FALL SPORTS: DeGraaf, Kildoo win GC Invitational run titles

October 05, 2008 08:39 am

CROSS COUNTRY
Grove City Invitational
Led by individual winners Megan DeGraaf and Jake Kildoo, the Grove City girls and boys teams dominated during Saturday’s event. DeGraaf garnered a 20:12 clocking, while Kildoo checked in at 16:13 as the Lady Eagles soared to a winning team total of 27. Grove City’s boys ended as runners-up to Plum, 33-43.
Kildoo’s teammate, Tom Bollinger (16:51) ended as runner-up, while Sara Chuzie (21:32), Jonna Schaper (21:33) and Becky Consbruck (22:14) ended 6th, 7th and 10th, respectively, for the Lady Eagles.
Central Catholic Invitational
At Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, both West Middlesex boys and girls teams competed in the AAA/AAAA division, and posted impressive performances according to veteran mentor Bob Morris.
The Ms. Reds (190 points) finished 4th in a field of 30-plus teams, trailing only Latrobe (640, Knoch (126) and Pine Richland (173). Leading Middlesex were Brittany Ruffo (21st, 20 minutes), Lauren Shingldecker (24h, 20:05), Karen Willey (35th, 20:21), Hannah Gaines (48th, 20:42), Morgan Swartz (62nd, 21:03), Jackie Monaco (69th, 21:17) and Shelby Pontera (72nd, 21:24).
The Big Reds (284) were just 2 points shy of North Allegheny and taking a top-10 berth. The AAA/AAAA division was won by Mount Lebanon (81), which edged North Hills (87). Quaker Valley (134) and Baldwin (179) ended 3rd and 4th, respectively, also in a 30-plus team field.
Adam Shrawder finished 4th in a time of 16:07 for Middlesex, and was bolstered by Mike Ryan (20th, 16:35), Kyle Devlin (72nd, 17:38), Colby Howe (87th, 17:56), Christian Douglas (103rd, 18:13), Richie Klumph (104th, 18:14) and Billy Hudson (123rd, 18:46).
The invitational is one of western Pennsylvania’s most tradition-rich and prestigious, Morris said.
In the junior varsity race, Middlesex’s Trey Powell (18:26) and John Sochor (18:35) placed 3rd and 7th, respectively, Morris reported.

GOLF
District 10
Team Championships
At North Hills Golf Course, Corry, Gregor Orlando’s round of 71 led Cathedral Prep to the team title. Orlandi oulasted Fairview’s Scott Klein by a scant stroke for medalist laurels.
The Ramblers registered 301 strokes to outdistance Fairview (315), Meadville (320), Kennedy Catholic (321), Slippery Rock (331) and Titusville (352). Zach Bird (76) and Derek Aicher and Connor Cronkhite (77s) also broke 80 for Prep.
Kennedy Catholic’s Michael Klaric carded a 75, 4 strokes better than teammate Dante Vetica.
In the girls’ championships, McDowell (355) outlasted Meadville (391), Hickory (392) and Mercyhurst Prep (404).
Meadville’s Alyssa Gerhart garnered a round of 78 for medalist honors.
BOYS
Cathedral Prep: Orlando 71, Bird 76, Aicher, Cronkhite 77s.
Fairview: Klein 72, Matt Slezak 79, Mike Bowser 80, Robert Duan 84.
Meadville:Derek Cowan 77, CodyAlbaugh, Zach Culbertson, Dakota Tabar 81s.
Kennedy Catholic: Klaric 75, Dante Vetica 79, Eric Grasso 82, Jonathan Loomis 85.
Slippery Rock: Tim Chavez 80, Jeff Tracy, Shawn Beatty 82s, Brian Geisler 87.
Titusville:KennedyNeely 83, Ryan Corey 87, JimmyBurt 90, Mike Vinopal 92.
GIRLS
McDowell: Colleen Miller 84, Mary Eighmy 85, Karlie Zabrosky, Katherine Stahon 93s.
Meadville: Gerhart 78, Ashley Longstreth 90, CarlyGordon 92, Amy Boettinger 130.
Hickory: Heather Blair 84, Olivia Landino 89, Becca Lazar 104, Kaitlynn Flannery 115.
Mercyhurst Prep: Maria Brzozowski 95, Bailey Zembower 103, Ari Capotis 103, Megan Zembower 104.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Meadville Tourney
At “The House of Thrills,” Hickory ended 3-5 in pool play against General McLane, Corry, Eisenhower and Linesville. The Hornettes then lost in the quarterfinals to host MASH 25-11.
Hickory: Caitlin Cucitrone 13 serving points, 14 digs; Natasha Fabian 12 digs; Maddie Chavara 10 digs, 12 assists; Kristin Bialko 18 assists; Emily Woods 12 kills; Chelsea Gilliland 22 points.
BOYS SOCCER
ä Porrtersville Christian 10, Sharpsville 2 — At Portersville, Jacob Zeigler had a hat trick Justin Santero scored another 2 goals for the hosts. Scoring for Sharpsville (0-12) were Ryan Bibler, assisted Matt Taylor, and Taylor, assisted Paul Herrmann. Also, goalkeeper Zach Patterson made 15 second-half saves, during which Sharpsville was outscored only 2-1.
FOOTBALL
ä Lakeview 68, Cochranton 8 — At Stoneboro, Kyle Scott sprinted for 137 yards, including TDs of 14, 22 and 32; Jake Novak notched another 114 yards rushing, including an 8-yarder, and Jordan Damko decked the host Cardinals with another pair of scores (19, 35) for the Sailors (2-3, 2-4).
Friday’s Late Game
ä Conneaut Lake 21, Kennedy Catholic 12 — At Conneaut Lake, the host Lakers were led by their running game.
Adam Bronson burst for 119 yards on 13 totes and Joe Moon mustered another 111 on 18 carries. R.J. Baker added 86 yards on 14 carries for Conneaut Lake (2-2 Region 1-A, 2-4 overall).
Keying Kennedy Catholic (1-4, 1-5) were Danny D’Onofrio and Marlon Davis, who ran 1 and 3 yards, respectively, for TDs in the 2nd and 4th frames.
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LAKEVIEW 68, COCHRANTON 8
COCHRANTON 0 0 0 8 8
LAKEVIEW 30 20 12 6 68
Scoring plays
L — Milliren, 28 fumble return (Scott run)
L — Novak, 8 run (Novak run)
L — Scott, 15 run (Novak run)
L — Damko 19 run (run failed)
L — Damko, 35 run (Pritchard kick)
L — Scott, 22 run (Pritchard kick)
L — Parimuha, 28 run (kick failed)
L — Scott, 32 run (kick failed)
L — Patterson, 31 run (kick failed)
C — no score reported.
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CONNEAUT LAKE 21,
KENNEDY CATHOLC 12
KENNEDY 0 6 0 6 12
CONN LAKE 0 14 0 7 21
Scoring plays
CL — Moon, 32 run (kick failed)
CL — Baker, 66 run (Moon run0
KC — D’Onofrio, 1 run (kick failed)
CL — Moon, 11 run (Wade kick)
KC — Davis, 3 run (pass failed)
TEAM STATS
KC LAKE
N/A First downs N/A
44 Rushing yards 309
20 Passing yards 27
N/A Att-comp-int N/A
64 Total yards 336
N/A Fumbles-lost N/A
N/A Penalties-yards lost N/A
INDIVIDUAL STATS
Rushing: KENNEDY CATHOLIC — Davis 10-26, D’Onofrio 4-9, Furey 5-6, Ellebie 6-2, Rossi 1-1; CONNEAUT LAKE — Bronson 13-119, Moon 18-111, Baker 14-86, Wade 3-(-2), Miller 3-(-5).
Passing: KENNEDY CATHOLIC — D’Onofrio 3-1-0, 11; Rossi 3-1-0, 9; CONNEAUT LAKE — Miller 2-2-0, 27.
Receiving: KENNEDY CATHOLIC — Baker 1-11, D’Onofrio 1-9; CONNEAUT LAKE — Bronson 2-27.

CROSS COUNTRY
Grove City Invitational
Varsity
BOYS
Team standings and key: Plum (P) 33; Grove City (GC) 43; Chartiers Valley (CV) 109; Avonworth (A) 149; Sharpsville (Sv) 150; South Fayette (SF) 152; Lakeview (L) 157; Strong Vincent (SV) 199; Karns City (KC) 209.
Individual results: 1 Jake Kildoo (GC) 16:13; 2 Tom Bollinger (GC) 16:51; 3 Bryce Rupp (P) 17:08; 4 Denny Lydon (P) 17:09; 5 Richie Addison (P) 17:10; 6 Ryan Steinbock (CV) 17:11; 7 Ryan Sestak (GC) 17:22; 8 Justin Weaver (Sv) 17:32; 9 Matt Betts (P) 17:36; 10 Nick Zarzeckny (A) 17:38; 11 Aaron Ferguson (Sv) 17:47; 12 Josh Szurley (P) 17:48; 13 Kevin Deasy (P) 17:54; 14 Cory Rodgers (L) 18:03; 15 Steve Galdo (P) 18:04; 16 Ben Hoffman (GC) 18:06; 17 Alex Knaby (GC) 18:10; 18 Mark Ford (SV) 18:11; 19 Adam Watson (L) 18:17; 20 Jon Stewart (GC) 18:20; 21 Connor McLaughlin (CV) 18:22; 22 Scott Beatty (A) 18:22; 23 Andrew Suchan (CV) 18:29; 24 Matt Rohbeck (SF) 18:29; 25 Joe Caun (CV) 18:31.
GIRLS
Team standings and key: Grove City (GC) 27; Plum (P) 76; Chartiers Valley (CV) 87; Avonworth (A) 87; Sharpsville (Sv) 98; Strong Vincent (SV) 141.
Individual results: 1 Megan DeGraaf (GC) 20:12; 2 Anna Dunsworth (SV) 20:59; 3 Nicole Wizorek (GC) 20:59); 4 Brittany Amori (P) 21:17; 5 Molly Frew (A) 21:27; 6 Sara Chuzie (GC) 21:32; 7 Jonna Schaper (GC) 21:33; 8 Brittany White (CV) 21:47; 9 Rachel Donovan (A) 21:49; 10 Becky Consbruck (GC) 22:14; 11 Kelsie Metzgar (P) 22:21; 12 Kelly Stringer (L) 22:24; 13 Kayla Piccirilli (Sv) 22:24; 14 Lauren Williams (Highlands) 22:29; 15 Juliet Sikora (Sv) 22:33; 16 Rachel Shenk (A) 22:38; 17 Rebecca McClure (GC) 22:42; 18 Nicole Nicolette (P) 22:52; 19 Lora Beeton (Washington) 22:58; 20 Kelcie Hickman-Davis (L) 23:01; 21 Stephanie Tomaro (P) 23:01; 22 Courtney Stewart (CV) 23:03; 23 Emily Cartier (CV) 23:08; 24 Jackie Hackett (CV) 23:15; 25 Eliza Lowe (GC) 23:19.
Junior Varsity
BOYS
Team standings: Grove City 44; Chartiers Valley 85.
Individual results: 1 Garrett Bluach (P) 17:58; 2 Jacob Youra (P) 18:39; 3 Ross Nelson (Highlands) 18:43; 4 Sam Griffiths (P) 18:46; 5 Blaise Bucha (P) 18:48.
GIRLS
Team standings: Grove City 21; Plum 46; Chartiers Valley 59; Avonworth 99.
Individual results: 1 Evyn Selden (GC) 22:42; 2 Eriak Cyphert (GC) 22:53; 3 Meghan Boarts (GC) 23:38; 4 Katherine Rosko (P) 24:16; 5 Jessica Miller (P) 24:18.
Junior High
BOYS
Team standings: Grove City 20; Seneca Valley 36; South Fayette 81.
Individual results: Daniel Jaskowak (GC) 8:20; 2 Ian Brown (GC) 8:37; 3 Ben Nickel (Sen) 8:38; 4 Ryan Whiteman (GC) 8:44; 5 Jacob Cline (GC) 9:00.
GIRLS
Team standings: Grove City 26; Trinity 60; Seneva Valley 76; Sharpsville 116; Chartiers Valley 135; Karns City 139; South Fayette 163.
Individual results: 1 Paige Scurpa (Sv) 9:13; 2 Mary Jaskowak (GC) 9:52; 3 Mariah Treiber (GC) 9:48; 4 Lauren Decker (GC) 9:52; 5 Erin Bukowski (T) 9:57.

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Photos


Grove City's Megan DeGraaf heads for the finish line in winning the Grove City Cross Country Invitational Saturday. Jason Kapusta/Herald


Grove City's Jacob Kildoo won the boys race at the Grove City Cross Country Invitational. Jason Kapusta/Herald


Runners are grouped shortly after the start of the boys varsity race at the Grove City Cross Country Invitational. Jason Kapusta/Herald


Runners in the girls varsity race at the Grove City Cross Country Invitational fight for position at the beginning of the race. Jason Kapusta/Herald