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Prep Report: SHS volleyball ends five-match losing streak to Columbus North

Shelbyville volleyball honored its record-breaking setter then swept Columbus North to start the 2021 season 2-0 – the program’s best start in nine years.

Senior setter Gracie Leffler broke the program’s career assists record in Shelbyville’s season-opening victory at Southwestern Tuesday. Her 1,362nd assist set the new mark and she pushed the record to 1,400 in the win.

On Thursday, the Golden Bears secured their first win over Columbus North since 2015 with a 25-18, 25-15, 25-9 win in their home opener at William L. Garrett Gymnasium.

Emily Parker led Shelbyville with 14 kills. Jaidyn Tackett had 10.

Emma Nolley finished with team-highs in aces (7) and digs (16).

Leffler added to her career record with 34 assists.

The Golden Bears are at Batesville (2-1) Saturday.

In other prep events Thursday:

Girls Golf

Whiteland 220, Shelbyville 239

At The Legends, Tara Watson topped Whiteland’s scorecard with a 50 to earn medalist honor and lead the Warriors to the win.

Also for Whiteland, Kylie McGovern shot 52, Karley Hoagland followed with 58 and Emma Gunn shot 60.

Kaylee Tackett led Shelbyville with a 57. Madison Monroe was two shots back at 59. Regan Mathies (60) and Lanie Stephens (63) completed Shelbyville’s scoring.

Boys Soccer

Shelbyville 4, Oldenburg Academy 0

Jake Heaton scored the first two goals of his soccer career to lead Shelbyville to its first win of the season.

Benny Cazares and Trent Todd also found the back of the net to improve the Golden Bears to 1-1. Brayden Jones had an assist in the win.

Jalen Hounshell was credited with the shutout.

“We struggled to finish and could have ended with a much bigger scoreline,” said Shelbyville coach Ben Purvis, referencing a 21-5 shot advantage in the match. “We controlled possession and found great balance in our midfield with Brayden Jones, Jack Johnson and Jake Heaton creating chance after chance.”

Girls Soccer

Franklin 3, Shelbyville 1

Mollie Hill scored twice and Erica Buening added a third goal to lead the visiting Grizzly Cubs (2-0) over Shelbyville (1-1).

Hill now has five goals in two matches for Franklin.

Ava Wilson scored her third goal of the season for the Golden Bears to avoid the shutout off an assist from Sophie Parker, her fourth of the season.

Addison Marshall had 14 saves in goal for Franklin. Macy Cooley was credited with eight saves for Shelbyville.

 

 

Boys Tennis

Heritage Christian 4, Triton Central 1

Triton Central’s No. 1 doubles pairing of Quintin Potts and Avram Rund improved to 3-0 this season with a 6-2, 6-4 victory.

Alex Crouse, Tucker Hutchinson and Cole Thomas each suffered their first losses of the season in singles matches.

Griffin Sego and Oliver Gearlds were defeated at No. 2 doubles, 6-2, 6-4.

Reuben Crisler and David Foley won a junior varsity doubles match for TC, 8-4.

Southwestern 3, Morristown 2

The host Spartans swept the singles matches to defeat the Yellow Jackets, who were making their 2021 season debut.

At No. 1 singles, Grant Emerick defeated Tyler Schonfeld, 6-2, 6-1.

Caleb Pappano topped Grant Kessler, 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 (3) at No. 2 singles.

And Justin Swift was declared victorious at No. 3 singles, 6-1, 5-3, when Austin Gabbard retired.

At No. 1 doubles, Morristown’s Bryce Bryant and Rylan Janes bested Carter Snepp and Ty Burcham, 7-5, 6-3.

Morristown’s Carson Essex and Jerry Riley won via forfeit at No. 2 doubles.

Waldron 5, Edinburgh 0

The host Mohawks collected their first win of the season and the first for new head coach Austin Swain.

Lucas Shaw defeated Max Blandford at No. 1 singles, 6-4, 6-1.

At No. 2 singles, Jack Fischer rolled past Travis Jones, 6-3, 6-4.

And Josh Kellems needed three sets to knock off Trevor Moon, 2-6, 6-3, 7-6.

At No. 1 doubles, Max Jones and Jacob Lindsey topped Austin Brockman and Eli Bryant, 7-6, 6-4.

Matthew Thomas and Isaiah Jones defeated Ian Buchanan and Miles Burkman, 6-2, 6-2.

Andy Lacy won a JV match for Waldron, 8-0 over Jaden Hill.

Volleyball

Greensburg def. Triton Central, 16-25, 25-18, 25-20, 25-15

The host Tigers won set one before Greensburg settled in and swept the next three to improve to 6-0 this season.

Josie Nobbe led the Pirates with 18 kills. Christina Fogg (18 digs) and Janae Comer (17 digs) combined for 35 digs. Ella Chapman had four blocks at the net and Jenna Foster collected 19 assists.

For Triton Central (1-1), Maddy Brown finished with a team-high 14 kills. Julia Sanders racked up 30 digs. Brooklyn Bailey had three blocks and setter Kate Isley finished with 20 assists.

Hagerstown def. Morristown, 25-13, 25-16, 25-14

At Hagerstown, the host Tigers (2-1) were led by Maddie Pruitt’s 12 kills. Tori Kelley finished with 33 digs and Allison Ayotte and Carli Cox combined for 25 assists.

For Morristown (1-3), Beth Hodgin had four service aces and 18 digs.

Aubrea Trattner added 17 digs. Reagan Kleine had 12 assists. And Lilly Stoddard and Nevaeh Sanders combined for nine kills.

Oldenburg Academy def. Southwestern, 25-17, 27-25, 22-25, 14-25, 15-13

At Southwestern, the visiting Twisters improved to 2-1 with a hard-fought victory over the Spartans (1-2).

Caroline Jansing led Oldenburg Academy with nine kills. Kate Weber had 17 assists and Elizabeth Gigrich collected 38 digs.

Waldron def. Milan, 25-12, 25-8, 25-17

At Milan, the visiting Mohawks improved to 2-0 with a straight-set sweep of the Indians (0-3).

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