Gastonia, Shelby area high school fall sports top performers for Week 8 of the 2023 season

This is a daily list of top performers from area teams, compiled courtesy of information provided to The Gaston Gazette and Shelby Star by coaches, athletic directors and team statisticians through emails, MaxPreps and Twitter.

If a top performer’s name doesn’t appear following a stellar outing, encourage their coach to email submission to jhughes@gastongazette.com or sports@gastongazette.com.

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Thursday, Oct. 5

Volleyball

Alise Mayers, Highland Tech: Had a team-high 15 kills in a 3-0 win over Bessemer City.

Isabelle Simmons, Highland Tech: Had 21 assists.

Myracle Davis, Kings Mountain: Had 11 kills and a block in a 3-0 win over North Gaston.

Camden Pasour, Kings Mountain: Had 33 assists, five digs and three kills.

Meile Songaila, Kings Mountain: Had 12 kills and three digs.

Camellia Holland, Lincolnton: Led her team with nine kills and 20 blocks to go with seven digs and an assist in a 3-1 loss to East Burke.

Lala Thomas, Lincolnton: Had a team-high 51 digs.

Chase Holt, Lincoln Charter: Had five kills in a 3-0 win over Bradford Prep.

Reygan Kirkby, Lincoln Charter: Had 20 assists and four kills.

Kaeli Lappin, Lincoln Charter: Had five kills and 10 digs.

Girls tennis

Lily Cabe, Forestview: Won 6-0, 6-0 in No. 4 singles, along with an 8-0 win in No. 2 doubles. The Jaguars won 7-of-9 matches to take their match against Stuart Cramer.

Lilly Friday, Forestview: Won 6-1, 6-0 in No. 3 singles, along with an 8-0 win in No. 2 doubles.

Olivia Hensley, Forestview: Won 6-4, 6-2 in No. 2 singles, along with an 8-0 win in No. 1 doubles.

Rennie Liu, Forestview: Won 6-0, 6-0 in No. 1 singles, along with an 8-0 win in No. 1 doubles.

Arowen Caldwell, Highland Tech: Won 6-0, 6-0 in No. 5 singles, along with an 8-5 win in No. 3 doubles. Highland Tech swept its match with Thomas Jefferson, 9-0.

Madison Darnell, Highland Tech: Won 6-0, 6-0 in No. 1 singles, along with an 8-3 win in No. 1 doubles.

Noelle Martin, Highland Tech: Won 6-1, 6-4 in No. 3 singles, along with an 8-4 win in No. 2 doubles.

Misha Singh, Highland Tech: Won 6-2, 6-2 in No. 6 singles, along with an 8-4 win in No. 2 doubles.

Katelin Vaher, Highland Tech: Won 6-2, 6-2 in No. 2 singles, along with an 8-3 win in No. 1 doubles.

Tristy Williams, Highland Tech: Won 6-1, 6-2 in No. 4 singles.

Charli Brooks, North Gaston: Won 6-3, 6-4 in No. 5 singles, along with a 9-7 win in No. 3 doubles. North Gaston won its match with South Point, 6-3.

Jade Jaquez Martinez, North Gaston: Won 6-2, 4-6 (10-6) in No. 6 singles, along with a 9-7 win in No. 3 doubles.

Samantha Syboutian, North Gaston: Won 6-3, 6-1 in No. 4 singles, along with an 8-1 win in No. 2 doubles.

Chloe Worley, North Gaston: Won 6-2, 6-2 in No. 3 singles, along with an 8-1 win in No. 2 doubles.

Annalise Bradley, Shelby: Won 6-3, 6-2 in No. 6 singles, along with an 8-4 win in No. 3 doubles. Shelby won its match with Burns, 9-0.

Caroline Curtis, Shelby: Won 6-2, 6-3 in No. 2 singles, along with an 8-4 win in No. 1 doubles.

Ella Hensley, Shelby: Won 6-4, 6-2 in No. 3 singles, along with an 8-3 win in No. 2 doubles.

Jasmine Martin, Shelby: Won 6-1, 4-6, 10-6 in No. 5 singles. She also won 8-4 in No. 3 doubles.

Delaney Pless, Shelby: Won 6-7(5-7), 6-1, 12-10 in No. 4 singles. She also won 8-3 in No. 2 doubles.

Anna Schweppe, Shelby: Won 6-4, 6-0 in No. 1 singles, along with an 8-4 win in No. 1 doubles.

Lauren Lucas, South Point: Won 6-0, 6-0 in No. 1 singles during a 6-3 loss to North Gaston.

Girls golf

Melony Hoffman, West Lincoln: Shot a 39 to claim medalist honors, leading the Lady Rebels to a team score of 133 and a win by 18 strokes over Catawba Valley 2A competition. Teammates Taylor Turner (46), Gracie Campbell (48), Jaylee Smith (48), Anysley Howard (53) and Katie Campbell (58) also contributed to the victory.

Wednesday, Oct. 4

Volleyball

Emily Allen, Cherryville: Had 12 digs and 18 assists in a 3-2 loss to Chase.

Raylei Gidney, Cherryville: Had 10 kills.

Gwyn Neels, East Lincoln: Had 14 kills and five digs.

Stella Neels, East Lincoln: Had 27 assists and five digs in a 3-1 loss to Hickory.

Boys soccer

Anthony Anselmo, Kings Mountain: Scored a goal in a 3-1 loss to Stuart Cramer.

Aaron Lail, Lincolnton: Scored a goal in a 5-3 win over Bunker Hill.

Noah Laws, Lincolnton: Scored a goal.

Luis Salas-Torres, Lincolnton: Scored two goals.

Dominic Sanchez, Lincolnton: Scored a goal.

Noah Allmond, Lincoln Charter: Netted a goal and assisted on another in a 4-0 win over Langtree Charter.

Quinn Campbell, Lincoln Charter: Netted a goal and assisted on another.

Antonio Ceciliano, Lincoln Charter: Had two goals.

Owen Bright, Mountain Island Charter: Scored a goal in a 1-1 draw with Pine Lake Prep.

Max Martin, Shelby: Scored two goals in a 2–0 win over East Gaston.

Drew Crotts, Stuart Cramer: Scored a goal and assisted on another in a 3-1 win over Kings Mountain.

Carter Mammano, Stuart Cramer: Scored a goal and assisted on another.

Aiden Vandermeer, Stuart Cramer: Scored a goal.

Girls tennis

Arowen Caldwell, Highland Tech: Won 8-0 in No. 4 singles. Highland Tech won its team match 8-1 over Cherryville.

Madison Darnell, Highland Tech: Won 8-0 in No. 1 singles.

Mylah Howe, Highland Tech: Won 8-0 in No. 6 singles. She also won 8-5 in No. 2 doubles.

Misha Singh, Highland Tech: Won 8-1 in No. 5 singles. She also won 8-5 in No. 2 doubles.

Katelin Vaher, Highland Tech: Won 8-0 in No. 2 singles.

Tristy Williams, Highland Tech: Won 8-0 in No. 3 singles.

Tuesday, Oct. 3

Volleyball

Kendall Parsons, Gaston Christian: Had 27 assists and 11 digs in a 3-1 loss to SouthLake Christian.

Myracle Davis, KIngs Mountain: Had 12 kills and three blocks.

Camden Pasour, Kings Mountain: Had 38 assists and five kills.

Meile Songaila, Kings Mountain: Had 11 kills.

Boys soccer

Bennett Ackerman, Gaston Day: Scored five goals and had two assists in a 9-1 win over Metrolina Christian.

Ben Hertle, Gaston Day: Earned a hat trick.

Ben Horgan, Gaston Day: Scored a goal and had two assists.

Girls tennis

Abby Grier, Crest: Won 6-1, 6-0 in No. 6 singles, along with an 8-3 win in No. 3 doubles. Crest won 8-1 in its match with Hunter Huss.

Ardan Jones, Crest: Won 6-1, 6-0 in No. 2 singles, along with a 9-8 (7-4) win over Hunter Huss.

Abby Peeler, Crest: Won 6-4, 6-0 in No. 3 singles and an 8-3 victory in No. 2 doubles.

Rahazia Wiley, Crest: Won 6-0, 6-2 in No. 4 singles, along with an 8-3 win in No. 2 doubles.

Laura Womack, Crest: Won 6-1, 6-0 in No. 5 singles along with an 8-3 win in No. 3 doubles.

Lily Cabe, Forestview: Won 6-1, 6-1 in No. 4 singles, along with an 8-0 win in No. 2 doubles. Forestview won the match 8-1 over South Point.

Lilly Friday, Forestview: Won 6-1, 6-2 in No. 3 singles, along with an 8-0 win in No. 2 doubles.

Rennie Liu, Forestview: Won 6-1, 6-1 in No. 1 singles, along with an 8-2 win in No. 1 doubles.

Camille Postell, Forestview: Won 6-1, 2-6 (10-6), followed by a 9-8 (7-2) win in No. 3 doubles.

Arowen Caldwell, Highland Tech: Won 6-3, 6-1 in No. 5 singles.

Madison Darnell, Highland Tech: Won 7-5, 6-3 in No. 1 singles.

Jazmin Higley, Hunter Huss: Won 6-1, 6-1 in No. 1 singles for her team’s only win in an 8-1 loss to Crest.

Charli Brooks, North Gaston: Won 7-5, 6-2 in No. 5 singles in a 9-0 team win over Stuart Cramer.

Kristyn Carroll, North Gaston: Won 6-4, 6-0 in No. 1 singles, along with an 8-0 win in No. 1 doubles.

Jade Jaquez Martinez, North Gaston: Won 6-1, 6-3 in No. 6 singles, along with a 9-7 win in No. 3 doubles.

Gabriella Porter, North Gaston: Won 7-5, 3-6 (10-7) in No. 2 singles, along with an 8-0 win in No. 1 doubles.

Samantha Syboutian, North Gaston: Won 6-1, 6-0 In No. 4 singles, along with an 8-0 win in No. 2 doubles.

Chloe Worley, North Gaston: Won 6-0, 6-3 in No. 3 singles, along with an 8-0 win in No. 2 doubles.

Annalise Bradley, Shelby: Won 6-2, 6-1 in No. 6 singles. Shelby won its match with Highland Tech, 7-2.

Caroline Curtis, Shelby: Won 7-5, 6-2 in No. 2 singles, along with an 8-3 win in No. 1 doubles.

Ella Hensley, Shelby: Won 3-6, 6-4 (10-1) in No. 3 singles, along with a 9-8 (7-5) win in No. 2 doubles.

Delaney Pless, Shelby: Won 6-3, 6-1 in No. 4 singles, along with a 9-8 (7-5) win in No. 2 doubles.

Girls golf

Melony Hoffman, West Lincoln: Had a team low score of 86, helping the Lady Rebels to an overall score of 280 and a 41-stroke victory against Catawba Valley 2A competition. Teammates Taylor Turner (95), Jaylee Smith (99), Calla Varner (99) and Anysley Howard (101) also contributed to the victory.

Monday, Oct. 2

Volleyball

Alexa Dos Santos, East Lincoln: Had 18 kills and 15 digs in a 3-1 win over North Lincoln.

Gwyn Neels, East Lincoln: Had 28 kills, 16 digs

Stella Neels, East Lincoln: Had 54 assists.

Kendall Parsons, Gaston Christian: Had 13 assists and two digs in a 3-0 win over Northside Christian.

Piper Riley, Gaston Christian: Had 13 aces.

Boys soccer

Nate Bookout, Cherryville: Netted a goal and had an assist in a 4-2 loss to Bessemer City.

Hunter Griffin, Cherryville: Scored a goal.

Evan Blackley, East Lincoln: Scored a goal in the Mustangs’ 3-2 win over North Lincoln.

Zachary Hoyt, East Lincoln: Scored a goal.

Carter King, East Lincoln: Scored a goal.

Armando Hilario, Lincolnton: Scored a goal and had an assist in a 9-0 win over West Lincoln.

Luis Salas-Torres, Lincolnton: Scored a goal.

Aaron Lail, Lincolnton: Earned a hat trick.

Justis Robinson, Lincolnton: Scored a goal.

Alvaro Rodriguez, Lincolnton: Had two goals and two assists.

Dominic Sanchez, Lincolnton: Scored a goal and had four assists.

Antoni Ceciliano, Lincoln Charter: Scored a goal and assisted on another in a 4-2 loss to Community School of Davidson.

Ethan Walker, Lincoln Charter: Scored a goal.

Owen Bene, South Point: Scored a goal in a 3-1 win over North Gaston.

Aedan Corcoran, South Point: Scored a goal.

Carter McClure, South Point: Scored a goal and assisted on another.

This article originally appeared on The Gaston Gazette: NCHSAA: Gastonia, Shelby high school fall sports Week 8 top performers