Local Sports: Milan volleyball sweeps league opener vs. Flat Rock

MILAN − Milan opened its Huron League volleyball season with a strong statement.

The Big Reds dispatched Flat Rock in three sets Monday, winning 25-20, 25-17, 25-10.

"I felt very good about how well my girls played," Milan coach Kathy Bradshaw said. "They stayed focused and came out with confidence that they could win if they played well. After this weekend I have seen a lot of growth already in this young team and I’m very excited to see what they will do."

Sylvia Koch led the offense with 12 kills while setter Madison Slack added 24 assists. Defensively, Amanda Gregorio had 16 digs along with 5 aces, and Mariah Stines contributed 2 blocks.

Flat Rock's leaders were Kendall Kuderik (7 digs), Alexis Knight (5 digs, 4 kills, 1 ace, 7 assists) and Maddie Stager (5 digs, 5 kills).

PREP VOLLEYBALL

Turner leads defense

NEW BOSTON – Raelyn Turner rang up 13 digs as St. Mary Catholic Central beat New Boston Huron 25-7, 25-15, 25-19 in its Huron League opener to run its record to 8-3.

Other standouts for the Kestrels were Mackenzie Niedermeyer (18 assists, 3 aces), Jessica Costlow (11 kills, 3 aces), McKenna Payne (6 kills), Jill Anderson (4 kills), Analiese Flint (4 kills. 3 blocks), Lauren Conant (3 aces), Leah DeSarbo (4 assists, 2 aces) and Ashley Ruhlig (6 digs, 3 aces).

Gabby Cumbo (6 kills, 4 digs), Ellen Town (4 kills. 4 digs), Quinn Drysdale (3 digs), Miranda Jasinski (6 digs) and Allison Hollingshead (10 digs) led Huron.

“I think the girls improved every set and continued to fight hard and made great adjustments throughout the match,” Huron coach Kaitlyn Hinojosa said. “Their level of excitement and intensity never decreased which says a lot about this team's character.”

Jets drop opener

CARLETON – Joelle Shrewbury and Addison Taylor played well for Airport as the Jets (6-9) dropped their Huron League opener to Grosse Ile 25-23, 17-25, 25-23, 25-18 Monday.

State Line trip worthwhile

ROANOKE, Ind.— Junior Faith Reddick, a newcomer to the team, led in attacks as State Line Christian swept Roanoke Baptist in three sets Monday.

“A win made it worth the two-hour drive on a Monday,” State Line coach Gina Yglesias said.

PREP SOCCER

Milan tops SMCC

Nolan Matley scored two goals and Carter Higgins notched a goal and two assists as Milan earned a 3-1 win over St. Mary Catholic Central Monday.

Jonah Stempien was strong in net for Milan.

Will Schafer scored off a Seth Hendrick assist for SMCC.

Late goal lifts Ida

ONSTED – Cole Angerer scored with 52 seconds remaining to lift Ida over Onsted 3-2 Monday.

Jaxon Bolster started the winning play with a corner kick. Evan Schmidtz got a head on it and hit the post. Angerer scored off the rebound.

David Slater scored his first goal of the season in the first half and Schmidtz netted they second off an assist by Connor Ramsey.

“It was a good team effort but kind of sloppy at times,” Ida coach Tim Allen said after seeing his team move to 7-0.

Freshmen lead Jets

CARLETON – Nolan Sanders scored twice and fellow freshman Nolan Ortega added one as Airport topped Jefferson 4-1 Monday.

Freshmen Jordan Nason and Skyyler Gonzales also played well and Brandon McComas scored his ninth goal of the season for Airport (3-4 overall, 1-3 Huron League).

“Starting so many freshen, it’s always a work in progress but we are making great strides,” Airport coach Goran Cepo said.

Carlson frustrated

GIBRALTAR – Allen Park scored with less than four minutes remaining to snatch a 3-2 win from Gibraltar Carlson Monday.

Luis Jasso and Kyler Ostrowski scored for the 7-2-1 Marauders.

Rams' Smith scores

GROSSE ILE – Mitchell Smith scored on a penalty kick for Flat Rock in a 9-1 loss to Grosse Ile Monday.

PREP GOLF

Lambrix breaks tie

Mariena Lambrix gave Airport a win over New Boston Huron with her fifth-score tiebreaker after the teams were even at 232 through four golfers.

Huron’s Adriana Skene was medalist at Sandy Creek with a 49.

“I was really impressed with her improvement from last year,” Airport coach Casey McDowell said.

Hannah Roof and Ava Giese led Airport (4-7, 2-2 in Huron League).

Rams defeat Milan

NEW BOSTON −Amanda Page shot a 57 to help Flat Rock defeat Milan 246-266.

Sabrina Barrett and Chelsea Rice each had a 62 and Luna Post a 65 for the Rams.

Jules Meads (61) and Julia Hawkins (62) played well for Milan.

Bedford, Jefferson top three

ADRIAN − Bedford was runner-up and Jefferson placed third Monday in the Adrian Invitational at Woodlawn Golf Club.

Ypsilanti Lincoln claimed the title with a 373 team score. Bedford scored 406 and Jefferson 414.

Lauren Werbiansky was third with a 94 to lead the Mules, who also had strong cards from Elaina Smith (101) and Grace Lump (104).

Jefferson's Rylee Dunn and Callie Calvin both shot 98.

Bedford JV placed fifth as a team led by Ashlen Trimmer with a 98.

Noland goes low

ADRIAN − Summerfield senior Ellie Noland carded a career-best 45 in a dual Monday against Sand Creek at Woodlawn Golf Cub. The meet was not scored as the Wildcats had only three golfers.

Delaney Hoffman had a 52 and Cameron Taylor shot 57 for Summerfield.

Riverview nips SMCC

Riverview senior Megan Rogers bested the field by eight strokes Monday to lift Riverview to a narrow 214-218 victory over St. Mary Catholic Central at Monroe Golf & Country Club.

Gracie Gentry led the Kestrels with a 50. Nora Kinsey (56), Madelyn Gessner (56), Emma Gessner (56), and Alaina Willie (57) also shot well for SMCC.

JR. HIGH VOLLEYBALL

Summerfield sweeps

PETERSBURG – Summerfield’s seventh and eighth grade both swept Britton Deerfield Monday.

Abby Raymond set well and Payton Koraleski led the defense for the seventh grade. Elena Miller and Gabi Myshock were strong at the net and Juliet Keane stood out defensively for the eighth grade.

PREP FOOTBALL

SMCC hosts alumni

The annual SMCC Alumni Night Tailgate Party be held Friday at Navarre Field prior to a game against Milan.

Free grilled hot dogs will be available near the west end zone beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the Class of 1972 will celebrate its 50th anniversary. An Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday at the school, 108 W. Elm Ave. More information about alumni weekend is available by calling 241-7622 or visit www.smccmonroe.com.

GOLF

Underwood shoots ace

TEMPERANCE – Earl Underwood used a 6-iron to ace the 148-yard No. 6 hole at Giant Oak Golf Course Sunday.

YOUTH SOCCER

Sweeney, England win

ERIE − David Sweeney and Riley England won upper age divisions during the Knights of Columbus Soccer Shooting Challenge for youths 9-14 held during the St. Joseph Homecoming Picnic Sunday in Erie.

Sweeney took first in the 12-year-old class for boys and England captured first in the 14-year-old class for girls. Other boys winners were Dominic Imbrogno (11), Ethan McLaughlin (10) and Collin Solarik (9). Girls titles went to Lauren Seger (10) and Alli England (9).

AUTO RACING

Glass City 200 Saturday

TOLEDO – Tickets now are available for the two 100-lap feature races as part of the Glass City 200 Saturday at Toledo Speedway.

The action begins with practice at noon. There will be an on-track autograph session at 4 p.m. and racing at 5.

Go to www.toledospeedway.com for more information.

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