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Solanco Falls Short Against Garden Spot
lyn Olmeda and Hannah Wood did a good job defendWith just one game last ing her and held her in check week, Solanco hit the road to throughout the game.” Soehner finished with 14 New Holland for a matchup with Garden Spot (9-8 overall) points, including five in the looking for their first Section second and third quarters, but Three win. The Spartans, managed just one in the pivhowever, looking to move up otal fourth. Solanco got off to a good in the standings, used a strong fourth quarter to fin- start, winning the first quarter 10-8 but then hit just one ish on top, 45-36. “We had a good game plan field goal in the second and going in and we executed it fell behind 17-14. “They went to a 1-3-1 half for the majority of the game,” said head coach Chad McDow- court trap which confused us,” ell. “Unfortunately, we had McDowell pointed out. “We some costly turnovers at had several possessions in a inopportune times. Garden row where we turned the ball Spot’s big girl, Taylor Soehner, over and Garden Spot capitalis a solid post player and Jae- ized with easy baskets.” Six different players scored in the third quarter as the two teams traded buckets. Spot finished in front 15-14, extending their lead to four with eight minutes left. The hosts hit just two field goals down the stretch but canned 9-of-14 free throws and outscored Solanco 13-8 to pull away. “In the fourth quarter we tried to extend the game as much as possible and Garden Spot made nine free throws to help them Photo by Connor Hollinger Jaelyn Olmeda looks to put a rebound secure the win,” said back up for the Mares during their McDowell. “It was 45-36, Section Three loss at Garden Spot nice to have Hannah last Tuesday. back after being out BY MONA STEINHAUER
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with an injury since the third game of the season. She was limited in minutes but did an excellent job. “Paige Althoff played some quality minutes off the bench,” he added. “She’s been a steady contributor all season long. Jenna Ehlers had five points off the bench and brought some energy to the team.” Olivia Lasko pulled down a team-high 13 rebounds, stepped up for three steals, and scored 11 points in the loss. Kendal Janssen added nine points and grabbed five boards along with Ehlers. Josie Janssen (4 points), Olmeda (2 points, 4 rebounds), Althoff (2 points), Kara Peace (2 points) and Wood (1 point) also contributed. WRESTLING Despite winning the last four bouts of the night, Solanco’s matmen suffered a 34-31 setback against visiting Warwick on a night they celebrated their seniors. After recognizing Connor Musser, Wade Adams, Weston Bare, Steven Williams and Robert Castagna, the Mules fell behind early against Warwick and never quite recovered. “Even though we were missing two starters out with injuries, I felt it was a winnable match,” said head coach Tony Mendez. “It just made it a little more difficult. We moved Nathan Smith to 120 and Weston Bare up to 126 to make up for Steven being out. Nate, a sophomore, was winning, but got caught and gave up a fall. He’s a hardnosed worker and was ready
to wrestle at a higher weight,” he continued. Solanco suffered a major decision and a pair of falls before getting on the board with Jaden Summers’ (189) 4-3 win over Blake Minnich. Robert Castagna (17-9 overall) made it 16-9 with a 2:40 fall over Tyler Pepo and Cole Harris earned six more points with a 2:24 fall. Warwick pinned at 106 and 120 and in between Photo by Connor Hollinger won by forfeit for a Kara Peace battles for a rebound in Solanco’s 45-36, Section Three loss to 34-15 lead with host Garden Spot on January 25. four bouts left. “And they really hurt us on Weston Bare (22-7 overall) Mules played even up in the started Solanco’s rally with a third but were outscored 9-4 the offensive boards,” Long continued. “Every time we got 5-2 decision at 126. Jared Ful- down the stretch. “We had some good looks a stop, they rebounded and ton (19-5) followed with a major decision at 132, but they just didn’t fall,” said put it back in.” The Spartans were 6-for-11 Andrew Smith added a 4-2 head coach Dave Long. “That’s decision at 138 and Justin just part of the game. Garden from the free throw line. McCauley capped the scoring Spot sat in that matchup zone Solanco was 0-for-3. Freshman Noah Bailey was with a 1:45 fall over William that gave us some troubles. And we did not get enough the top scorer for the Mules Perez. “ W hen you lose a close shots in the paint which led to with nine points. Noah Baber match like that it comes us not shooting enough free (6), Jadon Yoder (5), Elijah down to the little things,” throws. It’s difficult when we Cunningham (4), Trent said Mendez. “And we’ll get start in a deficit and play from McDowell (2) and Austin Wenger (2) also contributed. back to working on those behind the whole game. tomorrow.” BOYS’ BASKETBALL After dropping a hardfought 37-28 result against Garden Spot on December 14, the Mules were looking to even the series with a home game last Tuesday. But Solanco fell behind 16-4 in the first quarter and fought from behind the whole way in a 4228 loss. Down 23-14 at the half, the
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Solanco’s Olivia Lasko finishes off a fastbreak for two of her team-high 11 points in the Mares’ 45-36, Section Three loss at Garden Spot on January 25. for more photos visit townlively.com
