Dawgs, Tigers, Panthers win on mat
Northern Lehigh, Northwestern and Panther Valley all picked up wrestling victories to highlight Wednesday's scholastic sports schedule.
WRESTLING
Wilson-No. Lehigh
Northern Lehigh walked off the mats with a 58-15 Colonial League win over visiting Wilson.
Lucas Dise (130), Dylan Hofmann (145), Zach Fleming (160) and Kyle Greenawald (171) all posted pins for the Bulldogs. Craemer Hedash recorded some additional bonus points with a major decision at 152.
The Bulldogs improve to 5-1 in the CL, while the Warriors slip to 1-4.
No. Lehigh 58, Wilson 15
103 - Jaryd Flank (W) pinned Ryan Martinez in 5:05
112 - Ty Herzog (NL) won by forfeit
119 - Zane Heller (NL) won by forfeit
125 - Brandon Mayberry (W) dec. Connor Hedash, 1-0
130 - Lucas Dise (NL) pinned Jonathon Allen in :34
135 - Chris Christ (NL) dec. Zak Cascioli, 4-0
140 - Nikko Stevens (NL) won by forfeit
145 - Dylan Hofmann (NL) pinned Kyle Kilpatrick in 4:53
152 - Craemer Hedash (NL) major dec. Billy Christensen, 16-7
160 - Zach Fleming (NL) pinned Sam Veres in 1:16
171 - Kyle Greenawald (NL) pinned Phil Luca in :52
189 - Colin Hedash (NL) won by forfeit
215 - Dan Huemmer (NL) dec. Dennis Corrado, 4-3
285 - Frank Roscioli (W) pinned Brandon Loch in 3:00
So. Lehigh-Northwestern
Northwestern escaped with a 35-34 Colonial League victory over visiting Southern Lehigh.
Leading only by a mere six points, Joseph Walker (189) recorded a major decision to give the Tigers a more comfortable 35-25 lead entering the final two bouts.
When the Spartans' Kevin Cameron could only muster a 6-2 decision over the Tigers' David Tirpak (215), it secured the victory for Northwestern.
Eddie Faust (130), Brandon Miller (135) and Bobby Clymer (145) provided the Tigers with some additional bonus points with pins.
Northwestern jumps to 5-2 in the league, while Southern Lehigh falls to 2-3.
Northwestern 35, So. Lehigh 34
103 - Cole Ruppel (SL) won by forfeit
112 - Dylan Long (NW) won by forfeit
119 - Ethan Keichel (NW) dec. Joey Giordiano, 4-2
125 - George Engelsson (SL) major dec. Michael Hontz, 15-2
130 - Eddie Faust (NW) pinned Alex Yandersits in 3:03
135 - Brandon Miller (NW) pinned Jason Zeigler in 3:50
140 - Tye Vallone (SL) pinned Dustin Badesso in 3:59
145 - Bobby Clymer (NW) pinned William Hailey in 5:19
152 - Matt Gotzon (SL) dec. Levi Veppert, 3-2
160 - Luke Gotzon (SL) pinned Jake Moyer in 1:43
171 - Kyle Sorenson (NW) major dec. Rodney Manor, 15-7
189 - Joe Walker (NW) major dec. Nick Masciantonio, 14-0
215 - Kevin Cameron (SL) dec. David Tirpak, 6-2
285 - Daulton Romano (SL) won by forfeit
Saucon Vy.-Palmerton
The Blue Bombers managed to pick up four wins, but gave up three forfeits in a 58-21 loss to the Panthers in a Colonial League match.
Dan Costenbader, Mike Englert and Kane Kralik all won by falls for the Blue Bombers.
Saucon added five pins and two technical falls to the forfeits to up its league record to 5-1.
Saucon Valley 58, Palmerton 21
103 - Bryan Israel (SV) won by forfeit
112 - Brian Bisson (SV) pinned Shane Grohotolski in 3:34
119 - Sam Oberlander (P) dec. Paul Sloand 4-1
125 - Adam Phillipi (SV) pinned Dillon Massingron in :55
130 - Tyrone Deschler (SV) pinned Dallas Miata in 1:51
135 - A. J. Chernaskey (SV) tech fall Cody Grohotolski 17-2 (5:34)
140 - John Lynch (SV) tech fall Tony Gardo 18-2 (2:43)
145 - Dan Costenbader (P) pinned Travis Buddock in 2:29
152 - Mike Englert (P) pinned Ray O'Donnell in 5:22
160 - Chris Rahs (SV) pinned Travis Verzino in 3:54
171 - Nick Edmondson (SV) pinned Zach Brett in :33
189 - Ian Gimbor (SV) won by forfeit
215 - Kane Kralik (P) pinned Todd Pfeiffer in 1:34
275 - Kenny Zurbano (SV) won by forfeit
Williams Vy.-Panther Vy.
Panther Valley capitalized on a total of six forfeits to post a 47-30 victory over visiting Williams Valley.
The Panthers' John Schaeffer dropped his Viking opponent for a pin at 215 pounds. Kevin Schaller added a tech fall at 160.
Panther Valley 47, Williams Valley 30
103 - Nick O'Donnell (PV) won by forfeit
112 - Tyler Heffelfinger (PV) won by forfeit
119 - Brandon Gurka (PV) won by forfeit
125 - Jared Eichkoff (PV) won by forfeit
130 - Devin Raho (WV) pinned Kory Lopata in 2:37
135 - Tim Murray (WV) dec. Gage Rohlfing, 13-11
140 - Brandon Buffington (WV) pinned Devon Dillard in 1:22
145 - Shaun Miller (WV) pinned Mike Snyder in 5:25
152 - Justin Christman (PV) won by forfeit
160 - Kevin Schaller (PV) tech. fall Mike Mione in 5:07, 16-1
171 - JR Rummel (WV) dec. Steve Snyder, 7-4
189 - Alex Lorkowski (PV) won by forfeit
215 - John Schaeffer (PV) pinned Brandon Wagner in 1:29
285 - Ben Ancheff (WV) won by forfeit
ES North-Lehighton
East Stroudsburg picked up a pin and a technical fall in the final two bouts to escape with a 38-36 Mountain Valley Conference victory over Lehighton.
Briar Stern, Zach Coleman and David Lucykanish all had pins for the Indians. Anthony Farole added a technical fall.
ES North 38, Lehighton 36
285 - Brian Stern (L) pin Lance Francois in 4:40
103 - Jacob Hoats (L) won by forfeit
112 - Matt Pizani (ESN) pin Jason McEvoy in 1:32
119 - Jeremy Gornick (L) dec Luke Kmetz, 8-3
125 - Matt Rudolph (ESN) won by forfeit
130 - Richard Johnson (ESN) pin Zach Zellers in 1:14
135 - Anthony Farole (L) tech. fall Tanner Clark, 15-0
140 - Zach Coleman (L) pin AJ Micelli in 1:57
145 - Chris Gannon (ESN) pin Brian Piekarski in 3:20
152 - David Lucykanish (L) pin Josh Cox in :47
160 - Omar Richardson (ESN) dec Mitch Moyer, 10-4
171 - John Mertz (L) dec Chris Vonderhide, 11-1
189 - Cody Johnson (ESN) pin Nate Black in 2:14
215 - David Pinto (ESN) tech. fall Matt Dorward, 18-3
BOYS BASKETBALL
Marian-Pius X
Marian picked up a 40-32 non-league victory over Pius X.
Chris Barletta paced the Colts with 12 points. Matt Yaich also hit double digits with 11 points, which included a perfect seven-for-seven performance from the foul line.
Sean O'Neil led the Royals with 10 points.
Pius X won the JV game, 60-51. Paul Martin led Marian with 19 points. Ryan Karnish and Ryan Nesgoda added 13 and 11 points.
MARIAN
Barletta 5-1-3-12, Stawick 0-0-0-0, Decker 1-1-2-4, Gimbi 1-3-6-5, Gottstein 0-0-0-0, Lach 0-0-0-0, Yaich 2-7-7-11, Sherkness 3-2-6-8, Fital 0-0-0-0. TOTALS: 12-14-24-40.
PIUS X
Douglas 2-0-0-6, McGee 2-1-2-5, Hills 1-1-4-3, Williams 0-2-4-2, O'Neill 3-2-2-10, Maletz 2-0-1-4, Cooper 1-0-2-2, Camelletti 0-0-0-0. TOTALS: 11-6-15-32.
Marian 7 11 4 18 - 40
Pius X 2 10 5 14 - 32
Three-pointers: Marian - Barletta 1, Decker 1; PX - Douglas 2, O'Neil 2.
Nazareth-Pleasant Vy.
Nazareth pulled away from Pleasant Valley for a 57-39 non-conference win.
After holding a slim 27-24 lead at half, the Blue Eagles busted the game open with a huge third quarter.
Chuck Dibilio sparked the Blue Eagles' second half surge by scoring 12 of his game-high 25 points.
The Bears' Pat Kregeloh and Nick Stanovick both finished with eight points.
NAZARETH
Hercik 4-2-3-10, Shiffert 0-0-0-0, Hikes 0-0-0-0, Wilk 0-0-0-0, Higgs 1-0-0-2, Kent 3-2-4-8, Dibilio 11-3-6-25, Siebler 0-0-0-0, Kline 0-2-2-2, Keglovits 2-2-5-6, Hendershot 2-0-0-4. TOTALS: 23-11-20-57.
PLEASANT VALLEY
McQuay 1-0-0-2, C. Knudsen 1-0-0-3, Castner 0-0-0-0, Conklin 2-0-2-6, Sharpe 3-0-2-6, Riney 0-0-0-0, Kregeloh 3-2-4-8, Irving 0-1-2-1, Williams 0-0-0-0, Garcia 0-1-2-1, Bok 0-2-2-2, Blot 0-0-0-0, Stanovick 3-0-0-8, Z. Knudsen 0-0-0-0, Wild 1-0-0-2. TOTALS: 14-6-14-39.
Nazareth 12 15 19 11 - 57
Pleasant Valley 13 11 6 9 - 39
Three-pointers: Nazareth - none; Pleasant Valley - Conklin 2, Stanovick 2, C. Knudsen 1.
JR. HIGH BASKETBALL
9TH GRADE
Tamaqua-Panther Vy.
Tamaqua routed Panther Valley, 40-14.
Drew Chartier had a game high 12 points for the Blue Raiders (4-7). Tanner Kehl added nine points.
8TH GRADE
Tamaqua-Panther Vy.
Tamaqua defeated Panther Valley, 37-23.
For the Raiders, Jake Wenzel led the way with 13 points.
The Panthers were led by Ferryman who had eight points.
7TH GRADE
Tamaqua-Panther Vy.
Tamaqua rolled to a 60-5 victory over Panther Valley.
Brett Kosciolek (12 points), Tyler Skripko (11), and Trevor Skripko (9) led the Raiders.