SOCCER: STANDISH TURNS AWAY PINCONNING
Pinconning played like a vastly improved team but couldn’t hold off Standish-Sterling forever.
Standish-Sterling scored once in the first half then sealed the deal with two late goals for a 3-0 win over the Spartans, who they downed by a six-goal margin earlier in the season.
The Panthers (9-2, 6-1) remain in a tie for first with Ogemaw Heights in the Jack Pine Conference. Keeper Lucas Verdusco and center backs Ian Eman and Jacek Barwinski led the way to the team’s seventh shutout of the season.
Barwinski, Ben Briggs and Arthur Vieira Carvalho each scored a goal in the win while Carson Koin delivered three assists.
Pinconning (4-8, 3-4) shined defensively, fronted by Ryan Kowalczyk, Trevin Billingsley, Remi Merithew and Landon Cooley.
Pinconning played like a vastly improved team but couldn’t hold off Standish-Sterling forever.
Standish-Sterling scored once in the first half then sealed the deal with two late goals for a 3-0 win over the Spartans, who they downed by a six-goal margin earlier in the season.
The Panthers (9-2, 6-1) remain in a tie for first with Ogemaw Heights in the Jack Pine Conference. Keeper Lucas Verdusco and center backs Ian Eman and Jacek Barwinski led the way to the team’s seventh shutout of the season.
Barwinski, Ben Briggs and Arthur Vieira Carvalho each scored a goal in the win while Carson Koin delivered three assists.
Pinconning (4-8, 3-4) shined defensively, fronted by Ryan Kowalczyk, Trevin Billingsley, Remi Merithew and Landon Cooley.
TYLA TUNNEY, STANDISH-STERLING
Whenever the Standish-Sterling volleyball team needs a spark, Tunney is there to deliver. “Tyla pours her heart into practices and is a such a positive student-athlete on our team,” coach Terra McMann said. “She knows how to lift up each and every one of our girls.” The junior plays right-side hitter and defensive specialist as an all-around player. She leads the Panthers with 23 digs, 11 aces and a 91 percent service percentage.
Whenever the Standish-Sterling volleyball team needs a spark, Tunney is there to deliver. “Tyla pours her heart into practices and is a such a positive student-athlete on our team,” coach Terra McMann said. “She knows how to lift up each and every one of our girls.” The junior plays right-side hitter and defensive specialist as an all-around player. She leads the Panthers with 23 digs, 11 aces and a 91 percent service percentage.
DAVYLYNN CHRISTIE, STANDISH-STERLING
The Standish-Sterling girls cross country team has captured three team titles already this season and Christie is at the front of the pack. The junior posted a trio of Top-4 showings in the early season, highlighted by a first-place finish at the Standish-Sterling Rifle River Invite. “She always has a big smile and is quick to make you laugh,” coach Russell Schalk said. “She works hard and is always willing to put her teammates first.” Christie owns a personal best of 20:54.3, posted last season at regionals.
The Standish-Sterling girls cross country team has captured three team titles already this season and Christie is at the front of the pack. The junior posted a trio of Top-4 showings in the early season, highlighted by a first-place finish at the Standish-Sterling Rifle River Invite. “She always has a big smile and is quick to make you laugh,” coach Russell Schalk said. “She works hard and is always willing to put her teammates first.” Christie owns a personal best of 20:54.3, posted last season at regionals.
The SSC Boys X Country Team took 1st place in the SSC Rifle River Invite! Trace Fisher-5th and Logan Brown 6th paced the Panthers! While Keagan Soule took 9th to round out the top 10! Congratulations Boys!