Check out the recaps for SOL field hockey teams in action Monday.
Non-league
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 2, HATBORO-HORSHAM 0
Sophomore Julia Cooper scored just over seven minutes into the second half during corner play, breaking a scoreless tie and giving the Titans a lead they would not lose. Sophomore Anna Shirley registered the assist. Less than four minutes later, Maddie Pearce scored on a corner shot with an assist from Sophia Wasyliw.
“In the second half, Anna Gillard and Sophia Wasyliw controlled the field and did a nice job of distributing the ball,” South coach Pat Toner said. “Hatboro-Horsham was aggressive and played hard until the final whistle.”
South held an 11-3 advantage in shots on goal.
Jillian Heilig was credited with three saves in the shutout win. Hatboro-Horsham’s Morgan Kirby recorded eight saves.
Central Bucks South (3-2, 1-1 SOL) will be on the road at Souderton on Tuesday (5 p.m.), and Hatboro-Horsham (1-3, 1-1) will travel to Upper Moreland Tuesday.
Hatboro-Horsham 0-0 0
Central Bucks South 0-2 2
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 2, PENNSBURY 1
Midway through the second half, Anna Wojeck scored with an assist from Kate Wojeck during corner play, breaking a 1-1 tie. The visiting Spartans – who scored both of their goals on penalty corners – held on for the win.
Earlier, the Spartans took a 1-0 lead into halftime, thanks to a goal by Kate Wojeck with assists from Maddie Yoder and Anya Kochanowicz.
“Pennsbury came out a bit slowly in the first half, allowing Springfield to dominate and beat them to the ball,” Pennsbury coach Traci Curtis said. “Following halftime, the Falcons perked up a bit and tied the game on a great quick free hit from midfield by Sophia Hitchingham into the circle and a deflection from right wing Kayli Williams.
“Hitchingham played it smart and took the hit very quickly, and Kayli was in the perfect place inside the circle to touch it into goal. Williams’ spark lasted a long time as Pennsbury began to dominate the offense for another 10 minutes but couldn’t capitalize.”
The Spartans scored the go-ahead goal with 13 minutes remaining, and although the Falcons had opportunities, they could not find the cage.
“We are still struggling with creating an abundance of offensive chances and finishing fully,” Curtis said. “(We) were also punched in the gut with a deserved yellow card that put us a player down for the final five minutes of play.”
Curtis lauded the play of her defensive unit.
“Senior captain Casey Glynn once again came through strongly in the middle with big hits and stops,” the Falcons’ coach said. “Hannah Aker guided the ball and distributed out of the circle incredibly well, and Sammie Tosh stepped up with multiple interceptions giving an offensive push out of the backfield.
“Nicole Joniak was another extremely strong force, notching a beautiful defensive save. Goalie Keira Korzeb had many great saves and handled the pressure situations with her defense very well.
“Despite an 0-3 start, the Falcons continue to grow and progress and take away new lessons from every game. Each day is an opportunity to start anew, and as they build their program from the inside out, Pennsbury will continue to write their story with heart, grit, and a love for the game.”
Srpingfield goalie Rebecca Berglund was credited with four saves in the win.
Springfield Township (2-1, 1-1 SOL) will travel to Wissahickon on Tuesday, and Pennsbury (0-3, 0-1) will host Bensalem Tuesday.
Springfield Township 1-1 2
Pennsbury 0-1 1
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 4, COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 1
Phia Mannino wasted little time before putting her team on the scoreboard less than two minutes into Monday’s game, and the Patriots were off and running. Two minutes later, Mannino connected on her second goal, and a goal by Grace Melloy at the 25:19 mark – this one with a Paige Hussie assist – capped a dazzling 3-0 tear by the Patriots to open the contest. Midway through the half, Hussie found Emma Larkin for a goal that sent the Patriots into halftime with a 4-0 lead.
With 3:23 remaining, Cailey Hiscox turned a Katelyn Cocco pass into a goal to break up the Patriots’ shutout bid.
“Phia Mannino played strong and aggressive, and Elizabeth Philipp kept the backfield in check constantly,” East coach Meghan Spratt said.
East held a 15-9 advantage in shots.
East goalie Emily Bullard was credited with seven saves. Rock South’s Karlie McCloskey had a pair of saves.
Central Bucks East (4-1, 2-0 SOL) will host North Penn Tuesday, and Council Rock South (2-3, 1-1) will host Bensalem on Thursday.
Council Rock South 0-1 1
Central Bucks East 4-0 4
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 4, QUAKERTOWN 0
Sarah Scott scored two goals and assisted on another to lead the visiting Indians to the non-league win. Lindsey O’Brien added a goal and an assist, and sophomore Riley Clarke also scored a goal. Brenna Schoenfeld chipped in with an assist.
Council Rock North (4-0, 2-0 SOL) will be on the road at William Tennent on Tuesday, and Quakertown (0-4, 0-2) will host North Penn on Thursday.
Friday, Sept. 6
WILLIAM TENNENT 5, BENSALEM 2
Karly Adkins and Olivia Leitrim both had a hand in three goals to lead the Panthers to their first win of the young season Friday. Adkins scored two goals and assisted on a third while Leitrim had one goal and two assists. Kirsten Scott added a goal and an assist, and Erin Ellis added a goal.
“It was a total team win, and the girls showed their versatility in the game,” coach Julia Cummiskey said.
The Panthers took 28 shots and were awarded seven corners.
Sophia Trozzi recorded four saves in goal for the Panthers.
William Tennent (1-1, 1-0 SOL) will host Council Rock North on Tuesday.
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