GROVE CITY, Pa. — The Grove City College women’s water polo team opened its home schedule by going 1-1 in non-conference play. After opening the day with a 17-11 setback against Washington & Jefferson College, Grove City rebounded for an 18-11 win over the California Institute of Technology in James E. Longnecker Pool.
Five Grove City players posted multiple-goal efforts in the finale against Caltech. Freshman Tessa Leatherwood (Hurst, Texas/Colleyville Covenant) fired in six goals, while junior Abby Spicher (Erie, Pa./McDowell) pumped in five markers for the Wolverines. Sophomore Elizabeth Andrews (Newberg, Ore./Newberg) scored three times with juniors Heidi Schmidt (Pittsburgh, Pa./Trinity Christian) and Sonni Kiefer (Sinking Spring, Pa./Wilson) both adding pairs of goals.
Kiefer also assisted five goals in the victory. Leatherwood recorded four assists, while Andrews assisted three goals. Senior Brynna Bartlett (Olive Branch, Miss./St. George’s) had two helpers and Spicher also had an assist.
Andrews led Grove City with a season-high seven steals to go along with five steals by both Kiefer and Spicher. Bartlett collected three takeaways.
In goal, junior Rachel Blasdell (Leesburg, Va./Homeschooled) stopped six shots to secure the win.
Andrews and Spicher both scored three times against W&J with Leatherwood and Kiefer each tacking on a pair. Bartlett and Leatherwood had three assists apiece to accompany pairs of helpers from Andrews and Kiefer.
Defensively, Andrews led Grove City with six steals, while Spicher had four steals. Sophomore Haley Jennings (Somers, Conn./East Catholic) and Blasdell each played in goal with Jennings making two saves.
Release courtesy Grove City College Athletics Communications
