Boys’ tennis sectional pairings released
The IHSAA hosted its sectional pairings for the 2023 boys’ tennis tournament Monday night.
All games will be played at Norwell High School starting at 4:30 p.m.
In the five-team field, Adams Central and Bellmont drew the only game on Tuesday. The winner will advance to face Bluffton in the semi-final on Wednesday.
On the other side of the bracket, Norwell drew South Adams in the semi-final on Wednesday.
The championship will be on Thursday.
Knights defeat Vikings in boys’ soccer
Norwell defeated Huntington North in boys’ soccer on the road 3-1 Monday night.
With the win, the Knights improved to 5-9-1 (4-3 NE8) on the season.
Kyle Morris had a three-goal effort for a hat trick. Lane Lewis and Philip Gaier picked up one assist each.
The Vikings won the junior varsity match 5-2. Kale Fuess and Brayden Huffman scored the two goals for Norwell.
Norwell will be at Blackford for a varsity-only match starting at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept 28.
Vikings top Knights in girls’ soccer
Norwell lost to Huntington North 1-0 in the final home match of the girls’ soccer regular season Monday night.
With the loss, the Knights fell to 10-4-1 (4-3 NE8) on the season.
Gracie Rinkenberger made seven saves in net for Norwell.
Norwell and Huntington North tied 0-0 in the junior varsity match. Abby Wagner and Emma Garner combined for the shutout in net.
Norwell will be at Woodlan for the season finale at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 28.
Tigers fall to Bulldogs in five sets
The Bluffton volleyball team fell on the road against New Haven in a five-set match Monday night.
The Tigers lost the first set 26-24, won the second 25-21, won the third 25-12, lost the fourth 25-18, and lost the fifth 15-10. With the loss, the team’s record is now 9-14.
Stat leaders for the night were Maryn Schreiber with 22 kills, Haley Gibson with 35 assists, Isabella Stout with five aces, Marly Drayer with five aces and 24 digs, and Konley Ault with three stuff blocks.
The junior varsity team lost in two sets (25-21, 25-8).
Stat leaders were Sophie Eisenhut with one kill and one stuff block, Isla Gibson with three assists, Rylynn Penick and Ella Borror with two aces each and Madelyn Funk with six digs.
Bluffton will be at Heritage at approximately 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26.
