Richland sophomore Stef Martin and senior Jen Karmanocky were quite the one-two punch Saturday.
Martin scored three goals and Karmanocky tallied a goal and had four assists to lead the Rams girls soccer team to a 10-1 drubbing of Johnstown Christian.
“Stef and I have been playing together for three years now,” said Karmanocky. “I know where she is going to be before she gets there.”
The Rams (4-4) relentlessly fired shots on Blue Jays goalie Kim Brown, who made some outstanding saves despite the lopsided score.
Filling in for head coach Gene Bird, Richland assistant Chad Shetler said scoring early in the first half was important.
“In a game you think you should win, it is always big to get off to a good start in soccer or in any sport,” Shetler said. “You don’t want to give the other team any momentum.”
The hosts scored two goals in less than 9 minutes to start the game off strong. Martin scored off a Karmanocky pass to put Richland on top.
Less than 2 minutes later, a Julie Morbit kick ricocheted off the crossbar and Karmanocky sent the ball over Brown’s head to give the Rams a 2-0 lead.
Martin’s second goal was followed by a perfectly angled corner kick by Morbit that snuck into the net.
As the first half clock waned, Karmanocky centered a pass to a streaking Martin to complete her hat trick and give the Rams a 5-0 lead at the break.
“It’s always good to get off to a good start,” said Martin. “I’ve noticed when we don’t score early, it brings our game down.”
The Rams continued to fire away when returning to the field for the final 40 minutes. It only took Laura Stayrook the first 40 seconds to score twice, while Ashley Devorick scored back-to-back goals to stretch the Rams lead.
Victoria LaMonaca booted in the final goal to end the Richland onslaught.
Shetler commended Johns-town Christian and the play of their goalkeeper.
“When you are getting a lot of shots against you, it can break your will,” said Shetler. “It was good to see that she and her team never gave up.”
Melina Hunsburger scored the only Blue Jays goal on a day when Johnstown Christian could not put any pressure on the Rams’ defense.
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UPDATED Bedford advances in PIAA wrestling in odd way
It’s not often that a team can win a match at the PIAA Class AA Dual-Meet Championships while giving up two forfeits, but that’s exactly what Bedford did this afternoon at the Giant Center.
In fact, the Bisons won 30-29 over Pen Argyl because they forfeited.
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Bedford goes to Class AA quarterfinals by thumping first-time participant Western Wayne
Bedford was making its fifth straight appearance in the PIAA Class AA Dual-Meet Championships on Thursday.
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[VIDEO] Cory Berchick sets Township school mark, but Somerset wins the match
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Mifflin County bests Westmont Hilltop in District 6 Class AAA semis
Mifflin County finished Saturday’s District 6 Class AAA semifinal with a flourish – both in the dual meet and individual matches – on the way to a 36-26 victory over Westmont Hilltop.
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Bedford captures District 5 crown
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[VIDEO] Bishop McCort avenges earlier loss to Richland
Bishop McCort’s girls were looking for a little payback for an earlier loss that they had suffered at Laurel Highlands Section 2 rival Richland.
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