Arundel stuns No. 1 S. Park

Francisca Okoko scored twice, including the game-winner in overtime, to lift Arundel to a 2-1 upset over top-ranked Severna Park in the Class 4A East Region girls soccer semifinals yesterday.

"We've had some injuries and illness this season, but now all the girls are at 100 percent, and they truly outplayed Severna Park tonight," Arundel Coach Laura Coe said.

Arundel will play South River in the region final Tuesday.

With Arundel leading, 1-0, Stephanie Pack netted the equalizer for the Falcons with less than 10 minutes remaining. The score remained knotted until four minutes into the first overtime, when Okoko struck again.

The loss ended Severna Park's season, but coach Todd Clark had nothing but praise for his team, which won the District V title.

"These girls are absolutely amazing on a number of levels," Clark said. "I can't say enough good things about them."

Arundel (14-3) 0 1 1 - 2

Severna Park (13-4) 0 1 0 - 1

GOALS: AR - Okoko 2; SP - Pack.

MARRIOTT'S RIDGE 1, SOUTHERN 0 F/OT: Maxine Brewer extended the Mustangs' season by scoring the lone goal seven minutes into overtime. Brewer took advantage of a loose ball and capitalized to end Southern's season in the Class 2A South semifinals.

Cori Karoly made 15 saves for the Bulldogs in her final game.

"The whole team played very well from start to finish," Southern coach Mike Smith said. "I'm really proud of them. It was a great game."

Southern (9-8) 0 0 0 - 0

Marriotts Ridge 0 0 1 - 1

GOALS: MR - Brewer. SAVES: SO - Karoly 15; MR - Olson 7. SHOTS: SO - 8; MR - 18. CORNERS: SO - 4; MR - 4.

VOLLEYBALL

SOUTH RIVER 3, CHESAPEAKE 0: Kristin Cooper recorded a match-high seven kills to lead the Seahawks in the first round of the Class 4A East Region playoffs, 25-11, 25-8, 25-21.

Haley Jeffries converted 19 of her 21 serves with three aces and six kills, and Jackie Martin was successful on all 13 of her serves, adding two aces and six kills.

Rose Smith went 6-for-7 serving with an ace and two blocks for Chesapeake (6-11).

The Seahawks (12-3) host Old Mill in the quarterfinals Monday.

NORTH COUNTY 3, GLEN BURNIE 1: Amber Truitt's four aces and 10 kills led the Knights (5-10) past the Gophers (4-9) in the Class 4A East Region tournament, 23-25, 25-23, 26-24, 25-15. Courtney Muller went 17-for-20 serving with an ace, while Sam Coulson had two aces. Kayla Ravenscroft had two aces and 10 kills.

OLD MILL 3, NORTH POINT 0: Breana Harris recorded 11 kills as the Patriots downed the Eagles, 25-12, 25-20, 25-22 in the first round of the Class 4A East Region playoffs.

Kaitlin DiGiacinto contributed 10 kills and five aces, and Ashley Klein dished out 19 assists for the Patriots (11-5). Harris added six digs and six aces, while Breonna Pinkett contributed five kills.

GREAT MILLS 3, ANNAPOLIS 0: Candace Greene recorded five kills and three aces, but the Panthers fell to the Hornets, 25-14, 25-21, 25-13, in the first round of the Class 4A East Region playoffs.

Nora Karsten contributed three kills and four digs, and Samantah Engel recorded five kills for the Panthers (4-12). Greene went 8-for-8 serving, and Brianna Paite was 6-for-6.

ARUNDEL 3, MEADE 0: The Wildcats (11-4) defeated the Mustangs (2-13), 25-7, 25-7, 25-7. No other information was reported.