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Coughlin soccer prevails over Mountaineers in 11-goal contest

The Times Leader staff

PLAINS TWP. — Tim Long’s goal with 5:18 left to play proved to be the game winner in Coughlin’s wild 6-5 win over Dallas in Wyoming Valley Conference boys soccer play on Wednesday.

The two teams were tied 2-2, 3-3 and 4-4 before Brian Suchoski (2 goals, 2 assists) and Long connected late in the game to put the Crusaders up 6-4. Dallas’ Eric Cannon (goal, 2 assists) scored in the final minute, but the Mountaineers couldn’t tie things for up a fourth time.

First half: 1. COU, Kevan Nagle (direct kick), 29:56; 2. COU, Brian Suchoski (Mike Turner), 22:46. 3. DAL, Zack Dutter (Tom Youells), 19:55; 4. DAL, Alex Slocum (Eric Cannon), 13:42; 5. DAL, Kevin Pierce (Cannon), 3:20; 6. COU, Ray Musto (Nagle), 2:38. Second half: 7. COU, Tom Lisofsky (Suchoski), 23:06; 8. DAL, Youells (Christian Pyros), 10:33; 9. COU, Suchoski, 8:24; 10. COU, Tim Long (Suchoski), 5:18; 11. DAL, Cannon (Jackie Ellis), 0:57.

Shots: DAL 18, COU 18; Saves: DAL 7 (Colin Grube), COU 10 (Justin Coskey); Corners: DAL 10, COU 9.

Hanover Area 3, Wyoming Area 2

Ryan Thomas capped off a five-goal burst in the opening 20 minutes of the second half, picking up the game-winner for the Hawkeyes.

Thomas and Austin Bogart both finished with a goal and an assist, while Dan Tomko made 18 saves for the win.

Chris Scatena scored twice for the Warriors.

Second half: 1. HAN, Austin Bogart (Ryan Thomas), 1:24; 2. HAN, Raul Ortiz (Bogart), 5:30; 3. WA, Scatena (Bugcihall), 12:30; 4. WA, Scatena, 17:15; 5. HAN, Thomas (Josh Albert), 20:45.

Shots: WA 27, HAN 20; Saves: WA 12, HAN 18 (Dan Tomko); Corners: WA 5, HAN 1.

Pittston Area 1, Berwick 0

Danny Scatena scored midway through the second half off an assist by Michael Blasi to give Pittston Area the victory.

Second half: 1. PA, Danny Scatena (Michael Blasi), 65th min.

Shots: BER 3, PA 13; Saves: BER 11 (Randall Jones), PA 2 (Brian Werts). Corners: BER 1, PA 5.

Meyers 5, MMI Prep 1

Jon Montalvo picked up a hat trick to lead the Mohawks. Felix Ngolo added a goal and two assists.

Leonid Moroz scored for the Preppers.

First half: 1. MEY, Jon Montalvo (Felix Ngolo), 4:29; 2. MEY, Matt Hromchak, 11:21. Second half: 3. MMI, Leonid Moroz, 51:00; 4. MEY, Ngolo (Joe DiMaggio), 59:29; 5. MEY, Montalvo (Ngolo), 71:55; 6. MEY, Montalvo, 76:14.

Shots: MMI 8, MEY 20; Saves: MMI 15 (Niklas Anthony, Bobby Dougherty), MEY 7 (John Nargoski); Corners: MMI 0, MEY 8.

FIELD HOCKEY

Wyoming Valley West 1, Nanticoke 0

Dominique Pasqualichio picked up the only goal of the contest, striking early in overtime to give the Spartans the road win.

Kristie Rollman came up with 17 saves to earn a tough shutout. Alexa Gorski made six stops for the Trojans.

Overtime: 1. WVW, Dominique Pasqualichio, 10:08.

Shots: WVW 6, NAN 17; Saves: WVW 17 (Kristie Rollman), Nan 6 (Alexa Gorski); Corners: WVW 3, NAN 7.

Delaware Valley 5, Hazleton Area 1

Eavan Matz picked up two goals and an assist in the second half to help the Warriors pull away from Hazleton.

Christie Lonsky and Sarah Witkowski both had a goal and an assist in the win.

First half: 1. DV, Christie Lonsky (Sarah Witkowski), 22:26; 2. HAZ, Shelby Plaza (Kayla Garzio), 6:31; 3. DV, Witkowski (Lonsky), 5:00. Second half: 4. DV, Liz Lidner (Eavan Matz), 17:19; 5. DV, Matz (Danny Edwards), 6:16; 6. DV, Matz (Kelsey Kimble), 3:16.

Shots: HAZ 4, DV 3; Saves: HAZ 4 (Ashley Boehmar), DV 6 (Val McElnae); Corners: HAZ 12, DV 4.

Dallas 7, Pittston Area 0

Tara Puffenberger scored four goals and assisted on another as Dallas shut out Pittston Area.

First half: 1. DAL, Tara Puffenberger, 27:38; 2. DAL, Sam Martin (Dana Krawetz), 24:37; 3. DAL, Katie Confer, 17:59; 4. DAL, Sabrina Zurek (Puffenberger), 6:46; Second half: 5. DAL, Puffenberger (Jill Jackson), 21:45; 6. DAL, Puffenberger, 19:57; 7. DAL, Puffenberger, 9:31.

Shots: PA 0, DAL 18; Saves: PA 11 (Brittany Naylor), DAL 0 (Megan Martin); Corners: PA 3, DAL 7

Berwick 7, Elk Lake 0

Sarah Shartzer scored three goals, Holly Welsh scored twice and Brittany Carper recorded three assists as Berwick outshot Elk Lake 42-4.

First half: 1. BER, Sarah Shartzer (Megan Mowery), 2:05; 2. BER, Holly Welsh, 15:54; 3. BER, Mowery (Brittany Carper), 17:32; 4. BER, Shartzer (Carper), 20:21; 5. BER, Welsh (Shartzer), 23:06; 6. BER, Sarah Talanca (Carper), 26:17; Second half: 7. BER, Shartzer, 19:04.

Shots: EL 4, BER 42; Saves: EL 21 (Kelsie Posie), BER 0 (Cindy Diemer); Corners: EL 0, BER 12.

Crestwood 5, Honesdale 0

Jenna Chrismer scored two goals to pace Crestwood, which didn’t allow Honesdale a shot on goal.

First half: 1. CRE, Michelle Schmidt (Kayla Gluchowski), 28:48; 2. CRE, Jenna Chrismer (Jenna DiSabatino), 13:47; 3. CRE, Emily Leo, 4:33; 4. CRE, Jenna Chrismer (Brittany Blass), 1:31;

Second half: 5. CRE, Audrey Bruell (April Yezuita), 18:45.

Shots: HON 0, CRE 12; Saves: HON 13 (Katie Carton), CRE 0 (Licata); Corners: HON 0, CRE 17.

Coughlin 6, Wallenpaupack 0

Lauren McGinley scored three goals and Jordan Britt scored two in Coughlin’s victory.

First half: 1. COU, Jordan Britt (Kristie Gabrielle), 22:02; 2. COU, Britt (Katie Gabrielle), 16:26; 3. COU, Lauren McGinley (Ka.Gabrielle), 12:43; 4. COU, Jill Kushner (Brianna Klug), 8:09; Second half: 5. COU, McGinley (Britt), 3:42; 6. COU, McGinley (Britt), 0:20.

Shots: COU 30, WPK 6; Saves: COU 6 (Danielle Cerep 3/Stephanie Engle 3), WPK 20 (Matt Abruzzi); Corners: COU 10, WPK 4.

Lake-Lehman 9, Wyoming Area 0

Leigh Hillman recorded a hat trick while Kelsey Amy racked up two goals and two assists in the Black Knights’ romp.

First half: 1. LL, Kelsey Amy (Selena Adamshick), 21:32; 2. LL, Danielle Castrignano (Amy), 17:38; 3. LL, Leigh Hillman (Amy), 15:52; 4. LL, Hillman (Kate Williams), 4:51. Second half: 5. LL, Gaby Olshemski (Williams), 27:32; 6. LL, Hillman, 23:30; 7. LL, Amy (penalty stroke), 14:48; 8. LL, Williams (penalty stroke), 8:15; 9. LL, Castrignano, 3:28.

Shots: WA 0, LL 17; Saves: WA 8 (Kourtny Schwerdtman), LL 0 (Cheyenne Kimble); Corners: WA 1, LL 13.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

GAR 3, Coughlin 2

Cassie Drojakowski had 13 kills and 19 digs as GAR won the fifth game 15-12.

The Grenadiers also won the second and third games 25-10, 25-20. Corinne Zaleski added 12 kills and 12 points. Kellie Wekel had 15 points and 27 assists.

Brittany Hess had 18 points, 53 digs and five kills for Coughlin, which won games by scores of 25-20 and 25-14. Sarah Martin had 59 digs, six kills and two blocks. Jessica Cleary added 49 digs, seven points and five kills.

Hazleton Area 3, MMI Prep 0

The Cougars were challenged closely in each game but still pulled out the 25-22, 26-24, 25-19 sweep.

Jenny Wizeman (16 kills, 6 blk, 10 digs), Michelle Vowler (20 digs), Alana Rizzo (8 kills, 7 digs, 15 pts) and Lindsey Baranko (47 assists) all had solid performances in the win.

BOYS GOLF

Berwick 185, Lake-Lehman 199

Zach Swisher (44), Dustin Arner (45), Travis Moyer (47) and Zach Eyer (49) all scored to lead the Bulldogs at par-36 Berwick Golf Course.

For Lake-Lehman, Jonathan Thomas (43), Jeff Heath (50), Tom Abdatauno (52) and Art Lockard (54) were in the top four.

Pittston Area 162, GAR 231

Brandon Matthews and Keanu Sorbelli were co-medalists, each shooting a 38 for the Patriots at Fox Hill Country Club. Marco Daniels (42) and Josh Horton (44) rounded things out for Pittston Area.

Anthony Mendoza (50), Phillip Richards (57) Bryan Carey (57) and William Pickett (67) scored for GAR.

Tunkhannock 156, Hanover Area 195

Dakota Brown’s 2-under 33 led all golfers at Wyoming Valley Country Club. Cody Bevan (39), Adam Charles (40) and Justin Brown (44) also scored for the Tigers.

For the Hawkeyes, Ricky Baron (46), Mike Szklanny (48) and Mark Washickanin (49) were the top three, while Rob Kost and Paul Holmgren both shot a 52.

Wyoming Seminary 164, Hazleton Area 169

Mike Hirthler (38), Will Bevevino (41), John Henry (42) and Nick Strzeletz (43) gave the Blue Knights the win at par-36 Sugar Loaf Golf Club.

Matt Weckesser (40), James Van Horn (42), Jared Piskorick (43) and Scott Dobash (44) led the Cougars.

Dallas 173, Nanticoke 205

Andrew McCabe (41), Austin Smith (43) and Scott Skammer (44) topped the Mountaineers at par-36 Edgewood.

Nanticoke’s Jared Kmietowicz (47), Chris Buchanan (51), John Urbanski (52), and Blake Brown (55) all scored.

GIRLS TENNIS

Holy Redeemer 3, Crestwood 2

Lindsey Dunn and Brittany head delivered key singles wins to edge the Comets.

SINGLES – Cassie Bowman (CRE) def. Mollie Baker 6-1, 6-0; 2. Lindsey Dunn (HR) def. Laura Barna 6-4, 6-1; 3. Brittany Head (HR) def. Stephanie Kraft 6-3, 6-3.

DOUBLES – 1. Allison Harford/Jillian Harford (CRE) def. Alison Daly/Alyssa Liples 6-0, 6-2; 2. Sara Krogulski/Erin Evans (HR) def. Rachel Kochuba/Leslie Usher 6-0, 6-2.

Wyoming Seminary 4, Tunkhannock 1

Carolyn Meuser, Katie Nealon and Sheena Fyal won in straight sets in singles for the Blue Knights.

SINGLES – 1. Carolyn Meuser (WS) d. Kayla Canditti 6-3, 6-3; 2. Katie Nealon (WS) d. Angie Bamberger 6-2, 6-3; 3. Sheena Fyal (WS) d. Ashlee Venn 6-4, 6-1.

DOUBLES – 1. Niciole Stroney/Julia Sherry (T) d. Anna Livit/Julia Livit 4-6, 6-4, 6-3; 2. Laura Kirchkamp/Becky Grinaway (WS) d. Callin Karnopp/Annie Oliver 6-0, 6-0.

Wyoming Valley West 5, Pittston Area 0

Chrissy Bergey, Rachel Zomerfeld and Nicole Molino lost just one game combined in singles for the Spartans.

SINGLES – 1. Chrissy Bergey (WvW) d. Jillian Luckasavage 6-0, 6-0; 2. Rachel Zomerfeld (WvW) d. Gabby Corridoni 6-0, 6-0; 3. Nicole Molino (WvW) d. Emily MacVicar 6-1, 6-0.

DOUBLES – 1. Amy Labashosky/Alyssa Jastremski (WvW) d. Jenn Briggs/Richa Pursnani 7-6, 6-1; 2. Nour Elbattah/Elyssa Sarocek (WvW) d. Letitia Warunek/Stefanie Chicoski 6-2; 6-3

Berwick 5, Wyoming Area 0

The Bulldogs won all five matches in straight sets, winning 60 of 68 games in the process.

SINGLES – Katie Lynn (BER) def. Kelly Fasciana 6-1, 6-0; 2. Sara Lynn (BER) def. Linda Schartzer 6-0, 6-0; 3. Megan Nastelli (BER) def. Kaitlyn Falzone 6-2, 6-1.

DOUBLES – 1. Sara Vogt/Sarah Allen (BER) def. Nicole Buckman/Katie Kugler 6-1, 6-1; 2. Ashley Bacher/Liviana Sacco (BER) def. Mollie Malinowski/Brina Platt 6-1, 6-1

Coughlin 3, MMI Prep 2

The Crusaders rallied with a sweep at doubles to hold off the Preppers.

It was Coughlin’s second win of the week after dispatching Wyoming Area 4-1 on Monday.

SINGLES – 1. Nathali Kocon (MMI) def. Jen Barry 1-6, 6-2, 6-1; 2. Megan Veglia (MMI) def. Julia Boyd 6-1, 7-6(5); 3. Jen Parry (COU) def. Shital Patel 4-6, 6-2, 6-0.

DOUBLES – 1. Rachel Sluhocki/Geralyn Cross (COU) def. Taylor Olian/Kelci Scirroto 6-0, 6-2; 2. Kim Walsh/Erica Manarski (COU) def. Traci Smith/Erin Kislan 6-1, 6-1.

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Tunkhannock earns sweep

Running on their home course, the Tigers earned wins over Pittston Area (19-40), Wyoming Area (24-33) and GAR (15-50). Tunkhannock’s Reece Ayers finished first overall with a time of 15:45.

Lake-Lehman went 2-1 by beating Pittston Area (28-29) and GAR (15-50). Wyoming Area topped Lehman for a 1-1 split.

(at Tunkhannock, 3.1 miles)

1. TUN, Reece Ayers, 15:45; 2. LL, Mike Ryan, 16:28; 3. TUN, David Novak, 16:50; 4. LL, Carson Baker, 16:55; 5. WA, Jacob Shultz, 16:58; 6. WA, Josh Krall, 17:10; 7. WA, Chris Hromek, 17:21; 8. TUN, Cory Faux, 17:34; 9. PA, Eric Wendoloski, 17:37; 10. TUN, Nik Atkins, 18:00.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Lehman picks up three wins

The Black Knights defeated Pittston Area (21-34) and Wyoming Area (23-38) while picking up a 15-50 win over GAR by default.

Tunkhannock finished 2-1 on the day, falling to the Patriots, who went 1-1. Wyoming Area was 0-2.

(at Tunkhannock, 3.1 miles)

1. PA, Maureen Sucheck, 19:51; 2. LL, Marrina Orrson, 19:55; 3. WA, Michelle Golden, 20:44; 4. WA, Sara Rachwilka, 20:58; 5. TUN, Amelia Ayers, 21:19; 6. LL, Shelby Foster, 21:26; 7. LL, Alexandra Jayne, 21:28; 8. LL, Diana Deprimo, 21:36; 9. TUN, Anna Nole, 21:54; 10. TUN, Chelsea Potuck, 22:24.

COLLEGES

HALL OF FAME

Misericordia inducts four

Former Nanticoke and Misericordia softball pitcher Cindy (Hughes) Seery is one of four athletes to be inducted into the Cougars Hall of Fame on Sept. 27.

Seery who twice led the nation in strikeouts will joing Todd Bardua, Kirsten (Myers) Ford, and Robert Tugend in the class.

FIELD HOCKEY

King’s 4, Marywood 1

Debbie Wychock and Candice Russ scored two goals each to power King’s to victory.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Scranton 3, Wilkes 0

The Royals broke a scoreless tie at the half, picking up three late goals to win while holding Wilkes to five total shots.

Moravian 5, King’s 1

Sara Ciarlo made seven saves against a constant attack from Moravian. The Lady Monarchs’ score came on an own goal before halftime.

Misericordia 1, Marywood 0

Kelly Bergin scored the game’s only goal and Jemila Najjar-Keith earned the shutout, making three key saves in the final minutes.

WOMEN’S TENNIS

King’s 9, Albright 0

Jillian Tallarico, Rachel Hoffnagle, Lauren Breen, Maria Cometa, and Jennifer Bader were all winners in singles and doubles for King’s.

BASEBALL

LCCC 11, Lehigh/Carbon C.C. 4

John Clemens scattered seven hits over seven shutout innings as LCCC opened up their defense of the EPCC Championship with an 11-4 win.

Brad Jenkins hit two home runs while driving in six, and Rich Cosgrove added a home run for LCCC.