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Softball

WHC Fever travel

The WHC Fever (14-U girls) won the Mystics Spring Opener Pony Tournament in Medford, N.J. on April 5-6 and received a bid to the Pony National Tournament in North Carolina.

Triathlon

Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon

Life Time Fitness, in Columbia, hosted its first indoor triathlon April 13. This is a timed event that consisted of a 10-minute pool swim, 30 minutes of spin biking and a 20-minute treadmill run. Points were awarded on the distance covered in each event; the points were totaled for the overall score. Top finishers:

Open men: 1. Craig Sheckler, 273 points; 2. Steve Moxey, 268; 3. Les Raymond, 268; 4. Matt Berens, 268; 5. C.J. Kincius, 239; 6. Ross Dence, 215; 7. M. Parker, 214; 8. Nathaniel Clark, 211; 9. Kevin Eley, 203; 10. Gregory Zalewski, 202; 11. C.H. Woon, 192; 12. Michael Harris, 179; 13. Andrew Vineberg, 172; 14. Dennis Paras, 159; 15. Christopher Preston, 102.

Masters men: 1. James Brown, 274; 2. David Flynn, 268; 3. M. Slovick, 238; 4. Scott Tucker, 235; 5. Mathew Lesho, 233; 6. Daryl Berver, 210; 7. Charlie Riesz, 175; 8. Philip McClain, 169; 9. David Parker, 164; 10. Frank Andrews, 164; 11. Thomas Heleba, 157; 12. Jeffery Lesho, 146; 13. Michael Solomon, 146; 14. Byron Henry, 142; 15. R. Thames, 133.

Open women: 1. Caitlin Clark, 256; 2. Nicole Gruenfelder, 227; 3. Erica Sheckler, 211; 4. Karen Wilson, 182; 5. Katie Flickinger, 181; 6. J. Backiel, 180; 7. Alexa Yancey, 180; 8. Stephanie Draminski, 177; 9. Rebecca Allen, 174; 10. Shelly Zabec, 174; 11. Vicki Wilhelm, 171; 12. Kathi Cover, 170; 13. Nidia Suazo, 160; 14. Traci Sariscak, 158; 15. Marianne Gutshall, 152.

Masters women: 1. Rhonda Workman, 218; 2. Sue Hite, 207; 3. Kathy Meyer, 205; 4. Leslie Nissenberg, 173; 5. Anne McCarthy, 173; 6. Ingrid Pfoertsch, 162; 7. Kelley Murray, 113; 8. Gina Olenick, 98; 9. Anne Wills, 97; 10. K. Cornell, 94; 11. Cristina Packard, 79; 12. Anne Angel, 64; 13. Janice Orlik, 56; 14. Karen Yancey, 48; 15. Suzanne Napoleone, 39

Soccer

Soccer Association of Columbia travel

The SAC Classic II Magic (U-11 girls) won their CMSSL game last weekend against the Thunder Red, 2-0. Both SAC goals were scored by Madeline Lee (with an assist from Mo French). Bridgette Burrell, Courtney Doyle, Brooke Fueuerman, Ali Hovet and Maria Plano did a great job of keeping the ball away from the Thunder offense. Mollie Belson, Alex Berry, Emma Cynor, Emily Hamburger and Sarah Wroldeski kept the passes moving among the SAC players.

Thunder was led by goalkeeper Jackie Branthover and wing Bridget Mangan.

Lacrosse

HCLP Lightning

In the April 19 season opener for the HCLP Lightning (8-9 boys), Daine Vandewall scored with 30 seconds left in the game as Hobart pulled off a dramatic come-from-behind 8-8 tie against UNC. Kyle Roop started the scoring for Hobart. Raffaele Mannarelli, Casey Brennan, Grant Hanlon, Ned Menton, James Heimsoth, Austin Ohnmacht and Paul Cook also contributed to the offensive output. Christopher Simpson was stellar in goal and helped hold UNC to a 3-3 halftime tie. The Hobart defense was led by Ryan Synk, Terrell Credle, Steven Hilliard, Zachary Meyers and Tyler Bond. Wesley Tomlinson is also a member of the Hobart team.

The UNC roster includes Ben Briguglio, Logan Bruce, Kody Clark, Dean Fochios, Jack Fuller, Jake Grandolfo, Daniel Kelly, Austin Kraisser, Ben Lefkowitz, Justin Lidard, Tyler Monahan, Michael Moore, Caleb Morse, Nicholas Restivo, Jason Simpson and Matthew Wellde.

Gage Snook and Nick Sabella earned game balls as Hopkins edged UMBC, 8-5. Snook was recognized for his strong defensive play and Sabella for his offensive contribution of a goal and an assist. Other Hopkins goals were provided by Zach Beard (two), Brendan Youngs (two), Chris Moy, Sachin Kuruvilla and Brady Brunett. The unselfish play of Brian Decker, Sean Divver and Matt Baxter contributed to the team's success. The strong defensive play of Ian Salazar helped goalies Jake Smith and Brent Fischbein protect the lead. Zach Aldridge, Nick Morton and Bryce Baliff, all first-year players, also contributed with their spirited play.

UMBC lost its starting goalie, Ian Hill, in the first quarter. However, Will Hamman came in and played well with defensive help from Nick Suri and the other UMBC defenders. Logan Byas scored UMBC's first goal. In the second half, UMBC rallied with goals from Kyle Watts, Casey Allwein and Matt Leone (two) to close the lead. Unfortunately, it was not enough to catch Hopkins.

Salisbury defeated Navy, 7-4, on goals by Scott Bruner (four), Noah Schlossberg, Jack Kelly and Jake Brothers. Strong defense by Brian Kuttler, Aidan Karmazinski and Elliott Wolfe helped goalie Jordan Snead block Navy's offense. Helping fuel the fire for Salisbury were Nick Janos, Bryce Shuart, Conor Habiger and Josh Deamer.

Navy's goals came from Jarrett Snoots (two), Sam Kraus and Sean Armiger. Their team rallied from a 7-1 halftime deficit to pull to within three goals by game's end.

In Lightning girls lacrosse, Hopkins defeated Syracuse, 9-8. Lauren Prinn earned the game ball for her outstanding job in the goal. Hopkins' players Kelsey Cummings and Lily Kennedy led their team in goals (three each) and groundball pickups. Allie McAuley (two goal) and Claire Martin (one) helped take the lead. Bailee Thomas, Sarah Von Lange, Brenna Martin, Maija Ranta and Camila Ranta continued the team's success by showing strong defense.

Caitlin Carr and Madison Diehlman were two of many Syracuse players that kept the score close. Syracuse displayed great sportsmanship and spirited play.

Tennis

Junior Olympic Skills Competition

The Rapid Rally tennis portion of the Junior Olympic Skills Competition was held April 19. The winners listed below advance to the regional competition at New Town High School.

8-9 boys: 1. Jack Buzard. Girls: 1. Sarah Wei.

10-11 boys: 1. Andrew Blyth. Girls: 1. Victoria Kogan.

12-13 boys: 1. William Vea. Girls: 1. Ellen Blyth.

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