Prep Report: Wave too much for Bulldogs
Daily Breeze staff report, breezesports@breezenewspapers.com
Ida Baker hoped to ride the momentum of Monday’s dramatic, come-from-behind win over Naples Lely into their match Tuesday against District 5A-15 power Fort Myers.
The Bulldogs (9-5, 6-2 district), despite being an emerging team, were unable to close the gap against the visiting Green Wave, falling 25-19, 25-11, 25-10.
The Green Wave (16-1, 9-0) bounced back from their first loss of the season Monday against Bishop Verot. The Green Wave lost a three-game battle of unbeatens.
“It was good that we had a game right away just to get it out of our system,” Fort Myers coach Stephanie Martin said.
The Bulldogs had won six of their last eight matches, including Monday’s match against Lely. They charged back after dropping the first two games.
In front of a spirited home crowd Tuesday, the Bulldogs played hard throughout, but as each game progressed the Green Wave’s superior execution prevailed.
After the Wave grabbed the first two games, Baker hung tough in game three. They trailed only 10-8 after a shot by Chelsea Shafer.
The Green Wave took control, though, thanks to a strong effort from 6-foot-2 Kaitlin Holm. She pounded three kills in the finishing stretch and posted 20 for the match.
Jessica Potanovic added 10 kills and Courtney Greenberg tallied 28 assists for the Wave.
The Bulldogs return to action Thursday at Cypress Lake.
North Fort Myers 3, East Lee County 0: Strong serving paved the way for the host Red Knights in a three-game sweep of East Lee County 25-10, 25-12, 25-17.
Paige Engh led the attack with nine service aces. Alyssa Dougherty chipped in with eight aces and Lindsey Tryon added six.
The Red Knights (6-11) host Fort Myers in their next match on Monday.
Swimming
At Cape Coral: Freshman Ashley Cowling picked up a pair of victories, leading the Ida Baker girls to victory over North Fort Myers and Oasis Charter Tuesday night.
Cowling recorded a time of 1:14.24 in the 100 backstroke and 2:43.65 in the 200 individual medley. The Bulldogs finished 142 points. North placed second with 120.
In the boys’ competition, North prevailed with 135 points. Baker was a close second with 127.
North’s Greg Bowser notched wins in the 200 individual medley and 100 freestyle, while Baker’s Ryan Williams posted wins in the 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly.
Baker travels to Port Charlotte next Thursday.
Boys Team Scores — North 135, Baker 127, Oasis 10
Individual Results
200 medley — Baker 2:08.56; 200 free — Williams (B) 2:01.25; 200 IM — Bowser (N) 2:15.88; 50 free — Lugenes (N) 26.53; 100 fly — Williams (B) 1:07.99; 100 free — Bowser (N) 53.46; 500 free — Bell (N) 6:36.65; 200 free relay — North 1:47.13; 100 back — Conrad (B) 1:17.87; 100 breast — Steese (B) 1:19.88; 400 free relay — North 4:04.33
Girls Team Scores — Baker 142, North 120, Oasis 9
Individual Results
200 medley relay — North 2:19.27; 200 free — Trasatti (B) 2:32.7; 200 IM — Cowling (B) 2:43.65; 50 free — Sparks (N) 30.07; 100 fly — Boucherle (N) 1:23.81; 100 free — Rhodes (B) 1:13.49; 500 free — Montgomery (B) 5:55.58; 200 free relay — North 2:06.73; 100 back — Cowling (B) 1:14.24; 100 breast — Gott (N) 1:25.88; 400 free relay — Baker 4:45.59
At Estero: Cape Coral extended its season unbeaten string to 10 in a row, both boys and girls, with victories over Estero and Mariner Tuesday.
The Seahawk boys were first in just three events, but won on overall team strength, outpointing host Estero 134-119 with Mariner collecting 53 points. Antonio Alvarez won the 50 freestyle and Graham Murza took the 100 breaststroke events.
The Seahawk girls dominated with nine event wins, outpointing Estero 155-105 and Mariner 39.
The 10-0 Seahawk squads host Fort Myers next Tuesday.
Boys Team Scores — Cape Coral 134, Estero 119, Mariner 53
Individual Results
200 medley relay — Estero 1:51.68; 200 free — Alex Latorre (E) 1:59.16; 200 IM — N. Langenhagen (E) 2:15.48; 50 free — Antonio Alvarez (CC) 24.59; 100 fly — Kyle Snew (E) 4:57.80; 200 free relay — Cap[e Coral 1:44.03; 100 back — Graham Murza (CC) 1:02.62; 100 breast — Eddie Perez (E) 6:46; 400 free relay — Estero 3:40.04
Girls Team Scores — Cape Coral 155, Estero 105, Mariner 39
Individual Results
200 medley relay — Cape Coral 2:08.70; 200 free — Molly DuBrasky (E) 2:01.18; 200 IM — Olivia Langford (CC) 2:23.68; 50 free — Courtney O’Day (CC) 29.89; 100 fly — Meghan Cotugno (CC) 1:10.84; 100 free — Molly DuBrasky (E) 58.83; 500 free — Shirley Langford (CC) 6:12.12; 200 free relay — Cape Coral 2:01.37; 100 back — Tara Murza (CC) 1:13.81; 100 breast — Olivia Langford (CC) 1:20.18; 400 free relay — Cape Coral 4:02.90.