BVA bounces back to shut out Ringgold
Ava Scalise scored a pair of firsthalf goals to lead the Belle Vernon girls over Ringgold in a rivalry match in Section 1-2A play.
Grace West added a third goal on a direct kick for Belle Vernon as it rebounded from a tough loss to Bentworth Tuesday.
Abby Russell added a pair of assists on both Scalise goals for BVA (3-3, 2-1).
The game may have been costly for Belle Vernon, though, as Scalise went down with an ankle injury just over midway through the second half.
“We bounced back and came out and controlled the game. Most importantly, we were able to finish at the goal,” BVA head coach Tracy Lovett said. “Ava Scalise stood out and Sammy Mincone was able to shut down their scoring threat. All of our defenders played well.”
Wednesday’s game was Mincone’s first after she missed two games due to injury.
Both teams are back in action Monday as Ringgold hosts Steel Valley and Belle Vernon travels to McGuffey for section contests.
Thomas Jefferson 7, Laurel Highlands 0
The Jaguars opened up Section 3-3A play by walloping the Mustangs at the Corral Wednesday.
Thomas Jefferson was led by Kamryn Marcinko’s hat trick and a brace from Sami Maglicco.
Other scorers for the Jaguars (2-1, 1-0) were Olivia Della Lucia and Aislin Majoris.
Nyla Kiral, Annmarie Graham and Ali King combined for the shutout in goal.
TJ returns to action Monday at home against Oakland Catholic in a section match.
Kiski Area 2, Elizabeth Forward 1
The Cavaliers’ Ellie Arnold scored a pair of second-half goals to lead Kiski Area to a 2-1 win over the Warriors (1-2, 1-2).
Mia Valerio scored off an assist from Maicee Smith for the lone Warriors goal of the game in the second half.
Bria Bires made eight saves in goal for the Cavaliers (2-3, 2-1). Adysson Davis made eight saves in the losing effort for Elizabeth Forward.
The Warriors will travel to Indiana Monday for a section game.
Bentworth 2, Waynesburg Central 1
The Bearcats opened Section 2-1A action with a thrilling 2-1 win over the Raiders (3-1, 0-1) on the hill in Ellsworth.
Brielle Dillon scored for the second straight night and Bella Moyer added the other goal for the Bearcats (4-0, 1-0).
“I’m really impressed with how the girls managed the two tough games and quick turnaround,” Bentworth coach Tyler Hamstra said. “Two great first halves and ultimately we did our job in the second half of both.”
The Bearcats are back in section play Monday at California.
Bishop Canevin 5, South Allegheny 2
Ella Lotz had a pair of goals for the Gladiators, but they weren’t enough to overcome the Crusaders in a Section 3-1A contest.
South Allegheny is back in section play Monday at home against Aquinas Academy at 6 p.m.
In other games Wednesday, Sewickley Academy beat Serra Catholic, 8-0; Deer Lakes topped Yough, 5-0; California was at Brownsville and McGuffey played at Charleroi. No game information or scores were reported for those contests.
Golf Boys Frazier 214, Uniontown 215
The Commodores picked up a non-section win over Class 3A Uniontown, claiming a one-stroke victory at Linden Hall Wednesday.
Dylan Keilbach was the medalist winner, firing a 37 for the Commodores (4-5). Aidan Hardy and Travis Smith each carded a 40 for Frazier.
Trevor Uphold shot a 40 to lead the Red Raiders (7-3).
The Commodores travel to Section 8-2A foe South Park today.
Shady Side Acad. 199, Charleroi 207
The Bulldogs handed the Cougars their second Section 8-2A loss of the season.
Freshman Levi Large led the way for Charleroi (7-3, 6-2) with a teamlow 37. Jake Corrin shot a 38 and Gage Patterson added a 43.
Landon Mauser was the medalist winner for Shady Side, finishing with a 37.
Charleroi is back in action today at MVCC against Seton LaSalle.
Serra Catholic 248, South Allegheny 250
The Eagles picked up a section win over the rival Gladiators in a Section 7-2A Wednesday.
Kody Kraeuter finished with medalist honors after he shot a 38. Gino Emanuele followed with a 43.
Josh Nesky looked best for South Allegheny with a 41.
Serra Catholic is back in action today at Brentwood. The Gladiators return to the course Monday at home against Steel Valley.
Waynesburg 211, Bentworth 224
The Bearcats dropped a Section 3-2A match to the visiting Raiders at Chippewa Golf Course.
Waynesburg’s Chase Phillips led all scorers with a 3-over 38.
Bentworth was led by Trent Wolpink’s 41. Wyatt Snyder finished with a 42.
The Bearcats are back on the course today at home against Jefferson-Morgan.
Girls Elizabeth Forward 178, Hempfield 193 Mya Morgan shot a 36, carding a birdie and an eagle, to lead the Warriors over the Spartans to help EF move to 8-0 on the season.
Sydney Boyd (44) and Annalise Didjunas (47) each shot below 50 for EF (8-0, 6-0).
The Warriors host Gateway today.
