern dropped a close match as Freedom pulled out a 3-2 non-league victory.
Shannon Green had 35 assists for the Tigers, while Norah Silfies finished with 12 kills and five blocks.
Northwestern 18 25 25 19 12
Freedom 25 23 16 25 15
Stat leaders: Northwestern - Shannon Green 35 assists; Norah Silfies 12 kills, 5 blocks; Daisy Stringer 10 kills, 5 aces.
Records: Northwestern (4-5); Freedom (5-5).
Panther Valley-Pottsville
In a Schuylkill League thriller, Pottsville pulled out a 3-2 win over Panther Valley.
Natalie Vermillion had 19 kills, 22 digs and four aces for the Panthers, while Emma Dacey added 10 digs and nine kills.
Panther Valley 25 16 25 17 17
Pottsville 18 25 14 25 19
Stat leaders: Panther Valley - Natalie Vermillion 22 digs, 19 kills, 4 aces; Emma Dacey, 10 digs, 9 kills; Abby Benack 19 assists, 10 digs; Caroline Breslin 28 digs.
Records: Panther Valley (6-2); Pottsville (8-2).
Tamaqua-Mahanoy Area
Tamaqua fell in straight sets to Mahanoy Area.
Isadora Neifert had two kills and five digs for the Blue Raiders.
Mahanoy Area 25 25 25
Tamaqua 23 12 15
Stat Leaders: Tamaqua - Isadora Neifert 2 kills, 5 digs; Leah Black 8 digs; Leah Crowley 4 digs.
Records: Mahanoy Area (9-2); Tamaqua (3-9).
BOYS SOCCER
Pleasant Valley-PM East
In EPC action, Christian Pinheiro’s first-half goal was all Pleasant Valley needed to gain a 1-0 victory over Pocono Mountain East.
Royce Thompson added an assist on the game’s only tally, while Zach Prator turned aside nine shots to earn the shutout win.
Pleasant Valley 1 0 - 1
PM East 0 0 - 0
Goals: Pleasant Valley - Christian Pinhiero 1; PM East - None; Assists: Pleasant Valley - Royce Thompson 1; PM East - None; Goalies (Saves): Pleasant Valley - Zack Prator 9.
Records: Pleasant Valley (7-2-1; 5-2-1 EPC); PM East (4-5-1; 3-4-1 EPC).
FIELD HOCKEY
Lehighton-Bangor
Lilyana Shapiro scored with 6:14 left in the game to lift Lehighton to a 1-0 Colonial League victory over Bangor.
Indians keeper Lillian Klotz recorded nine saves to earn the shutout win.
Lehighton 0 0 0 1 - 1
Bangor 0 0 0 0 - 0
Goals: Lehighton - Lilyana Shapiro 1; Bangor - None; Shots on goal: Lehighton 3; Bangor 9; Penalty corners: Lehighton 4; Bangor 8; Goalies (Saves): Lehighton - Lillian Klotz 9; Bangor - Abigail Coleman 2.
Records: Lehighton (4-3-1; 4-3-1 CL); Bangor (3-5-1; 3-3-1 CL).
Northern Lehigh-Wilson
In Colonial League action, Wilson posted a 3-1 victory over Northern Lehigh.
Addyson Myster registered the Bulldogs’ only goal off an assist from Morgan Smith.
Northern Lehigh 0 0 1 0 - 1
Wilson 1 1 1 0 - 3
Goals: Northern Lehigh - Addyson Myster 1; Wilson - Ashley Fisher 2, Carli Apgar 1; Assists: Northern Lehigh - Morgan Smith 1; Wilson - Payton Herncane 1, Selena Brobst 1; Shots on goal: Northern Lehigh 6; Wilson 21; Goalies (Saves): Northern Lehigh - Maddie Husack 16; Wilson - Annaliesse McAuliffe 1.
Records: Northern Lehigh (0-11; 0-8 CL); Wilson (4-4; 4-4 CL).
Palmerton-Southern Lehigh
In a key Colonial League matchup, Southern Lehigh came away with a 2-0 victory over visiting Palmerton.
Ella Bausher and Delaney Mack both had second-half goals to lead the Spartans.
Palmerton 0 0 0 0 - 0
Southern Lehigh 0 0 1 1 - 2
Goals: Palmerton - None; Southern Lehigh - Ella Bausher 1, Delaney Mack 1; Shots on goal: Palmerton 1; Southern Lehigh 6; Penalty corners: Palmerton 4; So. Lehigh 16; Goalies (Saves): Palmerton - Sarah Sabo 6.
Records: Palmerton (7-3-1; 7-2 CL); Southern Lehigh (7-2; 7-1 CL).
GIRLS SOCCER
Northwestern-Lehighton
Kherington Yezik scored two goals as undefeated Northwestern posted an 8-0 Colonial League victory over Lehighton.
The Tigers, who put the game away with five second-half goals, received scores from five other players.
Northwestern 3 5 - 8
Lehighton 0 0 - 0
Goals: Northwestern - Kherington Yezik 2, Alexis Kercher 1, Brook Balliet 1, Paige Bissell 1, Sophia Schaffer 1, Marlyse DeLillo 1; Lehighton - None; Saves (Goalies): Lehighton - Cassidy Litts 9.
Records: Northwestern (11-0); Lehighton (3-8).
Tamaqua-Marian
Sienna Stellfox had a hat trick to lead Tamaqua to an 8-0 Schuylkill League victory over Marian.
Evelyn Leinbach and Kimmy Rudy each added two goals for the Blue Raiders.
Madison Kattner made seven saves for Marian in the loss.
Tamaqua 6 2 - 8
Marian 0 0 - 0
Goals: Tamaqua - Sienna Stellfox 3, Evelyn Leinbach 2, Kimmy Rudy 2, Angelina Rechert 1; Marian - None; Saves: (Goalies): Tamaqua - Veronica Scott 8; Marian - Madison Kattner 10, Peyton Stillman 7.
Records: Tamaqua (3-8); Marian (1-6).
PM East-Pleasant Valley
Sadie Rizzo recorded 16 saves in leading Pleasant Valley to a 3-0 EPC shutout win over Pocono Mountain East.
Jordyn Fleming scored the first PV goal in the first half, while Peyton Foder and Marta Perry also tallied for the Bears.
PM East 0 0 - 0
Pleasant Valley 1 2 - 3
Goals: PM East - None; Pleasant Valley - Jordyn Fleming 1, Peyton Foder 1, Marta Perry 1; Assists: Pleasant Valley - Morgan Ryals 1, Payton Shillady 1, Keegan Merklin 1; Shots on goal: PM East 10; Pleasant Valley 17; Saves (Goalies): Pocono Mountain East - 9; Pleasant Valley - Sadie Rizzo 16.
Records: Pocono Mountain East (4-4); Pleasant Valley (4-4).
Tri-Valley-Weatherly
Weatherly dropped an 11-0 Schuylkill League decision to Tri-Valley.
McKenna Gerhard made 24 saves for the Wreckers.
Tri-Valley 7 4 - 11
Weatherly 0 0 - 0
Goals: Weatherly - None; Saves (Goalies): Weatherly - McKenna Gerhard 24.
Records: Tri-Valley (7-1); Weatherly (0-6).
GIRLS TENNIS
ES South-Pleasant Valley
East Stroudsburg South earned a 4-2 EPC victory over Pleasant Valley.
Avery Cogan won a singles match for the Bears, while Arianna Moscoso and Amanda Davis paired up for a victory in doubles.
ES South 4, Pleasant Valley 2
SINGLES
Malka Parker (ESS) def. Brianca Pridham 6-0, 6-0; Iva Smolyansky (ESS) def. Shannon Price 6-2, 6-2; Avery Cogan (PV) def. Destiny Camacho 6-3, 6-0.
DOUBLES
Ariana Moscoso/Amanda Davis (PV) def. Amosa Ellis/Sydney Ort 6-1, 4-6, 7-5; Laylla Joseph/Neyila Joseph (ESS) def. Marissa Hauck/Breslin Beck 6-2, 6-1; Amelia Jean-Baptiste/Vanessa Mirra (ESS) def. Devon Bush/Emma Kish 6-1, 6-2.
Records: ES South (6-8); Pleasant Valley (3-11).