GRANBY — Sophie Gatzounas showed her basketball hops on the soccer field.
The South Hadley senior goalie made 14 saves in a 0-0 tie with Granby on Sunday.
Two were at full leaping extensions that just tipped the ball over the bar.
“It all comes down to instinct,” Gatzounas said. “That’s what I rely on, get up and hope for the best.”
Late in the second half after Gatzounas’ second leaping save, the Tigers fought off three consecutive Granby corners to keep the game scoreless.
“She’s an amazing goalie. You have to shoot low and at the corners,” Granby freshman Julia Frappier said. “It’s a lot of pressure and we couldn’t finish this game.”
It was Gatzounas’ 11th shutout this season.
“Sophie is the best. This game just shows how she’s the best around,” South Hadley coach Eric Wood. “For her to shut out a Granby team in her last regular season game was awesome.”
The draw clinched the Pioneer North league title for the Rams (13-2-3, 7-0-1), who finished just ahead of the Tigers (12-4-2, 6-1-1).
“Shutting out a great team like Granby just before the tournament is great, but we had that goal, that league title in the background so it’s a little disappointment,” Wood said. “But we’ve had a great season and it ended with a great result.”
Both teams are qualified for the postseason and await Wednesday’s seeding meeting to find out who and where they play.
“Our offense just didn’t have an on game today, and I think we’ll be ready for postseason,” Frappier said.
Smith Academy 5, Ware 3 — Hannah Rickert scored three goals and Carrie Ellis added two assists as the Falcons (6-9-3, 2-2-2 Pioneer South) won at home Saturday to close their season.
Olivia Niedbala and Maggie Hession also scored, while Ariana Sheehan and Erin Gilrein had an assist apiece.
Gabby Tisdale made six saves in the win.
It was the final game for seniors Carley Pedruczny and Sheehan.
Gateway Regional 2, Mount Everett 0 — Sam Belardo and Erin Harris scored, while Julianna Dickinson and Ava Auclair each had one assist Saturday in Huntington.
Becca Herman did not have to make a save in the shutout for the Gators (12-2-4), who closed their regular season on Saturday.
Hampshire Regional 7, Wahconah 2 — Dillon Pooler and Matt Babyak (assist) each scored two goals, while Alex Rizos, Dan McColgan (assist) and Andrew Cebula each had one as the Raiders (13-1-1) rolled at home on Saturday.
It was the first goal of Cebula’s varsity career.
Anthony Nardi, Harry George, Jordan Washburn and Noah Connors each had one assist.
McColgan (three saves) earned the win in net.
West Springfield 2, Belchertown 1 — Jarod Bolton scored from Michael Laugher and Tanner Clark made nine saves, but the Orioles (10-7-1) fell on the road Saturday.
Amherst Regional 3, Wahconah 0 — The Hurricanes (19-0) are one win shy of a perfect regular season following the 25-13, 25-13, 25-16 win on Saturday.
Claire Basley-Chang had eight aces, five kills and 12 digs, while Meg Rice added 10 kills, four digs and two aces.
Periya Yath added four aces along with 13 digs.
Field hockey
Northampton 2 , South Hadley 1 — Megan McCarthy (assist) and Anna Kerwood scored, while Dani Parent made four saves as the Blue Devils (10-5-3, 5-1-2 Central) won Friday night.
Sarah Lacey scored from Julia Miele, and Brittany Cote made five saves for the Tigers (8-8-2, 4-3-1).
Hotchkiss 16, Williston 7 — Austin Ryan had 14 catches for 157 yards, while Alex Gold had 11 tackles, including seven solo, but the Wildcats (1-5, 1-4 Erickson) fell at home Saturday.
Xavier Thibault and Justin Newman each had eight tackles in defeat.
Williston 2, Suffield 0 — Anna Harvey scored two goals with assists from Gabby Jones and Tori Palumbo as the Wildcats won at home Saturday.