McConnellsburg Achieves Undefeated Season in Shut Out Over Southern Huntingdon County
By Jeff Richards
Boys Soccer: McConnellsburg 13, Southern Huntington County 0: On October 15th, McConnellsburg Spartans hosted the Southern Huntingdon County Rockets in a conference rematch and secured their 10th consecutive shutout, the 15th of the season, and encapsulated a perfect season (18-0, 10-0 ICC-E). The Spartans scored nine goals in the first half and won decisively, demonstrating both strong offense and solid defense.
In the first half, the first goal, two minutes in, was scored by Hoyt Glenn on a short header from precisely placed corner kick by Brayden Ramsey. Four minutes later, the second goal was scored by Grady Shives on a pass from Jace Fletcher. Two minutes later, the third goal was scored by Glenn via a pass from Shives. Ten minutes later the fourth goal was scored on a breakaway by Glenn via a pass from Shaffer Earley. Twelve minutes remaining, Glenn received a short goal kick, effortlessly juked and controlled the ball around and past four defenders and at the last second faked out the goalie and passed hard left to a marching Noah Jefferson, who short kicked it for the next goal. A pretty play to see. Two minutes later, the sixth goal was scored by Jefferson on a pass from Glenn. One minute later, Lincoln McKelvy scored goal number seven on a pass from Fletcher. Two minutes later, Earley scored the eight goal on a goalie rebound. With two minutes remaining, DeShong scored the ninth goal on a pass from Glenn.
One minute into the second half DeShong scored the 10thgoal on an assist by McKelvy. Two minutes later, Ramsey scored 11th goal assisted by McKelvy. After fifteen minutes, the 12th goal was scored by Shives with a McKelvy pass assist. With 11 minutes left, McKelvy ran the field length and scored unassisted, which eventually capped the night at 13-0 and completed the undefeated season.
The Spartans have amassed five wins with margin of 12 goals or better. They have now won 15 matchups by three goals or more so far this season. Seven different players booted in a goal. Hoyt Glenn led that balanced group of strikers and accounted for three goals.
Game Summary:
1 2 F
SOHC 0 0 — 0
MCNL. 9 4 — 13
Congratulations to Junior Hoyt Glenn, who is now the new career assist record holder for MHS boys’ soccer. He currently has 71 career assists. Congratulations to Senior Reese Alexander. With tonight’s shutout, he is now tied for most shutouts (15) in a season. Reese is already the career shutout record holder and continues to add to that. Great job gentlemen!
Up next: The Spartans will face Berlin in the ICC Championship Saturday at 6 pm at Claysburg Kimmel High School. For District 5 Class A playoffs, the boys are seeded #2 and will play the first round at home on Thursday October 23rd at 6 pm vs North Star.
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McConnellsburg Shuts Out Tussey Mountain
GIRLS SOCCER: McConnellsburg 6, Tussey Mountain 0. On October 16th, the McConnellsburg Lady Spartans (16-2, 11-1 ICC-S) hosted the Tussey Mountain (TM) Lady Titans for a cross-conference rematch, and again dominated in their final regular season game, and achieved their eleventh season shutout.
Opening the scoring five minutes Margaret McKelvy placed the short kick to goal finishing a pass from Serenity Rengifo. Claire Bloomer put a perfectly placed 20-yard arching shot into the back of the net over the outstretched Mountaineer goalkeeper’s arms for the second goal at 12 minutes in. Two minutes later Rengifo recorded the third goal on a kick inside the box. Laynee Hendershot made it four, converting a Rengifo cross deflected by a Spartan player. Fifteen minutes into the second half, Molly McKelvy scored unassisted from just inside the 18. The final sixth goal came with 16 minutes left as Rengifo capitalized on a goalkeeper error after a Braelyn Shives attempt.
Before the game, four senior players were recognized, namely: Margaret McKelvy, Zoe Mellott, Serenity Rengifo, and Braelyn Shives.
Game Summary:
1 2 F
TM 0 0 — 0
McClbg 4 2 — 6
Up next: Lady Spartans will face West Branch in the ICC Championship Saturday at 4 pm at Claysburg Kimmel High School. For District 5 Class A playoffs, the girls are seeded #1 and will play at home on Wednesday October 22nd at 6 pm vs Berlin Brothersvalley..
Additionally the Girls Varsity Volleyball (D5 AA) secured a “bye” for round 1. Their first post-season contest will be Semi-finals on October 28th at home vs winner of Chestnut Ridge/Carrick.
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McConnellsburg Shuts Out Southern Huntingdon County
GIRLS SOCCER: McConnellsburg 18, Southern Huntington County 0. On October 15th, the McConnellsburg Lady Spartans (15-2, 11-1 ICC-S) hosted the Southern Huntington County Lady Rockets for a cross-conference rematch, and entirely controlled the game, and achieved their tenth season shutout.
In the second minute of play, striker Marin DeShong intercepted a defender kick up field and returned it to goal from the 18. In the third minute of play, Serenity Rengifo crossed from the right to DeShong for a easy turn-tap in goal. In the fifth minute, Margaret McKelvy scored on a DeShong pass that started with three other Lady Spartan pass touches in the zone. In the fifth minute, Laynee Hendershot scored the fourth goal, executing an unassisted short-range play after successfully breaking away from the defense. In the seventh minute, McKelvy’s shot hit the left post, and on the rebound, Gemma Gordon quickly directed the ball into the opposite side of the net to extend the lead to 5-0. Eleven minutes into the match, following a Spartan throw-in, Gordon’s attempt was blocked by the keeper. However, Clair Bloomer responded on the rebound to score the next goal. After 15 minutes of play, a Hendershot attempt was blocked by the keeper. However, Gordon acted on the loose ball and scored the seventh goal. After 25 minutes of play, Rengifo scored unassisted from outside the box. After 27 minutes of play, Molly McKelvy scored unassisted for the ninth goal. After 32 minutes of play, Kya Washabaugh scored unassisted on a goalkeeper loose ball for a 10-0 lead. With 2 minutes remaining, Hendershot lofted a pretty arcing shot outside the box over the goalie to the back of the next. With a minute remaining, Kya Washabaugh controlled a pass, bypassed three defenders and the keeper, and scored the final goal of the half for a 12-0 resounding lead.
Two minutes into the second half, Brooklyn Gelvin scored from outside the box in a sweeping shot to the back of the net. Seven minutes in, DeShong scored unassisted. After twelve minutes, Molly McKelvy passed to Gordon, scoring the 15th goal. After 21 minutes of play, Zoe Mellott scored from a Rengifo corner kick. After 25 minutes a Rengifo corner kick sort of bounced and rolled in, untouched and past the tired defense, for the 17th goal. With eleven minutes to go, Clare Bloomer finished for goal the keeper’s block and rebounded initially from a shot on goal by Zoe Mellott. This marked the 18th and eventual final goal.
Game Summary:
1 2 F
SHC 0 0 — 0
McClbg 12 6 — 18