The rematch between the Law and Foran baseball teams is Saturday, part of a doubleheader with St. Joseph and Trumbull at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport.

Law will try to sweep the season series beginning at 4:30 p.m., followed by St. Joes vs. Trumbull. All proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, which provides programs and services to severely injured members of our military service during the time between active duty and their transition to civilian life.

For more on the project, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

By Mike Madera

Elm City Sports Writer

MILFORD — It has been about one week since Foran volleyball coach Julie Johnson decided to make changes to her team’s lineup. Wednesday night against cross-town rival Jonathan law, Johnson made one more move that proved to pay immediate dividends.

Trying to utilize the speed of Dani Kemp, Johnson used the sophomore the entire contest as the team’s libero. Johnson’s move proved to be correct.

Behind 18 digs from Kemp, 37 assists, nine digs and four aces from Rebekah DeRosa and exceptional hitting, the Lions defeated Law 3-0 on Spike Out Leukemia Night at Jonathan Law. The scores of the match were 25-21, 25-18 and 25-21.

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By Mike Madera
Elm City Sports Writer

ROCKY HILL — Rocky Hill pitcher Megan Ruonavaara entered Friday afternoon’s quarterfinal match against Jonathan Law with a reputation of throwing the ball by opposing teams. Ruonavaara proved she is more than just a pitcher.

Driving in all three runs with a double in the first and a single in the fifth, Ruonavaara led her team to a 3-2 CIAC Class M quarterfinal victory over Law at Rocky Hill.

Ruonavaara did not fool Law from the pitching circle, allowing seven hits and striking out four, but Law could not get a clutch hit in key situations.

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BASEBALL
Shoreline
Cromwell at Haddam-Killingworth, ppd. to May 12, noon
Old Lyme at Hyde/Hillhouse (Bowen Field), ppd. to Tuesday, 3:45 p.m.
SCC Oronoque
North Haven at Career (West Rock Park), ppd. to Saturday at North Haven, 2 p.m.
SCC Hammonasset
Foran at Guilford, ppd. to Saturday, 4 p.m.
SCC Quinnipiac
West Haven at Xavier (Palmer Field), ppd. to Tuesday, 3:45 p.m.
Notre Dame-West Haven at Hamden, ppd. to Saturday, 2 p.m.
SCC Housatonic
Amity at Lyman Hall, ppd. to Thursday 3:45 p.m.
SCC interdivision
Fairfield Prep at Hand, ppd. to Saturday 3 p.m.
East Haven at Shelton, ppd. to Thursday, 7 p.m.
CSC
O’Brien Tech at Norwich Tech, ppd. to Monday, 4 p.m.
FCIAC
St. Joseph at Bridgeport Central, ppd. to May 12, 3 p.m.
SWC
Stratford at Immaculate, ppd. to Saturday 3 p.m.
SOFTBALL
SCC Hammonasset
Law at Foran, ppd. to Saturday, 4 p.m.
SCC Oronoque
Wilbur Cross at East Haven, ppd. to Tuesday, 3:30 p.m
SCC interdivision
Guilford at Sacred Heart Academy, ppd. to Thursday, 4 p.m.
CCC
Maloney at Tolland, ppd. to Thursday, 3:45 p.m.
FCIAC
Bridgeport Central at St. Joseph, ppd. to Saturday, 2:30 p.m.
SWC
Lauralton Hall at Bunnell, ppd. to Thursday, 4:15 p.m.
BOYS’ LACROSSE
Non-league
West Haven at Notre Dame-Fairfield, ppd. to May 16, TBA
BOYS’ TENNIS
SCC
Fairfield Prep at Xavier (Watrous Park, Cromwell), ppd. to May 17, 3:45 p.m.
Sheehan at East Haven, ppd.to May 15, 3:45 p.m.
GIRLS’ TENNIS
NVL
Ansonia at Watertown (Crestbrook Park), ppd. to Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
SCC
Foran at East Haven, ppd. to May 19, 9 a.m.

The Law and Foran boys' and girls' teams will be hosting the first annual Tennis Night in Milford on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Eisenhower Park. The Mlford rivals will square off at the same time.
The event will showcase all four Milford tennis teams at the same venue on the same night for the first time. For more information, contact Law girls tennis coach Chris Kulenych at ckulenych@milforded.org or at 203-606-1134.

Ten student-athletes from five high schools have been named The SportsCenter of Connecticut/Southern Connecticut Conference Scholar Athletes of the Month for March.
Student athletes who are selected must be a varsity letterwinner and have a 3.0/B average while demonstrating leadership qualities such as: being a positive role model; helping teammates overcome adversity; showing a commitment to self-improvement; or putting the needs of the team before themselves.
The student-athletes are: Chris Stachurski of Fairfield Prep (track and field), Ben Morrison of Fairfield Prep (golf), Mark Beretta of West Haven (cross country and outdoor track and field), Alyssa Perez of West Haven (volleyball, swimming and tennis), Jacquelin Ferraiolo of Amity (softball), Alex Marieb of Amity (golf), Rick Spencer of Hand (basketball and baseball), Will Crisco of Hand (wrestling), Valerie Hiller of Law (cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field) and Matt Ferraiolo of Law (baseball).

By Mike Madera
Elm City Sports Writer

MILFORD — When cross-town rivals Law and Foran meet in any sporting event, the atmosphere is usually buzzing. Throw in a good cause and a packed house and the event becomes electric.

Such was the case Wednesday night in Milford when the two volleyball teams met on a night dubbed “Dig Pink” in the fight against breast cancer. The intensity was high from the start and never let up as Foran defeated Law 3-1 at Jonathan Law.

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Shelton couldn't have asked for a better way to begin its season.

The Gaelettes' volleyball team kicked off their season with a 3-2 (25-22, 22-25, 19-25, 25-22, 15-5) over Law, the defending SCC champs.

Kelly Niland led Shelton with 15 assists and 16 digs. Tina Tassitano had 23 digs and Katie DiRenzo had six kills and 23 digs.

The No. 3 Law girls' volleyball team edged No. 8 Cheshire 3-2 (25-18, 21-25, 25-13, 16-25, 15-11) Saturday to win the SCC championship.
It was the Eagles first conference title since 2006, when, coincidentally, they beat the Rams.
Casey Dulin earned tournament MVP honors. She finished with 17 kills, 16 digs and five assists. Dulin, along with Caitlin Stapleton and Meaghan Abbott may be the best trio in the Class M field and is the reason why Law may win the Class M title this year.
As for Cheshire, once again, the Rams fell in another five-game match. Of Cheshire's seven losses, six have come in five-game matches. Cheshire seemed to have an edge after winning the fourth game and forcing the decisive fifth game. But that wasn't the case. Cheshire coach Sue Bavone said the Rams problem is tentativeness and the fact they lack a big hitter. That's something they've had in the past.
On a positive note for the Rams, they did reach eighth straight SCC title game, despite being the final team to get into the tournament.

No. 8 Cheshire will look to cap its Cinderella run with an SCC championship Saturday night, when the Rams face No. 3 Law at North Haven.
The Rams knocked off No. 5 Guilford 3-1 Tonight. Kelly Gunneson had seven kills and six blocks for Cheshire. Taylor Dorsey added 19 assists and Gina Gongaware chipped in with 20 digs. Law beat No. 7 Mercy 3-1 tonight. For Law, Jackie Kochiss had five aces, 11 digs and 40 assists. Casey Dulin added 19 kills and 19 digs, and Caitlin Stapleton had 15 kills, 14 digs and eight blocks.

Some quick notes

-Law beat Cheshire twice this season, 3-0 and 3-2.
-Law beat Cheshire to win the 2006 SCC title.
-This is Cheshire’s eighth straight title game appearance and the Rams won the title last season.

No. 8 Cheshire at No. 5 Guilford, 6 p.m.: The Rams knocked off top seed Sacred Heart Academy 3-1 Tuesday. Cheshire coach Sue Bavone had previously been concerned with the Rams mental toughness and their ability to pull out close matches. They finally proved they can Tuesday and will likely have another test against the Indians.
Meanwhile, Guilford has won 10 of its last 11. The Indians knocked off No. 4 Foran 3-0 Monday. For Guilford, it all starts with setter Annie Goodrich and outside hitter Annie Snedegar. Goodrich had 27 assists, while Snedegar had 13 kills against the Lions. This is Guilford’s first trip to the SCC tournament since 2001.
No. 7 Mercy at No. 3 Law, 6 p.m.: The Tigers upset No. 2 Shelton 3-2 Tuesday behind Amber Bepko’s 26 kills. Bepko has been critical for the Tigers with 193 kills this season. Mercy hasn’t reached the SCC semifinals since 1999.
Mercy dug itself out of a 2-0 hole against Shelton, but that will be much tougher against Law. Talent-wise, the Eagles may be the top team in the conference. Law coasted past No. 6 East Haven 3-0 Tuesday. Caitlin Stapleton, Casey Dulin and Meaghan Abbott lead the Eagles.