Check out the results for SOL boys’ basketball teams in action on Wednesday. Photos from the Neshaminy/Phil-Mont game provided courtesy of Jesse Garber. To view photos of that game, please click on the following link: http://JSGarber.zenfolio.com/p123151609.
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 73, POPE JOHN XIII 57
The Colonials closed out a perfect December with a no-doubt-about it win over Pope John XIII in the Jameer/Pete Nelson Classic at Widener University.
“This is one of those games when you look back at the season – it’s one of those marker games,” coach Jim Donofrio said. “We played well enough to beat Pennsbury at one o’clock in the afternoon after a Friday night game, and I thought that was pretty impressive for high school kids to do.
“Here we go with an 8:45 game last night against Friends Central with De’Andre Hunter, who’s a big-time player going to Virginia. You get home at 11:45 at night, and you’re playing today at three o’clock in the afternoon – two high level games. It was really a nice early moment for us of advancing. We’re just advancing after this game.”
Senior Xzavier Malone led the way with a remarkable triple-double, finishing with 14 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds. Mike Lotito – named game MVP – added 14 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block.
“We were led by the seniors mostly,” Donofrio said. “We had talked earlier this season - can the other guys step up around Malone so we can be multi-faceted, and that was what today and yesterday were about.
“Davon Burrell (seven points) Kevin Ashenfelter (eight points), and Mike Lotito is starting to really play like a senior veteran kid. The thing is they’re scoring, and I think it takes a while if you’ve never done it before. It takes Xzavier Malone saying, ‘I’m going to help you do that.’ When he starts believing in his teammates and they give it back to him knowing he’s going to be a key force, then you’re going to be a good high school team.”
Oakley Spencer added 12 points and Grady Minick, eight, as nine players contributed points – including six with eight or more points. It was more than enough to earn the convincing win.
“They were young, but two 6-8 guys on the wing are still 6-8 guys on the wing,” Donofrio said of Pope John XXIII. “I was able to drive up and watch them play at St. Anthony’s on Sunday night, and they’re not playing light competition.
“It was a very veteran, mature performance by our team today to basically play 10 guys and yet there’s more of the coming together.
The Colonials, who led 16-14 after one quarter, took a 35-28 lead into halftime and then put the game out of reach with a 21-10 third quarter.
Plymouth Whitemarsh (8-0, 4-0 SOL) will host Central in a non-league game on Saturday and then will host Springfield Township on Tuesday night.
Pope John XXIII 14-14-10-19 57
Plymouth Whitemarsh 16-19-21-17 73
Plymouth Whitemarsh: Oakley Spencer 12, Kevin Ashenfelter 8, Davon Burrell 7, Cheo Houston 3, Mike Lotito 14, Xzavier Malone 14, Ahmad Williams 2, Ahmin Williams 5, Grady Minick 8.
Pope John XXIII: Ray Montilus 16, Aaron Clarke 5, Samba Diallo 2, Louis King 15, Sime Lisica 5, Atiba Taylor 7, Andrew Ward 7
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 44, CHRISTOPHER DOCK 30
The Spartans won the championship of the Christopher Dock Holiday Tournament Wednesday. They limited Dock to just three points in the first quarter and five more in the second en route to a 19-8 halftime lead. The Pioneers outscored the Spartans 16-12 in the third quarter to make it a 31-24 game, but Springfield closed it out with a 13-6 fourth quarter.
“It was a great team effort,” coach Gary Nolan said. “The team was very focused and everyone contributed.”
Ryan Daley and Larry Clark led a balanced Spartan attack with 10 points each while Quentin Johnson and Mike Goodsan both added seven points. Justin Hill scored six.
Daley earned tournament MVP honors while Clark and Hill were named to the all-tournament team.
Springfield (3-7, 0-4 SOL) will travel to Plymouth Whitemarsh next Tuesday.
Springfield 6-13-12-13 44
Christopher Dock 3-5-16-6 30
Springfield: Quentin Johnsono 7, Justin Hill 6, Mike Goodson 7, Ryan Daley 10, Larry Clark 10, Jabree Williams 4.
Christopher Dock: Burkholder 12, Exler 2, Nyagwegwe 2, Schnable 2, Seialanca 12.
UPPER DUBLIN 50, MONTGOMERY BLAIR (MD) 42
Ryan Stover had himself a day on Wednesday in the consolation game of the John Pierantozzi Bracket of the Boardwalk Classic in Wildwood. The 6-4 senior forward connected on 8-of-10 shots from the floor and 4-of-7 from the foul line to lead all scorers with 21 points. He also pulled down a team high seven rebounds.
Curtez Goff added seven points, and Grant Adlam and Isaiah Henrich both had six.
The Cardinals led 13-11 after one quarter but found themselves on the short end of a 26-24 score at the intermission. They outscored Montgomery Blair 13-10 in the third quarter and 26-16 in the half to earn their first win of the season.
Upper Dublin (2-7, 0-4 SOL) will host Upper Merion on Tuesday night.
Montgomery Blair 10-16-10-6 42
Upper Dublin 13-11-13-13 50
Montgomery Blair: Jared Williams 5, Kendall Douglas 4, Demetri Cooper 4, Julius Cobb 14, Max Burke 8, Tucker Nosal 3, Christopher Larkins 4.
Upper Dublin: John Barrett 5, Curtez Goff 7, Grant Adlam 5, Jimmy Gallagher 6, Ryan Stover 21, Isaiah Henrich 6.
LEBANON (TN) 47, CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 37
Lebanon (Memphis, Tenn.) brought a 12-1 record into Wednesday’s title game of the Franklin Roads Academy Holiday Tournament, and sparked by strong second and fourth quarter performances, Lebanon held off a pesky West squad.
The two teams were deadlocked 3-3 after the first quarter, but Lebanon used a 12-6 second quarter to go into halftime with a 15-9 lead. Both teams scored 10 points in the third quarter, and Lebanon sealed the Bucks’ fate with a 23-18 fourth quarter.
Luke Irons scored 10 points to lead West while Bill Power had nine and Connor Lynch added eight. Erich Hohlenleitner contributed six points.
Central Bucks West (8-2, 4-0) will host Hatboro-Horsham in a key SOL Continental Conference game next Tuesday night.
Central Bucks West 3-6-10-18 37
Lebanon 3-12-10-23 48
Central Bucks West: Luke Irons 10, Bill Power 9, Erich Hohlenleitner 6, Connor Lynch 6, Jake Reichwein 4.
Lebanon: T. Jackson 13, Neuble 16, Oliver 6, Mulaski 10, E.Jackson 2.
SUMNER (WA) 47, CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 46
The Patriots staged a heroic comeback in Wednesday’s championship game of the Surf-n-Slam Holiday Tournament in San Diego, rallying from six down with two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. They trimmed the lead to one and came up with a defensive stop with 17 seconds remaining in regulation. Elijah Seger, according to coach Erik Henrysen, drove for the game winner, and although he was knocked to the ground, there was a ‘no call,’ forcing the Patriots to absorb the one-point loss.
Seger finished with a double-double for the Patriots, scoring 10 points and pulling down 10 rebounds. Tommy Strasburger – who was named to the all-tournament team - led a balanced attack with 12 points to go along with four steals. Justin O’Neil added eight points and Matt Pattyson, seven. Blake Peterson sparked the defense with four blocks.
Central Bucks East (6-4, 1-3 SOL) will host Quakertown next Tuesday night.
Central Bucks East 12-12-12-10 46
Sumner 11-13-14-10 47
Central Bucks East: Tommy Strasburger 12, Matt Pattyson 7, Blake Peterson 4, Justin O’Neil 8, Elijah Seger 10, Chris Reilly 3, Ryan Plack 2.
Sumner: Fraser 2, Avey 9, Cutright 1, Walker 11, Cornehan 6, Singh 12, Lewis 4, Carey 2.
PHIL-MONT CHRISTIAN 53, NESHAMINY 51
The Redskins lost a heartbreaker in the title game of their own Deby Recupido Memorial Tournament on Wednesday.
Neshaminy found itself staring at a 21-15 halftime deficit but used a 25-12 third quarter burst to go on top 40-33. The Falcons won it with a 20-11 fourth quarter.
Billy Warren led the Redskins with 14 points while Zach Tredway had 11. Anthony Papeo added seven points and Chris Arcidiacono, six.
Arcidiacono and Tredway were named to the all-tournament team.
Neshaminy (1-5, 0-4 SOL) will host Pennsbury next Tuesday.
Phil-Mont 13-8-12-20 53
Neshaminy 9-6-25-11 51
FRIENDS CENTRAL 64, ABINGTON 59
The Ghosts returned to Widener University Wednesday for a showdown with Friends Central in the Jameer/Pete Nelson Classic. They took a 27-26 lead into halftime but were ultimately doomed by a third quarter that saw Friends Central go on a 24-8 tear to go on top 50-35. The Ghosts staged a valiant fourth quarter comeback attempt, scoring 24 points of their own, but they never could make up the ground they lost.
Abington received big performances from Eric Dixon (21 points) and Robbie Heath (15 points). Eric Dougherty added eight, and BJ James had six.
De’Andre Hunter, bound for the University of Virginia, once again led Friends Central with 22 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks. He had plenty of help from Chuck Champion and Antone Walker as both added 17.
Abington (7-3, 3-1 SOL) will host William Tennent next Tuesday night.
Friends Central 12-14-24-14 64
Abington 11-16-8-24 59
Friends Central: Chuck Champion 17, Steven Folwell 3, De’Andre Hunter 22, Toure Mosely-Banks 5, Antone Walker 17.
Abington: Robbie Heath 15, Robert Young 2, Lucas Monroe 3, BJ James 6, Brian Close 4, Eric Dixon 21, Eric Dougherty 8.
ST. PAUL’S (MD) 66, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 51
The Titans took a 25-24 lead into halftime of Wednesday’s championship game of the Athletes Helping Athletes Tournament at Council Rock North, but St. Paul’s controlled play for the better part of the second half, outscoring the Indians 14-6 in the third quarter and 42-26 in the half.
Nate Robinson’s 10 points led the Titans while Tim Waddington and Ian Vogt added nine points each. Ryan Joerger had six.
Central Bucks South (5-6, 2-2 SOL) will host Souderton on Tuesday night.
Central Bucks South 10-15-6-20 51
St. Paul’s 12-12-14-28 66
PERKIOMEN VALLEY 50, NORTH PENN 44
The Vikings rallied from a 25-23 halftime deficit to defeat the visiting Knights in the Perkiomen Valley Shootout. PV outscored North Penn 12-5 in the pivotal third quarter to go on top 35-30 and then held a 15-14 edge in the fourth quarter.
JJ Melchior led the Knights with 10 points while Matt Pickford added nine. Reece Udinski scored seven and Derek Heiserman, six points.
North Penn (4-6, 1-3 SOL) will host Pennridge next Tuesday night.
North Penn 15-10-5-14 44
Perk Valley 12-11-12-15 50
North Penn: JJ Melchior 10, Matt Pickford 9, Reece Udinski 7, Derek Heiserman 6, Lance Lindsay-ford 4, AJ Mitchell 4, Noah Kwortnik 4.
Perk Valley: Justin Jaworski 13, Sean Owens 12, Hogan Millheim 12, Moriarity 8, Light 3, Cullen O’Connor 2.
WISSAHICKON 50, METHACTON 40
The Trojans raced to an 18-5 lead after one quarter and never looked back on their way to a win Wednesday at the Perkiomen Valley Shootout.
Zach Reiner led a balanced Trojan attack with 14 while Max Rapaport and Alex Tappen both had 10 points.
Wissahickon (4-6, 1-3 SOL) will be on the road at Norristown next Tuesday.
Methacton 5-12-10-13 40
Wissahickon 18-11-8-13 50
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 50, COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 31
The Indians struggled to generate offense in Wednesday’s consolation game of their own Athletes Helping Athletes Tournament and found themselves on the short end of a 19-9 score after one quarter. They trailed 32-15 at halftime and spent the rest of the night playing catch up.
Riley Thompson (eight points) and Tyler Nowmos (six points) led the Indians.
Council Rock North (4-5, 2-2 SOL) will travel to Council Rock South on Tuesday night.
Benjamin Franklin 19-13-11-7 50
Council Rock North 9-6-11-5 31
Benjamin Franklin: Mason 6, Young-Jordan 19, Boykin 2, Wilmore 9, Harvey 2, Spady 9, Horton 3.
Council Rock North: Tyler Nowmos 6, Riley Thompson 8, Matt McAlister 5, Tommy Kelly 3, Will Desautelle 5, Matt Baniewicz 4.
UPPER MERION 67, KIPP DuBOIS CHARTER 43
The Vikings earned a win in the consolation game of the Deby Recupido Memorial Tournament on Wednesday at Neshaminy.
Upper Merion (4-3, 2-2 SOL) will be on the road at Upper Dublin next Tuesday.
BISHOP McDEVITT 82, HARRY S TRUMAN 75
The Tigers fell to McDevitt in the consolation game of the Jack Shott Memorial Tournament on Wednesday.
Truman (3-6, 2-2 SOL) will be on the road at Bensalem next Tuesday.
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