Local Sports: Ida's Schmitz reaches 100; Huron upsets state-ranked foe
HILLSDALE – Evan Schmitz has reached the century mark.
The Ida senior reached 100 career goals as he collected two goals and an assist in a 3-0 win over Hillsdale Wednesday.
“We could not be more proud of him as coaches,” Ida coach Tim Allen said. “He shares the ball very nicely and is a great teammate. He is our leading goal scorer and leading assist player as well.”
Jaxon Bolster had the other goal and Dylan Holycross recorded two assists as Ida pushed its record to 12-0.
“We are missing some players due to injury at the moment,” Allen said. “It was evident tonight in our midfield.”
PREP SOCCER
Huron roars back
NEW BOSTON – New Boston Huron came roaring back from a 2-0 halftime deficit to upset No. 8 Grosse Ile 3-2 Wednesday.
“This was Huron’s first win over Grosse Ile in this recent era and this group had a lot of support from all their peers,” Huron coach Matt Lividini said. “Great win, great time, great student section.”
Aidan Dolencic started the comeback with a goal off an assist from Jordan Stasak. Tyler Toth netted the next two goals, one coming off Ayden Shannon’s assist.
Seniors Ibrahim Muhammad, Abdul Ahmad, Brady Fleszar, Drew Slane, and Toth stood out on Senior Night.
Smith, McComas net two
CARLETON – Mitchell Smith scored two goals for Flat Rock and Brandon McComas did the same for Airport as the teams played to a 3-3 tie Wednesday.
Brady McBride had the other Flat Rock goal, and freshman Nolan Sanders found the back of the net for the 3-7-1 Jets.
“Hats off to Flat Rock for playing with the passion that we lacked today,” Airport coach Goran Cepo said. “We will keep working hard at practice and get back on track.”
Carlson falls short
GIBRALTAR – Gibraltar Carlson (8-5-1) was tied at halftime thanks to a Zack Walder goal off a Tyler Ostrowski assist, but Dearborn Edsel Ford scored in the second half for a 2-1 win Wednesday.
PREP VOLLEYBALL
SMCC wins Teal Attack
St. Mary Catholic Central’s annual Teal Attack volleyball game against Airport was a convincing win for the Kestrels.
SMCC moved to 14-4 overall and 4-0 in the Huron League with a 25-13, 25-8, 25-13 win over Airport.
Leah DeSarbo racked up 27 assists and 3 aces, Jessica Costlow was credited with 15 kills and 11 digs, and Mckenna Payne contributed 10 assists and 7 kills.
Other standouts were Raelyn Turner, Madeline Dettling, Lauren Conant, and Ava Villereal.
Airport (8-13 overall, 2-2 in Huron League) was led by Joelle Shrewsbury (14 digs, 4 assists), Jade Mittendorf (10 digs), Peyton Zajac (8 assists), and Savannah Barkley (4 kills).
Milan bounces back
Milan (8-3-4) rebounded from Monday’s loss to St. Mary Catholic Central with a 25-8, 25-22, 25-14 victory over Jefferson Wednesday.
“We came out with great energy and controlled the match,” Milan coach Kathy Bradshaw said. “The second set got a little close but my girls pulled it out. It was a loud gym and my girls could have let that get to them but they hung on to win.”
Milan’s leaders were Malea Wourman (13 kills), Amanda Gregorio (20 digs), Hailey Knox (5 aces), and Madison Slack (30 assists).
Huron wins in three
GROSSE ILE – New Boston Huron pulled out close wins in the first two sets, then controlled the third for a 25-19, 25-22, 25-14 win over Grosse Ile Wednesday.
Huron got strong performances from Ellen Town (4 aces, 6 kills, 10 digs), Gabby Cumbo (8 kills, 6 assists), Quinn Drysdale (11 assists), Miranda Jasinski (9 digs) and Allison Hollingshead (8 digs).
PREP GOLF
Huron defeats Flat Rock
NEW BOSTON − New Boston Huron posted five of the top six scores to defeat Flat Rock 231-263 Wednesday at Willow Metropark Golf Course.
Huron's AJ Skene was medalist with a 52, followed by teammates Gia Dean (56), Mira Lazenby (61), Addison Bozynski (62), and Brooklyn Burke (62).
Flat Rock's Amanda Page shot a 60.
State power tops SMCC
Last year's state runner-up Grosse Ile dispatched St, Mary Catholic Central 191-222 Wednesday at Monroe Golf & Country Club.
Grosse Ile's Lily Bargamian carried the day, shooting a 1-under 35 to pace the field.
Gracie Gentry (50) and Emily Bellino (55) led the Kestrels.
Sophomores lead Airport
RIVERVIEW −Three sophomores had a strong day for Airport, but it was not enough to lift the Jets to victory Wednesday as Riverview won 196-223 at Riverview Highlands Golf Course.
Sophie Bucki had a 51, and Hannah Roof and Ava Giese both added a 53 for the Jets. Riverview's Megan Rogers was medalist with 39.
COLLEGE SOFTBALL
Gardner gets new job
CONWAY, S.C. – Summerfield graduate Michelle (Bolster) Gardner has been hired as the associate head coach for Coastal Carolina.
"I am thrilled to welcome Coach Gardner to our program and feel so fortunate to be bringing in someone with a vast amount of knowledge and experience," head coach Kelley Green said. "Our student-athletes will love the energy she brings every day and I think she's the perfect fit to help elevate our program to the next level."
Most recently, Gardner served as the pitching coach for the Israel National Team. Gardner served as the head coach at Indiana from 2008-17 eclipsing 380 career wins.
Before then she made stops at the University of Nevada (head coach), Arizona State University (assistant coach), Florida State University (assistant coach), and Bowling Green (assistant coach). She played at Michigan where she was an All-American and Big Ten Player of the Year.
AUTO RACING
Berry, Sawalich win
TOLEDO – Trevor Berry and 15 year-old rising star William Sawalich captured victories in Saturday’s 100-lap features in the Glass City 200 at Toledo Speedway.
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