Westfield’s Tyler Shrewsbury is a step ahead of West Side at Tuesday’s high school boys soccer game. (Photo by Marc St. Onge)
WESTFIELD – The Westfield and West Springfield high school boys’ soccer teams waged a fierce battle on the local fields Tuesday, and the Terriers came out on top.
Westfield had the upper hand from the outset, gaining the first advantage before West Springfield rallied for a 2-1 win.
Westfield led early, scoring the first goal in the fourth minute on Sam Winiarski’s effort from Aidan Dunn. West Springfield tied it 1-all about midway through the first half and notched the game-winner with about 23 minutes remaining in the game, both scores coming on penalty kicks.
Westfield goalie Pat Lurgio was strong in net, making seven saves.
“We’re happy with how we competed today,” Westfield coach Andrew Joseph said. “We’re not happy to lose – it actually feels terrible to lose when you give up two penalties – but we’ll just have to move on.”
Tigers rock Duggan
Westfield Technical Academy 10, Duggan Academy 0
It was not a football game, but Westfield Tech put up a score like one in a rout of Duggan Academy.
“It was another success story (today),” Westfield Tech coach Kyle Dulude said. “Many younger players flowed extremely well with the upper classmen and learning how to move the ball correctly and communicate in a positive manner was today’s greatest achievement. It was really cool to see the seniors teaching the freshman on the field.”
David Antonovschi, Simion Mocanu, and Emil Sevostyanov scored their first varsity goals for Westfield Tech while Yeremy Kovylyak picked up his first career hat trick.
Saints put up fight
Pioneer Valley Christian Academy 7, St. Mary’s 4
PVCA pulled away late in the second half Tuesday at Westfield Middle School North.
League scoring leader Jack Lamirande, of St. Mary’s collected two more points for a total of 16 with two more assists Tuesday. Saints’ Jake Butler, tied for second in points, scored twice.
Aaron Blanchard and Kevin Rockwal scored one goal apiece for St. Mary. Blanchard also had one assist.
Westfield goalie Dom Nomakeo finished with 12 saves.
GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL
Bombers sweep
Westfield def. Chicopee Comp 29-27, 25-18, 25-20
Westfield improved to 2-6 overall, 2-3 Western Division with a key home victory. Bella Kozciak (13 kills, 2 aces), Madi Robitaille (9 kills, 1 ace), Julia Golob (26 assists, 3 aces), and Stephanie Sgueglia (11 digs, 1 ace) led the Bombers.
FIELD HOCKEY
Rams post shutout
Southwick-Tolland 3, Mahar 0
Lyle Massoia, Sydney Goman (first career goal), and Emily Martin each scored to lift Southwick on the road. Martin, Sarah Hough, and Massoia earned assists.
Southwick goalie Clare Stratton (12 saves) recorded a shutout.
In JV action, Southwick and Mahar battled to scoreless tie.
GOLF
Rams stay unbeaten
Southwick-Tolland 22.5, Hopkins Academy 1.5
Southwick improved to 11-0 with solid efforts from James Longhi (37), Chris Baker (38), Brad Durand (39), and Nick Kavrakis (39) Tuesday at Edgewood Country Club.
LATE RESULTS
GIRLS’ SOCCER
St. Mary’s 2, Sci-Tech 1
St. Mary’s won a hard-fought battle at home Monday in the scorching heat. The Saints jumped out early on a quick strike by Allie Goodreau in the third minute on a pass from Lexi Shedd. Goodreau was not done, as she scored on a laser to the top right corner from a feed from Amelia Willenborg later in the half.
Goodreau has been on fire of late, scoring seven goals in her last two games.
Sci-Tech cut the lead in half just before halftime. St. Mary’s continued to apply the pressure and came close to pulling away but in the end held on for a solid victory.
St. Mary’s Jess Crosby finished with five saves, including a great leaping save with only minutes to go securing the win.
“It’s great seeing the efforts the girls are putting forth in practice starting to pay off,” St. Mary’s coach Pat Olearcek said. “They really are playing with more confidence which is a great foundation to build upon for the remainder of the year. ”
BOYS’ SOCCER
Granby 2, Gateway 0
Ryan Shaws scored two goals in the final 12 minutes of regulation to lead Granby. John Foley (4 saves) and Preston Coffee (1 save) combined for five Gateway saves.
GOLF
Easthampton 16.5, St. Mary’s 7.5
St. Mary’s Luke Willenborg continued his impressive run, shooting a 38 to lead everyone on the golf course again Monday at Tekoa Country Club. Saints’ Andrew Florek took three points with a 46.
