GIRLS SOCCER
Chambersburg 1, Central Dauphin 0: A determined solo effort by Kadence Decker resulted in the game’s only goal as the Trojans sneaked past the Rams for the second time this season in a Mid Penn Commonwealth game Thursday night at Trojan Stadium.
Marley Onomastico
In the 22nd minute of the first half, Decker challenged CD’s central defender, stripped the ball from her, charged into the penalty area and tucked the ball away and into the net.
“The game was back-and-forth — we created a few chances that we weren’t able to finish,” Chambersburg coach Paul Unruh said. “CD (10-7) provided several threats as well, but we maintained our shape and organization behind the ball.”
It was the final home game for seven seniors for the Trojans (8-5-1, 6-4-1 MPC), who are currently inside the cut line for the District 3 Class 4A playoffs.
Unruh said, “I’m so proud of these girls who fought for each other and had the emotional motivation for the seniors. (Goalkeeper) Ashley Mitchell made an amazing save, somehow grabbing the ball out of the air when it was goal-bound. Marley Onomastico was in several defensive battles and seemed to come out victorious in each one.”
Brandon Arana
BOYS SOCCER
Central Dauphin 2, Chambersburg 1: The Rams scored on a header off a free kick with about 15 minutes left to upend the Trojans in a Mid Penn Commonwealth clash on Thursday night in Linglestown.
“Some lessons were learned tonight, but I thought we had a good performance despite the loss,” Chambersburg coach Corey Grove said. “It was a tough result against a good team.”
CD (10-5-2) scored first, but the Trojans (8-3-4, 6-3-2 MPC) retaliated with a nice combination of passes that ended with Brandon Arana scoring off an assist from Anton Winter.
The Rams led in shots (9-5) and corners (9-1), while Chambersburg got 5 saves from Tyson Shanholtz.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
State College 3, Chambersburg 1: Despite a defeat at the hands of the Little Lions in a Mid Penn Commonwealth match on the road Thursday night, the Trojans played well, according to coach Ty Frelin.
Kylee Perry
Frelin said, “This was arguably the best match we’ve played all season. We played with a lot of passion and intensity. State College is a good team and they don’t make many mistakes. We did some things, but came up short in the end.”
Chambersburg (9-8, 4-7 MPC) fell 25-21 in game one, but tied it with a 25-20 win. But the Little Lions won the last two, 25-14 and 25-18.
Kasey Moser led in kills with 10 and digs with 15 for the Trojans, while Kylee Perry had 13 service points, Riley Cramer had 4 blocks and Ava Zeigler came up with 32 assists to lead the stat categories.
Kaylie Stull had 6 points and 14 digs, Nizaya Hawkins produced 7 kills and 3 blocks, Zeigler added 5 points, Cramer had 7 kills and Lexi Poe came up with 10 digs.