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The Solanco volleyball team has spent the two previous seasons setting a foundation.
Now it's time to see what the Mules can construct. "We're still in the building process but I have set the bar pretty high because we have tons of talent," Solanco coach Meghan Cross said. "It's a motivated group who wants to play. They've been working well together. We still have a young team. I look forward to the next couple of years. This team will continue to grow in their confidence and their volleyball." The Mules experienced déja vu during a 53-36 loss to host Lampeter-Strasburg Tuesday night, January 8.
It was the second straight game, Solanco struggled early against a zone fullcourt press and fell behind 10-0. The same thing happened in a lopsided loss to Garden Spot five days earlier. The Solanco wrestling team is gaining valuable experience during the most challenging stretch of the dual meet season.
Facing some of the toughest opponents on its schedule, the Mules are 1-3. Solanco lost 51-26 to visiting Conestoga Valley Wednesday, January 2. The Solanco girls basketball team turned up the defensive intensity to snap a two-game losing streak.
Seizing command with a second quarter spurt, the Mules downed perennial postseason participants Northern Lebanon 58-36 Friday night, December 21.  by Bud Hart
According to junior varsity baseball coach, John Girvin, Mother Nature has been cruel to the Lancaster-Lebanon Baseball League. “All non-league games have been postponed and the opening day was delayed three days,” wrote Girvin. “The team practiced twice on an actual field going into the first game.” by Bud Hart
Allyson Osborne doesn't look like a field hockey goalie. The Solanco senior, who stands no more than 5’-3” and weighs 125 pounds tops, impressed Anna Myer, head coach at Hartwick College. So much so that Osborne may be the incoming freshman goalkeeper Meyer needs. As a result the Solanco senior received a substantial grant to both guard the goal and matriculate in a subject yet to be determined. Osborne was contacted by Meyer following the 2016 season and after visiting the Oneonta, N.Y., college, signed up in an early admission program most colleges and universities offer. by Bud Hart
Solanco brought home two championships from the District III, Section 2, wrestling meet held at Hempfield High School on Saturday, February 18. Junior A.J. Wilson (152) was the first Mule to accept the gold on the podium after handing second seeded Luke Hirtzel (Warwick) an 18-3 technical fall at the 5:47 mark. by Bud Hart The Golden Mule girls ended their regular season on Tuesday, February 7, by downing the Garden Spot Lady Spartans 58-41. Solanco finished with an overall record of 11-11 and came close to qualifying for the L-L League playoffs as well as Districts. The visiting team jumped out to a five point lead, but the host Mules went on a 12-3 run to take a four point lead after the first eight minutes. “I was extremely pleased with our resiliency and how we responded after their quick start,” said Coach Chad McDowell. “This shows our growth as a team. The Mules continued to use their momentum and held a 33-19 lead at the break.” by Bud Hart With a 47-34 home win over Ephrata on Tuesday, January 31, the Solanco girls kept their hopes alive for a playoff spot. It was a tale of two halves as the Mules held the Mounts to single digits in each of the first half quarters, while the Mounts turned the favor in both second half quarters limiting the Mules to eight points in each eight minute quarter. “In the first minutes of the game we raced out to a 10-0 lead” wrote head coach Chad McDowell. “It is always important to get out to a quick start against a rivalry team.” Dylan Hastings scored 1,000th point in Friday's home win over the Indians by Bud Hart
The Solanco boys saw their hopes for post season action slip away when the Ephrata Mountaineers handed them a 55-42 loss at Ephrata on Tuesday, January 31. Tied at the half at 24-all, the Mounts held the Mules to 18 points in the second half while pumping in 31. “We just were not able to get enough offensive production to win the game,” wrote head coach Scott Long. “Despite that fact Mike Worthington had a tremendous first half, scoring eight points and going five of six from the line.” While the visiting Mules had seven players score, only one hit double digits. Robbie McHugh led the team with 10 points followed by Dylan Hastings (9), Mike Worthington (8), Braden Redcay (6), Aaron Constein (4), Dan Siegrist (3) and Alec Munro (2). |
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