From the left are Warren golf team members Hayden Hendricks, Zane Carlson, Xander Russell, Michael Palmieri and Gavin Haibach. Submitted Photo

The Warren boys soccer team shut out Titusville 7-0 at War Memorial Field on Thursday. The back-to-back home wins improved the Dragons record to 7-4 on the season.

“It was a great opportunity to get the whole team involved, and a good way to cap off a long week,” Dragons head coach Steffen Blair said.

Senior Jack Chapman led the way with three goals, while Mason Warner, Grant Newton, Kyle Jones and Quinn Norris, who returned from an injury, added one apiece.

Recording assists were Norris and Warner with two apiece, and Timmy Giger, Newton and Gabe Dougherty adding one apiece.

Giger collected 12 steals, Bryce Grolemund had nine, and Trey Carrington notched 8. Adon Maier was credited with the shutout.

The junior varsity squad also shut out the Rockets 2-0.

Warren goes on the road for their its next game when it travels to Meadville to take on the Bulldogs for a 6 p.m. varsity start.

Freshman Wymer scores OT winner

GIRLS SOCCER

WYMER SCORES OT WINNER

BRADFORD — The Warren girls soccer team couldn’t let the boys be the only team this week with an exciting ending.

On Thursday, freshman Ava Wymer’s goal in the second overtime,assisted by Meea Irwin, sent the Dragons to the win over Bradford.

“The game winner came off a perfect cross from Meea near the left corner to Ava at the back post,” Warren head coach Mark Ordiway said. “Ava was able to get a body on it and guide it in. It was a beautiful play.”

The game was deadlocked 0-0 at the half, but the Owls were first to strike by finding the net off a second-half penalty kick. The Dragons responded quickly on a nice feed to Meea Irwin from Lani Wenzel who buried a shot into the corner of the net. The game was tied after regulation, so that meant one thing: overtime.

It almost seemed neither team wanted to score during the first overtime period, as the game was still tied. That changed in the second overtime, thanks to the Wymer-Irwin connection.

Ordiway added, “We had a lot of shots and near misses, and their keeper made a number of nice saves. Bradford was held to three shots on goal. Two of those shots were from thirty-plus yards out. Bella Campbell was able to tip one over the goal and out of play and the other she was able to tip up to herself and grab on the goal line. Bella showed her athleticism on both plays. We played a little too fast and direct early on. The girls settled into the match nicely and played with much more poise as the game progressed.”

The Dragons remain undefeated in region play, and have played every team in their respective region.

“Now we just need to keep our focus and finish the year out strong,” Coach Ordiway noted.

The Dragons are on the road next Wednesday when they travel to Oil City to take on the Oilers for a 6:30 p.m. varsity start.

BOYS GOLF

DRAGONS PLACE FIFTH

HERMITAGE — The Warren boys golf team played in the 44th annual Tam O’Shanter Invitational on Thursday, turning in a fine fifth-place finish in a field of 34 teams.

“I am so proud of how these boys played today, especially since it was everyone’s first time seeing the course,” Dragons head coach Nate Sandberg said. “They showed they can play at a high level, and this was a fantastic way to end the season.”

Hayden Hendricks had the low round for the Dragons, firing a 3-over par 75. Senior Zane Carlson ended his high school golf career with a great round of 78, followed by Michael Palmieri’s 79. Gavin Haibach shot an 84, and Xander Russell had an 86.

The team score of 316 was only bested by Moon Area High School’s 291, Butler’s 308, Cathedral Prep’s 308 and Hickory’s 313.

“With starting four juniors, I am very excited to see what we can accomplish next year,” added Sandberg. “The kids know what they are capable of. With the offseason starting tomorrow, we can’t wait to get to work.”

Teams from District 10, District 9, and multiple teams from the WPIAL were represented at the event.

With the varsity boys done for the year, Warren’s Kate Shippee and Elissa Errett will represent the Dragons on Tuesday at the District 10 Championships at Meadville Country Club.

DRAGONS FALL TO

FAIRVIEW

The Warren girls tennis team fell to Fairview 5-0 on Thursday at Betts Park.

“The scores don’t show it but I thought we played well today,” Dragons head coach Thomas Pellegrino said. ‘Fairview is truly just that good this year. They are 12-0 for a reason, and have wins over some very good teams this season.”

Warren, meanwhile dropped to 9-5 overall and 4-5 in region play.

Following are the match scores: 1st singles: Grace Liu (F) defeated Lucy Harrison (W) 6-1 6-0; 2nd singles: Vivian Liu (F) defeated Alannah Garza (W) 6-0 6-0; 3rd singles: Mackenzie Jewell (F) defeated Grace Carlson (W) 6-1 6-2; 1st doubles: Ellie Demers and Erika Munekata (F) defeated Sarah Harvey and Scotlynn Perry (W) 6-0 6-1; and 2nd doubles: Jenna Szklenski and Reagan Gehrlein (F) defeated Olivia Romanosky and Lilly Seyler 6-0 6-0

Warren looks to bounce back on Tuesday when it hosts the McDowell Trojans in a key matchup that will have significant postseason weight. Start time is 4 p.m. at Betts Park.