High School Roundup: Volleyball Falls To 0-3

VOLLEYBALL

Platt 3, Berlin 0: Berlin volleyball lost to Platt,  25-15  25-19  25-18.

The Redcoats were led by Lia D'Amato, serving 11-for-12, seven points and 23 Digs. Rachel Zelek was 9-for-9 serving with four points and 12 assists. Brittany Labbadia was 6-for-6 with three points. Kelly Walsh was  8-for-8 with five points and two aces.

"We were 43-out-of-50 serving, which is very good," Berlin coach Bob Tarigo said. "We will play at Windsor on Friday. J.V. and freshmen at 4 p.m. followed by varsity. We are now 0-3 but hopefully turning things around starting Friday."

GIRLS SOCCER

A win and a tie leaves girls 2-1-1: "We had two very tough games for our girls," Berlin coach Steve Yanosy said of the 2-1 win over Bristol Central and the 0-0 tie against Bristol Easterm. "Especially in the midst of a four games in seven day portion of our schedule.

"In the BC game we playued hard and we played well. We were able to find the net twice with goals from Kira Eleveld and from Shannon Murphy. Robyn Riggott played well in net only allowing her second goal of the season.

"In the BE game we played great defensively allowing only a few long range shots but we could not find the back of the net. We had a few great opportunities but we were unable to capitalize on them. I know as the season goes on and our offense begins to click those shots will go in. It is early and we are starting to create some good chances."

Up next is Platt

"They have surprised a bunch of teams this year, beating a good BE team and taking a tough Middletown team to OT before losing," Yanosy added. "Should be another tough one on friday night."

BOYS SOCCER

Bristol Eastern 2, Berlin 1 (OT): Alex Bednarek scored 30 seconds into the game but it was not enough as the Lancers scored in overtime for the victory.

Berlin goalie Chris Vonachen made 12 saves for the Redcoats, who fell to 1-2-1 with the loss.