The girls’ soccer scene saw remarkable performances across several matches, with teams from Schuylkill Haven, Blue Mountain, and Tri-Valley securing impressive shutout victories on Thursday. Schuylkill Haven triumphed over Williams Valley with a commanding score of 10-0, while Blue Mountain edged out Pine Grove 1-0, and Tri-Valley defeated Lourdes 5-0.
In the match between Schuylkill Haven and Williams Valley, standout player Taylor Haag scored three goals, leading her team to a comprehensive win. Additional goals came from Kylie Siket, Ava Terefencko, Audrey Hutchinson, Kelly Ulsh, and Madison Bayer. Terefencko notably scored twice, both assists coming from Haag. Schuylkill Haven dominated the match with 17 shots on goal, while Williams Valley managed just one.
The scoring summary is as follows:
– Siket assisted by Terefencko
– Haag assisted by Hutchinson
– Terefencko scored twice, both assisted by Haag
– Ulsh assisted by Haag
– Bayer scored unassisted
In goal, Schuylkill Haven’s Ally Becker recorded one save, while Williams Valley’s Avery Stakem made seven saves.
Blue Mountain’s match against Pine Grove was a tightly contested affair, with Gianna Chipriano scoring the only goal in the first half, assisted by Lexi Waschko. Despite Pine Grove’s attempts, which included just one shot on goal, Blue Mountain goalkeeper Karley Koch secured the clean sheet with a solitary save.
Tri-Valley showcased their offensive prowess against Lourdes, with Maggie Hoffman-Long scoring four goals in the first half. The team allowed only four shots on goal throughout the match, demonstrating a strong defensive effort. Ayla Huss added a fifth goal in the second half, assisted by Emma Specht.
The match highlights included:
– Hoffman-Long assisted by Allie Pennypacker and Ivy Sankus
– Huss scored unassisted
In boys’ soccer, Tri-Valley achieved a narrow victory against Pottsville with a score of 3-2. Nathan Hillard was instrumental, scoring two goals. Pottsville attempted to rally, with goals from Juan Moreno and W. Davis, but ultimately fell short.
In volleyball, Tri-Valley continued their winning streak, dominating Shenandoah Valley with set scores of 25-6, 25-3, and 25-10. Faith Melocheck led the Bulldogs with 16 kills, while Callie Melocheck contributed with 21 assists and multiple service points.
Lastly, in girls’ tennis, Tamaqua triumphed over Hazleton with a score of 4-1. Notable performances came from Chloe Ryan and Skora Ndikwiki, who secured singles victories alongside two forfeit wins in doubles.
The recent matches not only highlight the skill and determination of these teams but also set the stage for an exciting season ahead in local sports.
