Check out the results for SOL boys’ lacrosse teams in action on Tuesday.
American Conference
SOUDERTON 5, ABINGTON 3
Forgive Mark Princehorn and Souderton lacrosse for not being complacent with their undefeated start to the season.
Even after improving to 8-0 Tuesday night with a hard fought 5-3 road win, the Indians spent their postgame huddle talking about not sitting on their laurels. After all, this is a group that went just 3-15 last year, so they know how quickly things can turn.
So while the Souderton coach can appreciate the effort his team has put in so far, he isn't ready to revel in it.
"We preach to not be complacent," Princehorn said. "You can't be complacent. You can't underestimate anybody. We had a rough season last year and what we'd like to think that season taught our guys is no matter how hard you work or how hard you play, sometimes other teams have better days. I think our guys play with a little bit of a chip on their shoulder knowing that."
Abington, despite having one win, was not a program Princehorn was willing to overlook. He said there are few programs he respects as much as the Ghosts and with Connor Reed in goal, his team was going to have to earn every goal.
Befitting the low score, both team's defenses played quite well. Reed made 10 saves and was backed up by strong play from his long poles, especially Casey Arsden's five caused turnovers and four ground balls. Sean Donohue had three ground balls whie Ryan Herman and Ryan Tuffy had one each. Joe Lindley and Kevin Fitzgerald were also solid for the Ghosts.
Souderton was led by Matt Lista's two caused turnovers and strong play from defensemen Adam Booz and Matt Jacobs in front of goalie Axell Beskar (seven saves). Princehorn gave his defense all the credit for the win, lauding the play of Lista, Jacobs, Matt Halteman, Jack Morgan, Kain Turner, Nick Guthre, Rory Sinkinson and Beskar.
It's been a rough start for Abington, but not for a lack of effort.
"Our defense was finally healthy for the first time all year," Ghosts coach Pete Burns said. "No one's given up on the team, everyone keeps working hard and trying to get better. We have nine freshmen or sophomores that get regular playing time. We knew it would take some time to come together, but no one knew or wanted it to take this long."
The difference for Souderton was Jake Phaup.
Phaup, a senior heading to Syracuse, was his usual dominant self on the faceoff X, winning 11-of-12 draws and giving his team plenty of extra possessions. But Phaup isn't just a good faceoff man, he's a really good lacrosse player in general.
The senior scored two goals, assisted another and had a key turnover that set up what would be the eventual game-winner.
"In a game like this where possessions are so important and it's back-and-forth, you really rely on him," Princehorn said. "He's been doing that for us the last three seasons and it's why he's going to play at the caliber of program he is at the next level. He by far is the MVP of our team and he put us in some good situations."
Phaup had plenty of help from Walker Martin, who scored a hat trick that included the game-winner and an insurance goal late in the final quarter that all but sealed up the win.
Martin scored the game's first goal with 53 seconds left in the first quarter. The second quarter saw five goals between the two teams while the other three quarters had just one goal scored in each, speaking to the high level of defensive play.
Phaup made a big impact in the second quarter, scoring his first goal on a man advantage. Abington got on the board with 9:48 left in the second and Phaup needed just 13 seconds to answer, winning a faceoff then whipping a laser shot past Reed from about 20 yards out.
It was his defensive interception that started a quick-strike passing sequence to Trent Breneman that found Martin for a 4-2 halftime lead.
"Everybody talks about how good he is at faceoffs and it's duly noted, he deserves that credit, but he's just an awesome all-around lacrosse player," Princehorn said. "He's been a top-two scorer the last two seasons, he's up there again this year. The kid gets it done on both ends of the field and all phases of the game."
Ryan Tuffy scored the lone goal of the third to cut the lead to 4-3 but the Ghosts couldn't break down Souderton's defense again. With a little more than three minutes left, Phaup pulled the Ghost defense his way then found Martin on the opposite post for the insurance goal.
Abington has half its season left and Burns thinks his guys are close to putting it all together.
Souderton meanwhile, doesn't have much time to rest and it knows it can't afford to either.
"We want to be playing our best lacrosse in May," Princehorn said. "We're a very good lacrosse team but when we don't play our best lacrosse, we can be a very mediocre lacrosse team. Limiting any complacency can help us further where we're going and help us get where we want to go come May."
Souderton (8-0, 2-0 SOL) will host Pennsbury on Thursday, and Abington 1-7, 0-3) will host Springfield on Thursday.
Souderton 1-3-0-1 5
Abington 0-2-1-0 3
Goals: S- Walker Martin 3, Jake Phaup 2; A- Ryan Tuffy, Jim Petriccione, Ryan Herman. Assists: S- Stephen Blue, Phaup, Trent Breneman; A – Petricione
UPPER DUBLIN 15, SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 4
Jerry Bardol scored four goals and assisted on three others to lead the Cardinals to the convincing conference win. Max Winebrake also had a big game, connecting for a hat trick and scooping up a team-high six ground balls. Cary Romig had two goals and one assist, and Jed Hanson also had a pair of goals. Adding one goal and one assist each were Sanjay Foster, Colin Asper and Brian McCarry. Zach Young had one goal.
Lucas Rosseli and Anthony Cerminera both had five ground balls, and Nick Sowers had four ground balls and three caused turnovers. Lucas Rosselli won 13-of-20 faceoffs. Dillon Lojeski recorded nine saves in goal for the Cardinals.
Upper Dublin (3-5, 1-1 SOL) will host Abington on Friday, and Springfield (6-2, 1-2) will host Abington on Thursday.
HATBORO-HORSHAM 16, CHELTENHAM 4
The Hatters, who led 6-0 after one quarter, took a 12-0 lead into halftime on their way to the decisive win.
Cameron Knox (three goals, two assists) and Will Reimenschneider (three goals) led a balanced Hatter attack. Matt Barella and Joe Larouche both had two goals and one assist. Logan Eldridge added one goal and two assists while Tim McPoyle and Chris McPoyle each had one goal and one assist. Adding single goals were Chris Koch, Jason Kleinz and Calvin Broadus.
For the Panthers, Tim McHugh had a pair of goals while Colin Boyle and Jade Siojo both had one. Alex Townshend added an assist. Harvey Miller was credited with 16 saves in goal for the Panthers.
Hatboro-Horsham (6-1, 2-0 SOL) will be on the road at Upper Moreland on Friday, and Cheltenham (4-5, 0-2) will host Quakertown on Friday.
Cheltenham 0-0-2-2 4
Hatboro-Horsham 6-6-3-1 16
WISSAHICKON 11, QUAKERTOWN 4
The Trojans opened up a 6-2 halftime lead and went on to outscore the visiting Panthers 5-2 in the second half.
For the Panthers, Jeffrey Royall and Jacob Barndt each had a pair of goals. Barndt and Christian Morano each had an assist. Gavin Hilleart won 10 faceoffs. Goalie Chris Brady was credited with 16 saves in a strong outing.
Wissahickon (3-5, 2-0 SOL) will host Souderton on Friday, and Quakertown (3-4, 0-2) will travel to Cheltenham on Friday.
Quakertown 1-1-1-1 4
Wissahickon 3-3-2-3 11
National Conference
NORTH PENN 15, PENNRIDGE 5
If the Knights were worried about a letdown after Saturday’s dramatic one-goal win over Great Valley, they needn’t have worried. After a slow start that saw the two teams battle to a 1-1 tie at the end of one quarter, the Knights exploded for seven goals in the second quarter to go into halftime with an 8-4 lead. They outscored their visitors 7-1 in a dominant second half.
Reece Udinski was part of seven goals, scoring three and assisting on four others. Tanner Nelson had four goals and one assist. Eight players contributed one goal each: Danny Payne, Nic Conroy, Eric Diamond, Stephen Rinck, Lucas Yannul, Nick Keim, Matt Dickson and Mike Kohler. Diamond also had a pair of assists.
For the Rams, Kevin Britner led the way with three goals while Chris Warner added a pair.
North Penn goalies Matt Rinck and Nash Reynolds combined for 12 saves with Rinck turning away 10 shots. Pennridge goalie Tristan Banks was credited with nine saves.
North Penn (6-2, 2-0 SOL) will travel to Central Bucks East on Friday, and Pennridge (4-4, 0-2) will be on the road at Council Rock North on Thursday.
Pennridge 1-3-1-0 5
North Penn 1-7-3-4 15
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 16, PENNSBURY 8
The Indians – who led 4-2 after one quarter – allowed just two goals over the next two periods while scoring nine in that same time frame to go on top 13-4 on their way to the convincing win.
Peter Lehman led a balanced Indian attack with three goals and three assists. Jack Jogerst and Beckett Thompson both added three goals and two assists. Adding two goals and one assist each were Freddy Germana and Jack Early. Ian Waitkus also had a pair of goals while Brendan McLaughlin had one goal. Ben Hoefer added an assist to the Indians’ attack.
Max Jogerst scooped up 10 ground balls, and Joey Scardino had four. Lehman and Thompson had three each while Waitkus, Germana and Freddy Tate each had two. Hoefer, McLaughlin and Zach Saifer all had one ground ball.
Rock North goalie Phil Huddy was credited with nine saves in a winning effort.
Council Rock North (4-4, 1-1 SOL) will host Pennridge on Thursday, and Pennsbury (2-4, 0-1) will host Central Bucks West on Friday.
Council Rock North 4-4-5-3 16
Pennsbury 2-1-1-4 8
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