Check out the results for SOL soccer teams in action on Monday. To view photos of the CB South/Neshaminy boys’ game, please visit the Photo Gallery.
Boys
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 3, ABINGTON 2
In a rematch of last year’s district title game on Monday, the Patriots exacted a degree of revenge, edging the defending district champs in a surprisingly high-scoring contest.
“It was a game that was probably more deserving of a tie,” East coach Mike Gorni said. “Abington was the better team in the first half, and we were probably a little better in the second half.
“Two teams that are usually relentless on the defensive side, and it was 3-2, and it could have been 5-5. It is what it is. It was not particularly pretty but in some ways exciting.”
The Ghosts got on the scoreboard when Juan Castillo connected five minutes into the contest. East’s Brook Weiss connected on the equalizer with 11 minutes remaining in the half when he converted a penalty kick into a goal, sending the teams into halftime deadlocked 1-1.
Midway through the second half, Kurt Howard scored to put the Ghosts on top 2-1.
“In the second half, we actually pushed play, and they got behind us,” Gorni said. “The ball popped out wide, and (Howard) finished it in the box.”
Five minutes later, Ryan Gleason answered with a goal for the Patriots from 25 yards out, scoring the tying goal on a ball served in over the keeper’s head by teammate Evan Vare.
“It was a real good shot,” Gorni said. “The goalkeeper had to come out, the ball rebounded, and he just pushed the ball in behind him.”
With nine minutes remaining, it was Vare connecting for the game winner with an assist from Brian Gilligan.
East keeper Dan Chilson recorded 12 saves in a busy afternoon.
“He played very well,” Gorni said. “He kept us in the game in the first half.”
The Ghosts held a 14-13 advantage in shots on goal.
Abington will travel to Council Rock South for Tuesday’s SOL opener while the Patriots will travel to Hatboro-Horsham.
Central Bucks East 1-2 3
Abington 1-1 2
NESHAMINY 1, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 0
In a classic battle between a pair of perennial SOL powers, Neshaminy’s Nick Tucci scored his fourth goal of the year in the 69th minute to break a scoreless tie, using a Kenny Herrmann assist.
“In the first half, both teams felt each other out,” Neshaminy coach Tom Foley said of an uneventful first half. “CB South controlled the midfield most of the half.
“In the second half, we did a better job marking South and had the better of play.”
Foley credited Dan Martin and Jamen Rowan for anchoring a solid defensive effort. Zach Albarran, Bobby Lutz and Hunter Jackson provided a spark off the bench for the Redskins.
Neshaminy will host Truman in Tuesday’s league opener while the Titans will travel to Pennridge.
Neshaminy 0-1 1
Central Bucks South 0-0 0
UPPER MORELAND 3, LOWER MORELAND 2
The Golden Bears received single goals from Nick Perkins, Jacob Winter and Randy Meehl in their win over their neighboring rival. They also received excellent play from Tyler Kleinert.
The Golden Bears will open league play on Tuesday at Plymouth Whitemarsh.
QUAKERTOWN 10, UPPER PERKIOMEN 0
The Indians were no match for an explosive Panther squad that was led by senior Kyle Woulfe’s hat trick. He also had one assist. Senior Brendan Quinn added a pair of goals while senior Connor Floyd added a goal and an assist. Contributing single goals were senior Colin Brandis, senior Bobby Harlow, freshman Matt Munsell and freshman Kevin Duffy. Senior John Mannino had a pair of assists while senior Albert Haynes, senior Jose Hernandez, senior Bobby Hertensteiner and senior Chris Taylor each added one.
Starting keeper Matt Overholtzer and his backup Alex Scholl combined for the shutout.
The Panthers will travel to Central Bucks West for Tuesday’s SOL opener.
Girls
LOWER MORELAND 1, UPPER MORELAND 0
Lower Moreland’s Jordyn Cohen scored the game’s lone goal. The Golden Bears suffered a setback when starting keeper Kim Benge was injured in the opening minutes of the game. Backup goalie Nikol Grandinette was credited with seven saves. The Golden Bears held a 23-16 advantage in shots over the Lions.
The Golden Bears will host Plymouth Whitemarsh in Tuesday’s SOL opener.
SPRING-FORD 2, NORTH PENN 1
The Rams got on the scoreboard 23 minutes into Monday’s contest when Aley Kate McKinley converted a penalty kid. Fifteen minutes later, the Maidens tied the scored with a pass from Shelby Chiodo and a nice finish by Tina Miller. The Rams won it with a goal in the 69th minute.
Maiden goalie Laura Leonard was credited with 10 saves while Spring-Ford’s Hope Davis made five saves.
Spring-Ford 1-1 2
North Penn 1-0 1
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