NEW CASTLE —
Shane Wilson and Ben Armando propelled the Laurel High boys golf team to a win on Friday.
Wilson and Armando both fired a 39, pacing the Spartans to a 206-257 WPIAL Section 5, Division II triumph over Mohawk at Mohawk Trails Golf Course.
Nick Peluso was next for Laurel (3-0) with a 40, while Cody Crawford carded a 42. Brady Crawford contributed a 46.
The Warriors’ Aaron DeSantis was the medalist with a 37. Anthony Bartolone was next with a 51 for Mohawk (0-3) and Samson Needler added a 53. Alex Scurlock notched a 57 and Caleb Piercy scored a 59.
Girls tennis
Wilmington rolls
The Lady Greyhounds cruised to a 5-0 District 10, Region 1-AA win over Sharon.
Katie Chase (No. 1), Lauren Barber (No. 2) and Alanna Elliott (No. 3) earned singles wins for Wilmington (1-2 overall, 1-2 region).
The doubles tandems of Rebeccah Swerdlow/Lydea Kraynak (No. 1) and Nikki McCown/Alexis Donati (No. 2) also claimed victories.
Following are the results:
Wilmington 5, Sharon 0
SINGLES
1. Katie Chase (W) def. Emma George 6-0, 6-1.
2. Lauren Barber (W) def. Rebecca Rueberger 6-4, 1-0 (forfeit).
3. Alanna Elliott (W) def. Kaitlyn Jones 6-0, 6-3.
DOUBLES
1. Rebeccah Swerdlow/Lydea Kraynak (W) def. Abrianna Dellibovi/Marissa Monnin 7-6 (8-6), 7-5.
2. Nikki McCown/Alexis Donati (W) def. Alex Hughey/Bonita Hall 6-2, 6-4.
EXHIBITIONS
1. Cheyenne George (W) won 8-2.
2. Holly Vernon/Kaitlyn Meyers (W) won 8-0.
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