Check out the recaps for SOL field hockey teams in action Friday.
SOL National Conference
NESHAMINY 4, COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 1
The Redskins picked up their second win in as many league games, reeling off four straight goals after falling behind 1-0 early.
Katelyn Cocco (Kerry Kaufman assist) scored to give the Golden Hawks that 1-0 lead just over a minute into the game. Midway through the half, Peyton Ritchey connected on the equalizer, and the two teams went into halftime deadlocked 1-1.
Kayla Connelly turned a Jamie Pennington assist into the go-ahead goal 10 minutes into the second half. That turned out to be the game-winner. Adding an insurance goal just over a minute later was Pennington, using a Sophia Perillo assist, and Maddie Neimann closed out the scoring, using an assist from Connelly with 11:07 remaining in regulation.
“It’s always a good game and rivalry against Council Rock South,” Neshaminy coach Jamie Pinto said. “They came out strong, scoring in the first two minutes. We had to call a timeout to regroup.
“As the game went on, we stepped up, connected on our passes and were able to get the ball in their circle. Peyton Ritchey did a great job at leading the offensive charge, getting corners and distributing the ball. Jamie Pennington, Kayla Connelly and Sophie Schardt really stepped up as the game went on, stepping to the ball, working hard, moving up and down the field together and making good passes. This was a great team win.”
Neshaminy (2-2, 2-0 SOL) is off until next Friday when the Indians will travel to Council Rock North. Council Rock South (1-3, 1-1) will be on the road at Bensalem next Friday.
Neshaminy 1-3 4
Council Rock South 1-0 1
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 8, HARRY S TRUMAN 0
Seven players scored for an Indian squad that improved to 3-0 on the young season.
Freshman Brenna Schoenfeld connected on a pair of goals, and teammates Sarah Scott and Lindsey O’Brien each contributed a goal and an assist. Adding single goals were Celie Burke, Katie Daniels, Nikki Jackson and Rebecca Rippans. Kate McQuarrie, Hannah Barsky and Bella Muscara each had an assist.
Kyra Deehr-Lewis and Lucy Breithaupt combined for the shutout in goal.
Council Rock North (3-0, 2-0 SOL) will host William Tennent on Wednesday, and Harry S Truman (0-2) will be on the road at Neshaminy on Wednesday.
SOL Continental Conference
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 4, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 0
For those who thought the Patriots would struggle with the loss to graduation of three first team all-league players from last year’s conference championship squad, guess again.
As beginnings go, they don’t get much better than the Patriots’ 4-0 start, and coach Meghann Spratt ran out of adjectives to describe her team’s performance its most recent win.
“It was amazing,” the Patriots’ first-year coach said. “We came out, we were fired up, and they came ready to play.
“It truly was probably the best hockey I’ve seen East play in the last five years I’ve been coaching. It was absolutely amazing – it was so strong, and there was never a letdown. I have 21 players on my roster, and every player played. It was incredible. Every single one of my girls gave 100 percent, and it was a true team effort. It was a great win for all of them.”
Cailey Lever put the Patriots on the board with a goal three minutes into the game.
“As a captain, she set the tone, and from then on, we just didn’t let up,” Spratt said.
With 17:45 remaining in the half, Phia Mannino scored on a corner shot, using a Cailey Lever assist. The Patriots took that 2-0 lead into the intermission.
Kenzie Lever scored on a rebound off the goalie’s pads, and Emma Donnelly turned a Phia Mannino pass into the game’s final goal.
“The last goal of the game was by far the prettiest goal,” Spratt said. “Phia worked the ball down the right, made a lot of pretty moves and just laid it across. Emma one-timed it into the back of the net.
“It was so pretty, and it epitomized how well our passing game was today and just how tenacious we were. Every single person just didn’t give up. It was really fun.”
After drawing 41 corners in its last two games combined, East was awarded just six corners but capitalized on one of them.
East goalie Emily Bullard was credited with seven saves in the shutouts.
“She played great,” Spratt said. “She was just a huge voice in the back. She was directing people, she was very vocal, she came up with some big saves and clears. She was one of my stars today as well as Elizabeth Philipp, who shut down a couple of their key players over and over in the back.
“Molly Eron and Grace Bethke, my other two backs, played stellar defense the entire game as well.”
The absence of the oppressive heat of the past week also was a welcome relief.
"It was like a blanket was lifted off my team," Spratt said. "The weather changed, and I just think everyone felt good."
South coach Pat Toner, whose team entered the game with a 2-0 record, tipped her hat to the Patriots.
“CB East is fast, highly-skilled and athletic,” the Titans’ coach said. “They are able to spread out the field and connect on penetrating passes very quickly.
“We hoped we could slow the game down and deny the pass, but we never managed to do so. CB East controlled the pace of the game, beat us to the ball, and did a great job of finishing. Although we are very disappointed in the loss and our play we will learn from this game and work hard to be ready for the next time we play them.”
Central Bucks East (4-0, 2-0 SOL) will travel to North Penn on Wednesday, and Central Bucks South (2-1, 1-1) will host Souderton on Wednesday.
Central Bucks South 0-0 0
Central Bucks East 2-2 4
PENNRIDGE 10, QUAKERTOWN 0
The Rams received goals from seven different players, exploding out of the starting gate on their way to the big win.
“It was a great team win,” coach Becky Spahr said. “The team stayed focused throughout a long week of practices, and it was a good day to have our first win of the season from both jayvee and varsity.”
Sydney Borneman (two goals, one assist), Emily Amsden (one goal, two assists) and Caitlyn Amsden (one goal, two assists) all had a hand in three goals. Macy Price and Emma Schlotter both scored two goals while Abby Ludlow added a goal and an assist. Maddie Bross contributed a single goal while Kelie Mannon and Monica Kerins each chipped in an assist.
Pennridge (1-1, 1-0 SOL) will host Central Bucks West on Wednesday, and Quakertown (1-2, 0-2) will host Bensalem in a non-league game Saturday at 11 a.m.
Pennridge 7-3 10
Quakertown 0-0 0
SOUDERTON 10, CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 0
For the second time in as many games, the Indians’ offense was unstoppable, opening up a 5-0 halftime lead on its way to the lopsided win.
Junior Anna Gwiazdzinski led the Indians with four goals, using assists from Caitlin Lennon, Randi Hess and Jenna Hunsicker. Her fourth was unassisted. Hess added a pair of goals, using assists from Gwiazdzinski and Lauren Shaughnessy. Courtney Kenah also scored two goals, using an assist from Jess Schmidt on one and converting a penalty stroke for the other. Adding single goals were Caitlin Lennon (Carolyn Warner assist) and Alyssa Krady (Courtney Kenah assist).
Souderton (2-0, 1-0 SOL) will be on the road at North Penn Saturday, and Central Bucks West (0-3, 0-2) will travel to Pennridge on Wednesday.
Central Bucks West 0-0 0
Souderton 5-5 10
SOL American Conference
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 4, SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 0
Kennedy Reardon scored two goals and assisted on another, and it was the senior’s goal before halftime that turned out to be the game-winner in PW’s season opener. The Colonials led 1-0 at halftime and then added three goals in the second half.
“PW came out strong in their first game of the season, controlling possession, but Springfield’s stingy defense in the first half made it a close game,” PW coach Charise Halteman said. “Kennedy Reardon was able to give PW a lead before halftime with a hard shot from the top of the circle.”
Freshman Molly Lynch found the cage with the first goal of her high school career on a strong one-time corner shot to give the Colonials a 2-0 lead. Reardon converted a penalty stroke, a stroke – according to Halteman – that was set up by the aggressive play of Ava Borkowski. With seven minutes remaining, Borkowski scored the game’s final goal.
“Overall, the team played strong team defense under the senior leadership of Megan DiGiacomo and Jen Byrne.”
Spartan goalie Rebecca Berglund was credited with 14 saves.
Plymouth Whitemarsh (1-0 SOL) will host Wissahickon on Tuesday, and Springfield Township (1-2, 0-1) will host Dock Mennonite Academy on Tuesday in a non-league game.
Springfield Township0-0 0
Plymouth Whitemarsh 1-3 4
WISSAHICKON 4, HATBORO-HORSHAM 0
Sarah Campbell scored a pair of goals and assisted on another and Grace Ball also had a hand in three goals, scoring one and assisting on two others to lead the Trojans – in their first game of the season – to the shutout win.
Hannah Havrilla scored during corner play with an assist from Bell with 17:11 remaining in the first half. Three minutes later, Campbell found the back of the cage, using a Megan Keller assist. The Trojans took that 2-0 lead into halftime.
Campbell’s second goal midway through the second half – this one with a Bell assist – gave the Trojans a three-goal advantage. With a minute remaining in regulation, Bell turned a Campbell pass into a goal for the 4-0 final.
Meghan O’Reilly and Alli Wood combined for the shutout in goal for the Trojans. O’Reilly was not forced to make a save while Wood turned away four shots.
Hatboro-Horsham’s goalie recorded 11 saves.
Wissahickon (1-0 SOL) will be on the road at Plymouth Whitemarsh on Tuesday, and Hatboro-Horsham (0-3, 0-2) will host Upper Moreland on Wednesday.
Hatboro-Horsham 0-0 0
Wissahickon 2-2 4
ABINGTON 6, UPPER MORELAND 0
Paige Doyle scored two goals and assisted on two others to lead the Ghosts to their second win in as many conference games.
Midway through the first half, Doyle broke a scoreless tie, turning an Aileen Hughes pass into a goal. Three minutes later, Aly Campbell scored with an assist from Anna Joseph. A goal by Devin DiMaria (Doyle assist) sent the Ghosts into halftime with a 3-0 lead. They doubled their lead in the second half.
In addition to Doyle, Joseph contributed a goal and two assists while DiMaria, Campbell and Ysabel Lowery each added a single goal.
Abington (2-1, 2-0 SOL) will travel to Upper Dublin on Wednesday, and Upper Moreland (1-2, 1-1) will host Quakertown in a non-league contest Tuesday.
Abington 3-3 6
Upper Moreland 0-0 0
UPPER DUBLIN 6, CHELTENHAM 0
Ryann Kullmann scored two goals and assisted on two others to lead the Flying Cardinals to the win.
Seven minutes into the game, Kullmann found teammate Lydia Casey for the score, and the Cardinals were off and running. Kullmann used an Allie Rock assist to score the second goal, and when Lauren Green found the back of the cage using a Kullmann assist, the Cardinals led 3-0 midway through the half. Goals by Rock and Ellie Eby (Peyton Kullmann assist) – Eby’s with five seconds remaining – sent the Flying Cardinals into halftime with a 5-0 lead. Ryann Kullmann’s second goal of the afternoon closed out the scoring.
Meghan Muth (three saves) and Rhianna Gonzales (one save) combined for the shutout in goal. For the Lady Panthers, Nimi Badejok and Mayanna Perry combined for 21 saves.
UD held an advantage in shots (30-4) and corners (9-2).
Upper Dublin (2-0 SOL) will host Abington on Wednesday, and Cheltenham (0-2) will travel to Plymouth Whitemarsh on Wednesday.
Cheltenham 0-0 0
Upper Dublin 5-1 6
Non-league
NORTH PENN 4, PENNSBURY 1
The Knights – with a week off between games – rebounded from their season-opening loss to Methacton to defeat the visiting Falcons in a non-league contest.
“The Knights were hungry to play a game today as they haven’t played a game since the season opener last Friday due to the heat,” coach Shannon McCracken said. “(We) scored three of four goals on penalty corners, connected well on the field and played as a team on both ends of the field.”
Just over five minutes into the game, Emily Crawford put the Knights on the board, using a Jillian Lampitoc assist. Six minutes later, Kristin Varilla scored with an assist from Crawford, and that 2-0 scored stood until halftime.
Lampitoc turned a pass from Eleni Kountroubis into a goal seven minutes into the second half, and it was a 4-0 North Penn lead when Amberly Christiansen scored with an assist from Alex Fein. Maya Geller put the Falcons on the board with 17:44 remaining in regulation for the 4-1 final.
“Midfielder Emily Crawford (one goal, one assist), forward Jillian Lampitoc (one goal, one assist) and back Meghan Daniels (one defensive saves) led the way for the Knights,” McCracken said. “The defense played solid today, only allowing five shots and two penalty corners from a fast Falcons’ forward line.”
North Penn (1-1) is back in action Saturday when the Knights will host Souderton at 2 p.m. Pennsbury (0-2, 0-1) will travel to Bensalem on Wednesday.
Pennsbury 0-1 1
North Penn 2-2 4
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