Local Roundup: Results from Sept. 8
It was a big day for both Northwestern and Cole Mertz on Tuesday.
The Tigers picked up wins in five different sports, highlighted by Mertz’s six-goal effort during his team’s soccer victory over Jim Thorpe.
Also successful for Northwestern were its girls soccer, field hockey, volleyball and golf squads.
BOYS SOCCER
Northwestern-Jim Thorpe
Cole Mertz put on a show with six first-half goals to lead Northwestern to a 10-1 Colonial League win over Jim Thorpe.
Three other Tigers chipped in with goals in the second half, including two from Russell DeLong.
Blaze Flyzik was the only goal scorer for the Olympians.
Northwestern 10, Jim Thorpe 1
Northwestern 6 4 - 10
Jim Thorpe 1 0 - 1
Goals: Northwestern - Cole Mertz 6, Russell DeLong 2, Liam Scanlon 1, Nick Schmoyer 1; Jim Thorpe - Blaze Flyzik 1; Saves: Northwestern - Dean Carl 5; Jim Thorpe - Austin Warren 10, Braeden Whittaker 5.
Records: Northwestern (3-0; 2-0); Jim Thorpe (2-2; 1-1).
Faith Christian-No. Lehigh
Northern Lehigh was unable to overcome an early first-half deficit and fell to Faith Christian Academy 5-2 in non-league action.
Brady Clymer led the Lions with two goals and got support from three other teammates.
The Bauer brothers provided the only offense for the Bulldogs, as Kellen scored a pair of goals with Michael earning assists on both.
Faith Christian 5, Northern Lehigh 2
Faith Christian 4 1 - 5
Northern Lehigh 1 1 - 2
Goals: Faith Christian - Brady Clymer 2, Ryley Gardner 1, Adrian Arias 1, Germe Mouyengo 1; Northern Lehigh - Kellen Bauer 2; Assists: Faith Christian - N/A; Northern Lehigh - Michael Bauer 2; Saves: Faith Christian - N/A; Northern Lehigh - Gus Rosario 6, Tyler Adar 2.
Records: Faith Christian (2-0); Northern Lehigh (0-3).
Palmerton-Palisades
In a tightly-contested Colonial League matchup, Palisades received two goals from Sebastian Bowen to help the Pirates defeat Palmerton 3-1.
The Bombers’ lone tally came from Brody Wells in the second half.
Palisades 3, Palmerton 1
Palmerton 0 1 - 1
Palisades 1 2 - 3
Goals: Palmerton - Brody Wells 1; Palisades - Sebastian Bowen 2, Nico Leblanc 1; Shots: Palmerton - 2; Palisades - 16; Corners: Palmerton - 2; Palisades - 3.
Records: Palmerton (1-3; 0-2); Palisades (1-0; 1-0).
GIRLS SOCCER
Jim Thorpe-Northwestern
Northwestern picked up goals from eight different players in a dominating 13-0 Colonial League win over Jim Thorpe
The duo of Sophia Schaffer and Juliet Snyder finished with seven total goals to lead the Tigers, with Schaffer leading with four and Snyder racking up the other three.
Northwestern 13, Jim Thorpe 0
Jim Thorpe 0
Northwestern 13
Goals: Jim Thorpe - None; Northwestern - Sophia Schaffer 4, Juliet Snyder 3, Ellie Fluke 1, Dylan Ritter 1, Bella Smith 1, Mia Kern 1, Addy Metzger 1, Sophia Varvarelis 1; Assists: Jim Thorpe - None; Northwestern - Amelia Glassberg 3, Ellie Fluke 2, Jalyssa Kubat 2, Juliet Snyder 1, Lexi Kercher 1, Dylan Ritter 1, Sophia Varvarelis 1, Addy Metzger 1, Bella Smith 1.
Records: Jim Thorpe (1-3; 0-2); Northwestern (4-1; 2-0).
Northern Lehigh-Tamaqua
Northern Lehigh tallied three first-half goals and held on to defeat Tamaqua 4-2 in a non-league showdown.
Mackenzie Powell led the Bulldogs with two goals, including the ice breaker, while Madelyn Williams contributed with a goal and an assist.
Shaylee Gormley picked up both of the Raiders’ goals.
Nolehi goalkeeper Emily Gad finished with seven saves.
Northern Lehigh 4, Tamaqua 2
Northern Lehigh 3 1 - 4
Tamaqua 0 2 - 2
Goals: Northern Lehigh - Mackenzie Powell 2, Madelyn Williams 1, Tegan Simms 1; Tamaqua - Shaylee Gormley 2; Assists: Northern Lehigh - Madelyn Williams 1; Tamaqua - None; Saves: Northern Lehigh - Emily Gad 7; Tamaqua - Sophia Sittlinger 5; Shots: Northern Lehigh - 10; Tamaqua - 9; Corners: Northern Lehigh - 1; Tamaqua 9.
Records: Northern Lehigh (1-1-1); Tamaqua (2-2).
Minersville-Lehighton
Claire Bridy exploded for four goals to lift Lehighton to a 4-0 non-league victory over visiting Minersville.
Bridy netted two of her goals in the first half as the Indians grabbed a 2-0 halftime advantage, and put the game out of race with two more tallies in the second half.
The talented sophomore finished with nine shots on goal.
Lehighton 4, Minersville 0
Minersville 0 0 - 0
Lehighton 2 2 - 4
Goals: Lehighton - Claire Bridy 4; Shots on goal: Lehighton 15; Saves: Minersville 7.
Records: Minersville (3-2); Lehighton (3-2).
Marian-Halifax
Halifax received tallies from nine different players to help defeat Marian 11-0 in non-league play.
McKenna Peryea lead the Wildcats with three goals, and was her team’s only multi-goal scorer.
Katie Knock still managed to make 10 saves for the Fillies despite the loss.
Halifax 11, Marian 0
Marian 0 0 - 0
Halifax 7 4 - 11
Goals: Marian - None; Halifax - McKenna Peryea 3, Lauren Sharbaugh 1, Briea Barcavage 1, Kendall Weaver 1, Camryn Weaver 1, Alexis Graff 1, Briella Tafani 1, Morgan Radel 1, Alayna Schickley 1; Saves: Marian - Katie Knock 10; Halifax - Carly Green 8, Isabella Bender 3.
Records: Marian (0-4); Halifax (1-1).
GOLF
Lehighton-Northwestern
Wagner Sarocco recorded an eagle on the last hole to post a 73 and aid Northwestern’s 382-484 Colonial League victory over Lehighton.
Cole Dynda (76), Jake Kozlowski (77), Skyler Kern (78) and Mike Malosh (78) all shot in the 70s for the Tigers at Olde Homestead Golf Club.
The Indians’ Mikey D’Amico finished with a 72 to grab medalist honors.
Northwestern 382, Lehighton 484
LEHIGHTON
Mikey D’Amico 72, Kase Kleintop 91, Luke Haydt 103, Mason Parliman 108, Grant Birnbaum 110.
NORTHWESTEN
Wagner Sarocco 73, Cole Dynda 76, Jake Kozlowski 77, Skylar Kern 78, Mike Malosh 78.
Played at Olde Homestead Golf Club, par 72.
Records: Lehighton (2-7; 2-6 CL); Northwestern (9-1; 9-1 CL).
Freedom-Pleasant Valley
Drew Patascher shot a 74 to help lead Pleasant Valley to a 413-430 victory over visiting Freedom.
With that score, the Bears’ Patascher earned medalist honors.
Teammate Noah Conklin also finished in the 70s, as he posted a 77.
Pleasant Valley 413, Freedom 430
FREEDOM
Kai Aschenbrenner 82, Andrew Schmid 83, Vaughn Emerich 86, Griffin Kleinle 86, Audrina Mostesano 93.
PLEASANT VALLEY
Drew Patascher 74, Noah Conklin 77, Payton Kirvan 85, Isaac Klein 86, Parker Ahner 91.
Played at Indian Mountain, par 72.
Records: Freedom (4-7; 4-7 EPC); Pleasant Valley (6-6; 6-6 EPC).
Tamaqua-Lourdes
Sam Vinc shot even par to lead Tamaqua to a 338-357 Schuylkill League Division 1 victory over Lourdes.
Vinc’s 72 led all scorers, as the Blue Raider gained medalist honors.
Vivian Reiprish recorded a Red Raider low, as she carded a 79.
Tamaqua 338, Lourdes Regional 357
TAMAQUA
Sam Vinc 72, Brody Boyle 87, Kenny Bayley 88, Jacob Fritzinger 91.
LOURDES
Vivian Reiprish 79, Rylan Wolfgang 91, Sean Weikel 92, Marshall Mirarcki 95.
Played at Indian Hills Golf Club, par 72.
Records: Tamaqua (9-3; 6-3 SL); Lourdes (3-5 SL).
Pine Grove-Marian
Three golfers scored in the 70s, as Marian rolled to a 308-350 Schuylkill League Division 2 victory over visiting Pine Grove.
Carter Grant and Brayden Grant tied for medalist honors, as the Colt duo both registered a 72.
Teammate Patrick Bonner contributed a score of 79.
Marian 308, Pine Grove 350
PINE GROVE
Evan Moyer 80, Mason Troutman 80, Gaysin Tilley 94, Kaiden Umbenhauer 96.
MARIAN
Carter Grant 72, Brayden Grant 72, Patrick Bonner 79, Gavin Zola 85.
Played at Indian Hills Golf Club, par 72.
Records: Pine Grove (0-15; 0-10 SL); Marian (7-2; 6-2 SL).
Palmerton-Moravian Academy
Moravian Academy knocked off Palmerton 429-470 in Colonial League action.
The Bombers’ Jared Grammes earned medalist honors with a 79 at Green Pond Country Club.
Teddy Perrotta paced the Crusaders with an 84.
Moravian Academy 429, Palmerton 470
PALMERTON
Jared Grammes 79, Joey Solt 85, Tucker DeSousa 96, Colton Becker 97, Jace Farkas 113.
MORAVIAN ACADEMY
Teddy Perrotta 84, Leonard Anthony 85, Evan Scagliotti 84, Preston Edwards 87, Katherine Anthony 89.
Played at Green Pond Country Club, par 71.
Records: Palmerton (7-3; 7-3 CL); Moravian Academy (8-2; 8-2 CL).
Schuylkill Haven-Weatherly
Schuylkill Haven kept its perfect season intact, as the Hurricanes posted a 298-332 Schuylkill League Division 2 victory over Weatherly.
The Hurricanes’ Eli Barton carded a one-under 68 to grab medalist honors.
Brad Connors finished with a Wrecker low of 81, while teammates Eli Brown and Chance Stauffer both shot 82.
Schuylkill Haven 298, Weatherly 332
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN
Eli Barton 68, Allen Evans 70, Chase Maley 77, Giuliana Hughes 83.
WEATHERLY
Brad Connors 81, Eli Brown 82, Chance Stauffer 82, Jacob Hinkle 87.
Played at White Birch Golf Course, par 69.
Records: Schuylkill Haven (10-0; 10-0 SL); Weatherly (4-5; 4-5 SL).
Southern Lehigh-Jim Thorpe
In Colonial League action at Jack Frost National, Southern Lehigh defeated Jim Thorpe 386-546.
The Spartans’ Cooper Aspen led all scorers with a two-over 74.
Cooper Kresge finished with an Olympian low of 92.
Southern Lehigh 386, Jim Thorpe 546
SOUTHERN LEHIGH
Cooper Aspen 74, Hayden Bartie 76, Connor Sarnoski 76, Lexi Miller 78, Greyson Spahija 82 (Kolby Szarawarski 82).
JIM THORPE
Cooper Kresge 92, Bryce McElmoyle 94, Blake Skrimcovsky 102, Trent Sutphin 128, Alex Bittle 130.
Played at Jack Frost National Golf Club, par 72.
Records: Southern Lehigh (11-1; 10-0 CL); Jim Thorpe (0-8; 0-8 CL).
GIRLS TENNIS
Tamaqua-Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe swept singles play to gain a 3-2 victory over Tamaqua.
Noelanie Sepulveda, Anjali Chiulli and Ella Ramey all won in straight sets for the Olympians.
The Raiders’ team of Maddy Miller and Naeun Choi gained a hard-fought decision at No. 1 doubles.
Jim Thorpe 3, Tamaqua 2
SINGLES
Noelanie Sepulveda (JT) def. Serenity Sanchez 6-1, 6-1; Anjali Chiulli (JT) def. Gabby Osenbach 6-3, 6-1; Ella Ramey (JT) def Adrien Arthruton 6-4, 6-1.
DOUBLES
Maddy Miller/Naeun Choi (T) def. Matylda Burzynski/Amanda Martell 7-5, 6-4; Tamaqua wins via a JT forfeit.
Records: Tamaqua (1-4); Jim Thorpe (4-4).
Pleasant Valley-PM East
In Eastern Pennsylvania Conference action, Pocono Mountain East gained a 5-2 win over Pleasant Valley.
The tandems of Emma Kish and Brooke Serfass, and Khloe Dooner and Amelia Moscoso, scored doubles victories for PV.
On Thursday, the Bears host Bethlehem Catholic.
PM East 5, Pleasant Valley 2
SINGLES
Elizabeth Trott (PME) def. Avery Cogan 6-0, 6-0; Louis Kolling (PME) def. Amanda Davis 6-0, 6-0; Mirian Thomas (PME) def. Averie Acevedo 6-0, 6-2.
DOUBLES
Trott/Kolling (PME) def. Cogan/Davis 8-0 proset; Ava Watson/Erin Thohy (PME) def. Alyna Boland/Marissa Hauck 5-7, 6-0, 6-3; Emma Kish/Brooke Serfass (PV) def. Aurora Munjonj/Mairea Hull-Goings 6-0, 6-0; Khloe Dooner/Amelia Moscoso (PV) def. Samantha Van Ankern/Ava Rodriguez 6-1, 6-3.
Records: Pleasant Valley (2-6; 2-6 EPC); PM East (2-4; 2-4 EPC).
FIELD HOCKEY
Palmerton-Moravian Academy
Palmerton rallied for two goals in the fourth quarter to edge Moravian Academy, 2-1, in Colonial League play.
Both teams entered the final quarter scoreless until Moravian took a 1-0 lead.
Ally Herrmann and Madeline Thomas then each tallied goals for the Bombers.
Palmerton 2, Moravian Academy 1
Palmerton 0 0 0 2 - 2
Moravian Academy 0 0 0 1 - 1
Goals: Palmerton - Ally Herrmann 1, Madeline Thomas 1; Moravian Academy - Frankie Rowley; Assists: Moravian Academy - Naomi Rinehart; Saves: Palmerton - 4; Moravian Academy - 2; Shots: Palmerton - 6; Moravian Academy - 7; Corners: Palmerton - 11; Moravain Academy- 5.
Records: Palmerton (2-2, 2-1); Moravian Academy (1-4, 0-4).
Pleasant Valley-Emmaus
Gracie Huffner scored four goals, and Ella Horner added three to pace undefeated Emmaus to a 12-0 shutout of Pleasant Valley in an EPC clash.
In three games, defending state champion Emmaus has outscored its opponents, 34-0.
Emmaus 13, Pleasant Valley 0
Pleasant Valley 0 0 0 0 - 0
Emmaus 3 5 2 2 - 12
Goals: Emmaus - Gracie Huffner 4, Ella Horner 3, Peyton Webb 1, Rylie Povilaiti 1, Marissa Gigliotti 1, Bryn Cronin 1, Rylie Povilaitis 1; Assists: Emmaus - Cronin 1, Avery Aquino 1, Avery Rudoi 1; Saves: Emmaus - 0; Pleasant Valley - Emi Stipeck 22; Shots: Emmaus 34; Pleasant Valley 0; Corners: Emmaus 14; Pleasant Valley 0.
Records: Emmaus (3-0): Pleasant Valley (3-2).
Northwestern-Northern Lehigh
Northwestern recorded three goals and had 36 overall shots to remain undefeated with a 3-0 Colonial League shutout of Northern Lehigh.
McKenna Church logged a pair of goals, and Riley Stoudt added one.
Northwestern 3, Northern Lehigh 0
Northern Lehigh 0 0 0 0 - 0
Northwestern 0 1 1 1 - 3
Goals: Northwestern - McKenna Church 2, Riley Stoudt 1; Assists: Northwestern - Ella Schmidt 1, Nora Peterson 1; Saves: Northwestern 2; Northern Lehigh 21; Shots: Northwestern 36; Northern Lehigh 2; Corners: Northwestern 1; Northern Lehigh 13.
Records: Northwestern (3-0, 3-0); Northern Lehigh (0-3, 0-3).
VOLLEYBALL
Pleasant Valley-PM West
Pleasant Valley swept Pocono Mountain West, 25-16, 25-22, and 25-22, in EPC play.
Kira Hunt had 31 assists and five digs for the Bears, while Sasha Slozina and Isabella Slizewski both collected nine kills.
Pleasant Valley 3, PM West 0
Pocono Mountain West 16 22 22
Pleasant Valley 25 25 25
Statistics: Pleasant Valley: Kira Hunt 31 assists, 5 digs; Mya Williams 6 digs; Sasha Slozina 9 kills; Lila Borger 8 kills, 3 digs, 2 aces; Emmerson Deluna 9 digs; Ella Rothrock 2 digs; Isabella Slizewski 9 kills, 2 aces; Jessica Tartamella 5 digs; Harley Durant 2 kills.
Records: Pocono Mountain West (2-2);Pleasant Valley (2-2).
Panther Valley-Tamaqua
Panther Valley won in three sets over Tamaqua in a Schuylkill League tilt.
The undefeated Panthers had little trouble in the first two sets - 25-7, 25-13 - before they held off Tamaqua, 27-25, in the final.
Jaelynn Browdy finished with 16 kills and 13 assists to pace the Panthers, while Danika Blazosky added seven kills and 18 assists.
Panther Valley 3, Tamaqua 0
Tamaqua 7 13 25
Panther Valley 25 25 27
Statistics: Panther Valley - Jaelynn Browdy 16 kills, 13 assists, 5 service points, 6 digs; Jessica Hackash 5 kills, 7 service points, 5 aces, 14 digs; Sophia Paton 7 service points, 5 digs, 3 kills; Danika Blazosky 7 kills, 18 assists, 15 service points, 4 aces, 5 digs; Nina Thorpe 5 kills; Madeline Schirer 4 service points, 10 digs; Tamaqua - Makenzie Famularo 2 kills, 2 aces; Madison Schock 4 assists, 2 aces, 7 digs; Millie Black 2 kills, 17 digs; Patton Selby 2 kills, 2 digs.
Records: Tamaqua (1-4,0-3); Panther Valley (6-0, 3-0).
Northwestern-Jim Thorpe
Northwestern blanked Jim Thorpe in three sets in a Schuylkill League battle.
The Tigers pushed past the Olympians, 25-18, 25-15, and 25-13.
Anna Ebeling led the winners with 11 kills.
Northwestern 3, Jim Thorpe 0
Northwestern 25 25 25
Jim Thorpe 18 15 13
Statistics: Northwestern - Anna Ebeling 11 kills, 2 blocks; Lexi George 16 digs, 2 aces; Kayla Schaffer 18 assists, 3 aces.
Records: Northwestern (3-2, 3-1); Jim Thorpe (1-3, 1-3).
Lehighton-Pen Argyl
Lehighton worked its way to a 3-0 win over Pen Argyl in a Colonial League match.
The Indians produced sets of 25-19, 28-26, and 25-19.
Aleea Yeakel finished with 17 digs, including the 500th of her career. Allison Solt also contributed 12 kills.
Lehighton 3, Pen Argyl 0
Pen Argyl 19 26 19
Lehighton 25 28 25
Statistics: Lehighton - Julianna Lucykanish 4 aces, 6 kills, 8 digs; Allison Solt 12 kills, 2 blocks; Aleea Yeakel 17 digs; Alexis Holben 3 aces,17 digs.
Records: Pen Argyl (2-3, 1-3): Lehighton (4-1, 3-1).
Palmerton-Salisbury
After winning the first two sets, Palmerton needed to rally past Salisbury, 3-2, in a Colonial League match.
The Blue Bombers won the first two sets, 25-13 and 25-22, before they dropped the next two 23-25 and 25-18. They outlasted Salisbury, 15-13, in the final set.
Morgan Wayda ended with 13 digs, while Delainey Keiser collected five kills.
Palmerton 3, Salisbury 2
Palmerton 25 25 23 18 15
Salisbury 13 22 25 25 13
Statistics: Palmerton - Morgan Wayda 13 digs, 3 aces; Delainey Keiser 5 kills, 2 digs; Sam Wolfe 3 aces, 3 kills, 5 digs; Lillian Rowden 3 digs; Violet Scott 2 aces, 3 kills, 2 blocks; Mia Sarnok 3 digs; Isabell McFarland 9 assists, 6 digs.
Records: Palmerton (2-3,2-2); Salisbury (0-4, 0-5).