High school sports roundup – September 1

BOYS SOCCER

Trojans blank Olympians

ST. LEON — Columbus East had a couple scoring opportunities at the end of the game, but couldn’t put them away, and East Central held on for a 1-0 victory.

The Trojans’ goal came on a free kick in 52nd minutes.

East Central outshot the Olympians (2-4) 15-5. Zach Roberts recorded eight saves.

GIRLS GOLF

Panthers edge Cougars

NORTH VERNON — Jennings County slipped past South Decatur 125-127 Wednesday in a match that was shortened to six holes because of inclement weather.

The Panthers’ Allie Clark won medalist honors with a 25 at St. Anne’s. Marina Sigmund added a 31, Peyton Whitehead shot 33 and Sydney Campbell had a 36.

Lydia Wolterman led the Cougars with a 26. Shelby Vannatta added a 30, Olivia Clarkson shot 34 and Annie Gant had a 37.

Eagles take third

CLAYTON — Brown County finished third in the Western Indiana Conference Tournament, which was completed Wednesday at Deer Creek. Edgewood won with a 400 to 417 for Cascade and 422 for the Eagles.

Emma Bawinkel finished second individually with an 88. Ashley Masteller took eighth with a 100 and joined Bawinkel on the All-Conference team. Tori Akles added a 116, Lauren Burker shot 118 and Jessica Taylor had a 121.

Teams played the final nine holes Wednesday after the tournament was suspended on Saturday.

Lancers down Tigers

SHELBYVILLE — Edinburgh rolled to a 221-251 win against Triton Central Wednesday at Bear Chase.

Vanessa McManaway won medalist honors with a 48 to lead the Lancers. Kierra Richards carded a 55, Maddie Giles added a 58, Savannah Kellams shot 60 and Makenzie Hill had a 62.

Trinity posts win

BATESVILLE — Trinity Lutheran carded a 251 Tuesday against Oldenburg Academy, which had only two players.

Morgan Gabbard led the Cougars with a 57 at Hillcrest. Demi Oakes added a 58, Anna Benter shot 66 and Cameo Hildreth had a 70.

BOYS TENNIS

Eagles nip Braves

NASHVILLE — Brown County pulled out a three-set win at No. 2 doubles to claim a 3-2 WIC win against Indian Creek on Wednesday.

Cash Myers beat Trace Zachery 6-1, 6-3 at No. 1 singles, Cole Smith downed Cole Harris 6-3, 6-0 at No. 2 singles and Jesse Williams and Aaron McCann topped Cody Hart and Jeremy Lee 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 at No. 2 doubles. Nathaniel Fox fell to Dalton Campbell 6-0, 6-0 at No. 3 singles, and Austin Roush and Abe Oliver lost to Bryce Waddle and Scott Russell 6-1, 6-4 at No. 1 doubles.

Mustangs top Trinity

NEW WASHINGTON — Trinity Lutheran claimed a victory at No. 1 doubles, but that was all in a 4-1 loss at new Washington.

Matt Stuckwisch and Hunter Morgan beat Jacob Stricker and Gavin Schindler 6-4, 6-1 at No. 1 doubles for the Cougars (0-3). Bailey Baker fell to Caleb Ellison 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1 singles, Jonathan Keith lost to Noah Franklin 7-5, 6-2 at No. 2 singles, Pierce McCammon fell to AJ Walter 6-0, 6-2 at No. 3 singles and Jace Crockett and Caleb Gruenewald lost to Mason Huff and Fernando Diaz  6-0, 6-2 at No. 2 doubles.

VOLLEYBALL

Cougars fall in 4

GREENSBURG — South Decatur won the first set Tuesday, but South Dearborn rallied for a 20-25, 25-18, 25-21, 25-19 victory.

Brooke Helms led the Cougars with 10 kills and five aces. Claire Wullenweber also pounded 10 kills, while Taylor Best recorded 10 assists, Sam Goodfellow had four solo and three assist blocks and Zoey Nobbe notched 21 digs.