Photo by SCOTT McCLOSKEY St. Clairsville’s Matt Cervelli (3) battles with John Marshall’s Daniel Yoho during their game Monday in Glen Dale.

GLEN DALE — The John Marshall soccer team dropped its first game of the season Monday with a 9-3 setback against visiting St. Clairsville.

The Monarchs surrendered four goals and allowed 18 shots on goal in the first half and only managed six shots themselves.

For the game, John Marshall was outshot 29-16. St. Clairsville also netted three goals in less than three minutes early in the second half to turn a 5-0 lead into a solid 8-0 advantage.

“I thought we started the game strong but we were unlucky on several shots that bounced off the post,” Monarchs coach Jesus Marin said. “We saw that we could compete with them but once we started making mistakes, it went downhill. We have to learn from our mistakes, pick up the pieces and take it from there.”

St. Clairsville was led by its senior leader Jordan Vincent who tallied three first-half goals before leaving just before halftime with a twisted ankle. He returned in the second half to deliver a bullseye pass to teammate Guillaume Weimer on the opposite side of the field, and headed the ball into the back of the net for the play of the game.

“Jordan does what Jordan does,” Red Devils coach Gary Watt said. “He is fast, deceptive with his first move and he creates space with a burst of energy that is tough to keep up with.

”He can score with either foot and he did exactly what we expect him to do.”

St. Clairsville sophomore goalkeeper Ryan Davenport also impressed with five saves, which kept the hosts scoreless early on and might have been the difference in the game.

“Ryan gets better during every practice and in every game,” Watt said. “We have a ton of confidence in him. He is quite a kid and he played very well.”

In the net for John Marshall was Walker Postle, who stopped 10 of the 29 St. Clairsville shots.

The Red Devils got the scoring started with 34:53 left in the half when Bailey Balcar found Vincent for his first goal.

Vincent then came through again with 23:32 remaining in the half when he handed out an assist to Weimer, who recorded a hat trick in the game.

Vincent finished off the first half with two more goals on two assists by Daniel Gross to give the Devils a 4-0 edge at the break.

Five minutes into the second half, Kyle Hendershot lined up for a free kick for St. Clairsville and drilled it passed the Monarchs goalkeeper to extend the lead to 5-0.

That is when the visitors caught fire with goals from Weimer, Vincent and Balcar in a three-minute span on assists by Vincent and two from Hendershot to give St. Clairsville an 8-0 lead.

Ethan Banks came in to replace Davenport in the second half and recorded three saves for St. Clairsville.

John Marshall tallied its first goal with 26:45 to go in when Justin Mencer scored the first of his two to put the Monarchs on the board.

St. C answered with Weimer’s third goal with 20:54 to go on an assist by Jimmy Lodi but JMHS netted the final two goals coming from Riley Glines and another from Mencer.

Jacob Varner, Joseph Lucey and Glines each recorded assists for the Monarchs.

“We have a strong team but this was a learning experience for us,” Marin said. “Last year our goalkeeper graduated and Postle stepped up for us but he is still learning the position. Every time we step on the field it is a learning experience for them and for me not just in soccer, but in life as well. They are learning how to be leaders.”

Both St. Clairsville and John Marshall move to 1-1.

GOLF

John Marshall 179, Tyler Consolidated 202, Williamstown 208.

SISTERSVILLE — There was a three-way tie for medalist honors on Monday at the Sistersville Country Club and John Marshall posted the victory with a 179 score, with runner-up Tyler Consolidated carding a 202, followed by Williamstown, which clubbed a 208.

John Marshall’s Kailey Pettit and Colton Patrello each were named co-medalists with scores of 42, along with Tyler’s Cheyenne Morris who also turned in a 42.

Joel Varner garnered a 46 and Cody Sprowls added a 49 for the Monarchs.

Following Morris’ performance for Tyler was Noah Miller who secured a 46, Levi Hudson who generated a 56, along with Mack Gibbs and Justin Brinkmeier who both added scores of 58.

Chase Smith paced Williamstown with a 45, while A. J. Conny chalked up a 50, followed by Brady Gains who shot a 54 and Rayne Sommerville who carded a 59.

St. Clairsville 177, Linsly 181, Bishop Donahue 191.

WHEELING — The St. Clairsville Red Devils shot a score of 177 as a team, which was enough to edge the 181 score shot by Linsly with Bishop Donahue carding a 191.

Jacob Jeffries of St. Clairsville was the match medalist with a score of 40. Other Devils involved in the victory were Brendan Vucelich (45), Josh Robinson (45) and Ryan Petrozzi (47).

Linsly was next with a trio of 44 scores by Charles Marhiko, Cory Smith and Andrew Vargo and Ian Russ rounded out the scoring for the Cadets with a 49.

Bishop Donahue was led by Dustin Beazel who carded a 44, with Brek Dimakk coming next with a 47, B. J. Stewart earning a 49 and Logan Ruckh and Adam Nelson both posting rounds of 51.

VOLLEYBALL

East Liverpool d. Steubenville 25-19, 25-13, 25-15

STEUBENVILLE — East Liverpool moved to 2-0 with a straight-set victory against Steubenville.

Lexie Biasi paced Steubenville with 15 assists, Jaliyah Hubbard had six points, seven kills and four digs and Rhiannon Petrisko nine kills.

Courtney Martin totaled four points, Sidney Snyder seven points and three kills, Diamond Thompson three points and Taylor WIlliams three assists.

Shadyside d. Bellaire 25-18, 25-17, 25-13.

SHADYSIDE — The Shadyside Tigers earned a victory over visiting Bellaire on Monday in straight sets by counts of 25-18, 25-17 and 25-13.

The Tigers were led by Jessica Cicogna who tallied 18 points, handed out 14 assists and laced four aces. Kelsey Chimley earned nine points and four aces, while Macey Coffland finished with six points and four aces, while Mackenzie Osman added five points and four aces.

Abbey Cusick paced Bellaire with 10 points and Megan McCarthy turned in four points.

Barnesville d. St. John 25-8, 25-12, 25-8

BARNESVILLE — Host Barnesville (1-0) made quick work of St. John Central (0-1).

Candace Schneider led the Shamrocks with 11 kills. Ashley Brown had 23 points and eight digs. Mya McEndree had nine points, two aces, two kills, 16 assists and nine digs. Astin Skinner had 13 points, eight assists and five digs. Mindi Wehr donated nine points, nine kills and three digs.

Bridgeport d. Toronto 26-24, 25-18, 19-25, 22-25, 15-7

BRIDGEPORT — Bridgeport opened a new season in grand style, posting a victory against Toronto.

Lauren Neer had 12 points and 20 assists. Deja Massey had 13 points, 11 digs, five blocks and nine kills. Kamden Dulesky donated six points, 12 digs and 11 kills. Taylor Newkirk had 27 digs. Shelby Matheny was charted for eight points, three aces, seven digs and three kills. Samantha Ivan had nine points, nine digs and two kills.

Buckeye Trail d. Cambridge 25-7, 25-12, 25-12

CAMBRIDGE — Buckeye Trail made it two wins in a row to start the season, sweeping Cambridge.

Jenni Carmichael paced the Warriors with 12 points, nine kills, three blocks and four digs. Lexee Starr had five points, four digs and eight kills. Karlyle Hensley had six points and six digs. She also had four kills and five blocks. Jennifer Burga posted eight aces, 17 points and four digs. She also had 21 assists.