Jim Thorpe’s volleyball team clinched a district playoff berth by defeating East Stroudsburg North on Monday, while Tamaqua’s girls soccer team has earned at least a tie for a spot in the Schuylkill League postseason with a win over Pottsville.

FIELD HOCKEY

Northwestern-N. Lehigh

Faith Slifer scored twice in the fourth quarter as Northwestern pulled away for a 5-0 Colonial League field hockey win against Northern Lehigh.

The Tigers led 1-0 at halftime, before adding a goal in the third quarter and three more in the fourth.

Julia Farber, Ella Schmidt and Nora Peterson also scored for Northwestern, while Riley Stoudt recorded an assist.

Northwestern held a 24-4 advantage in shots on goal, and a 7-3 edge in penalty corners. Northern Lehigh’s goalkeeper finished with 16 saves.

Northwestern 5, Northern Lehigh 0

Northwestern 0 1 1 3 - 5

Northern Lehigh 0 0 0 0 - 0

Goals: Northwestern - Faith Slifer 2, Julia Farber 1, Ella Schmidt 1, Nora Peterson 1. Assists: Northwestern - Riley Stoudt 1. Saves: Northern Lehigh 16; Northwestern 1. Shots on goal: Northwestern 24, Northern Lehigh 4. Penalty corners: Northwestern 7, Northern Lehigh 3.

Records: Northwestern (11-5-1; 11-2-1); Northern Lehigh (8-8; 7-8).

Lehighton-Palmerton

Jordan Hausman scored in the fourth quarter to lift Lehighton to a 1-0 Colonial League victory over Palmerton.

After three scoreless quarters, Hausman broke the deadlock to give the Indians the lead.

Lehighton held a 16-1 advantage in shots on goal, and a 9-0 edge in penalty corners. Palmerton’s goalkeeper finished with nine saves.

Lehighton 1, Palmerton 0

Palmerton 0 0 0 0 - 0

Lehighton 0 0 0 1 - 1

Goals: Lehighton - Jordan Hausman 1. Saves: Lehighton 1; Palmerton 9. Shots on goal: Lehighton 16, Palmerton 1. Penalty corners: Lehighton 9, Palmerton 0.

Records: Lehighton (7-10; 5-9); Palmerton (4-13-1; 4-10-1).

VOLLEYBALL

Pleasant Valley-ES North

Isabella Slizewski recorded nine kills and three blocks as Pleasant Valley swept East Stroudsburg North 25-18, 25-8, 25-11 in an Eastern Pennsylvania Conference match.

Sasha Slozina added six kills and five digs for the Bears, while Kira Hnat handed out 22 assists.

Ella Rothrock contributed five aces, while Lila Borger added four aces and three kills. Hunter Farkas chipped in with three kills.

Pleasant Valley 3, ES North 0

Pleasant Valley 25 25 25

ES North 18 8 11

Statistics: Pleasant Valley - Isabella Slizewski (9 kills, 3 blocks, 2 assists, 1 ace); Sasha Slozina (6 kills, 5 digs, 1 ace); Kira Hnat (22 assists, 2 aces); Ella Rothrock (5 aces, 3 digs, 1 block); Emmerson DeLuna (4 digs, 1 ace); Lila Borger (3 kills, 4 aces); Hunter Farkas (3 kills); Mya Williams (4 digs, 2 aces, 1 assist); Jessica Tartamella (4 digs).

Records: Pleasant Valley (10-7; 10-5); ES North (1-16; 1-14).

Jim Thorpe-Salisbury

Remy Gorski recorded seven kills and 11 digs as Jim Thorpe swept Salisbury 25-20, 25-9, 25-23 in Colonial League action.

Rylan Rogowitz added six kills and four blocks for the Olympians, while Hailey Malaska dished out 20 assists.

Aubrey Stamets contributed five kills and five digs, while Brooklynn Yuhas chipped in with 10 digs and three aces.

The win clinched a district playoff berth for Thorpe.

Jim Thorpe 3, Salisbury 0

Jim Thorpe 25 25 25

Salisbury 20 9 23

Statistics: Jim Thorpe - Remy Gorski (7 kills, 11 digs, 1 ace); Brooklynn Yuhas (10 digs, 3 aces); Hailey Malaska (20 assists); Aubrey Stamets (5 kills, 5 digs); Rylan Rogowitz (6 kills, 4 blocks).

Records: Jim Thorpe (9-8; 9-8); Salisbury (2-17; 1-16).

Weatherly-Executive Edu.

Executive Education swept Weatherly 25-14, 29-27, 25-10 in a nonleague contest.

Jillian Esposito led the Wreckers with 15 assists, 11 digs, one kill and one block, while Lilah Gower added nine digs, eight assists and three aces.

Mikayla Kuntz contributed six assists, five digs and one block for Weatherly.

Executive Education 3, Weatherly 0

Executive Education 25 29 25

Weatherly 14 27 10

Statistics: Weatherly - Jillian Esposito (11 digs, 1 block, 1 kill, 15 assists); Lilah Gower (9 digs, 3 aces, 8 assists); Mikayla Kuntz (5 digs, 1 block, 6 assists).

JV: Executive Education won 2-1 (25-17, 23-25, 15-12).

Records: Executive Education (4-7); Weatherly (0-18).

BOYS SOCCER

Pleasant Valley-ES South

Pleasant Valley dueled with East Stroudsburg South to a 0-0 tie in EPC action.

Cole Clark made three saves for the Bears, while Colin Himelright had six for the Cavaliers.

Pleasant Valley 0, ES South 0

Pleasant Valley 0 0 - 0

ES South 0 0 - 0

Goals: Pleasant Valley - None; ES South - None; Saves: Pleasant Valley - Cole Clark 3; ES South - Colin Himelright 6; Shots: Pleasant Valley - 10; ES South - 5; Corners: Pleasant Valley - 3; ES South - 4.

Records: Pleasant Valley (11-4-3; 10-4-2); ES South (6-6-4; 4-6-4).

Schuylkill Haven-Lehighton

Lehighton was unable to hold its one-goal lead against Schuylkill Haven, who scored two second-half goals to win 3-2 in non-league action.

The Hurricanes received those two goals from Grayson Fessler and Landon Trostle.

Riley Sharpley and Jace White both picked up the goals for the Indians, and White added an assist.

Schuylkill Haven 3, Lehighton 2

Schuylkill Haven 1 2 - 3

Lehighton 2 0 - 2

Goals: Schuylkill Haven - Jacob Woll 1, Grayson Fessler 1, Landon Trostle 1; Lehighton - Riley Sharpley 1, Jace White 1; Assists: Schuylkill Haven - None; Lehighton - Jace White 1; Chase Lobasso 1; Saves: Schuylkill Haven - Elliot Wehr 12; Lehighton - Peyton Ginder 10; Shots: Schuylkill Haven - 17; Lehighton - 15; Corners: Schuylkill Haven - 5; Lehighton - 7.

Records: Schuylkill Haven (8-8-1; 6-3); Lehighton (2-13-2; 1-11-1).

GIRLS SOCCER

ES South-Pleasant Valley

Keegan Merklin scored two goals as part of a 4-3 win for Pleasant Valley over ES South in EPC action.

Haley Ott stood her ground in net for the Bears making 16 saves, while both Marta Perry and Victoria Lucarello recorded two assists.

The Cavalier goals came from the Bulay sisters — Lyla and Ava — along with Alayna Ealey.

Pleasant Valley 4, ES South 3

ES South 1 2 - 3

Pleasant Valley 2 2 - 4

Goals: ES South - Lyla Bulay 1; Aayna Ealey 1, Ava Bulay 1; Pleasant Valley - Keegan Merklin 2, Bailey Clifford 1, Lexi Krasniqi 1; Assists: ES South - Alayna Ealey 1, Lyla Bulay 1; Pleasant Valley - Marta Perry 2, Victoria Lucarello 2; Saves: ES South - 6; Pleasant Valley - Haley Ott 16; Shots: ES South - 6; Pleasant Valley - 16; Corners: ES South - 2; Pleasant Valley - 3.

Records: ES South (6-7-3; 4-6-2); Pleasant Valley (7-10; 5-9).

Tamaqua-Pottsville

Joey Vidzicki had a goal and an assist to help Tamaqua take down Pottsville 2-1 in a tightly-contested Schuylkill League affair.

Heidi McGinley opened the scoring for the Tide just 52 seconds into the contest. Avery Muffley tied the game just 38 seconds later, followed by Vidzicki getting the winning tally later in the half.

Sophia Sitlinger shut the door in net the remainder of the way for the Raiders, finishing with eight saves.

With the win, Tamaqua is now guaranteed to at least have a tie-breaker game for the Schuylkill League playoffs.

Tamaqua 2, Pottsville 1

Tamaqua 2 0 - 2

Pottsville 1 0 - 1

Goals: Tamaqua - Avery Muffley 1, Joey Vidzicki 1; Pottsville - Heidi McGinley 1; Assists: Tamaqua - Joey Vidzicki 1; Pottsville - None; Saves: Tamaqua - Sophia Sitlinger 8; Pottsville - Lucille Dougherty 3; Shots: Tamaqua - 5; Pottsville - 9; Corners: Tamaqua - 2; Pottsville - 7.

Records: Tamaqua (10-6; 7-4); Pottsville (6-10-1; 6-5).

Marian-Shenandoah Valley

Esme Petschauer picked up the lone goal for Marian in its 1-0 Schuylkill League victory over Shenandoah Valley.

Katie Knock was a brick wall in net for the Fillies, making 13 total saves.

Marian 1, Shenandoah Valley 0

Marian 0 1 - 1

Shenandoah Vy. 0 0 - 0

Goals: Marain - Esme Petschauer 1; Shenandoah Valley - None; Saves: Marian - Katie Knock 13; Shenandoah Valley - Emmalee Pinkey 4.

Records: Marian (2-13; 1-10); Shenandoah Valley (2-12-2; 1-9).

Schuylkill Haven-Weatherly

Schuylkill Haven rolled to a 10-0 Schuylkill League victory over Weatherly.

No other information was received.

Schuylkill Haven 10, Weatherly 0

Schuylkill Haven 10

Weatherly 0

Records: Schuylkill Haven (12-5-1; 9-1); Weatherly (3-11-2; 0-9-1).