LOCAL ROUNDUP: Martin erupts for four goals as Tigers roll past Shamokin
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COCOLAMUS -- The East Juniata Tigers finally had plenty to celebrate Saturday.
After enduring a difficult stretch that included losses of 7-0 to Juniata, 10-1 to Halifax and 5-0 to league-leading Greenwood, the Tigers exploded for their highest offensive output of the season in a 7-2 non-conference rout of Shamokin.
Cruz Martin spearheaded the attack with a dazzling performance, scoring four goals and dishing out two assists as East Juniata improved to 4-12-1.
Hudson Rickenbaugh added two goals and an assist, while Isaiah Galeas contributed a goal and two assists. Ryan Mitchell also recorded an assist. Goalkeeper Jonny Hoffman turned away 15 shots to help secure the victory.
East Juniata travels to Saint Joseph’s Catholic on Tuesday.
Shellenberger scores twice to lift Juniata
MILTON -- Jackson Shellenberger delivered the difference-maker Saturday, scoring once in each half to lead Juniata to a 2-1 non-conference victory over Milton.
Shellenberger opened the scoring on a feed from Landon Beward, giving the Indians a 1-0 advantage in the first half. After Milton answered to tie the match, Shellenberger struck again with an unassisted goal in the second half that proved to be the game winner.
Juniata (14-3) controlled play, holding a 4-2 edge in shots on goal and a 6-2 advantage in corner kicks. The Indians' Nolan Imes finished with two saves in net.
Juniata faces Susquenita in the Tri-Valley League semifinals at Greenwood on Tuesday.
Juniata Christian booters earn ACAA crown
DUNCANSVILLE -- Julian Flores de Valgaz and Zander Neimond each scored goals on Saturday as Juniata Christian School topped Northumberland Christian 2-1 to win the Allegheny Christian Athletic Association championship played at Blair County Christian on Saturday.
Flores deValgaz scored off a feed by Neimond in the first half before Neiman tallied an unassisted goal to give the Lions a 2-0 lead. Juniata Christian trailed 10-8 in shots on goal and 5-2 in corners. Lions keeper Connor Leitzel had five saves.
Juniata Christian went 8-1-1 to win the East, with Northumberland in second at 7-2-1. Norry upended West winner Centre County Christian to advance to the final.
GIRLS SOCCER
Carlisle edges Juniata in high-scoring affair
MIFFLINTOWN -- Despite two goals and an assist from Sylvia Brubaker, Juniata came up just short in a 4-3 non-conference loss to Carlisle on Saturday.
Sophia Laub added a goal for the Indians (9-10), who trailed 3-2 at halftime. Goalkeeper Yaa Serwaa made three saves.
Mustangs battle to tie with Dragons
MIFFLINTOWN -- Emery Peters scored a pair of first-half goals as the Midd-West Mustangs battled to a 3-3 tie in non-conference action against Lewisburg. Ava Aitkins assisted on both goals and Addison Yerg tallied Midd-West's third goal, off a feed from Bella Knepp.
The Mustangs (13-2-2) led 3-1 at halftime. Midd-West goalie Addison Maust had 10 saves.
FIELD HOCKEY
Mifflinburg slips past Huskies
LEWISTOWN -- Mifflin County was denied on both the scoreboard and the stat sheet Saturday in a tough 1-0 non-conference loss to Mifflinburg.
The Huskies (5-11) appeared to have taken a 1-0 lead when Jemma Kanagy scored, but the goal was waved off. Mifflinburg’s Kira Shoemaker netted the game’s lone goal. Mya Felmlee made five saves in goal for Mifflin County.
The Huskies’ junior varsity squad fell 2-1 to Mifflinburg. Mifflin County returns to action tonight when it hosts Boiling Springs at Marcal Paper Field.