Prep soccer roundup \ Thursday’s games

GIRLS

Howland 3, Niles 0

NILES — Alexis Vardavas had two goals and Olivia Nicholas had one as the Tigers (10-2-1, 4-0-1 All-American Conference Red Tier) clinched the league crown. Jess Wilson made two assists and Katie Chambers one. Goalkeeper Erica Nites was credited with the shutout. For Niles, Sara Scarnecchia made 12 saves. JVs: Howland, 3-0.

Canfield 2, Poland 2

POLAND — Abbey Chandler and Tatum Marucci scored the goals for the Bulldogs (10-1-2, 2-1-2 AAC Red). Rachael Ames and Taylor Marucci had assists while Abbie Frank made six saves. For Canfield (7-1-5, 1-1-3), Paige Baker scored and Audrey Smith scored goals while Jackie Podolsky made three saves and Kelly Fening four. JVs: Poland, 4-2.

Champion 0, Newton Falls 0

NEWTON FALLS — Goalkeeper Rebecca Humberger made eight saves for Newton Falls (7-2-3, 3-1-3 AAC Blue). Taylor Petersal stopped five shots for the Golden Flashes (7-3-5, 4-0-3). The teams also tied, 1-1, on Sept. 21.

LaBrae 4, Liberty 0

LIBERTY — Julie Gibson scored twice while Sharea Elkins and Katelyn Downey had the other goals for LaBrae (10-3-2, 4-2-2 AAC White). Gabby Borawiec had two assists and Kelsie Daniel made three saves for the Vikings.

Mercer 3, Kennedy Catholic 2

HERMITAGE, Pa. — Claire Creasey scored all three goals for Mercer (6-4). Goalkeeperer Cassie Flannery made five saves. For Kennedy Catholic (1-8-1), Chelsea Bernat and Jenna Green scored while goalkeeper Angela Balint made nine saves.

JVs: 0-0.

BOYS

Niles 3, Hubbard 0

HUBBARD — Shea MacMillan scored two goals and Bob Vickers one for the Red Dragons. Goalkeeper J.J. Crowley made six saves. For Hubbard (3-8), Tyler Pagley and Steve Roose combined for eight saves. JVs: Niles, 2-1.

Labrae 3, Liberty 0

LIBERTY — Sheel Patel had a goal and an assist and Eric Marsh and Kevin Yarger also scored goals for LaBrae. Jacob Jarog had 14 saves. Ryan Halacki had three saves for Liberty.

West Branch 6, Salem 0

SALEM — Brian Snoddy scored two goals and made three assists. Dylan Schaefer, Jake Mellinger, Tim Fankhouser and Daren Salvino scored one goal each. Austen Rekolt, Trey Williams and Josh Latham also had assists. Matt Lakler made four saves. For Salem, Rodney Hughes and Kenny Saltsman combined for 19 saves. JVs: Salem, 1-0.