Sharon Tigers
Boys
Coach (season, record): Adam Giglio (3rd season, 10-21-3)
2011 overall record: 4-12-1
2011 region record (place): 1-7-1 (fifth)
2011 playoff results: Did not qualify for the District 10 Class AA playoffs.
Top player lost: Anthony Martwinski
Top returning players: Josh Nichols, Vinnie Shaffer, Ross Ballard, Justin Stefanowicz, Dale Herman, Leo Rahn, Dylan Cerroni, Jory Zajac, Joey Rahn, John Benedetto
Outlook: Sharon is still building its program since splitting off into a boys and girls program. The Tigers only graduated Anthony Martwinski, making this year’s squad one of the most experienced groups in program history. Sharon returns Josh Nichols, Vinnie Shaffer, Ross Ballard, Justin Stefanowicz, Dale Herman, Leo Rahn, Dylan Cerroni, Jory Zajac, Joey Rahn and John Benedetto. Stefanowicz was voted to the all-region second team on offense as a junior. The Tigers open with a few interesting matches before heading to powerhouses Grove City and Hickory. Sharon is still figuring things out but with the abundance of experience back this year, the Tigers could be a tough team to beat this fall.
Schedule
September
10 West Middlesex 4
11 at Neshannock 7
15 Commodore Perry 11 a.m.
17 at Grove City* 4
19 at Hickory* 7:30
20 at Kennedy Catholic 4
22 Sharpsville 11 a.m.
25 Slippery Rock* 4
27 at Wilmington* 7:30
October
1 Franklin* 4
3 Grove City* 4
9 Hickory* 4
11 at Slippery Rock* 4
13 Wilmington* 11 a.m.
17 at Franklin* 6:30
20 at Commodore Perry 11 a.m.
22 at Mercer 7:30
27 at Sharpsville 2:30
*Region 2 matches
Girls
Coach (season, record): Amanda Laurenza (2nd season, 3-12-2)
2011 overall record: 3-12-2
2011 region record (place): 0-8-0 (fifth)
2011 playoff results: Did not qualify for the District 10 Class AA playoffs.
Top players lost: Jenna Williams, Diana Revale
Top returning players: Hannah Rauch, Hannah Levitt, Mikaela Skiljo, Alexis Jefferson, Kieran Zajac, Kate Calla
Assistant coaches: Terry Sherniski, Sam Rauch
Outlook: Sharon was impressive during its first season as a varsity program. The Tigers won five matches and were competitive in several others. Sharon graduated Jenna Williams and Diana Revale but everyone else is back this fall. Hannah Rauch, Hannah Levitt, Mikaela Skiljo, Alexis Jefferson, Kieran Zajac and Kate Calla return to lead an experienced group. Skiljo was voted to the all-region second on offense last season and could emerge as a big-time scoring threat this year. Sharon dropped down to Class A this season and could compete for a region title right away. Wilmington is the two-time defending District 10 Class A championship, while Kennedy Catholic and Mercer are solid. If the Tigers can continue to improve and come together as a team this year, they will be a team to keep an eye on.
Schedule
September
4 Oil City 4
6 Meadville 4
12 at Fort LeBoeuf 4
17 Cambridge Springs 4
18 Wilmington* 4
20 West Middlesex* 4
24 at Kennedy Catholic* 4
27 at Mercer* 7:30
October
1 at Elwood City 5
2 Sharpsville* 4
4 at Wilmington* 7:30
8 at West Middlesex* 4
10 Kennedy Catholic* 4
13 at Grove City 10 a.m.
16 Mercer* 4
22 Slippery Rock 4
23 at Hickory 7:30
27 at Sharpsville* 1
*Region 1 matches
Tuesday: Sharpsville
– Tom Reisenweber
