High School Sports Roundup: Wednesday April 24

GIRL'S GOLF

Berlin 171, Simsbury 216

The Berlin Lady Redcoats Golf Team defeated Simsbury today at Timberlin golf course by a score of 171 to 216. Berlin is now a perfect 6-0 for the season.

Senior co-captain Emily Stickel led the way with a 39, tying her best competitive 9-hole score in her career at Berlin High. She received strong support from her Senior co-captain teammate Victoria Fagan who shot a fine 43. Two freshmen, Julia Kemmling and Ashley D'Attilio, rounded out the scoring with solid scores of 44 and 45 respectively.

"I can't believe this team shot a 171 today," Berlin coach Jim Barnes said. "It was cold, windy and wet, a great day to do anything except play golf.  Still the girls persevered and posted a great team score.

"Emily's round, which included five pars and a birdie, was nothing short of amazing!  Of course Emily's success with her golf is pretty amazing.  I like to use Stick as an example to the younger, inexperienced players of what hard work and commitment can do for you.  When Emily was a freshman  she would have had a hard time breaking 60.  She just kept working though, and now she is an All-Conference, All-State player who just continues to get better."

BOY'S TENNIS

Simsbury 5, Berlin 2

Dan Rombola had another superb match winning in straight sets at number one singles. This time Peter Hogan also won with a hard-fought three set match at two singles.

Both Mike Gurrieri and Matt Trevethan played well despite losing in three sets in third and fourth singles.

Tomorrow (Thursday, 4/26) the team is at Wickham Park in Manchester to play East Catholic.

GIRL'S LACROSSE

Windsor 15, Berlin 7

Last night Berlin was defeated at Sage Park by Windsor 15-7. Cassidy Goodwin had four goals while Jenn Straub, Morgan Imossi and Kelly Shea each had one goal.

Berlin's Nicole Damboise made five saves in goal.

"On defense Erin Goodwin was everywhere and had a few good 'stuffs,'" said Berlin coach Laura Abbatemarco. "Jenn Straub was great playing defensively on attack."

BASEBALL

Berlin 4, Platt 1

Connor Bennett struck out 10 and allowed just five hits as Berlin won for the third time in nine games.

Daren Grabowski led the offense with three hits.

Berlin improved to 3-6.

SOFTBALL

Berlin 14, Platt 4

The Redcoats scored nine innings in the first inning and never looked back in winning at Sage Park.

Berlin moved to 5-1 with the win.