Geibel Catholic’s Lady Gators broke a long‑standing section slump on Tuesday night, beating host Leechburg 3‑1 in Section 2‑A girls volleyball. The victory marked the program’s first section win in several years and highlighted a dominant performance from senior Neville Petrosky, who posted a double‑double with 17 kills and 18 digs.
Match Summary
The Gators dropped a tight opening set, 28‑26, but rallied to sweep the next three sets 25‑12, 25‑18 and 25‑20. Petrosky’s offensive firepower was complemented by her sister Nolace Petrosky, who added 12 kills and 18 digs, and by Mallory Clemmer, also with 12 kills. Annabelle Kelly facilitated the attack with 30 assists.
Other Section 2‑A and 4‑A contests featured strong showings across the region. In Section 4‑2A, the Lady Commodores of Frazier swept the Lady Mikes 3‑0, with Allie Monachh contributing 13 kills and eight assists. Grace Polkabla added nine digs and eight service points for Frazier.
In Section 4‑3A, the Lady Falcons of Brownsville defeated the Lady Cougars 3‑0, thanks to a 19‑kill effort from Aijanae Foster. Ari Johnson recorded 32 assists, while Riley Rohland added six kills and Ashley Evanchak chipped in 11 digs.
The unbeaten Lady Raiders of Waynesburg Central continued their streak, sweeping the Lady Highlanders 3‑0 in Section 4‑3A. Railey Bochna led with 17 kills, Emily Rafferty added 13 kills, three aces and three digs, and Harper Grimes contributed 12 kills. The Raiders also logged 33 assists from Chatham Knight and 17 digs from Lelia McCollum.
In Section 2‑4A, the Lady Lions of Greensburg Salem triumphed over the visiting Lady Leopards 3‑0, with scores of 25‑9, 25‑15 and 25‑23. Meanwhile, the Lady Bulldogs of Beth‑Center cruised past the host Lady Maples 3‑0 in Section 4‑2A, winning 25‑20, 25‑16 and 25‑8.
Additional results included the Lady Bucs of Chartiers‑Houston sweeping the Lady Scotties 3‑0 in Section 4‑3A, and the Lady Wildcats of Latrobe defeating the Lady Falcons 3‑1 in Section 2‑5A after a four‑set battle.
Other Sports Highlights
In boys soccer, Serra Catholic edged Beth‑Center 8‑5 in Section 2‑A, despite a hat‑trick from Parker Amos for the Bulldogs. Belle Vernon’s Leopards beat Brownsville 6‑3 in Section 5‑2A, with Jordan Jerome scoring two goals and an assist.
Mount Pleasant’s Vikings posted a 8‑0 victory over Ligonier Valley in Section 5‑2A boys soccer, highlighted by a hat‑trick from Tyke Snyder. Bentworth’s Bearcats defeated California 15‑1 in Section 2‑A, with Adam Moessner scoring four goals.
Waynesburg Central’s Raiders also secured a 1‑0 non‑section win over South Allegheny, thanks to a lone goal from Landon Hogue.
Golf and Tennis
On the golf side, Elizabeth Forward’s Warriors claimed first place over Laurel Highlands in a Section 2‑3A match at Youghiogheny Country Club, with Aaron Didjunas posting an even‑par 36. In the women’s division, Morgan Miller was the medalist for the Lady Vikings, shooting a 48 to win the Section 1‑2A match against Deer Lakes.
Girls tennis saw Latrobe defeat Mount Pleasant 3‑2 in a non‑section match, while Mount Pleasant’s doubles teams secured the school’s two wins.
These results underscore a vibrant high‑school athletics season across western Pennsylvania, with numerous teams achieving milestones and building momentum heading into the postseason.
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