Stevenson edges out Oak Park

Posted March 20, 2014 1:01 am

Daily Herald report

Stevenson's Erin Kempers puts a shot on goal in the first quarter Thursday against visiting Oak Park. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com

Melissa Gartenberg scored 6 goals, and Stevenson's girls water polo team stayed undefeated by edging visiting Oak Park 9-8 Thursday night.

Annika Hotchkiss, Ashley Oliver and Alexa Kotlyar also scored for the Patriots (6-0), who overcame a 6-4 halftime deficit by scoring twice in the third quarter.

Stevenson's Becky Callen was credited with 12 saves.

Vernon Hills 16, Deerfield 10: Lauren Wood dominated for the Cougars, scoring 7 goals and adding 4 assists.

Lisa Cheng chipped in 4 goals for Vernon Hills, while Elena Ochoa (8 steals) and Melanie Schaffer had two apiece. Morgan Levy also scored for the Cougars.

Libertyville 14, Conant 13: Sarah Durning led the Wildcats with 7 goals, and Madison Griffith scored the game-winner with 1:30 left.

Libertyville received 2 goals apiece from Harriet Davies, Mack Ryan and Devika Joshi.

Stevenson goalie Becky Callen blocks an Oak Park shot on Thursday. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com

Stevenson's Ashley Oliver pops the ball up in the air against Oak Park on Thursday in Lincolnshire. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com

Stevenson player Melissa Gartenberg passes the ball before being taking contact from Oak Park's Jilly Cronin on Thursday. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com

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