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Panthers, Colts sweep

Panther Valley and Marian both recored a pair of victories in scholastic golf action on Friday.

GOLFMillersburg-Williams Vy.-Panther Vy.Panther Valley posted a pair of wins, including a Schuylkill League decision over Williams Valley.The Panthers, who improved to 8-1, downed the Vikings 331-354 and also Millersburg, 331-385.PV's Matt Tucker fired a 78 while teammate Scott Nevenglosky finished close behind with an 80. Kory Lopata also chipped in with an 83.PANTHER VALLEY (331)Matt Tucker 78, Scott Nevenglosky 80, Kory Lopata 83, Jon Taras 90.WILLIAMS VALLEY (354)Collin Harrison 83, Tyler Yamoscak 85, Gary Diegert 93, Noah Crosswell 93.MILLERSBURG (385)James Seidel 85, Tyler Sweigard 90, Patrick McFadden 92, Will Tabb 118.Played at Villas Crossing Golf Course, par-70.Minersville-Sch. Haven-MarianMarian remained undefeated in Schuylkill League Division 2 play by sweeping Minersville and Schuylkill Haven.The Colts (8-0, 8-1) downed Minersville, 326-470, and defeated Schuylkill Haven, 326-399.Marian got outstanding ballance as Eric Mason took medalist honors on the par-72 Mountain Valley Course with an 80 and teammates Mark Postupack (81), Brandon Dopira (82) and Nick Kweder (83) followed closely behind.MARIAN (326)Eric Mason 80, Mark Postupack 81, Brandon Dopira 82, Nick Kweder 83.SCHUYLKILL HAVEN (399)Phil Dohner 96, Shane Berger 98, Ian Glanzman 100, Eric Geiger 105.MINERSVILLE (470)Nick Mione 102, John Shuman 120, Brandon Pauley 122, Ed Kell 126.Played at Mountain Valley, par-72.N. Schuylkill-Jim ThorpeIan Paul shot a two-over par 74 to help North Schuylkill gain a 334-400 Schuylkill League win over Jim Thorpe.The Spartans, who improved to 3-3, also received a 78 from Derrick Reese.Dean DiBonifazio paced the Olympians (0-5) with an 80.NORTH SCHUYLKILL (334)Ian Paul 74, Derrick Reese 78, Justine Paul 88, John Rittle 94.JIM THORPE (400)Dean DiBonifazio 80, Mitch Hoffman 101, Bill Sloss 108, Jake McGeehan 111.Played at Mahoning Valley Country Club, par-72.Pottsville-Pine Grove-TamaquaTamaqua dropped a pair of Schuylkill League matches to Pottsville and Pine Grove.The Raiders fell 310-362 to the Crimson Tide and 310-343 to the Cardinals.Pottsville's foursome all finished in the 70s with Bailey Roos gaining medalist honors with a 76.Colin Johnson and Nick Toth each carded an 87 to lead Tamaqua (1-4).POTTSVILLE (310)Bailey Roos 76, Greg Merrick 77, Justin Fiorillo 78, Ryan Miske 79.PINE GROVE (343)Brandon Mills 81, Nevin Brosius 82, Ty Zimmerman 84, Kacy Manges 96.TAMAQUA (362)Colin Johnson 87, Nick Toth 87, Steve Christ 91, Matt Hadesty 97.Played at Villas Crossing Golf Course, par-70.TENNISJim Thorpe-Allentown CCAllentown Central Catholic didn't lose a set in recording a 7-0 victory over Jim Thorpe.The Lady Vikings received 6-0, 6-0 wins from two of their three singles players including No. 1 Tara Schoenborn.The loss dropped the Olympians to 0-2.Allentown CC 7, Jim Thorpe 0SINGLESTara Schoeborn (ACC) def. Ellyn Tomko 6-0, 6-0; Katie Rossowski (ACC) def. Anna Domingo 6-1, 6-3; Kerry Reagan (ACC) def. Marissa Farra.DOUBLESMerissa Misiura/Jen Hildebrandt (ACC) def. Carly Marzen/Salina Catalano 8-1; Katie Coringrato/Christina Witmer (ACC) def. Alex Mosteller/Katie Jones 6-2, 6-2; Caroline Bondi/Linda Nguyen (ACC) def. Gabby Kline/Kasey Herman 6-0, 6-1; Colleen Topper/Bronte Grigoruk (ACC) def. Kearsen Meckes/Allison Porembo 6-0, 6-1.

bob ford/times news Jim Thorpe's Dean DiBonifazio follows through after a tee shot. during Friday's match.