A pair of recent successes highlight a marked improvement for Buckskin boys' soccer as the conclusion of the 2021 season draws closer.

It took just one goal to get the job done in a 1-0 triumph over Manheim Township on October 7th.

Tyler Scheetz set the stage, dishing a pass to Landen Sunday who delivered the ball into the netting during the first half.

"In this game we did not create too many moments to finish, but the one we did went in," noted head coach Dave Hartlaub. "It was a solid team win."

Keeper Luke Snader gathered five saves to preserve the shutout.

Strong senior leadership is evident on the team, with 11 graduating seniors, and the club took a moment that evening to honor Braxton Blessing, Ashton Herr, Kyle Hutchinson, Jared Kime, Jarvis Li, Christopher Marston, Samuel Ndegwa, Tyler Scheetz, Luke Snader, Caden Wanger, and Kyle Wenger.

"Eleven seniors who have been very dedicated to the program," explained Hartlaub. "They are a close bunch who love the game and are up for a challenge."

In a nonleague hosting of Exeter on the 9th, CV rose to a 3-0 triumph with Wanger going on a scoring blitz, notching all three CV goals within a seven-minute span in the second half.

Blessing supplied an assist and Snader collected three saves in the shutout.

The club enters the final stretch sporting a league record of 4-5-1 and 5-8-2 overall which leaves the door open for a possible District III playoff berth. for more photos see townlively.com

TENNIS

CV tennis celebrated Jenna Rychener's battle to seventh place in the LL Flighted Tournament. Rychener's trip through the Flight One bracket included a first round win over Erica Chernovsky of Garden Spot before being pitted against eventual 3A champion Catherine Rabatin of Penn Manor in the quarterfinals.

Rabatin bumped Rychener into the consolation bracket before proceeding to defend her 2020 crown as singles champion.

In the consolation bracket, Rychener again found herself paired for a tough loss, this time to Ryan Gerhardt of Lampeter-Strasburg. On the final day of competition, Rychener battled for seventh and overcame a deficit in a marathon three-hour match to prevail over Maddi Sauder of Cocalico 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-4.

"Jenna withstood being behind in each set to come back," pointed out coach Dale Gregg. "She had an incredible day. She fought back 4-5 in the second set tiebreak and 1-4 in games during the last set."

Rychener also led the team with a singles record of 9-4 in the regular season and was named to the -LL League Section One all-star team.

VOLLEYBALL

The Lady Bucks made quick work of both McCaskey and Warwick, blanking both opponents 3-0 in recent pairings to bring their win streak to five consecutive games.

On October 12th, the Bucks traveled to McCaskey and more than doubled the Red Tornado in each game (25-12, 25-9, 25-11).

The fast-paced offense was led by eight kills from Madison Williams and four aces from Hannah Strom. Summer Getz set the attack in motion with her 22 assists. Emily Kornacki (seven digs) and Jordyn Hironimus (one block) boosted the defensive cause.

On the seventh, the squad hosted the Warriors for a similar outcome (25-16, 25-23, 25-9). This time Marianna Dariychuk powered 11 kills, Kornacki dished a trio of aces, and Getz put up 25 assists.

When Warwick went on a second game surge to create a close set, Rhiannon Henry bolstered the CV defense with seven digs and Hironimus made some big stops at the net with five blocks.

"We have been doing a better job communicating on the court," pointed out head coach Devin Moore. "We are also working to increase our confidence and the amount of enjoyment we have when playing the game."

The Warwick match also served as senior night and the team celebrated the contributions of Dariychuk and Kassandra Horning.

"They have worked hard to lead the team this year and to do whatever has been asked of them by the coaches," praised Moore.

FOOTBALL

The Bucks got knocked back 46-28 in a loss to their guests, the Cocalico Eagles on October 8th. Both teams found their way to the end zone in every quarter, Cocalico just did it more.

CV quarterback Macoy Kneisley threw an impressive 333 yards including all four Buckskin touchdown passes and 20 completions.

Each trip to the end zone took place in a separate quarter and each time Kneisley found a different receiver, connecting with Jaiyell Plowden in the first, Tyler Klopp in the second, and Jeff Fisher and Aiden Johnson in the third and fourth respectively.

CV kicker and sophomore Kyle Jankowski went four-of-four in PATs.

CROSS COUNTRY

CV hosted Elizabethtown and Penn Manor on Tuesday the 12th, and the Lady Bucks were able to pick up a win over Penn Manor.

Kylynn Frankford set the pace for the girls, clocking a 21:11 race to finish in third, and teammate Abigail Zook crossed the line just behind Frankford at 21:23 for fourth.

A pack of Elizabethtown runners claimed fifth through ninth place, but just behind them CV's Bellemarie Alston cracked the top 10 with a time of 22:08.

While the boys were unable to claim a collective win, their race boasted a CV victor with Emmanuel Gitonga clocking a 17:03 to break the tape. Timothy Gitonga was next to cross for the Bucks in 18 minutes flat earning sixth place.

FIELD HOCKEY

Sophia Livingston tucked in the Buckskins lone goal in a 2-1 loss to Manheim Township on October 8th. The third quarter goal temporarily leveled the scoreboard after the Bucks had trailed by one since the early minutes.

Unfortunately, Township made good on another shot, one of 12 total shots on goal, just four minutes later to retake the lead and the win.

Sydney Weaver was credited with the CV assist and Allyson Stauffer gathered 10 saves while guarding the CV goal.