JEFFERSONVILLE — Freshman Tori Ogden scored three goals and junior Devan Carrier added two goals and two assists as Jeffersonville’s girls’ soccer team opened 2012 with a 5-1 victory over visiting Christian Academy on Monday.

“It was  good start,” Jeff coach Scott Epley said. “The girls plays with phenomenal stamina and smarts.”

Epley praised the entire team after the victory, but he was particularly impressed with Carrier’s outing.

“She played an intelligent game at midfield. She played tremendous defense and, obviously, offensively. She controlled the pace of the game.”

After CAI’s Brittany Albert scored late in the first half to tie the game on a rebound late in the first half, Jeff’s defense shut down the Warrior offense the rest of the way.

“The defense played really hard and held [CAI] at bay for the most part,” Epley said while praising Jessie Riggle and Taylor Davis in particular.

• Next: Jeff at North Harrison, Thursday; Christian Academy at Southwestern, Friday.



BOYS’ SOCCER

• Jeff opens with 8-0 win: Six different Red Devils scored goals in Jeff’s season-opening 8-0 win over Christian Academy. Jordan Vejar scored twice, including a goal with four seconds left in the first half.

“It was a good start,” Jeff coach Carson Webb said. “We did a lot of things well, I thought. We obviously have a lot to work on, but overally I’m satisfied with our with our play tonight.”

“Jeff is a very talented team,” CAI coach Wil Lorigan said. “They’re skilled up and down the lineup and off the bench. We were fortunate the score was only 8-0, to be honest with you. They showed us what we need to work on.”

NEXT: Jeff at North Oldham, tonight; Christian Academy at Silver Creek, Thursday.



VOLLEYBALL

• Bulldogs prevail in season opener: Host New Albany began its season with a 25-12, 25-8, 25-9 win over North Harrison.

Senior Nicole Jones paced the Bulldogs with eight service aces and six kills. Teammate Catlin Lilly recorded a team-high 10 kills along with four digs and two blocks.

Also for New Albany, sophomore Alexis Lete made six kills and three blocks, McKenzie Prince dished out 18 assists, Samantha Miszkiel had a team-high six digs and two aces and Madison Dibble had four digs and two aces.

NEXT MATCH: New Albany hosts Bulldog Invitational, Saturday.

• Generals win first match in three seasons: Clarksville recorded its first victory in three seasons with a 25-10, 25-9, 25-23 victory at South Central in its season opener.

Junior Ali Sparkman led the Generals in digs (seven), kills (six) and aces (six) and was lauded for her leadership by new Clarksville head coach John McEwen. Senior Chloe Stephens added five digs and four aces.

NEXT MATCH: Southwestern at Clarksville, Wednesday.



GIRLS’ GOLF

• Clarksville’s Cooper earns medalist: Clarksville senior Quincy Cooper earned medalist honors in a quadrangular meet at Hidden Creek Golf Club, shooting a 2-over-par 37. The Generals fielded an incomplete team.

Host Silver Creek finished second to Corydon by 11 strokes, shooting a team score of 193. Freshman Charlotte Seaton posted the Dragons’ lowest score with a 49. Rounding out the scoring for Silver Creek were MacKenzie Coulter with a 50, Lilly Smith with a 51 and Emily Christman with a 53.

Borden placed third with a 215. For the Braves, Christina Fink fired a 47, Carson Casey a 55, Sarah Potter a 56 and Haifa Ishtayeh a 57.

NEXT MEETS: Silver Creek vs. Charlestown and Floyd Central at Hidden Creek, today; Borden vs. Charlestown, Silver Creek and Eastern at Hidden Creek, Thursday; Clarksville vs. Salem and Eastern at Wooded View, Wednesday.