Lady Comets’ comeback falls short in PIAA lacrosse playoff

The Crestwood girls threw a pretty good scare into District 1 lacrosse power Gwynedd Mercy last Tuesday evening in Wright Township. The visitors built an early eight-goal lead on the District 2 champions and appeared poised for a blowout victory.

Playing on their home turf in front of their home fans in the opening round of the PIAA Class 2A Tournament, there was no quit in the Lady Comets. Crestwood closed the deficit to two goals with four minutes remaining, but back-to-back Monarch goals in the final minute propelled Gwynedd Mercy to a 16-13 victory and into the second round against Archbishop Carroll.

Isabella Caporuscio powered in a game-high six goals for Crestwood, which saw its stellar season end at 19-3. “You don’t want to end the season with a loss, but I am proud of these girls, how they played and the effort that they gave,” she said following the final game of her illustrious high school career.

The Monarchs (15-8) scored six of the game’s first seven goals for a quick 6-1 lead just nine minutes in, then extended it to 10-2 with 6:39 left before halftime. Held scoreless for the first 20 minutes, Caporuscio scored twice late in the half to give her team a spark. She scored past Jenny Keagy for her first goal and, two minutes later, took an assist from Hannah Ziegler for her second, slicing the deficit to 10-4 at the half.

Crestwood scored four straight goals in the opening five minutes of the second half to grab momentum and let the Monarchs know they were in for a battle. Ziegler kept winning draws, which allowed the Lady Comets to continue to battle back. When Caporuscio scored on a breathtaking, over-theshoulder goal to get it to 13-11 with 9:36 left, things reached a fever pitch.

Audrey Beck answered for the Monarchs, however, scoring her second goal at 6:46 to make it 14-11. Although the Lady Comets cut it back to two with 4:54 remaining, the Monarchs won the ensuing draw and consumed several minutes off the clock. Back-to-back scores by Maddie McFadden and Colleen Mullin in a 30-second span sealed the victory.

Ziegler, Brooke Lapinski and senior Julia Glowacki each netted two goals for the Lady Comets, while Glowacki had a match-high four assists in her final game.

“Unfortunately, it was just a little too late,” Crestwood head coach Russ Kile said of the comeback effort. “You can’t make mistakes against high-quality teams like that.”

The valiant comeback, and his team’s effort over the past three seasons, was what he wanted to talk about afterward. “I’m so proud of the girls that I can’t even describe it,” he said. “The progression they’ve shown, not just this year, but the last three seasons, has been amazing. Being able to hang with a high-quality team like that is right where we want to be.”

Golf championship comes to Buck Hill

Historic tournament to be played on historic course

Buck Hill Falls golf course will host the Women’s Eastern Golf Association Amateur Golf Championship June 12-15, 2023. Spectators are welcome, admission is free. This year’s Championship features an exceedingly strong field of players from clubs and colleges all over the U.S.

The WEGA is one of the oldest and most prestigious women’s amateur golf championships in the United States. It is one of the few major women’s amateur championships played in a stroke-play format, making it a true test of a player’s skills, temperament, and course management.

Buck Hill Falls’ historic Donald Ross golf course was fully restored and upgraded in 2022. It joins notable clubs who have hosted the WEGA in its hundred-

Lady Wreckers seek volleyball coach

The Weatherly Area School District is seeking applicants for head girls’ volleyball coach. Applicants need to have all clearances (Act 34, Act 114, Act 151 and Act 24). Obtain more information and/or an application at 570-4278521 or apply in writing to

Mr. Scott Zoscin, Athletic Director, Weatherly Area School District, 601 Sixth Street, Weatherly, PA 18255-1598. Inquiries can be directed to the athletic office at 570-427-8521, extension 5105, or email Scott at zoscins@weatherlysd.org year history, including Brae Burn Country Club, Charles River Country Club, Aronimink Golf Club, and the Congressional Country Club.

The WEGA Championship has been an important accomplishment in the careers of many players and champions who have gone on to play professionally. Brittany Altomare, Megan Khang, and Marina Alex are regular top finishers at LPGA events, and have represented the U.S. at the Solheim Cup.

The 2023 WEGA tournament is a 54-hole stroke-play championship. Tee times start at 8:00am

Tuesday June 13, 8:00am

Wednesday June 14, and at 8:30am on Thursday June 15. Admission is free and spectators are welcome.