SR runners roll past Reynolds
Slippery Rock's cross-country teams opened the 2012 season Tuesday with dominating 15-50 victories over Reynolds.
Caleb Bickel and Lauren Dietz finished first overall among the boys and girls, respectively, for the Rockets.
Boys Top 10
Caleb Bickel (SR) 20:31, Justin Pago (R) 21:12, Will Henry (SR) 21:57, Andrew Maxwell (SR) 22:44, James Eilenfeldt (SR) 22:55, Dan Masterson (SR) 24:39, Jacob Giegel (R) 24:47, Jacob Hilliard (SR) 28:15, Austin Moffett (R) 28:36, Tyler Yarington (SR) 30:13
Girls Top 10
Lauren Dietz (SR) 27:12, Becca Novak (SR) 27:31, Rebecca Masterson (SR) 30:28, Amy Cravener (SR) 30:50, Erica Burnworth (R) 31:01, Chelsea Brendlinger (SR) 32:26, Becky Anna (SR) 32:57, Samantha Campbell (R) 34:03, Kristen Walski (R) 34:04, Hallie McHattie (S) 35:25
Girls SoccerBreann Wood netted four goals as Karns City shut out Mercer 6-0 in non-league action.Emily Schumacher and Mariah Helch also scored while Chelsea McCartney added two assists and Morgan Deal five saves for the Gremlins (1-0), who play today at Slippery Rock.Mars 12, Freeport 1 — The Planets crushed the Yellowjackets on the strength of goals from nine different players.Karli Paracca, Beth Perri and Amber Fichter each scored twice.Lydia Dennis, Olivia Haefner, Caitlin Foltz, Katie Nelson, Emily Diefenbacher, Maisy Snyder all added one goal.
Boys GolfJosh Bartley earned medalist honors for Mars with a 37 as the Planets defeated Hampton, 204-206.Mars (7-2) hosts Blackhawk today at Rittswood.Mars (204): Josh Bartley 37, Ben Mullins 39, Scott Welsh 39, Nick Hardt 42, Dane Zortman 47Hampton (206): Brian Hamlin 38, Jack Standbridge 40, Grant Moir 42, Matt Goss 43, Alex Watson 43Clarion 222, Moniteau 260 — Jared Say carded a 48 for Moniteau, but the Warriors dropped a decision to Clarion.Moniteau (260): Jared Say 48, Matt Marterella 50, Marcus Fry 52, Aleisha Fowler 54, Travis Genaway 56Clarion (222): Jon Kenneson 42, Thomas Sarvey 45. Tanner Steiner 45, Derek Lauer 45, Ellis Painter 45Central Catholic 197, Butler 229 — The Golden Tornado (3-3, 2-3) were led by Tommy Dimun's 42 at Edgewood Country Club. Gino Baroffio added a 44 and Sam Weston a 45.Seneca Valley 199, North Hills 224 — Blake Miller's 36 paced the Raiders (2-3, 2-2) to this dominating win at Cranberry Highlands.North Hills (224): Ian White 42, Alex Bowen 42, Dan Schmitt 43, Colin Peaulauskus 45, Garrett Dudt 52Seneca Valley (199): Blake Miller 36, Brennan Bench 38, Brad Cypher 39, Evan Hangliter 41, Mike Trotta 45Knoch 210, Highlands 277 — Stefan Carlsson and Chris Kier each carded a 39 to pace the Knights to the section win at the Phoenix.Knoch (5-2, 3-1) will play at Slippery Rock today.Knoch (210): Stefan Carlsson 39, Chris Kier 39, Austin Miller 43, Ben Thoma 44, Christian Evanchec 45Highlands (277): Nick DeCroo 43, Carl Tutak 47, Andrew McCoy 53, Derreck Koblinsky 64, Jules Beer 70District 10, Region 3Slippery Rock's Brett Rinker fired a 78 to lead the Rockets to a third-place finish at Warren's Blueberry Hill Golf Course.Grove City placed fourth with a team score of 350.Team Standings1-Meadville 322 (fifth score tie-breaker); 2-Warren 322; 3-Slippery Rock 340 (Brett Rinker 78, Bob Paczkowski 83, Matt Badger 87, Levi Loenberg 92); 4-Grove City 350 (Matt Gordon 84, Ben Lucas 87, Jordan Anderson 89, Dylan Osborne 90); 5-Oil City 374.
Boys SoccerKnoch 7, Kittanning 0 — The Knights (1-2, 1-0) received a pair of goals from Alex Slomer and one apiece from Davis Miller, Brandon Vargo, Bob Larimer, Ben Lope and Jonmichael Lambert.Andy Fritz recorded the shutout in net.Mars 4, Deer Lakes 1 — Spencer Posey's three goals led the Planets over the visiting Lancers.Defender Dave Jackson also scored for Mars.
Girls VolleyballMars 3, Deer Lakes 0 — The Planets won by scores of 25-11, 25-17 and 25-12.Jaden Zimmer contributed seven kills, Abby Matusik six kills and five aces and Kelsey Bruce added three blocks.Melanie Dinderman managed 10 digs and Katie King had 20 assists.Pine-Richland 3, Butler 0 — Gabby Carney had 10 kills and six blocks, Harley Skibicki five kills and Erin Hildebrand eight digs, but the Rams prevailed 25-19, 25-14, 25-13 in the season opener for both teams.Butler will play at Kiski Area today.Knoch 3, Valley 0 — Kara Fitzpatrick served up six aces for the Knights, while Schaely Renfrew had four.Celina Sanks added 15 kills and Mary Zellhart four aces and eight kills.The Knights won by scores of 25-4, 25-13 and 25-14.
Girls TennisButler 5, Knoch 0 — Laura Brestensky, Zoey McCafferty and Gretchen Wilson swept singles play for Butler (2-3).Singles: 1-Laura Brestensky (B) def. Patricia Pivaronas 6-0, 6-0; 2-Zoey McCafferty (B) def. Hannah Pfeiffer 6-1, 6-1; 3-Gretchen Wilson (B) def. Melissa Stearns 6-0, 6-0Doubles: 1-Rebekah Bright-Molly Moses (B) def. Alice Gordon-Molly Conlon 6-2, 6-2; 2-Emma Brestensky-Olivia Jurdano (B) def. Catherine Wymer-Sarah Fasunic 6-0, 6-1.
Private Schools SoccerMatt Cumberland scored two goals, while Ryan Hughes and Hannah Roth added one assist each, but First Baptist Christian School lost 6-2 to American Spirit.
VolleyballNoelle Garrison tallied 12 aces as First Baptist Christian School defeated American Spirit 3-0 with scores of 25-3, 25-18 and 25-14.Hildi Burleigh had 25 assists, Kenzi Uber added 13 kills and Emily Rowland was the top defensive player in the win.
