Sorrentino does it all in Upper Darby’s win over ’Stoga
In a slugfest, Rebecca Sorrentino managed to standout on the mound and at the dish. She hit a three-run home run and struck out 10 in Upper Darby’s 8-7 win over Conestoga. Sorrentino’s bomb was one of three by the Royals. Sarah Sullivan hit a grand slam, while Brooke Jones went 3-4 with a dinger.
Also in the Central League: PENNCREST 4, RADNOR 1» Julia Eckels smacked the only extrabase hit of the afternoon as part of her 2-3 day. She scored two runs for the Lions (12-5, 11-4), who got a strong outing from starter Maya Hartman.
Hartman scattered four hits in a complete game. Melody Gleason also scored twice, while Collette Ernst drove in two runs. MARPLE NEWTOWN 8, STRATH HAVEN3» Rachel Cowley did it with her arm and bat against the Panthers. She struck nine in a complete game and contributed to her own cause with two hits at the plate.
Grace Thorne also picked up two hits for the Tigers (5-11, 4-11), driving in two. Brooke Bender went 1-3 and scored two runs for Strath Haven. She also stole a base. SPRINGFIELD 12, HARRITON 2 » Jordan Galloway and Carly Swartz each went 2-for-2 to power the Cougars (9-5, 9-5), who scored six runs in the first inning and never looked back. Swartz scored two runs and knocked in a pair. Caitlin Chambers added a double and Sam Ciasullo earned the win from the circle. GARNET VALLEY 8, LOWER MERION 0 » Audrey Shenk twirled a one-hitter with nine punchouts. She received plenty of offensive support from Diane Torregrossa, who went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBIs and three runs scored.
Lindsey Hunt also was and homered, while Bechtold finished 2-for-2 double.
In the Ches-Mont: OXFORD 11, SUN VALLEY 2 » Though they only scored two runs as a team, three Vanguards produced multi-hit afternoons: Amy Parker, Alayna Lloyd and Madison Koons.
In nonleague play: BONNER & PRENDERGAST 8, EPISCOPAL ACADEMY 1 » Meghan Sullivan went 3-3 and struck out five to get the win for the Pandas (12-4). Kaitlyn Martin also collected three hits for Prendie and knocked in a run. Bella Volatile had a standout day at the plate for the Churchwomen with two extra-base hits, a double and a triple.
Girls Lacrosse
Grace Harding,
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Baillis and Juliana George all had three goals for Penncrest in a 17-6 rout of Interboro.
The Lions raced out to a 12-2 halftime lead and cruised to a nonleague victory over the Bucs.
Keri Barnett led Interboro with two goals and an assist. Goalie Jaila Zaccarria was impressive in net, as well, making a dozen saves.
Boys Tennis
Haverford High climbed back to the 500-mark (7-7) thanks to a 4-1 non-league victory over Cardinal O’Hara.
The Fords rode the comeback train throughout the match.
Alex Arcidiacono persevered in second singles by winning 7-5, 6-1 against Luke Savage. Not to be outdone, Connor Rose rallied for a victory (1-6, 6-3, 6-1) after dropping the first set to Owen Sheehan. Martin Meenan defeated Jamie Taglang, 6-1, 7-6 (7-5) for the Lions’ lone point.
In other nonleague play: HAVERFORD SCHOOL 7, LASALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL 0 » The Fords may have swept the Explorers, but it wasn’t easy by any means. John Walsh faced a stiff test in first singles, taking on District 12 3A champion Andrew Lutschaunig. Walsh won 7-6 (86), 3-6, 6-4.