Roundup: volleyball, golf, tennis, soccer

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Volleyball

Crestview 3 Parkway 2

CONVOY — It was definitely a battle between Crestview and Parkway Panthers Monday night.

The Lady Knights battled back after dropping the first two sets and Crestview won the match 21-25, 20-25, 25-10, 25-12, 15-13. 

“This was an entire team effort tonight as all the girls were determined to play with more grit and be more aggressive on both defense and offense,” head coach Tammy Gregory said.

Adelyn Figley led the winning effort with 31 kills, while Kennedy Crider added 10 kills and 10 blocks. Emily Lichtle had 49 assists and 10 digs, and Ellie Kline tallied 21 digs and was 21-of-22 serving with a pair of aces. Nevaeh Ross was 16-of-18 at the service line with two aces, and Josie Kulwicki was 18-of-20 with an ace and nine digs.

Crestview will travel to Lincolnview tonight, with the junior varsity match starting at 5:30 p.m.

Golf

Van Wert 162 Kenton 170

KENTON — Van  Wert made the most of a long road trip with a 162-170 victory over Kenton on Monday.

In the varsity match, Hayden Dowler was the match medalist with a one over par 37. Adding to the scoring tally was a pair of 40s from Sam Houg and Keaton Foster. Rounding out the scoring was Carter Wright with a 45. 

The junior varsity team also posted a victory, 184-199. Trevor Halker was the match medalist with a great round of 42. Noah Krites carded a nice round of 46, and rounding out the scoring for the win were Clayton Fast and Alex Benner (48 each). 

Van Wert’s varsity record improved to 10-1 (8-1 WBL). The Cougars will return to action today at Willow Bend against Bryan.

Tennis

Shawnee 4 Van Wert 1

LIMA — Van Wert’s Sophie Gearhart posted a 6-1, 6-2 victory at second singles but Shawnee defeated the Cougars 4-1 on Monday.

Shawnee’s Ava Patel topped Mandy Burenga 6-0, 6-0 at first singles, while Alicia Mack claimed a 6-4, 6-4 win at third singles. The first doubles team of Norah Mulder and Bailey Ryan defeated Lillie Mull and Carolina Zappa 6-1, 6-2, and Shawnee’s Leah Fuller and Riyia Naroor beat Leia Hoersten and Brooke Young 6-0, 6-0.

Van Wert will host Kenton on Thursday.

Soccer

Crestview 6 Lima Central Catholic 0

LIMA — Ellie Ward scored three goals to lead Crestview by Lima Central Catholic 6-0 on Monday.

Cylee Ward added a goal and two assists, Emma Ward had a goal and an assist, and Tory Singer scored a goal. Ella Lamb finished with two assists and six saves and Dakota Thornell had six saves.

Crestview (2-4) will play at Fort Jennings on Thursday.

Defiance 11 Van Wert 0

DEFIANCE — At Defiance, the Bulldogs defeated Van Wert 11-0 on Monday.

The Lady Cougars will host Wapakoneta on Thursday.

Lincolnview 2 Allen East 2

Lincolnview and Allen East battled to a 2-2 tie on Monday.

The Lancers will host Lima Central Catholic on Monday.