PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Facing a 1-1 stalemate with Eisenhower, the Port United girl’s soccer team’s playoff hopes now rest on the final game of the season.
Coming off a 3-1 win over Ridgway, the Lady Gators had to tally at least one more win to satisfy the school’s 0.500 record and secure a playoff berth in the District 9 Class A postseason. However, their meeting with the Knights wouldn’t punch their ticket. After taking a 1-0 lead with a goal from Journey Wilmouth, an own goal brought the game back to even. That mistake would shadow the remainder of the game and with the scoreboard unchanged, the Lady Gators’ mission was left unfulfilled. At least for the moment.
Kailey Bartlett came away with the assist while Hannah Taylor defected 12 saves while tending the net.
The final game of the season comes as a challenge. Against the red hot Elk County Catholic Lady Crusaders, Port will have to win or tie to earn their spot in the postseason.
Fredonia 4, Olean 0
OLEAN, NY – Suffering three goals in the second half, the Huskies dropped their ninth loss in a row.
After holding the Hillbillies to just a single score in the first 40 minutes, Olean would witness a barrage of shots hit their mark, starting with one from Cecelia Tonelli just two minutes into the second half. Fredonia added two more to their lead with goals in the 55th and 60th minute, sealing their ninth win of the season.
At 1-12-1 overall, the Huskies have just two games left on their schedule, both of which will be played at home. First, they will take on Portville on Monday before seeing Salamanca on Friday, Oct. 17th.
Ellicottville 2, Salamanca 1
ELLICOTTVILLE, NY – Despite matching the Eagles first half goal with one of their own, a final score in the second would go unanswered, handing the Warriors their fourth CCAA Division 2 loss of the season.
Ellicottville’s Juleana Lyon opened the day with a score in the 27th minute, assisted by Eliza Murray. Seven minutes later, Salamanca retaliated with a shot from Addy Early, who was fed on a pass by Brielle Massagli. Both held scoreless for the next 14 minutes, the Eagles opened the second half action with Lyon’s second goal of the night, one that stood as the game-deciding score.
In goal, Kendra Bova Redeye faced five shots, saving three of them.
With the loss, Ellicottville fastens their grip on the second seed in CCAA II at 6-3. Salamanca, who boasts a 5-4 league record, now has three more games to shore up their play before the postseason.
Volleyball
Randolph 3, Salamanca 1
RANDOLPH, NY – Kicking off a two-game road trip with a visit to the Cardinals, the Warriors dropped to 1-9 after losing in four.
Randolph came out strong, winning 25-19 and 25-16 before Salamanca was finally able to wrestle a third set victory at 25-14. However, facing elimination, the Warriors ultimately succumbed to their early foils, losing the fourth 25-17.
Salamanca has just four games left on their schedule, first taking on Silver Creek on Tuesday before returning home on Wednesday, Oct. 15 to take on Franklinville.
Olean 3, Jamestown 0
OLEAN, NY – The Huskies swept Jtown behind Ava Moses’ five aces and four blocks.
Moses also tallied six kills and five digs in the win while Elizabeth Bailey had seven kills. Kaylin Kratts recorded 14 digs alongside Ariana Finch, who ended with 22 assists, five aces and five digs.
Northern Potter 3, Smethport 1
SMETHPORT, PA – Although they evened the early sets at 1-1, the Lady Hubbers were unable to fend off the Lady Panthers on their own court.
Both teams swapped sets out of the gates, with NoPo winning 25-23 before Smethport came back with a 26-24 win in set No. 2. However, from there, the Panthers closed it out with 25-15 and 27-25 wins.
Macy Smith ended with six aces and five blocks, Addison Wimer had four kills, two aces and nine blocks and Jenna Goodman ended the night with one ace, three blocks and 13 assists.
Boys Soccer
Northern Potter 5, Port Allegany 2
ULYSSES, PA – The Gators fell to NoPo as a second half surge dissipated their comeback hopes.
Chase Hamilton opened the scoring for the Panthers in the 19th minute, a 1-0 lead that would hold for the remainder of the half. However, NoPo pulled away with goals from John Crawford, Lily Steele and Owen Daniels. For Port, Alex Schott and Ben Gutshall while Kadyn Shope and Jimmy Sneed combined for 18 saves while in net.
Erie 1, Bradford 0
BRADFORD, PA – The Owls picked up their tenth loss with a shutout defeat against Erie.
Holding their visiting opponents scoreless for the initial 40 minutes, a goal midway through the second half sunk Bradford.
