Check out the results for SOL girls’ basketball teams in action Saturday.
HARRY S TRUMAN 63, MORRISVILLE 21
The Tigers rolled to a win over the Bulldogs, capturing the title of the Chic D’Angelo Coaches vs. Cancer Tourney at Bristol High School on Saturday. The Tigers jumped out of the gate to a 28-6 lead after one quarter and upped their lead to 40-13 at the intermission on their way to the rout.
Senior Jayda Campbell led a balanced attack with 13 points to go along with four steals. Sabria Lytes turned in an impressive double-double with 12 points and 16 rebounds. Briana Cliney added nine points, 14 rebounds (five offensive) and four steals. Senior Daeja Moore had an unusual double-double as she filled the stat sheet with 11 points and 10 steals to go along with six rebounds and four assists. Sophomore Alexis McCoy also had 11 points, and sophomore Roneisha James had six rebounds.
Harry S Truman (3-0) will open its conference season on the road at Council Rock South on Tuesday.
Harry S Truman 28-12-19-4 63
Morrisville 6-7-5-3 21
Harry S Truman (63) – Roneisha James 2, Briana Cliney 9, Aexis McCoy 11, Sabria Lytes 12, Daeja Moore 11, Daisha Campbell 5, Jayda Campbell 13.
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 57, HAVERFORD 49
The Colonials – less than 24 hours removed from a hard-fought win at Wissahickon – turned in a strong performance in their non-league win over the Fords. PW led 11-7 after one quarter and took a 23-13 lead into halftime. The Colonials outscored the Fords 18-13 in the third quarter on their way to the win.
“It was a great team win, bouncing back from a physical game on Friday,” coach Daniel Dougherty said.
On the heels of a 23-point effort in the win over Wissahickon, Taylor O’Brien scored 20 points against the Fords. Lauren Fortescue added 12 points, and Laurel Suchsland – who buried three three-pointers – contributed 10 points. Ali Diamond chipped in with seven.
“O’Brien was outstanding,” Dougherty said. “Laurel Suchsland’s three’s were crucial, and Lauren Fortescue’s hustle plays kept us in the lead when things got tight.”
Plymouth Whitemarsh (3-0, 1-0 SOL) will host Springfield on Tuesday.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 11-12-18-16 57
Haverford 7-6-13-23 49
Plymouth Whitemarsh (57) – Taylor O’Brien 20, Lauren Fortescue 12, Ali Diamond 7, Sarah Putsch 2, Laurel Suchsland 10, Victoria Betterly 2, Lauren Coscia.
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 49, MOUNT ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY 27
The Indians delivered a standout defensive effort, limiting the Magic to single digits in every quarter. The Indians led 12-9 after one quarter and took a 24-15 lead into halftime. They outscored the Magic 25-12 in the second half, closing out the game with a 17-8 fourth quarter.
“We played much better today than last night,” coach Lou Palkovics said in reference to his team’s win over Council Rock South on Friday. “Our defensive intensity was at a very high level.”
Becca Margolis led the Indians both offensively and defensively, finishing with a team-high 13 points to go along with four steals and one blocked shot.
“Becca Margolis had her best game of the year,” Palkovics said. “We still need to get better offensively, but I am very happy with the defense right now.”
Dana Bandurick added 10 points, four blocked shots and two steals, and Emily Mackin had nine points. Mackenzie Tinner and Megan Haggerty both contributed six points. Haggerty, who had a pair of three’s, also had a blocked shot and a steal while Tinner had a steal and four blocked shots in a contest that saw the Indians block nine shots. Also contributing steals were Kaelin Mealey, Mackin, Olivia Boyle and Hannah Weiler.
The Indians were strong under the boards with 34 rebounds – 13 offensive.
Council Rock North (3-1, 1-0 SOL) will host Bensalem on Tuesday.
Council Rock North 12-12-8-17 49
Mount St. Joseph 9-6-4-8 27
Council Rock North (49) – Becca Margolis 13, Megan Haggerty 6, Olivia Boyle 3, Emily Mackin 9, Dana Bandurick 10, Hannah Weiler 2, Mackenzie Tinner 6.
Mount St. Joseph (27) – G.Digiovanvil 1, I.Vesey 2, S.Rothenburg 2, G.Gelone 4, J. Hoover 11, A.Smith 6.
POTTSTOWN 41, QUAKERTOWN 36
Quakertown led for the better part of Saturday night’s non-league contest only to watch the Trojans, who trailed by six heading into the final quarter, close out the game with a 15-4 fourth-quarter tear, forcing the Panthers to absorb the heartbreaking loss.
The Panthers led 15-11 after one quarter. They took a 24-16 lead into halftime and appeared to be in command. They still led 32-26 heading into the fourth quarter when the Trojans rallied.
Marina Cooke led the Panthers with 12 points, and Maggie Garlick had 10. Jill Martin contributed eight.
Just four players scored for the Trojans, led by Ebony Reddick with 20 points.
Quakertown (1-2) will host Hatboro-Horsham in its conference opener on Tuesday.
Pottstown 11-5-10-15 41
Quakertown 15-9-8-4 36
Pottstown (41) – Brant 10, Reddick 20, Owens 7, Epps 4.
Quakertown (36) – Sam Howard 2, Maggie Garlick 10, Roni Best 2, Marina Cooke 12, Caitlin Rosenberger 2, Jill Martin 8.
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