Though the Cape Coral Seahawks were unable to break into the win column in their volleyball match against Estero Tuesday night, first-year varsity coach Lindsey Conley continues to see hard work from her team. It’s been that way since the start of this season.

“These girls, I can’t get them out of the gym. They work as hard as you can ask a group of girls to work,” Conley said.

The improving Seahawks played well in spurts Tuesday, but ultimately made too many errors and the visiting Wildcats took advantage in a 25-14, 25-16, 25-10 victory at “The Nest.”

“We’re still really young,” added Conley, who is coaching both the varsity and junior varsity squads. “I have one senior, so I’m stocked full of sophomores and juniors. We’re still working on eliminating mistakes and being more consistent.”

The Seahawks (0-4) received strong performances from several players, including senior Shannon McBride, who had three service aces and provided consistent play defensively and in the passing game.

Among the top hitters were sophomore Emily Snyder and juniors Cassie Maselter and Erica Hoegler, who each finished with two kills.

The Wildcats (4-1) opened with a 4-0 lead, but the Seahawks answered with four straight points, including an ace by McBride.

After the Wildcats went up 7-4, the Seahawks reeled off four straight, again, to take an 8-7 lead. Snyder blasted a shot for one point and Jennifer Le served consecutive points to put the Seahawks in front.

With the game tied 10-10, the Wildcats took over with a 15-4 closing run.

Nicole Davis had two kills in that game for the Wildcats, and the Seahawks struggled to communicate defensively as the game wore on.

Game two followed a similar pattern. The Seahawks controlled play briefly thanks to Hoegler’s serve. They built a 6-3 lead and maintained an 11-10 advantage before the Wildcats seized control.

Stacey Mielke had three kills and two aces for the Wildcats in game two and Cicely Sanders recorded two kills.

Both players continued to key the offensive attack as the Wildcats won more convincingly in the clinching game.

Prior to the varsity match, the Seahawks prevailed in three sets in the junior varsity contest, 25-16, 15-25, 15-11.

Cape hosts Charlotte Wednesday.

Riverdale 3, Mariner 0: Riverdale was a bit too strong for Mariner as the Raiders claimed victory 25-15, 25-9, 25-18.

Brooke Gudvangen led the Tritons with four kills and eight digs while Sam Greenwell handed out nine assists.

The Tritons (2-4) visit Island Coast (1-6) Wednesday night.

Bishop Verot 3, Dunbar 0: Megan Dearden and Katie Mosher led unbeaten Bishop Verot past Dunbar 25-8, 25-7, 25-9.

Dearden tallied four kills and Mosher served eight aces to go with four digs. Gina Clark added six assists.

The Vikings (5-0) play at Fort Myers Wednesday night.

Boys Golf

At Palmetto Pine Country Club: Bryr Austen and Dylan Fine shared medalist honors Tuesday in leading undefeated Ida Baker to its ninth victory of the season.

Baker (162) dominated Island Coast (250) with East Lee County not earning a team score with just two players.

Austen and Fine notched 3-over 39s, backed by Michael Faulkner’s 41 and Ryan Gallick’s 43.

Jordan Carr led Island Coast with 49.

The Bulldogs (9-0) take a ride north to Port Charlotte Thursday.

Ida Baker 162 – Bryr Austen 39, Dylan Fine 39, Michael Faulkner 41, Ryan Gallick 43.

Island Coast 250 – Jordan Carr 49, Rebecca Rivera 67, Chris Quiroga 67, Johnny Forenda 67.

East Lee Co. – Jessica Hornick 54, Joe Pauliscak 71.

At Eastwood: Arik Medinis of Fort Myers fired a 1-under-par 34 to lead the Green Wave to victory over Mariner.

The Wave had four scored of 38 or better for a 149 total.

Kyle Schulte carded a 37 and C.J. Cricco a 39 to lead the Tritons (3-2), who host Dunbar, Oasis and LaBelle Wednesday at Coral Oaks.

Mariner 157 – Kyle Schulte 37, C.J. Cricco 39, Dean Hofer 40, Braden Junkins 41.

Fort Myers 149 – Arik Medinis 34, Mike Andre 39, Garrett Melita 38, Justin Summerville 38.

Girls Golf

At Magnolia Landing: Brittany Agricola had three holes erased from her nine-hole score of 42 when rain cut short Tuesday’s match.

Agricola’s six-hole score of 27 still was 11 shots better than anyone else as she led North Fort Myers (148) to victory over Riverdale (197).

Jennifer Nielsen and Vanessa Morales carded 47 apiece for Riverdale (7-2).

North (1-3) hosts Cypress Lake Tuesday.

North Fort Myers 148 – Brittany Agricola 27, Toni Tait 38, Ivy Thisted 41, Brooke Bailey 42.

Riverdale 197 – Jennifer Nielsen 47, Vanessa Morales 47, Sam Deluca 51, Amanda Smith 52.

Cross Country

At Oasis: The top six runners all represented Oasis as the Sharks won their inaugural varsity cross country meet Tuesday by forfeit over Southwest Florida Christian, which only brought three runners.

Collin Cole set the winning pace in 25 minutes, 14 seconds, followed by Sharks teammates in order Cody Curtis (26:19), Danny Rawley (26:44), Preston Seymour (28:20) and Alex Trujillo (28:45).

Sports editor Jim Linette contributed to this report.