Check out the results for SOL boys/girls basketball teams in action on Sunday.
Boys
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 71, NEWARK (DE) 58
The Colonials earned a convincing 71-58 win over Newark (DE) in Sunday’s Scholastic Play-by-Play tournament game at Chestnut Hill College. Junior Andre Mitchell was named MVP for his standout performance that included a 14-for-17 effort from the foul line (10-of-10 in the fourth quarter) en route to 18 points. He also had eight assists and three steals. Teammate Jimmy Murray led PW with 23 points, which included three three-pointers. He scored 13 of his points in the second half.
The Colonials, who controlled the game from the outset, led 19-10 at the end of one quarter and extended that lead to 35-23 by halftime. They added to that lead in the second half. PW is 6-2 overall (3-0 SOL American Conference).
Newark (DE) 10 13 11 24-58
Plymouth Whitemarsh 19 16 15 21-71
NORRISTOWN 67, WILLIAM PENN (DE) 52
The Eagles sprinted to a 23-8 lead at the end of one quarter and took a 36-20 lead into halftime on their way to Sunday’s win in the Jameer Nelson/Pete Nelson Classic. Kip Patton and Chris Evans both scored 16 points to lead the Eagles. Patton also had six rebounds while Evans had three blocked shots.
The Eagles are 5-3 overall (2-1 SOL American Conference).
William Penn (DE) 8 12 17 15-52
Norristown 23 13 19 12-67
PENNSBURY 64, ST JOHNSBURY (VT) 50
The Falcons rebounded from their first loss of the season to earn a win in the consolation game of the Eastern States Christmas Invitational Tournament at Trenton Catholic on Sunday.
Cameron Jones led the Falcons with 29 points while Mekhi Bryant added 16. The Falcons, who led 15-12 at the end of one quarter, took a commanding 33-18 lead into halftime and never looked back.
The Falcons are 6-1 overall (3-0 SOL National Conference).
St. Johnsbury (VT) 12 6 22 10-50
Pennsbury 15 18 25 6-64
ST JOE’S PREP 52, WILLIAM TENNENT 48
MARTIN LUTHER KING 63, WISSAHICKON 41
Girls
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 55, LOWER CAPE MAY (NJ) 47
The Indians were shorthanded heading into Sunday’s title game of the John Carlson Memorial Bracket championship game on Sunday in the Boardwalk Classic in Wildwood. Not only were they without Michaela Finneyfrock, they also lost Katie Budny to an injury. Throw in the fact that the Indians found themselves in foul trouble, and it could have been a long afternoon, but it wasn’t, thanks in no small part to the efforts of the team’s four freshmen.
Emily Mackin, who received the starting nod, contributed a team-high 15 points on a dazzling 6-for-9 effort from the foul line and two-of-three from beyond the arc. She also pulled down six rebounds.
Fellow freshmen Megan Haggerty, Taylor Polinsky and Hannah Weiler also saw valuable minutes off the bench. Weiler, who buried the only three shots she took from the field, scored all seven of her points in the pivotal third quarter that saw the Indians turn a 24-23 halftime deficit into a 40-33 lead.
“I’m thrilled with the play I received from my really young kids,” coach Lou Palkovics said. “Between injuries, absences and foul trouble, it was really nice to see my bench step up, and that includes four freshmen.
“If I learned anything from this tournament it is that I am very comfortable going 10 or 11 deep on my bench, and that’s something I haven’t had in a while. It was great to win the championship, and the girls were excited.”
Jess Gerber added 14 points and six assists while Tara Garfield had 10 points, connecting on 4-of-6 shots from the field.
The Indians upped their record to 4-2 overall (2-1 SOL National Conference).
Council Rock North 8 15 17 15-55
Lower Cape May 7 17 9 14-47
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