Published: September 05, 2008 01:10 am         

PREP ROUNDUP: Logansport wins home opener

Carroll tops LCC in overtime to claim HHC title

Steady rain made conditions less than ideal for the Logansport boys soccer team’s home opener against Harrison Thursday evening.

But the Berries were able to overcame the wet conditions and the Raiders for a 4-2 win to improve to 2-2-2 on the season.

“We finally had some finishing,” Logan coach Mike Turner said.

Juan Carlos Ortega got Logan on the board after 13 minutes of play when his shot found its way past the Harrison goalie. The Raiders were able to tie the game at 1-1 and even go ahead 2-1 within the next 10 minutes. After regaining their composure the Berries were able to retake the lead before halftime at 3-2.

The rain stopped as the second half began and both squads battled until Logan put one more past the Harrison goalie to make the final 4-2.

Logansport goalie Jorge Botello made eight saves including two key saves in the last 10 minutes to secure the win.

Ortega was credited with two goals and an assist. Edgar Islas had a goal and an assist, and Justin Schlinglof scored a goal on an assist by Adam Coray.

Logan’s JV team was defeated 3-1 to fall to 2-3-1 on the season.

The Berries return to action on Tuesday when they host Culver Military Academy.

Carroll 3, Lafayette Central Catholic 2 (OT)

Carroll (5-0, 3-0) nipped CC in overtime to claim the Hoosier Heartland Conference title.

Chase Meade started the scoring for Carroll just six minutes into the game giving the Cougars the early lead. Central Catholic tied it at 1-1 off the foot of Peter Gettings. With five minutes left in the half Michael Myer put Carroll back on top for a 2-1 halftime score.

The second half saw shutouts being performed by each team until Central Catholic’s Eliot Zak scored with 26 seconds left in the game to tie it at 2-2.

With 2:37 left in overtime Carroll’s Steven Arendsen put one past the Central Catholic goalie and the Cougars held on for the win.

Carroll goalie Cody Abdon finished with five saves in the contest.

The Cougars will be in action again when they travel to the Danville Tournament on Saturday.

Caston 5, Whitko 1

The Comets moved to 5-1-1 with the win.

Garrett Johnson had a hat trick while Austin Moss and Ricky Prado added goals.

Dylan Johnson had a pair of assists and Moss and Preston Howard each added an assist. Shawn Rentschler added five saves.

Caston coach Mark Gardner noted that Shelby Loeffler, Cody Graham, Matt Reichart and Howard each had strong games defensively.

The Comets host Carroll next Thursday.

VOLLEYBALL

Pioneer 3, Northwestern 1

The Panthers remained undefeated with a 25-19, 17-25, 25-13, 28-26 win.

Kelly Gates had 12 kills, eight digs, five aces and three blocks for the Panthers. Haleigh Williams added 21 assists and 11 digs.

Chelsea Corn recorded 13 digs and 11 kills. Ashley Gerlach had six kills and five digs. Kelsey Williams and Amanda Johnson each contributed four kills.

“I think it was an emotional letdown. We were pretty gung-ho for the Logan game,” Pioneer coach Rod Nies said. “We did not play well at all. We were not in it emotionally, and sometimes I wondered if we were in it physically. I guess that happens sometimes with high school girls.

“We were playing well before we hit the wall. Northwestern played really good defense. Not to take anything away from them, they should have beat us. They outplayed and outhustled us. We just had more talent than them.”

The Panthers travel to Culver Academy on Monday.

Tri-County 3, Caston 1

The Lady Comets hosted Tri-County and dropped the match in four games, 25-19, 20-25, 20-25, 28-30.

“It was an extremely hard-fought match,” Caston coach Melinda Shultz said.

Leading the way for the Comets were Hanna Black with 17 assists, Haley Markley with eight kills, Misty Gearhart with seven blocks and Kelsey Moss finished with 21 digs.

The Comets host Lewis Cass Tuesday.

Peru 3, Lewis Cass 0

Lewis Cass dropped their match against Peru in three games 13-25, 16-25, 12-25.

Kristi Berlet had 10 service points and two aces, Sydney DeHaven had nine points, six assists and two aces and Brook Hill added seven points and two aces.

Taylor Miller and Abby Ropes each had three kills. Sarah Robertson led the team is digs with 10.

Delphi 3, Rossville 0

The Lady Oracles improved to 3-5 with the 25-17, 25-13, 25-20 win. Brittany Nelson had nine kills and six blocks, and Jordyn Bieghler set up 15 assists.

Dani Burge and Olivia George each had four digs. Brittney Atwood added three aces.

“We came and just really played a good ballgame,” Delphi coach Suzanne Hughes said. “In all three games we were on top of our game with our passing and hitting. This year we’ve been progressing and getting better and better, and we hope to peak at sectional time.”

The Oracles travel to rival Carroll on Tuesday.

Pioneer 2, Northwestern 0 (JV)

The Panthers won 25-20, 25-18.

Nicole Miller had six digs and Morgan Shanks had nine assists, seven aces and six digs. Tera McWherter set up 11 assists and Katie Galbreath had seven kills.

Tri-County 2, Caston 1 (JV)

The Lady Comets JV squad dropped its match with Tri-County by scores of 25-22, 8-25, 5-25.

GIRLS GOLF

Lafayette Jeff 171, Logansport 195

Wet conditions at Dykeman Park Golf Course didn’t help the Lady Berries as they lost their match against the Jeff Bronchos.

Jeff’s Melissa Kerfoot was medalist with a low round of 2-over 39.

Leading the way for the Berries was Heidi Bender with a 42. She was followed by Natalie Scott (43), Morgan Smith (53), Amy Worthington (57) and Caitlin VanCuren (57).

FOOTBALL

Pioneer 42, Logansport 0 (9th)

The Panthers improved to 2-0 earlier in the week.

Austin Runyon had 84 yards rushing, including a 15-yard TD run and a 64-yard TD run. Braxton Winn had 78 yards rushing, including a 22-yard TD run.

Justin Hanna had a 42-yard TD run and a 35-yard interception return for a touchdown. Charlie Cool added an 11-yard TD run.

Zach Smith led the Panthers’ defense with 12 tackles and Braxton Mehrley added eight. Miguel Tovar had a fumble recovery.

The Panthers host North Judson next Thursday.