CB South senior Dante Polin put his name in the program record books. Check out the recaps for SOL boys’ lacrosse teams in action Thursday. (Photo provided by CB South lacrosse.)
Dante Poli Sets New Standard for CB South Lacrosse
(Article submitted by Central Bucks South lacrosse)
Central Bucks South senior attackman Dante Poli reached a milestone in his high school career. Poli took over the school’s scoring record earlier this week against CB West in an overtime thriller that saw the Titans fall to the Bucks. Poli’s efforts didn’t go unnoticed – he had three goals and one assist, reaching 198 points for his career and surpassing the all-time leader in career points, Chris Mohapp (196 pts). The former CB South lacrosse great (2005-07) was a South assistant coach from 2012-2014.
Poli – who was sidelined with an injury as a freshman – is on pace to have 250 points in his career in just three seasons.
“Sophomore year he just took over,” coach Mike Strayline said. “He’s been our leading scorer for three years and a key piece to our success.
Poli is a very balanced player with goals and assists. He is a team captain and role model for the younger players.
“His energy, his hustle – he does everything all the time, and he never gives less than 100 percent,” Strayline said. “That’s the difference between Dante and the other players – he has a motor like I’ve never seen.
“He’s a special kid. He’s unreal. He’s a role model for all of our kids with how hard he plays and how hard he goes all the time.”
On Thursday at Kennett, Dante had four goals and three assists, and with that, he eclipsed the 200-point mark. The Titans won the game 10-2.
He currently has 114 goals and 91 assists, totaling 205 points. The Titans have eight regular season games remaining, seven of eight in the conference.
CB South is currently 6-3 overall and 1-1 in league play. The Titans take on CR South Friday at 3:30pm.
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 10, KENNETT 2
Dante Poli scored four goals and assisted on three others, finishing with a seven-point night that vaulted the senior captain over the elusive 200-point plateau for a stellar career. He is the program’s all-time point leader.
Colin Abbonizio added two goals and an assist while Logan Swangler had a pair of goals. Adding one goal each were Austin Novick and Jake Reilly. Dylan Grasso contributed an assist.
Abbonizio scooped up a team-high seven ground balls while Matt McDonald had three. Coming up with two ground balls each were Poli, Angus Ballantine, Jon Robinson, Matt Stoll, Tyler Horvath and Connor Falkowski. Wangler, Reilly, Grosso, Evan Quinn, Alex Johnson and Evan Michener had one each.
Bobby Sautner turned away six shots in a winning effort in goal. He also was credited with one ground ball.
Central Bucks South (6-3, 1-1 SOL) will travel to Council Rock South on Friday.
Central Bucks South 1-2-1-6 10
Kennett 1-0-0-1 2
SOL National Conference
PENNRIDGE 10, COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 5
Nick Fanelli – who scored his 100th career goal on Tuesday – had a hand in eight of the Rams’ 10 goals in Thursday’s conference win, scoring two and assisting on six others. Kevin Britner led a balanced Ram attack with three goals while Chris Fanelli and Logan Lazasz each had a pair. Ryan Garner had one goal and two assists in a three-point night, and Jack Garner had an assist.
Goalie Tristan Banks recorded 10 saves for the Rams in the win. Austin Swartley had a pair of saves in goal for the Rams.
Pennridge (7-2, 2-1 SOL) will face Springfield-Delco on Saturday in the Strath Haven Tournament. Council Rock North (5-4, 0-3) will host Council Rock South on Tuesday.
Council Rock North 1-2-0-2 5
Pennridge4-1-2-3 10
SOL American Conference
UPPER DUBLIN 11, PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 6
The Flying Cardinals found themselves deadlocked with the Colonials after one quarter and leading by just one at the half, 6-5. They silenced the Colonials in the second half, outscoring their visitors 5-1.
Max Winebrake led the Cardinals with four goals and one assist to go along with three ground balls. Jed Hanson had three goals and an assist as well as two ground balls. Brian McCarry added a pair of goals and two ground balls. Cary Romig and Luke Roselli each had one goal. Romig also had an assist.
Roselli won 11 of 19 face-offs, and in goal, Dillon Lojeski was credited with 11 saves in the win.
Nick Sowers, Romig and Anthony Cerminara led the Cards with four ground balls each. Sowers also had a pair of caused turnovers. Jake Dimartile and Sam Polin both had two ground balls and two caused turnovers. Jordan Williams added two ground balls.
Upper Dublin (9-0, 3-0 SOL) will travel to Abington Wednesday, and Plymouth Whitemarsh (0-4, 0-1) will host Quakertown on Tuesday.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 2-3-1-0 6
Upper Dublin 2-4-2-3 11
Non-league
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 14, ARCHBISHOP RYAN 2
The Golden Hawks improved to 5-1 on the season with a no-doubt-about-it rout of Ryan in non-league action.
Brandon Follis led the Hawks with five goals, and Philip Mignacca connected for a hat trick. Brendan Gambino and Austin Gambino both scored a pair of goals while Kyle Patton and Brendan Patterson had one each.
Danny Schlupp earned the win in goal.
Council Rock South (5-1, 2-0 SOL) will host Central Bucks South on Friday.
HATBORO-HORSHAM 6, PENNSBURY 4
The Hatters won their first game of the season on Thursday, edging the Falcons in a non-league contest.
For the Falcons, Nick Sutton had a pair of goals while Ben Abraham and Luke Vando each had one goal
Hatboro-Horsham (1-6, 0-1 SOL) will travel to Wissahickon on Tuesday, and Pennsbury (6-3, 1-1) will be on the road at Central Bucks West on Friday.
QUAKERTOWN 8, NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 7 (OT)
HOLY GHOST PREP 15, NESHAMINY 4
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