Boys Soccer
Laney 2 Hoggard 1 (OT)
For the second time this week, Laney coach Jamie Noble’s club entered extra time after letting up a late second half goal to a conference rival that tied the match. Unlike in Tuesday’s draw with New Hanover, the Laney Bucs showed resiliency as a group and came out on top with a 2-1 win over Hoggard.
“We knew we didn’t have our best showing against New Hanover. I’m so glad to see how we responded tonight,” said Noble. “Yesterday at practice we really talked about making sure we’re sharp every time we step out and challenging ourselves to play our best game.”
Noe Banales opened the scoring for Laney in the 53rd minute on a ball crossed into the box from Carlos Lainez. Just as the Bucs started to control possession, Gus Piepmeyer responded for the Vikings to tie the match.
In overtime, it took only two minutes for Carlos Lainez to finish off the contest with an assist from Noah Little. “We had a very good display of character and class for us, and I’m very pleased with our effort and obviously the result,” said Noble.
Laney sits at 9-1-1 overall (1-0-1 in conference). Hoggard dropped to 6-4-1 overall (1-1-0 in conference)
Laney Goals: 53′ minute Noe Banales (assist Carlos Lainez) 82′ minute Carlos Lainez (assist Noah Little)
Saves: Stephen Lapp- 4
Hoggard Goal: 78′ minute Gus Piepmeyer
Next up: Laney @ New Bern, Oct. 2nd Hoggard vs Ashley, Oct. 2nd
Ashley 3 JH Rose 0 (OT)
The Screaming Eagles did everything they needed in regulation to get a result Thursday, except find the back of the net. Ashley controlled the pace of the match throughout but a feisty JH Rose squad stood strong and forced the match into overtime. Durwin Hamilton scored the equalizer in the 85th minute to put Ashley on top one-nil. Tony Mack joined Hamilton with a goal of his own four minutes later and Daniel Harris finished it up for Ashley in the 99thminute.
Mack and Hamilton have combined for seven goals on the season as the Eagles are 8-2-1 overall, and 2-0 in conference. Justin Savinon recorded four saves in the shutout.
Goals: Hamilton, Mack, Harris
Ashley shots on goal: 31 Rose shots on goal: 4
Next up: Ashley @ Hoggard, Tuesday Oct. 2nd
New Hanover 9 New Bern 0
New Hanover controlled the tempo from the opening whistle as the Wildcats erupted for nine goals in a shutout win over Mid-eastern Conference rival New Bern. The Wildcats improved to 6-4-2 on the year and 1-0-1 in league play.
Next up: New Hanover vs. JH Rose, Oct. 2nd
Girls Volleyball
Ashley 3 Laney 1
(25-21, 25-12, 20-25, 31-29)
In a match that featured several top hitters from the conference, Ashley proved to be the more experienced unit in a three-one win over Laney. Led by senior outside hitter Brandi Thomas, the Eagles were able to pull out a well-played game one, 25-21.
The Bucs were unable to gain serve early in game two, which allowed Ashley to take advantage of a young team on the court for Laney. This allowed the Eagles to jump out to a comfortable 10-point lead as the Bucs could not get top players Karly Shanahan and Paulette Addison onto the floor.
Down two games to none, Coach Ruby Sutton’s team was able to rally and win game three 25-20. Laney also held strong in game four, but came up short as Ashley closed out the match with a 31-29 win.
Ashley improved to 12-3, 4-0 in conference. Laney dropped to 9-7 overall, 1-4 in league play.
Next up: Ashley @ New Bern, Oct. 2nd Laney @ New Hanover, Oct. 2nd
Hoggard 3 New Hanover 0
(25-12, 25-7, 25-15)
It was all Hoggard in this Mid-eastern conference contest as the Vikings have now won three straight. New Hanover was led by Emily Kirkby and Sarah Jonkeer in the losing effort as the Wildcats dropped to 3-9 on the season.
After a loss last week at Ashley, Hoggard has been able to pick up some momentum with an 11-2 overall record and the Vikings jumped over the .500 mark in conference, 3-2. The Vikings travel up to Durham this weekend to play Jordan High School, ranked #12 in the state.
Next up: Hoggard @ Jordan, Sept. 29 New Hanover @ Laney, Oct. 2nd
Topsail 3 East Duplin 0
(25-19,25-20,25-23)
This could be an interesting match in the 2A East Central Conference Tournament later this season as the Pirates faced a competitive East Duplin squad Thursday at Topsail High School. Senior Carli Smith had a team-high 14 kills for coach Hill’s squad. The Pirates are loaded with senior talent as setter Angie Poage added 26 assists and 13 digs. Chandler Skipper also recorded 25 digs in the win. The Pirates are 14-3 overall and 9-0 in conference.
Next up: Topsail @ South Lenoir, Oct. 2nd
West Brunswick 3 North Brunswick 0
(25-9,25-15, 25-11)
