GIBRALTAR – The sisters kept pace with each other and the Marauders kept rolling.
Jillian and Josi Farago each scored a pair of goals as Gibraltar Carlson’s girls soccer team extended its winning streak to 17 games by beating Jefferson-Erie Mason in 8-1 in the opening round of the Division 2 state tournament on Wednesday, May 20.
“We’re having a really good season,” Carlson coach Riley Hogan said.
The Farago sisters are a big reason for that.
Each now has 26 goals this season which is a school record.
“Both are phenomenal individually and they are phenomenal together,” Hogan said. “They are always a threat. Other teams have to find a way to defend against them.”
Morgan Kwiatkowski also scored twice with McKenna Belcher and Natalie MacBride netted the other goals.
Josi Farago and Juliana Guzman recorded two assists each with Jillian Farago, Belcher and Ella Roll were credited with one each.
Addy Wallace led the defense.
This is Hogan’s second year as head coach of the Marauders, whose 17-1 team have not lost a game since the season opener. They went 10-0 to win the first Downriver League title in school history.
“Last year we had a very good season, 11-5-3,” he said. “This year we knew we would have a good team. We did graduate five seniors, but core of our team is really six sophomores who were freshmen last year. Five of the six start regularly. We’ve got a lot of young talent.”
Next up for the Marauders is a District semifinal clash with Adrian at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Tecumseh. Adrian (17-2) blitzed Ypsilanti Lincoln 12-0 Tuesday.
“We have our work cut out for us,” Hogan said.
The first semifinal at 4 p.m. Tuesday will pit New Boston Huron against Airport at Tecumseh.
Airport cruised past Tecumseh 9-3 Wednesday.
Camryn Cousino scored for Jefferson, giving her 49 for her high school career.
WEDNESDAY’S TOP PERFORMERS
GIRLS SOCCER
Nora Kinsey, SMCC: Converted a chip from Olivia Horning for the only goal of a 1-0 victory over Riverview Gabriel Richard. Horning and Belle Morin controlled the midfield. “SMCC’s defense stood tall throughout the evening, anchored by an exceptional performance from goalkeeper Heidi Cousino, who recorded the shutout with several key saves to keep the Kestrels in control. Her athleticism and composure in net proved critical in preserving the narrow lead. Quinn Harrington also turned in a strong performance, helping set the tone for the Kestrels’ intensity and effort.”
BOYS LACROSSE
Landyn Maly, Bedford: Poured in four goals and added an assist as the Mules beat Grosse Ile 9-3 to advance to the finals of the Division 1 Regional at Ypsilanti Lincoln. Kyle Burger scored three times. Thomas Yockey and Aspen Esser had the other goals. Assists went to Yockey, Esser, Landon Wilson, Jason Grajczyk and Evan Rork. Eli Koontz made nine saves. The Mules will play Dearborn Divine Child at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
BASEBALL
Cash Moczydlowsky, New Boston Huron: Racked up 12 strikeouts in six-plus innings on the mound and helped his own cause with two hits as the Chiefs beat Flat Rock 6-0 to clinch the Huron League championship. Jakob Furkas come on to get the final out of the game. Dominic Russo and Jackson Surma also had two hits each. Jordan Godfrey pitches well for Flat Rock and went 2-for-3.
Sammy Miller and Jake Scott, Whiteford: Finished with six hits each in a 12-2, 15-0 sweep of Lenawee Christian to wrap up the Tri-County Conference championship. Tre Eitniear added five hits and Luke Henegar for the Bobcats, who are 12-6 overall and 11-1 in the TCC. Caden Schroyer and Brody Masters took were the winning pitchers.
Brody Koehl and Anderson Moore, Erie Mason: Combined for 19 strikeouts in a 10-0, 4-3 sweep of Morenci. Anderson tossed a five-inning no-hitter in the first game and Koehl gave up just two hits. Moore and Bowie Jacobs had three hits each in the opener.
Jett Jones, Grady Brooks and Hunter Barton, Jefferson: Each drove in a pair of runs and logged two hits in a 13-2 win over Grosse Ile. Winning pitcher Jonathan Leffew delivered a two-run single.
SOFTBALL
Alivia LeBrun, Jefferson: Topped 100 career hits as she Molly Hayford and Kenzie Knox were honored during a 15-5 Senior Night win over Grosse Ile. Emi Grube pitched well for the Bears.
Brooklyn Martin, SMCC: Drove in six runs while going 3-for-3 with a home run and a double and earned the pitching win as the Jets beat SMCC 15-1 to clinch at least a share of the Huron League title. Brityn Duffy went 4-for-4 and stole four bases. Brenna Baker, Jillian Baker, and Alayna McDaniel added two hits each.
BOYS GOLF
Ben Scully, Colin Gilleran and Joel Scully, Flat Rock: All shot 39 in a 162-177 victory over Frankel Jewish Academy.
This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Monroe County Region high school sports roundup for Wednesday, May 20
Reporting by Niles Kruger, The Monroe News / The Monroe News
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