Lehighton erupted for nine first-half goals on its way to a 13-0 field hockey victory over Bethlehem Catholic Wednesday, while Weatherly’s girls cross country team remained unbeaten in Schuylkill League competition.

The Indians had four players score twice in their second straight victory, while the Wreckers swept the top three places in the girls race to improve to 10-0 with wins over both Nativity and Gillingham.

Tamaqua’s boys and girls cross country teams and Marian’s boys also swept their respective meets, while Pleasant Valley edged Easton 2-1 in boys soccer.

CROSS COUNTRY

Tamaqua-Mahanoy Area-

North Schuylkill-Pine Grove

Tamaqua swept its three opponents in both the boys and girls competitions during a four-team Schuylkill League meet at Mahanoy Area.

Aidan Elston won the boys race in 18:22, while teammates Parker Steencken (19:02) and Memphis Kline (19:15) finished third and fourth, respectively.

In the girls race, Shaylee Gormley placed second in 23:03, followed by Peyton O’Brien in third (23:52). Aubry Jones, Gia Clemson, Sophia Stellfox and Madelyn Schaefer also finished among the top eight.

Both Tamaqua teams improved to 9-2 in league competition.

BOYS

Tamaqua 21, Mahanoy Area 36

Tamaqua 27, North Schuylkill 29

Tamaqua 16, Pine Grove 47

1. Aidan Elston (T) 18:22; 2. Owen Mentzer (NS) 18:30; 3. Parker Steencken (T) 19:02; 4. Memphis Kline (T) 19:15; 5. Preston Lee (NS); 6. Cam Smith (MA); 7. Cameron Smith (MA); 8. Crayson Zaremba (MA); 9. Aidan Smolock (NS); 10. Lewis Peralta (MA); 11. Kevin Lawfer (T); 12. Ivan DeBruyn (PG); 13. Season Daucus (NS); 14. Joey Tokarczyk (NS); 15. Luis Sanchez (T).

GIRLS

Tamaqua 15, Mahanoy Area 50

Tamaqua 24, North Schuylkill 35

Tamaqua 19, Pine Grove 42

1. Genevieve Dando (NS) 21:06; 2. Shaylee Gormley (T) 23:03; 3. Peyton O’Brien (T) 23:52; 4. Essie DeBruyn (PG); 5. Aubry Jones (T) 24:51; 6. Gia Clemson (T) 25:16; 7. Sophia Stellfox (T) 25:29; 8. Madelyn Schaefer (T) 25:41; 9. Mariolie Rodriguez (MA); 10. Petra DeBruyn (PG); 11. Carla Firestone (PG); 12. Tattiana Salefski (NS); 13. Lilly Brown (NS); 14. Mikayah Steigerwalt (T); 15. Lila Stegemerten (T).

Nativity-Weatherly-Gillingham

Weatherly swept the top three places in the girls race to remain unbeaten in Schuylkill League cross country competition, with victories over both Nativity and Gillingham.

Mikayla Pugh led the Wreckers with a winning time of 20:27, followed by teammates Emma Moyer (20:54) and Mikayla Kuntz (20:30). Weatherly defeated Nativity 23-32 and Gillingham 15-50 to improve to 10-0 in league competition.

In the boys race, Nativity swept the competition behind Wyatt Hylka, who finished first in 17:06. Teammates Jacob Bowman (17:35) and Kyle McCormick (17:50.98) placed second and third, respectively.

Weatherly’s Alex Best finished sixth in 18:45, followed by Khrystian Rivera in seventh (18:48). The Wreckers also defeated Gillingham 17-41.

BOYS

Nativity 15, Weatherly 46

Nativity 15, Gillingham 50

Weatherly 17, Gillingham 41

1. Wyatt Hylka (N) 17:06; 2. Jacob Bowman (N) 17:35; 3. Kyle McCormick (N) 17:50.98; 4. Shane Meyer (N) 17:53; 5. Daniel Kim (N) 18:24; 6. Alex Best (W) 18:45; 7. Khrystian Rivera (W) 18:48; 8. Brody Loftus 19:28; 9. Preston McCormick (N) 20:04; 10. Tyler Nelson (W) 20:12.

GIRLS

Weatherly 23, Nativity 32

Weatherly 15, Gillingham 50

Nativity 15, Gillingham 50

1. Mikayla Pugh (W) 20:27; 2. Emma Moyer (W) 20:54; 3. Mikayla Kuntz (W) 20:30; 4. Catherine Marinchek (N) 23:17; 5. Marie Schmitte (N) 25:43; 6. Brianna Hylka (N) 29:58; 7. Riley Bachert (W) 31:32; 8. Brylee Hylka (N) 36:08; 9. Mavis Trakos (N) 36:40.

Marian-Sch. Haven-

Tri-Valley-Shenandoah Vy.

Marian swept its three opponents in Schuylkill League boys cross country action at Shenandoah Valley.

The Colts posted identical 26-31 victories over Schuylkill Haven and Shenandoah Valley and defeated Tri-Valley 15-50, improving to 9-2 in Schuylkill League competition.

In the girls competition, Marian fell to Schuylkill Haven (15-50), Shenandoah Valley (15-50) and Tri-Valley (21-34), dropping to 2-9 in league action.

Editor’s note: Individual results from the meet were not received by the Times News.

BOYS

Marian 26, Schuylkill Haven 31

Marian 26, Shenandoah Valley 31

Marian 15, Tri-Valley 50

GIRLS

Schuylkill Haven 15, Marian 50

Shenandoah Valley 15, Marian 50

Tri-Valley 21, Marian 34

BOYS SOCCER

Pleasant Valley-Easton

Adrian Szyszko and Michael Powell both scored goals to lead Pleasant Valley to a 2-1 East Penn Conference victory over Easton.

The Bears scored twice in the first half and held off the Red Rovers, who scored their lone goal after intermission.

Gavin Lewis and Christian Pinheiro both recorded assists for Pleasant Valley, while goalkeeper Cole Clark made three saves.

Pleasant Valley 2, Easton 1

Pleasant Valley 2 0 — 2

Easton 0 1 — 1

Goals — Pleasant Valley: Adrian Szyszko, Michael Powell; Easton: Jacob Lytwyn. Assists — Pleasant Valley: Gavin Lewis, Christian Pinheiro. Saves — Pleasant Valley: Cole Clark 3; Easton: Matthew Laquentoro 1.

Records — Pleasant Valley 10-3-2 (10-3-1 EPC); Easton 7-6-1 (7-6-1 EPC).

Tamaqua-Lourdes Regional

Tamaqua and Lourdes Regional played to a 1-1 tie in Schuylkill League boys soccer action.

Brody Schlier scored off an assist from Aidan Elston to give the Blue Raiders a 1-0 first-half lead. Lourdes Regional answered with a second-half goal from Josh Miller.

Tamaqua goalkeeper Jake Tamagini finished with 11 saves, while Lourdes’ Nathan Yablonski made nine.

Tamaqua 1, Lourdes Regional 1

Tamaqua 1 0 — 1

Lourdes Regional 0 1 — 1

Goals — Tamaqua: Brody Schlier; Lourdes Regional: Josh Miller. Assists — Tamaqua: Aidan Elston. Saves — Tamaqua: Jake Tamagini 11; Lourdes Regional: Nathan Yablonski 9.

Records — Tamaqua 7-5-3; Lourdes Regional 4-7-2.

GIRLS SOCCER

Easton-Pleasant Valley

Bianca Yette recorded a hat trick to lead Easton to a 6-2 East Penn Conference victory over Pleasant Valley.

The Red Rovers built a 4-0 halftime lead, but the Bears responded with two second-half goals.

Marta Perry finished a pass from Victoria Lucarello to get Pleasant Valley on the board, while Lexi Krasniqi converted a cross from Perry for the Bears’ second goal.

Pleasant Valley goalkeeper Haley Ott finished with 11 saves.

Easton 6, Pleasant Valley 2

Easton 4 2 — 6

Pleasant Valley 0 2 — 2

Goals — Easton: Bianca Yette 3, Heidi Tomik, Mia McGann, Araina Schanowolf; Pleasant Valley: Marta Perry, Lexi Krasniqi. Assists — Pleasant Valley: Victoria Lucarello, Marta Perry. Saves — Easton 3; Pleasant Valley: Haley Ott 11. Shots — Easton 16, Pleasant Valley 6. Corners — Easton 2, Pleasant Valley 1.

Records — Easton 11-3-1 (11-2-1 EPC); Pleasant Valley 6-9 (5-7 EPC).

FIELD HOCKEY

Lehighton-Beth. Catholic

Lehighton erupted for nine first-half goals and rolled to a 13-0 victory over Bethlehem Catholic.

Jordan Hausman, Maezie Hunsicker, Addie Yenser and Blayr Strawser each scored two goals apiece for the Indians, who earned their second straight victory.

Sophia Wise, Amber Yeakel, Quinn Lichtenwalner, Tori Nied and Dakota Markley also scored as Lehighton improved to 5-9.

The Indians held a 30-1 advantage in shots.

Lehighton 13, Bethlehem Catholic 0

Lehighton 4 5 3 1 — 13

Bethlehem Catholic 0 0 0 0 — 0

Goals — Lehighton: Jordan Hausman 2, Maezie Hunsicker 2, Addie Yenser 2, Blayr Strawser 2, Sophia Wise, Amber Yeakel, Quinn Lichtenwalner, Tori Nied, Dakota Markley. Saves — Bethlehem Catholic: Leyla Roof 9.

Records — Lehighton 5-9; Bethlehem Catholic 0-13.