USC Upstate Spartans Reach Soccer Semifinals as Neelin Advances in Volleyball
USC Upstate advanced to the Big South men’s soccer semifinals with a 1-0 win over UNC Asheville, scoring early in the second half and relying on four saves from goalkeeper Wuerslin to preserve the shutout. In girls’ soccer, unbeaten Bainbridge opened district play with a 4-0 victory over Sequim and will face North Kitsap in the semifinals, with a state tournament berth at stake. Neelin reached the Brandon High School Volleyball League final by defeating Crocus Plains 3-1, despite nearly letting a large third-set lead slip away. Priest River volleyball players Calli Stanger, McKinley Burgess-Duquette, Raygn Turner and freshman Griesemer were recognized for their contributions, including strong defensive, serving and scoring numbers. Shepaug boys’ soccer closed its regular season with a 4-0 shutout of Housatonic, led by Grady Hughes’ two goals, and enters the state tournament as the No. 8 team in Class S.







