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Volleyball
Hoggard 3 New Hanover 0
(25-22, 25-18, 25-17)
Things didn’t come easy early in Tuesday’s match for the Hoggard volleyball team at Brogden Hall, but once the Vikings seized control with a 25-22 win in game one, Hoggard rolled to a straight set sweep against New Hanover.
As three-time defending Mideastern Conference Champions, Hoggard extended its unbeaten streak in league play to 40 straight games dating back to late in the 2012 season. The Vikings improved to 5-3 overall and 3-0 in conference this year. Meanwhile, New Hanover suffered its first defeat of the fall, dropping to 1-1 in the division and 5-1 overall.
In game one, the Wildcats led most of the way until a service error and attacking error late in the set gave Hoggard a window of opportunity. With the score tied 22-all, Camille Whitlock recorded a pancake to keep the volley alive and Madie Schider’s acrobatic play gave the Vikings a one-point edge. Hoggard ran off five straight points during the stretch en route to a 25-22 victory.
The Vikings never trailed after the key points late in the first game and used a strong all-around effort to pick up the result. Kirby Smith recorded 10 of her team-high 16 kills in the final two games, including six kills in the decisive third set to pace the attack. Sophomore Paige Corrigan and senior Kim Lucas provided presence at net, while Mae Rowley and Samantha Shuffler were consistent in transition.
Essence Newkirk keyed New Hanover early on, while Alysssa Gowdy played a strong match at outside hitter for the Wildcats.
Both teams return to action later this week. New Hanover plays at Topsail on Thursday. Hoggard travels to Ashley.
@JTHvb finishes straight set sweep w/ 25-17 win over @NhhsVball… MEC unbeaten record still in tact @PortCityDaily pic.twitter.com/h2tAdavllH
— Joe Catenacci (@JoeCats19) September 6, 2016
Laney 3 South Brunswick 1
(22-25, 25-22, 25-21, 25-18)
After dropping the opening game at South Brunswick on Tuesday night, Laney rebounded with a 25-22 win in set two en route to a 3-1 victory to move to 2-0 in conference.
Ashlynn Willoughby and Sarah Shropshire paced the attack with 14 kills and 12 kills, respectively. Meredith Pooley recorded 25 digs in defense, while Daylene Thompson finished with seven blocks. Setter Alex Erling also played a crucial role in the passing game with 24 assists.
The Bucs are now 5-1 overall heading into their second trip to Brunswick County this week when Laney faces West Brunswick on Thursday.
Laney Stats: Hannah Freas: Aces (2), Kills (9), Digs (8); Sarah Shropshire: Kills (12), Digs (4)
Carleigh Wildeboer: Digs (4); Alanne Francis: Digs (7); Eileen Rui: Digs (3); Anna Morgan: Kills (14), Digs (7); Meredith Pooley: Aces (2), Assists (5), Digs (25); Ashlynn Willoughby: Kills (4); Daylene Thompson: Kills (4), Blocks (7); Alex Erling: Kills (5), Assists (34), Digs (20)
Topsail 3 West Brunswick 1
(25-9, 21-25, 25-20, 25-13)
Topsail picked up a much needed win Tuesday as the Pirates defeated West Brunswick 3-1 in Hampstead. The result snapped a two-match losing streak and moved Topsail’s record to 1-2 in conference and 5-3 overall.
Kaylee Kyle recorded a rare triple-double, with 15 points, 10 aces andJ 19 assists. The Pirates were strong from the service line with 23 total aces in the match. Angelica Biele added 14 kills and 13 assists.
Topsail stats: Kaylee Kyle: Points (15), Aces (10), Assists (19); Azia Anderson: Points (10), Aces (5), Digs (19); Victoria Elder: Points (8), Kills (4); Angelica Biele: Points (9), Kills (14);, Assists (13); Selena Biele (5) Points, Kills (10), Digs (12); Makenna Preville, Digs (16)
Ashley 3 North Brunswick 0
Wilmington Christian 3 Harrells Christian 2
(20-25, 25-17, 26-28, 25-19, 15-10)
Wilmington Christian rallied late to pick up a five-set win against Harrells Christian. The Patriots moved to 5-2 overall. Kayla Ball and Ellie Kohl combined for 23 kills in the result. Caroline Fountain recorded 44 assists at setter.
WCA stats: Kayla Ball 12 kills 5 blocks; Ellie Kohl 11 kills 3 blocks; Cassie Taylor 5 kills 2 aces; Georgia Davis 10 kills 3 blocks; Abby Squires 4 kills 3 blocks; Kassi Herchenhahn 6 kills 2 aces; Sam Fowler 17 digs 2 aces; Katie Hyatt 14 digs 4 aces; Caroline Fountain 44 assists
Soccer
Laney 2 Jacksonville 2
Laney played to a 2-2 draw at Jacksonville on Tuesday. Tristan Nelson scored both goals for the Bucs. Jackson Herren and Logan Acuna assisted Nelson. Goalkeeper Owen Platt made six saves.
Hoggard 3 Topsail 1
North Brunswick 3 West Brunswick 2
North Brunswick broke a tie game with under a minute to play in regulation to grab a 3-2 result against West Brunswick.
Austin Reed equalized with 17 seconds left in the first half for West Brunswick and Alex Younts added a goal make it 2-2 with seven minutes remaining in the match before North Brunswick responded for the win.
Cape Fear Academy 10 Fayetteville Christian 1
Cape Fear Academy rolled in its conference opener Tuesday afternoon in a 10-1 victory against Fayetteville Christian.
Jackson Miller recorded the hat trick, while Zach Tomosunas added two goals and two assists. Jack Sloan, Connor Smith, Preston Meehl, Cameron Lefler and Vance Young also found the scoring sheet.
The Hurricanes moved to 1-0 in the division and 7-2 overall.
Coastal Christian 5 Whiteville 2
Tommy Murphy tallied twice and Hunter Mintz made two saves in net as Coastal Christian grabbed a 5-2 result against Whiteville. Douglas McKinney, Walker Henderson and Matt Ward also found the back of the net for the Centurions, who improved to 7-1-1 overall.
Coastal Christian heads to Ravenscroft for a three-day tournament beginning on Thursday.
