Downingtown West field hockey advances in states

In the first round of the PIAA 3A Field Hockey Playoffs on Tuesday, Downingtown West punched its ticket to the quarterfinals with a 2-1 over the District 11 champ, Parkland. Olivia Morraye put the Whippets on the board on a corner, and Pipe Cline notched the game-winner, stealing a ball on a 16-yard hit, and slamming home a straight shot from the top of the circle.

Goalie Kaiya Chepow had 14 saves to preserve the win. West will move on to face District 3 champ Lower Dauphin, a 4-0 winner over Great Valley Tuesday. VILLA MARIA 4, CRESTWOOD 0 » The Hurricanes move on to the class 2A quarterfinals following a shutout over the District 2 champion. The Hurricanes will face the winner of District 11 champ Southern Lehigh and Northern, the fourth place finisher in District 3.

Volleyball PARKLAND 3, DOWNINGTOWN WEST 1 »

The Whippets were knocked out of the PIAA State Playoffs, 25-14, 25-20, 18-20, 25-14. Jenna Schuda (eight kills, 14 digs, 20 assists) and Camryn Tuffner (16 kills) paced West. Grace Poluch added 10 kills and 3 aces, and Claudia Bournazel had 21 digs for the Whippets, who end the season with a 20-5 record.

College Men’s Soccer

MILLERSVILLE 2, WEST CHESTER 1 (2 OT) »

In the PSAC Quarterfinals, the Marauders emerged with the win following a converted penalty kick in the second overtime period. Eric Greer (Unionville) opened the scoring for the Rams in the second half. Millersville tied it with a goal in the 82nd minute, and then won in the 108th minute on the penalty kick.

Now 13-4-2 overall, West Chester awaits its fate in the NCAA Tournament. FOUR MIGHTY MACS HONORED » Four Immaculata players were named to 2021 All-Atlantic East Conference team: Chad Catalana and John Bohrer received first team distinction, while Oldy Dielce and Jacob Fitzgerald were both voted second team.

Women’s Soccer BLOOMSBURG 1, WEST CHESTER 0 »

In the PSAC Quarterfinals, the Huskies scored in the 14th minute and it would up being enough. Bloomsburg had a 5-2 edge in shots and a 4-1 advantage in corners. The Rams (11-4-2 overall) will await the NCAA Tournament Selection show scheduled for Monday evening to learn its NCAA Tournament fate.