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h.s. girls soccer

The Times Leader staff

WILKES-BARRE – Jade Welsh assisted two second-half goals as Berwick defeated Coughlin 2-0 Thursday to clinch at least at tie for the Division A title in Wyoming Valley Conference girls soccer.

Berwick (10-1-2) can win the championship outright by defeating or tying visiting Holy Redeemer on Monday or Dallas (9-3) losing or tying at Abington Heights on Monday.

Welsh got her first assist in the 53rd minute by aiding Tricia Gundersen’s goal. She helped Isabella Jaffin score in the 72nd minute.

Second half: 1. BER, Tricia Gundersen (Jade Welsh), 53rd; 2. BER, Isabella Jaffin (Welsh), 72nd.

Shots: BER 18, COU 11; Saves: BER 7 (Sarah Wilczynski), COU 14 (Jessica Cleary); Corners: BER 4, COU 3.

Abington Heights 2, Crestwood 0

Meghan Lenahan converted a penalty kick in the first half and Katie Montella scored in the second half as Abington Heights prevailed.

Keeper Moriah Deibert made six saves as the Comets posted their seventh shutout of the season and second against Crestwood.

First half: 1. AH, Meghan Lenahan (pen kick), 26th min; Second half: 2. AH, Katie Montella (Dakin Hewlett), 77th.

Shots: CRE 13, AH 11; Saves: CRE 6 (Kyley Henry), AH 6 (Moriah Deibert); Corners: CRE 5, AH 1.

Holy Redeemer 2, Wyoming Seminary 0

Laura Wingert scored in the first half and found Emily Jones off a corner kick for a second-half goal as Holy Redeemer handled Wyoming Seminary.

First half: 1. HR, Laura Wingert, 5th min; Second half: 2. HR, Emily Jones (Wingert) 77th.

Shots: WS 6, HR 36; Saves: WS 27 (Lucie Povova), HR 3 (Christina Flaherty); Corners: WS 4, HR 7.

Wallenpaupack 1, Honesdale 0 OT

Gina Boccia’s goal with 2:51 left in overtime sealed the win for Wallenpaupack over Honesdale.

Overtime: WAL, Gina Boccia, 88th min.

Shots: WAL 13, HON 9; Saves: WAL 6 (Heather Michael), HON 10 (Leanna Bennett); Corners: WAL 6, HON 4.