Sep 13, 2021 4 min read

In men’s soccer

California University suffered a 4-1 loss to Ohio Dominican on Saturday afternoon in a non-conference match at the Phillipsburg Soccer Facility.

With the loss, the California University of Pennsylvania men’s soccer team falls to 0-3-1 on the year after closing a three-game homestand. Meanwhile, the Panthers improve to 1-1-1 this season after being idle for a week.

In water polo

The Washington & Jefferson College men’s water polo team split a pair of matches Saturday on day one of the Penn State Behrend Invitational at Junker Center Pool in Erie. W&J opened the day with a 17-7 loss to Austin College before battling to earn a narrow 15-14 victory over Augustana College.

W&J was unable to hold the early lead as Austin powered its way to a 17-7 victory. The Presidents jumped out to a 3-2 lead after the first quarter. Will Kitsch and Andrew Edwards combined to account for the first quarter goals.

A five-goal effort by Kitsch propelled the Presidents to a 15-14 victory against Augustana. Andrew Edwards netted a hat trick with three goals in the win. Chris Edwards and Spicer added two goals apiece.

W&J (3-2 overall) faces Penn State Behrend on Sunday morning to close out the weekend competition.

W&J 15, Augustana College (Illinois) 14: A five-goal effort by Kitsch propelled the Presidents to a 15-14 victory against Augustana. Andrew Edwards netted a hat trick with three goals in the win. Chris Edwards (Bexley, Ohio/St. Charles Prep) and Spicer added two goals apiece. Kyle Rubenstein (Abington, Pa./Upper Dublin), Mitchell Rubio (Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny) and Aiden Johnson (Nassau, Bahamas/Windsor) chipped in a goal each.

Caine Dusza (Souderton, Pa./Souderton) recorded 11 saves in goal while Zishuo Ma (Los Alamitos, Calif./Los Alamitos) finished with four saves.

W&J (3-2 overall) faces Penn State Behrend on Sunday morning to close out the weekend competition.

In girls soccer

Casey Breier and Maddie Schweiger had two goals apiece to pace Peters Township over Baldwin 10-0.

Abby Neupaver, Ella Neupaver, CeCe Scott, Ava Cendroski, Jillian Marvin and Macy Trax also scored for the Indians.

• Farrah Reader scored two goals to help Belle Vernon shut out Laurel Highlands 4-0.

Morgan Einodshofer and Grace West also scored for the Leopards.

• Southmoreland def. Bentworth 7-1. Maleena Rokicki scored for the Bearcats.
• Lexi Twaddle, Kristin Smith and Isabella Lewis each scored two goals to pace Canon-McMillan to a 7-0 victory over Baldwin in a Section 2 match in Class 4A.

McKenzie Roman had the other goal for the Big Macs (1-1, 3-1) and Gianna Conti and Katie Adams shared goal for the shutout.

In boys soccer

Aiden Belcastro scored late in the second half to give Trinity a 2-1 win over Connellsville in a nonconference game.

Alex Tush tied the match at 1-1 in the second half after Seth Basinger opened the second half with a goal.

• Dylan Stewart scored five minutes into the second half to give McGuffey a 1-0 victory over Brownsville in a Section 3-AA match.

Brandon Burt recorded his second shutout of the season.

• Evan Robison scored twice, once on a penalty kick, to help California to a 4-1 victory over Beth-Center in a Section 4-A match.

Darryl Ray and Kristopher Weston had the other goal for Cal and Jack Sacco stopped eight of nine shots.

Dave Kninzer scored for Beth-Center.

Cal snapped a 17-match losing streak dating back to Oct. 15, 2019. The Trojans snapped a 39-match section losing streak dating back to 2019.

• Belle Vernon downed Albert Gallatin, 3-1. Daniel Sassak, Tyler Kovatch, and Trevor Kovatch scored for Belle Vernon.

In girls field hockey

Peters Township Field Hockey defeated North Allegheny with a score of 1-0. Ava Zimmer scored for Peters Township.