Girls Volleyball:
In what will sure to be a rivalry in the making once next year’s conference realignment takes effect, Coach Ruby Sutton’s Lady Bucs hosted Monday-the two time defending East Central Champs in Topsail High School. Laney swept the match 3-0 (25-17, 23-16, 25-23). “We played poorly on the back line tonight and never got our offense into a groove. Laney played great back line and dug up a lot of our attacks.” said Topsail coach Hill Pearsall.
The Bucs improved to 7-3 on the year while Topsail fell to 9-3. Laney was led by Juniors Karly Shanahan and Paulette Addison on the front line, while Carli Smith had 14 kills and 20 digs for the Pirates. Ashley Poage added 20 assists.
Topsail travels to Clinton for a conference match tonight while Laney opens league play Thursday at home against New Hanover.
Boys Soccer
Laney blanks East Duplin 3-0;
The Bucs dominated the pace for the entire match as Junior Tyler Gioielli opened the scoring in the 25th minute off a header from Senior Carlos Lainez. Laney improved to 5-1 on the season with yesterday’s win. Next game: Southwest Onslow @ Laney 9/12.
West Brunswick shutout Whiteville 1-0
Midway defeated Trask 3-1
