North Catholic’s golf teams finish 4th, 6th at PIAA championships: Highlights & scores
North Catholic’s boys finished fourth and the girls sixth in Wednesday’s PIAA Class 2A Golf Team Championships.
The Trojan boys shot a collective 15-over, three shots out of third but a good distance from champion Devon Prep, which was impressively 8-under for the day at Penn State’s Blue Course.
Eric Prioe was electric on the course for the Trojans, carding a 3-under 69 that included an eagle on the par-5 fifth and four birdies after that. Chris Faber, who medaled at the individual state championships the day before, shot a 72.
The girls’ 51-over was 27 off champion Oakland Catholic’s 240. State qualifier Riley Kontul paced the Trojanettes with a 4-over 76, including four birdies. Brea Kelly shot a 95 and Amelia Karchut at 96.
Union swept Karns City 3-0 (26-24, 25-22, 25-22) thanks to a balanced effort throughout the rotation. The win sends Union to the playoffs, according to head coach Lexi Twentier.
Lilly Hayden had 28 digs and three aces for the Damsels, while Kolstin Wetzel knocked down six kills and five blocks. Emma Kifer provided 12 assists, five digs, two blocks and two kills.
The Gremlins got 24 assists and 14 digs from Addison Fox. Mya Jones and Addison Smith each had six kills in the loss.
Seneca Valley closed the regular season with its 10th straight victory, a 4-0 decision over Taylor Allderdice.
Ryan Zirpoli had two goals, Jacob Prex and Donovan Miller both scored once. Kyle DeMaster earned the clean sheet for the Raiders (14-1).
