Times Observer Photo by Jay Young Eisenhower’s Paige Edwards delivers a serve during Thursday’s volleyball match against Youngsville.

Youngsville was able to climb out of a two-game hole against host Eisenhower (0-7) in volleyball action on Thursday, on the way to a 14-25, 23-25, 25-20, 25-19, 15-23 final.

Leading the winners in that match were Kamryn Weissinger with 19 kills, 14 digs, two aces and a block; Kenzie Olewine with 10 kills, 23 digs and two aces; Jena Wilson with five kills, 18 digs, 51 assists and an ace; and Mikayla Eyler with nine kills, 13 digs and an ace.

The Knights were led by 12 kills, 14 digs and a block from Emilie Jones; 11 kills and 13 digs by Paige Edwards; seven kills, 20 assists and six digs by Rayna Hultman, and four kills, two blocks and a dig by Lilly Smith.

Youngsville also claimed the junior high match 21-25, 25-16, 15-13, thanks to five kills two digs and an ace by Mia Rafalski.

Lydia Lawson had five kills and two digs; while Faith Donnell added two kills, six digs and six assists for Eisenhower.

WARREN PREVAILS

Warren was a 25-12, 25-19, 25-14 winner over Titusville in volleyball action on Thursday, improving to 4-3 overall and 3-2 against Region 4 opponents.

Leading the winners were Meredith Morrison with five digs and one ace; Olivia English had two kills, four digs and one ace; Carly Beers six kills and one dig; Jordan Sitler nine kills and three aces; Hannah Shattuck four kills, seven digs and two aces; Katie Madigan 10 digs and four aces; Elle Irwin three digs, one kill and one ace; Kylie Fehlman two kills; Cara Munksgard five kills; Halee Mineweaser three digs and 28 assists; and Jayna Baldensperger one ace and one dig.

Warren won the jayvee match, 25-12, 18-25, 15-12.

Alexia Bowers had six kills, Summer Lucks 16 digs; Kirsten Johnson two kills; Lexi Hoffman two kills; Lauren Dolan nine assists, five aces and four kills; Kylie Fehlman two kills and two blocks; and Brooke Edwards three digs.

SHEFFIELD WINS AGAIN

SHEFFIELD — The Wolverines moved to 5-1 on the year with a home win over Brockway, 25-16, 25-18, 25-15.

Emily Leichtenberger led in kills with nine while Kassidy Orinko and Lynzie Grubbs each added eight.

“We worked in practice this week on some different sets/attacks, and we were able to run some of those tonight,” said Sheffield head coach Melissa Lemay.

Kadence Steffan racked up 23 assists. Maddy Roell and Annabel Sheldon combined for 19 digs on the night.

Lily Lauffenberger and Lexi Goldthwaite spent the evening splitting time with Lauffenberger playing well in the front row opposite Orinko and Goldthwaite serving consistently contributing as a back row specialist.

“It’s so nice to have some depth on the bench,” Lemay said. “We are playing well, but we feel like we have yet to play our very best volleyball. I’m so proud of how they are working together.”

The junior varsity also won 22-25, 25-19, 17-15.

Next match is Saturday morning against Union.

BOYS SOCCER

WARREN IMPROVES

TO 8-0

FRANKLIN–Warren improved to 8-0 on the year with an 8-0 shutout of District 10 Region 4 opponent Franklin on Thursday.

JT Blum picked up a hat trick, while John Page and Parks Ordiway each picked up two goals to lead the victors. Mark Lynds grabbed a goal and an assist, Wesley Kiehl two assists and Jack Darling two assists in the win while goaltender Alex Ferry notched his sixth shutout of the year.

“Our defense continues to impress,” Coach Denny Flatt said. “Alex Ferry and the defense, eight games and only three goals have been scored. Midfield, we continue to play really well.”

While Ordiway has continued his offensive showcase through the early portion of the year, the Dragons are now getting contributions from across the lineup to supplement that play.

“One person can’t do all of the scoring. (Opponents) are going to key on that person,” Flatt said. “As teams get to know our style of play, we are going to be more creative every game.”

Warren travels to Eisenhower on Monday.

CROSS COUNTRY

IKE GIRLS PREVAIL

FRANKLIN — Eisenhower was able to claim a girls varsity cross country win over host Rocky Grove via a tiebreaker on Thursday, after both teams finished with 28 points.

Kaylin Jacoby took home the overall victory for Rocky Grove in 25:06; but was followed closely by Chloe Laseck and Madison Cathcart of Eisenhower, who finished in 27:08 and 27:30 respectively to aid the winning effort.

Rocky Grove’s Magnum Vincent finished in first in 17:24 in the varsity boys race to give the hosts 25 points, while Eisenhower was led by second-place Ethan Kellog and claimed 32 points.

“This was a big race for our varsity boys, as both teams came into this race with a 3-0 region record,” said coach Darlene Beach. “We didn’t get the win today, but look forward to competing against them again when they come to Eisenhower.

Rocky Grove claimed the boys junior high race with 23 points to 32 for Eisenhower, and in the girls junior high race Rocky Grove posted 20 points to 50 for the Knights.

Kierra Wismar would claim that race for Eisenhower in 13:50.

Boys Varsity

1. Magnum Vincent (R); 2. Ethan Kellog (E); 3. Ethan Knapp (R); 4. Evan Wolfgang (R); 5. Tyson Morrison (E); 6. Matthew Cathart (E); 7. Alex Hammel (E); 8. Trevor Hamilton (R); 9. Isaac Clayton (R); 10. Caden Toscano (R). T–17:24

Boys Junior High

1. Schiffer Anderson (R); 2. Joseph Mistretta (E); 3. Nathanial Boley (R); 4. Griffin Williams (E); 5. Kyle Winslow (R); 6. Gauge Gierlach; 7. Drew Mandeville (E); 8. Dillon Hamilton (R); 9. Nathan Hanson (E); 10. Max Enos (E). T–11:31

Girls Varsity

1. Kaylin Jacoby (R); 2. Chloe Laseck (E); 3. Madison Cathcart (E); 4. Riley Burdell (R); 5. McKenna Bord (R); 6. Sydney Gronmiller (E); 7. Berlin Haubrich (R); 8. Gracie Anthony (E); 9. Julia Haight (E); 10. Kendra Chase (E). T–25:06

Girls Junior High

1. Kierra Wismar (E); 2. Isabel Griffin (R); 3. Kaidlynn Burger (R); 4. Lucy Haubrich (R); 5. Ryleigh Baughman (R); 6. Alie Coyer (R); 7. Peton Kellogg (E); 8. Lainie Jalzenske (R); 9. Isabella Baker (R); Lilly Cathcart (E). T–13:50.

FLETT LEADS WARREN

YOUNGSVILLE — Warren battle host Youngsville on Thursday.

Leading the way in the boys varsity race was Warren’s Louis Flett with a time of 21:37, while Jack Seyler took second in 21:42 and Hugh Harrison third in 21:43.

Tim Sabella of Youngsville claimed the junior high race in 11:35, while teammate Mike Bojaczko took third in 12:38.

Kate Beyer claimed the girls varsity race for Warren in 22:19, followed by Julia Bojaczko of Youngsville in second place with a time of 22:29.