Uniontown golfers top Southmoreland
Seth Rockwell and David Bobish each shot a 1-over-par 36 to help lead Uniontown over Southmoreland in a Division I, Section 2 boys golf match at Duck Hollow Golf Club on Thursday. The host Red Raiders improve to 5-1 overall and 3-1 in the section, while the Scotties fall to 3-2 and 2-2.
Rockwell, who recently won the Fayette County Scholastic Open, and Bobish finished one stroke better than teammate Mike Rogers, who fired a 37. Chris Steele and Sean Hughes rounded out the scoring for Uniontown with 42 and 44, respectively.
Taylor Campbell’s 41 led the way for Southmoreland. Mike Cross and Jeff Crane both shot 42, Nate Hoburn was right behind with a 43 and Victor Alvarado followed with a 47.
Uniontown takes on section rival Connellsville 3 p.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Valley Country Club.
Albert Gallatin 204, Belle Vernon 216 – Jake Magerko tied for medallist honors with a 39 as Albert Gallatin used another solid, all-round performance to defeat host Belle Vernon at Willowbrook Golf Course and remain unbeaten in Division I, Section 2.
Nick Samples followed Magerko with a 40, Brett DiDominic and Tom Corazzi both shot a 41 and Carl Weber carded a 43 for the Colonials (4-0, 4-0).
Albert Gallatin’s showing so far this season has even surprised coach Bernie Wydo.
“I didn’t expect it,” Wydo said of his team’s fast start. “But we’re all playing steady. I’ve been preaching all year that if we can all stay around 40, we’ll do alright.”
The Leopards (1-5, 0-4) were led by Tyber Lustig’s 39. Nolan Russell and Brian Luzanski came up with a 40 and 41, respectively.
Jeremy Weslager’s 46 and Nick Plavchak’s 50 wrapped up Belle Vernon’s scoring.
Albert Gallatin meets Mt. Pleasant, which is also undefeated in the section, in a showdown at Duck Hollow Golf Club at 3 p.m. on Tuesday.
Beth-Center 240, Carmichaels 248 – Zac Nicola’s coach accidentally back a car over his driver before Beth-Center’s Division II, Section 8 match against visiting Carmichaels.
The lack of the big club didn’t prevent the Bulldogs’ No. 1 golfer from leading B-C to victory while earning medallist honors with a 6-over-par 41 on the tough Nemacolin Country Club.
The Bulldogs improve to 3-2 overall and 2-2 in the section while the Mikes fall to 1-2 and 1-1.
Grant Looman and Travis Crawford backed up Nicola by shooting 45 and 48, respectively, while Teddy Yanak and Matt Pagac each carded a 53.
Dan Lasko and Ian McCombs both shot 49 to pace Carmichaels. Zach Wolfe, Jeff McWilliams and Pete Putila each turned in a 50 for the Mikes.
Beth-Center takes on Mapletown in another section meeting 3 p.m. Tuesday at Rohanna’s Golf Course.
Connellsville 205, Ringgold 237 – Devin Keno fired a 2-over-par 38 to pace the Falcons past the Rams in Division II, Section 1 action at Cedarbrook Golf Course.
Keno was medallist for the day, followed by Cody Boors’ 39 on the Red Course’s back nine. John Luczka (42), Braedon Foreman (42) and Jesse Salyers (44) rounded out the scoring.
“Our top three guys did pretty well for us today,” said Connellsville coach Jim Grimm.
Chris Fibbi paced Ringgold with a 5-over-par 41, followed by Dave Marchewka (45), Mike Yavorsky (47), Alex Allen (51) and Alex Carroll (53).
The Falcons return to action Tuesday, hosting Uniontown at Pleasant Valley Country Club at 3:30 p.m.
Frazier 216, Charleroi 241 – Marcus Wingrove shot a 4-over-par 40 as Frazier cruised past host Charleroi in a Division II, Section 2 match at Mon Valley Country Club.
The Commodores improve to 2-1 in the section while the Cougars fall to 1-4.
John Shandor shot a 42 for Frazier.
Mike Onuska carded a 44, while Brian Null and Dustin Lerda both shot 45.
Girls Tennis
Connellsville 4, Norwin 1 – The Lady Falcons swept play in singles action en route to an easy Section 1-AAA victory over the visiting Lady Knights.
Laura Husband topped Brett Czekaj, 6-3, 6-2, at No. 1 singles to get Connellsville rolling. Megan Parsons picked up a 6-1, 6-3 win over Angela Curcio at No. 2 singles, and the Lady Falcons’ Amy Lucas completed the sweep with a 6-0, 6-1 victory over Amanda Karl.
“I thought our singles did real well today,” said Connellsville coach Don Campbell. “Once the singles were done, we had the match won and took a lot of pressure off (our doubles teams).”
In doubles play, Connellsville’s Kristina Herman and Megan Jacobs teamed to defeat Kelsey Alberts and Caitlin Brozek, 6-1, 6-4, at No. 2 doubles.
At No. 1 doubles, Norwin’s Lindsay Alberts and Darlene Tzau decisioned Kayla Naugle and Emily Stout, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4).
Connellsville improves to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in Section 1-AAA, while Norwin falls to 1-1 in the section.
The Lady Falcons return to action Tuesday, traveling to Latrobe for a 3:30 p.m. match.