Fremd's a winner in season debut

Girls water polo

Defending Mid-Suburban West girls water polo champion Fremd got its season started with a 17-9 victory over visiting Elk Grove on Wednesday.

Seniors Paulina Pappas and Emily Kini led the Vikings' effort with 5 goals and 3 steals apiece, while Meagan Helsdingen, Lauren Streitmatter and MJ Poss had 2 goals each and Kristina Buzuloiu scored once.

Hersey 16, Hoffman Estates 2: Juniors Katie Lindgren and Madison Burkhalter both finished with 4 goals as the visiting Huskies won by a wide margin for the second time in three days.

Barrington 17, Wheeling 1: Andrea Potgieter led the scoring effort for the host Fillies with 7 goals in MSL crossover play.

Conant 9, Buffalo Grove 1: Conant's Nia Tsoulos scored 3 goals and Olivia Olsewski had 2, along with 8 steals, as the host Cougars prevented any scoring over the final three quarters.

Prospect 12, Palatine 3: Gracie Dix scored 5 goals and Colleen Doyle had 4 as the defending MSL East champs started their season with a victory.

Ashley Helminski scored three times for Palatine.

Maine West 15, Rolling Meadows 7: Kristen Burger (9 goals) and Anastasiya Sahayda (3) paced the effort for the Warriors, while Betsy Zanocco led the scoring for the Mustangs with 4 goals.

De La Salle 9, St. Viator 8: Zoe Green (3 goals) and Julie Warren (2) were the top scorers for the Lions in nonconference play.