Layne Kimple
CHAMBERSBURG — The Chambersburg girls soccer team continued its winning streak to begin the season, moving to 3-0 by holding off Carlisle, 2-1, in a Mid Penn Commonwealth game at Trojan Stadium on Tuesday night.
Gabby Lecuona netted both of Chambersburg’s goals, getting the first on a header — from Layne Kimple — 5:15 before halftime. In the 56th minute, she doubled the Trojans’ lead, scoring after a pass from Alex Cottingham.
The Herd got a goal back when Meg Tate scored with five minutes left.
Carlisle led in shots, 14-8, but Chambersburg goalkeeper Faith Johnson made 13 saves.
Trojan coach Ed Franchi said, “The defense played extremely well again, holding Meg Tate and Liz Weis in check most of the time, not giving them clean shots. Emily Mort and Ashley Bawell played outstanding games, and Gabby Lecuona made the most of her chances. I’m very proud of how hard the team is playing.”
BOYS SOCCER
Chambersburg 4, Carlisle 0: The Trojans scored all four goals in the first half to put away Carlisle early in a Mid Penn Commonwealth game Tuesday afternoon.
Andrew Quach
“It was a hot one!” Chambersburg coach Corey Grove said. “Playing conditions were rough, but as we’ve been preaching all preseason, no excuses regardless of the situation. The boys really grinded all game. I’m very pleased with the outcome even though there are many things still to improve on. It’s always a positive when we don’t play our best but get a positive result.”
Omario Duncan tallied two goals for the Trojans (2-0, 1-0 MPC), netting one in the seventh minute and another in the 39th, giving him five goals in two games.
Andrew Quach scored a goal on a penalty kick and had an assist, Tyler Luther had an assist, and the Trojans also scored on an own goal by the Herd.
Chambersburg led in shots, 13-3, and in corner kicks, 6-2. Garrett Carter made four saves in goal.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Chambersburg 3, Carlisle 1: The Trojans opened their season with a comeback Mid Penn Commonwealth victory over the Thundering Herd.
Carlisle took the first game 25-18, but Chambersburg won the next three, 25-22, 25-19 and 25-22.
“This was a good team win and we showed a lot of heart after losing the first set,” Chambersburg coach Ty Frelin said. “We served very well, which kept them out of system. It was a good start to the season.”
Robyn Stepler had 17 service points, including eight aces, Raelyn Johnson had seven points (3 aces) and Ansley Runk had six points.
In other stats for the Trojans (1-0, 1-0 MPC), Ally Davis had seven kills and 16 digs, Marlee Wrights had four blocks, Runk had 23 digs, Johnson had four kills and 14 digs and Stepler had four kills, 20 assists and six digs.
GOLF
Chambersburg goes 6-0: The Trojans ran their season record to 18-0 and their winning streak to 270 matches by scoring 324 to take first place in a Mid Penn Colonial Division match on Tuesday at Chambersburg’s home course, Penn National Founders.
Karsen Rush fired a 1-over par 73 to take medalist honors for the Trojans. Also for Chambersburg, Grayson Hopple and Mary Kate Norcross each shot 83 to tie for fifth, Spencer Rajtik’s 85 tied for 10th and an 87 for Jacob Carlin tied for 14th.
Spencer Rajtik
Trojan coach Mark Yost said, “It was a little closer than usual, so it’s becoming more competitive and that’s good. Karsen was 4-over at one point and brought it back, and he had a putt on his last hole to go to even par.”
James Buchanan’s Caleb Reath took the runner-up spot with a 78, followed by Waynesboro’s Devin Smith with an 81 for third place.
Also at 83 in a tie for fifth with Norcross and Hopple were Shippensburg’s Adam Maring and Amanda Steier of Greencastle-Antrim. Ella Lowry of Waynesboro was two strokes back.
Waynesboro was second in the team standings, JB was fourth, G-A fifth and Ship seventh.
GIRLS TENNIS
Palmyra 3, Chambersburg 2: The Cougars were able to capture both doubles matches and squeaked out a non-league victory over the Trojans.
“It was a tough pill to swallow,” Chambersburg coach Josh Barwin said. “The girls fought hard, but Palmyra outlasted us. We’ll learn from our mistakes.”
Hope Sprecher
The Trojans (4-2) got wins at No. 1 singles from Hope Sprecher and at No. 3 singles from Caroline Hance. Both won their first set 6-2 and both won a tiebreaker in the second set — Sprecher by the score of 7-0 and Hance by 7-2.
At No. 1 doubles, Chambersburg’s Alexis Parra and Cally Papoutsis won the first set 6-4, but were edged 6-4 in the last two sets.
FIELD HOCKEY
Cedar Cliff 12, Chambersburg 0: The Trojans had a rocky start in their season opener against the Colts.