Marauders golf team 7-0 on year

The Mt. Vernon girls’ golf team continued is hot start Wednesday by defeating Delta and Shenandoah.

MV carded a team score of 176 to move to 7-0 on the season. The Marauders were followed by Delta (189) and Shenandoah (incomplete).

Ellen Wuerch garnered medalist honors by shooting a 40.

Other MV contributors were Kaitlyn Flood (44), Molly Yee (45), Bailey Fleming (47) and Hannah Yee (49).

“They are working hard, staying positive and most importantly having fun,” MV coach Caleb Zelencik said. “Things clicked across the board (Wednesday) night. Their excitement and enthusiasm were evident by the huge smiles across their faces.”

MV is at the Connersville Invitational Saturday.

Boys’ soccer

Mt. Vernon 6, Rushville 0

Mouhamed Konate had a hat trick and CJ Coleman notched a goal and two assists as the Marauders moved to 2-0 Wednesday after emerging victorious in their Hoosier Heritage Conference opener.

Konate has four goals on the young season, while Coleman has three goals and three assists.

Kyle Cansler and Braxton Ratekin also scored for MV Wednesday. Cole Justus, Drew Kiser and Aaron Gilpin added assists.

MV hosts Delta Tuesday.

Girls’ soccer

Franklin Central 3, Greenfield-Central 0

The Cougars dropped to 0-2 in 2012 by falling at Franklin Central.

Katie Peters made nine saves in goal.

G-C hosts Mt. Vernon on Monday.