Chelsea's Caleb Bentley throws during a state quarterfinal game last year.
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Baseball
Huron 1, Chelsea 0; Huron 6, Chelsea 5
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Joe Cleary allowed three hits and one walk in seven-shutout innings as Huron won Game 1 of its doubleheader sweep at Chelsea, 1-0.
Game 2, shortened due to darkness, was led by offense as Huron won 6-5.
“The first game was a pitcher’s duel,” Huron coach Terry Bigham said. “It was one of the quickest game’s I’ve ever been a part of.
“In the second game, the bats came alive.”
Demetrius Sims led Huron’s offense with an RBI double, and Domenic DiGiovine and Bobby Knutilla each added an RBI.
Softball
Chelsea 13, Huron 1; Chelsea 9, Huron 0
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The Chelsea offense wasted no time scoring nine runs in the first inning of Game 1 of the in the SEC crossover doubleheader sweep, and the Bulldogs never looked back.
Rylee Rosentreter received the win in the 13-1 opener with six strikeouts, and Rachel Boote led the way in the 9-0 nightcap with 10 strikeouts and two walks.
Taylor Cooley, who is committed to play softball at Ball State, led the Bulldogs with six hits, four runs and three RBI, while Bailey Darwin added five hits and three RBI.
“Taylor is a real hitter,” Chelsea coach Bob Moffett said. “She just puts the ball in play, and nobody can throw her out.”
Huron took its only lead in the top of the first inning of Game 1, until Chelsea blew the game open in the bottom half.
Girls Soccer
Dexter 4, Jackson 1
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Dexter took control of the game with two goals by Olivia Vollmers for a 2-0 halftime advantage, and the Dreadnaughts continued their offensive production through the second half to grab the non-league game.
Vollmers scored her first goal unassisted after a steal and low shot from 30-yards out, and later made a far-post run to redirect a low cross by Riley Doll for her second goal.
Jackson narrowed the advantage 2-1 on a penalty kick in the 56th minute, but was unable to quell Vollmers and Doll in the second half. Goalie Stephanie Misevich made three saves in the shutout.
Girls Lacrosse
Pioneer 15, Flint Powers 12
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Pioneer scored 10 first-half goals to defeat visiting Flint Powers 15-12 on Monday. Pioneer’s Sam Zwolan paced the offense with five goals and one assist, and Mercedes Reyes added four goals and two assists.
“We were patient, early,” Pioneer coach Zachary Maghes said. “We were waiting for good scoring opportunities and we were getting a better feel for their defense.
“Winning possessions early on was important for us.”
Pioneer’s Haley Jakabcsin added two goals, and goalie Miranda Kruse recorded five saves to earn the win.
Kyle Austin covers sports for AnnArbor.com.