Boys' Soccer

PJ 5, Jefferson 0 Connor Phalon fueled Pope John’s 5-0 triumph over Jefferson on Friday in a Sussex County Interscholastic League boys’ soccer match played in Sparta. Phalon netted a pair of goals and dished off an assist as the Lions led 1-0 at the break before breaking the game open. Frank Berlado, Connor Brady and Greg Hargrave added goals while Hargrave picked up a pair of assist. Pat McFadden and keeper Chris Schwork, who came up with two saves in recording his 11th shutout of the campaign, were credited with assists. Two days earlier, the Lions edged Vernon 1-0 on a second goal by Cory Haynes off an assist by Hargrave who was named the SCIL/Soccer Post of Lafayette Village Player of the Week. Vernon 2, Wallkill 0 On Friday, Vernon boosted its record to 13-3-1 as Casey Rusnak recorded three saves in blanking Wallkill Valley 2-0. Eric Card and Kyle Walburn scored with Walburn picking up an assist. Sparta 7, Hopatcong 0 Sparta routed Hopatcong 7-0 as the trio of Ricky Brown, Tommy McCormick and Kyle Pflika netted two goals apiece with McCormick dishing off two assists. Rafael Milan added a solo goal while Vinny Cinoti picked up two assists. Evan Bernat and Pflika were credited with assists and keeper Greg Miller came up with a save. Lenape 3, Wallkill 0 Jeremy Pizarro scored twice as Lenape Valley blanked Wallkill Valley 3-0. Tom Benack added a solo goal with Ryan Schneider and Adam Soccio picking up assists. Keeper Justin Cirone excelled between the pipes, making 11 saves as LVR improved to 6-8. High Point 4, Jefferson 2 On Wednesday, High Point defeated Jefferson 4-2 as Austin Benston, Joe Konopinski, Corbin Opilla and Drew Styer netted goals for the Wildcats. Brandon Ritter was credited with a pair of assists as the Wildcats upped their record to 5-11.