Check out the results for SOL field hockey teams in action Friday.
National Conference
NESHAMINY 4, COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 0
Call this one a statement win.
In a game that figured to be a battle until the final horn between last year’s conference co-champions, the Redskins controlled play from start to finish.
“It was super exciting,” Neshaminy coach Caitlin Koczynski said. “We were just so excited to play – we were on our home field, it’s the end of the week.
“We were excited to play, and we came out and worked as a team. We found the back of the net, and that’s sometimes hard to do. Today it seemed like we were finding it. It was definitely a team effort.”
The Redskins’ teamwork was underscored by the fact that four different players scored.
“We worked the ball up and down the field as a team,” Koczynski said.
It was Christen Pennington who put the Redskins on the scoreboard at the 13:58 mark of the first half, using a Mia Sexton assist. A goal late in the half by Abby Geisler (Sexton assist) sent the Redskins into the intermission with a 2-0 lead.
Although the Redskins didn’t need insurance, they added a pair of goals in the second half. Maria Palmieri turned a pass from teammate Elayna Curtin into a goal and a 3-0 lead midway through the half, and a goal by Amanda Blum (Palmieri assist) with less than five minutes remaining gave the Redskins their final margin of victory.
Koczynski credited her defense – anchored by Elana Donato, Gianna Arena, Abby Bedesem and Amanda Blum – for a stellar showing in the shutout win.
“They didn’t have one shot – they had four corners, but they didn’t get any shots,” the Redskins’ coach said.
“My defense was pumped and ready to go,” she said. “They came out strong, and they stepped up.
“It was definitely a team effort. North is a great team. It was a fun game to watch. Both teams are so skilled.”
Neshaminy (5-0, 4-0 SOL) will host Pennsbury on Monday while Council Rock North (4-2, 3-1) will host Council Rock South.
Council Rock North 0-0 0
Neshaminy 2-2 4
ABINGTON 7, BENSALEM 0
The Ghosts made their debut on the astroturf at Abington Memorial Field a memorable one, rolling to the shutout win.
Junior Sam McGee scored the Ghosts’ first goal seven minutes into the opening half, using a Brianna Jameson assist. Freshman Samantha Simon connected on an unassisted goal five minutes later, converting the rebound of a goalie save into a goal. The Ghosts tacked on two more goals before halftime – the first from Kaila Brown (Rebecca Markham assist) and the second from Grace Terizzi (McGee assist) – for a 4-0 lead.
Contributing second half goals were McGee (Markham assist), Markham (Terrizzi assist) and sophomore Grace Hopkins.
All told, the Ghosts had six different goal scorers. Goalie Alyssa Herman and the Ghosts’ defense earned their second shutout of the season.
Abington (3-3, 1-3 SOL) will host William Tennent on Monday, and Bensalem (1-4, 0-4) will be at home against Truman.
Bensalem 0-0 0
Abington 4-3 7
PENNSBURY 6, HARRY S TRUMAN 0
Marguerite Salamone had a hand in three goals, scoring one and assisting on two others, to lead the Falcons to the shutout win.
It was Salamone connecting for the game’s first goal and then assisting on a goal by Olivia Mauro to spot the Falcons a 2-0 lead. Kate Chesney and Annie Price (Salamone assist) each added a goal to send the Falcons into halftime with a 4-0 lead.
Nell Webber and Amelia Sharp both scored second half goals for the 6-0 final.
Pennsbury (3-2, 3-1 SOL) will travel to Neshaminy on Monday while Truman (0-5, 0-4) will travel to Bensalem.
Harry S Truman 0-0 0
Pennsbury 4-2 6
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 6, WILLIAM TENNENT 0
American Conference
CHELTENHAM 2, NORRISTOWN 1
The visiting Eagles – fresh off a conference win over Upper Merion – battled the Lady Panthers to a scoreless halftime tie, but goals by Haley Wilken (Madison Gianelle assist) and Chloe Hipwell (Dana Feeney assist) propelled Cheltenham to the win.
Cheltenham goalie Erin Plunkett was credited with seven saves.
Cheltenham (3-3, 3-1 SOL) will host Upper Moreland on Monday while Norristown (1-5, 1-3) will host Wissahickon.
Norristown 0-1 1
Cheltenham 0-2 2
UPPER MORELAND 1, SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 0
The Golden Bears needed a second half goal by Jess Flanagan (Maura O’Leary assist) to escape with a win over the visiting Spartans.
“Jess Flanagan had a terrific game,” coach Karen Grossi said. “She used her speed and cut onto the ball, carrying it into the offensive circle numerous times.
“She and Maura O’Leary had a breakaway opportunity that resulted in the lone goal. They executed exactly as we had practiced.”
Flangan’s goal was all the Golden Bears would need as they held on for a shutout.
“Emily Jeinnings played extremely well,” Grossi said. “She had a defensive save with less than five minutes left on one of Springfield’s corner opportunities.
“She did an excellent job in the midfield, playing strong defense and transitioning the ball to the attacking end.”
Allison Felicetti had four saves in the shutout. Springfield’s Izzy Boles was credited with 10 saves, including a stop of a penalty stroke.
Upper Moreland (2-3, 2-2 SOL) will travel to Cheltenham on Monday while Springfield (2-3, 2-2) will be on the road at Plymouth Whitemarsh.
Springfield 0-0 0
Upper Moreland 0-1 1
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 6, UPPER DUBLIN 1
The Colonials rebounded from a disappointing loss at Wissahickon to turn in a strong outing in Friday’s big win.
Frankie O’Brien scored her first of two goals during corner play less than four minutes into the game, and with seven minutes remaining in the half, Sophie Kolkka scored to send PW into the intermission with a 2-0 lead.
The Colonials tacked on four more goals in the second half before the Flying Cardinals got on the scoreboard with 2:17 remaining when Jess Grodsky (Marlee Siegel assist) found the cage. Paige Toten had a pair of second half goals for PW while O’Brien and Kennedy Reardon added single goals. Kerin Bechtel had an assist.
“Frankie and midfielder Aurora Mills did a great job controlling the middle of the field, and Sophie was excellent at creating scoring opportunities from the right side,” coach Marianne Paparone said. “Side backs Kolby Bechtel and Sami Mangine played a strong game on defense.
“For PW, it was a step in the right direction, but I believe we have not yet played to our true potential. We did a good job of capitalizing on scoring opportunities and limiting UD’s time of possession in our defensive end, especially since they have some very quick forwards, but there are still lots of things we need to work on. UD, as always, fought to the end and prevented a shutout.”
The Colonials held an advantage in shots (26-4) and corners (12-3).
Plymouth Whitemarsh (3-2, 3-1 SOL) will host Springfield on Monday, and Upper Dublin (1-4, 1-3) will be at home against Upper Merion.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 2-4 6
Upper Dublin 0-1 1
WISSAHICKON 3, UPPER MERION 1
The visiting Trojans opened up a 2-0 halftime lead and never looked back on their way to the win over the Vikings.
Sammi Pak and Emily Purnell each scored a goal on the opening half – both with assists from Sam Scoma. The Vikings trimmed that lead in half when Rella Staley connected at the 28:22 mark of the second half. Ten minutes later, Marie Dickson (Kara Miles assist) scored for a 3-1 lead that held until the final whistle.
Trojan goalie Claire Tarzia was credited with seven saves in the win while Upper Merion goalie Kate Foy had 16 saves in a busy afternoon in the cage.
Wissahickon (4-2, 4-0 SOL) will travel to Norristown on Monday while Upper Merion (1-5, 0-4) will play at Upper Dublin.
Wissahickon 2-1 3
Upper Merion0-1 1
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