Check out the recaps for SOL field hockey teams in action Monday. PW/William Tennent photos provided courtesy of Kim Supko Photography. Check back for a gallery of photos.
SOL Patriot/Colonial Crossover
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 3, COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 1
The Indians took an early 1-0 lead, but the Bucks answered with three goals in the second quarter to earn their fourth straight win.
“This was a good, hard and evenly played match throughout,” West coach Dave DeAngelis said.
Charlotte Ondria scored in the opening quarter to put the Indians on top 1-0.
“Council Rock North was able to strike early in the first quarter – their attacker sliced through several of our defenders and then buried it into the back of the cage for the 1-0 lead,” DeAngelis said.
The second quarter belonged to the Bucks, who received goals from Calista Boos, Avery Anderson and Nina Mayro.
“The second quarter was crucial for our team,” DeAngelis said. “CR North’s defense and stick skills were very strong throughout and continued to lock it down in the circle. We have been working on our spacing on the attack and were proud how we responded by netting three of our own.
“Our last goal came with no time remaining in the second quarter on a corner and provided a much-needed cushion.”
Neither team scored the rest of the way. Both teams had 11 shots and six corners, underscoring how evenly matched they were.
“Both teams had multiple opportunities in the second half and continued to put pressure on both defenses and goalkeepers,” DeAngelis said. “Hats off to CR North coach (Heather) Whalin and her staff. You know heading in that game they will always be well coached, tactically, and technically sound.
“Our young team has been improving nicely over the past several games. We look to continue to protect the ball while transitioning and connecting on the pitch.”
Central Bucks West (5-6, 4-6 SOL) will travel to Harry S Truman on Wednesday, and Council Rock North (3-8, 2-7) will be on the road at North Penn on Wednesday.
Central Bucks West 0-3-0-0 3
Council Rock North 1-0-0-0 1
SOUDERTON 6, NESHAMINY 0
The Indians celebrated Senior Night with a decisive win that saw all 10 of the team’s seniors – Katie Dalton, Grace DeMarzio, Tegan Farina, Lauren Hallman, Ella Haslam, Lauren Kenah, Reily Knize, Caiden Reimel, Emily Santone and Ava Vicoli – in the starting lineup.
“The only underclassman I had on the field was our sweeper, Ashley Paturzo,” Souderton coach Sue Casciato said. “Most of them played the whole first quarter, and we finished the game with all the seniors back in.
“In all honesty, it was our best game of the season. I said to the girls yesterday, ‘I’ve been saying all year this team has so much potential. We’re halfway through the season, and I don’t know if we’ll get there.’ Tonight, I felt like we played to our potential. Our passing was really good.”
Junior Ang Borisow ignited the Indians’ offense, connecting for the hat trick.
“She’s our defensive mid, and she’s also our inserter on corners,” Casciato said. “Two of the goals were directly off corners. We needed her to step up, and she played really well.
“I’ve been saying all along that I feel as though she and Lauren Kenah should be the best one-two combination in the league, and tonight they looked like it.”
Freshman Ava Jones added a pair of goals.
“She’s been playing mostly forward for us, but I played her at left mid today, and I really think it made a big difference on that side,” Casciato said.
Borisow scored a pair of goals in the final minute of the second quarter, scoring her first with a Lauren Kenah assist and her second on a corner with an assist from Lauren Frye to send the Indians into halftime with a 2-0 lead.
Three minutes into the third quarter, Borisow connected on an unassisted goal, and with 2:35 remaining, Jones scored during corner play with a Lauren Frye assist. The Indians scored their third goal on a corner – this time Jones scored with a Kenah assist. Kenah’s unassisted goal late in the fourth quarter closed out the scoring.
Souderton (9-1, 8-0 SOL) will host Council Rock South on Wednesday at 6 p.m., and Neshaminy (7-4, 6-4) will host Central Bucks South on Wednesday.
Neshaminy 0-0-0-0 0
Souderton 0-2-2-2 6
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 4, PENNRIDGE 0
Kylee Hager scored a pair of goals and assisted on another to lead the Golden Hawks to the win.
“I was happy with the way the girls played tonight,” Rock South coach Colette Schardt said. “We were able to capitalize on our corners and finish the ball.
“Pennridge played well, stepped to the ball hard and played a competitive game.”
Amanda Green scored on a corner with an assist from Hager, giving the Golden Hawks a 1-0 lead with 10 minutes remaining in the second quarter. The Golden Hawks took that one-goal lead into halftime and then blew the game wide open in the third quarter.
Hager opened a three-goal outburst, connecting a minute into the second half on a corner with an assist from Kerry Kaufman. Three minutes later, Elise Lindros scored with a Caroline Martin assist, and with 1:50 remaining in the quarter, Hager scored by tipping in a direct shot from Kaufman for the 4-0 final.
“Kerry Kaufman, Amanda Green and Kylee Hager generated a lot of offense for us, especially in the second half of the game,” Patrocki said. “Our defense did a nice job minimizing the shots on goal, and I was happy with how we came out on our defensive corners.”
The Golden Hawks held an advantage in shots (18-4) and corners (10-5).
Council Rock South (8-4, 8-2 SOL) will travel to Souderton on Wednesday, and Pennridge (3-8, 2-7) will host Bensalem on Wednesday (7 p.m.).
Pennridge 0-0-0-0 0
Council Rock South 0-1-3-0 4
NORTH PENN 6, BENSALEM 0
The Knights continued their torrid offensive production, winning their fourth straight game and scoring 23 goals in that four-game span.
Riley O’Donnell scored her first of two goals with 6:46 remaining in the opening quarter. Late in the second quarter, Belle Sparango (Kerry O’Donnell assist) to give the Knights a 2-0 halftime lead.
Catherine McGeehan scored four minutes into the third quarter, and midway through the quarter Riley O’Donnell connected for her second goal and a 4-0 North Penn lead. Catherine McGeehan and Grace McGeehan each scored a goal in the fourth quarter. Aditi Shah was credited with an assist on the game’s final goal.
The Knights held a 28-0 advantage in shots.
“We continued to be an offensive threat, beating Bensalem 6-0 despite a strong performance by Bensalem goalkeeper, Emily McGivern,” North Penn coach Shannon McCracken said.
McGivern turned away 21 shots in goal.
North Penn (7-3, 5-3 SOL) will travel to Pennsbury on Tuesday, and Bensalem (1-8) will be on the road at Pennridge on Wednesday.
North Penn 1-1-2-2 6
Bensalem 0-0-0-0 0
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 7, PENNSBURY 0
The Titans controlled play from wire to wire, opening up a 4-0 halftime lead on their way to the convincing win.
“Despite the score, Pennsbury had some nice passing sequences and stops on defense,” South coach Pat Toner said. “In addition, Pennsbury’s goalkeeper made several great saves.
“CB South’s offense proved to be too much for Pennsbury with Julia Cooper, Megan Reilly and Erin Smith scoring two goals each and Anna Shirley adding a single goal. CB South’s defense kept Pennsbury off the scoreboard with (goalie) Emma Kraft recording the shutout.”
Cooper scored back-to-back goals in a three-minute span early in the opening quarter – the second with an Erin Smith assist. In the second quarter, Reilly connected on an unassisted goal, and then it was Smith scoring with a Shirley assist, sending the Titans into halftime with a 4-0 lead.
Shirley scored the lone goal of the third quarter, using a Rebecca Zakrzewski assist. In the fourth quarter, Reilly (Smith assist) and Smith each connected for a goal to close out the scoring.
The Titans held a decided advantage in shots (37-2) and corners (15-2).
Central Bucks South (8-2, 7-2 SOL) will travel to Neshaminy on Wednesday, and Pennsbury (5-5, 4-5) will host North Penn on Tuesday.
Pennsbury 0-0-0-0 0
Central Bucks South 2-2-1-2 7
(Article submitted by Pennsbury field hockey)
The last time Pennsbury field hockey scored a goal was Sept. 28 during a great win against Pennridge – the Falcons actually scored four goals that night. (Coach) Traci Curtis wishes she could have bottled up that awesome showing and sprinkle it like magic dust on her players for every game that has followed.
“We have been shut out by the last three teams we played, and the competition is only getting more intense. These crossover games make me feel like we have crossed over into another dimension,” Curtis said only half jokingly. “The gap in talent between us and them is so wide, and it is difficult to understand the best way to fill that space. Our coaching staff is working overtime trying to concoct a formula that works.
“CB South scored on us in every quarter with rebounds, lifts, penalty corners, and more, moving around us with precise expertise.”
The score was 4-0 going into halftime, but the Falcons did have two big stops on corners when the clock ran out before the break. That was a winning moment for us to not allow them to get another goal right before halftime. If the books are correct, South had 13 penalty corners and over 50 shots on goal. The Falcons’ defense is the most solid part of their game right now. They are holding up with grit against three incredibly difficult teams in a row.
Sophia Curtis got her stick on several of the corner shots as the flyer and disrupted, allowing them to score on only three of the baker’s dozen. Strong D was also exhibited by Riley Henderson and Gabby Darling. According to the records, goalie Jordan Vradenburgh had over 30 saves from South’s rapid-fire offense.
“Every girl on the CB South team is so well trained and highly skilled in technique, tactic, IQ, and fitness,” Curtis said. “Pat Toner has a legacy of success that trails behind her, and it is awesome just to be coaching opposite her in the same league.
“It is tough to be beaten like that, but she is a legend and there is so much to learn from her. She is a great human and friend and inspires me to be the best I can be for the sport of field hockey as a whole.
PT was the coach of Council Rock (when there was only one) back when Curtis played for Neshaminy in the late 80s, and now Curtis is studying Toner’s drill cards to help build her own program at Pennsbury and in the surrounding community with youth programs.
“All we can do is aspire to be better and keep working harder,” Curtis said. “Challenging games like this are teachable moments and provide the gift of real perspective. We know where we stand and what it takes to improve. We have a huge mountain to climb to get where we desire to be, and only we can decide how we are going to get it done.”
Pennsbury will have their fourth game in six days as they host North Penn Tuesday and then turnaround 24 hours later and will face CB East at home on Wednesday. We hope the crossover curse is broken in one of our next two games! Winning does come in more ways than one – PHS FH will be holding a food drive over the next three days to help stock the shelves at a local food pantry – losses aside, that is certainly something worth celebrating! #PHSFH2021 #whatsyourWHY
SOL Liberty/Colonial Crossover
UPPER DUBLIN 3, LOWER MORELAND 1
The Flying Cardinals extended their winning streak to three games. This one, according to coach Emily Town, was not your typical hockey game.
“It was a great game,” the Upper Dublin coach said. “Crazy – the first half went by without a single corner for either team.”
The Cardinals didn’t get a corner, but they did score a pair of goals late in the second quarter. Freshman Tess Malizia turned a pass from Avery Lennon into a goal, and that was followed by a goal from Mackenzie Beamer with an assist from Aviva Kuznits to send the Cardinals into halftime with a 2-0 lead.
Erin Muth buried a shot on a corner with an assist from Olivia Vitella. The Lions got on the scoreboard in the fourth quarter when Liz Neeld scored during a corner.
“In the final quarter, Lower Moreland really put up a fight and broke down our defense, which kept them out of the circle most of the game,” Town said. “They ended up getting back-to-back corners and scored with just five minutes left.
“We finished off the last seconds of the game with a huge breakaway and just missed the cage by a few inches,” Town said. “It was an exciting game.”
The Cardinals’ first-year coach lauded the play of several players in the win.
“Caitlyn Darcy and Erin Muth made some great stops, which didn’t allow Lower Moreland into our circle for a majority of the game,” Town said. “Olivia Vitella also had a great game.”
LM coach Janet Lutter is looking for her team to find its offense.
“We need to find a way to put some points on the board,” the Lions’ coach said. “Tonight, we had nine corners and need to capitalize on those more.”
Upper Dublin (5-4 SOL) will host Cheltenham on Wednesday, and Lower Moreland (6-5, 4-5) will travel to Quakertown on Wednesday.
Upper Dublin 0-2-1-0 3
Lower Moreland 0-0-0-1 1
QUAKERTOWN 3, UPPER MORELAND 1
The visiting Panthers broke a scoreless tie with three goals in the third quarter on their way to their third win as many games, their fourth in five games.
“It definitely was not our best game,” Quakertown coach Kate Kemp said. “Upper Moreland came out with a lot of intensity on their Senior Night.”
Kaitlin Calvello put the Panthers on the scoreboard, using an assist from Ember Retter. Katelyn Landis found the cage on a penalty stroke, and Daniella Burns scored with an assist from Kiera Gallagher to put the Golden Bears on top 3-0 heading into the final frame.
“We had a tough time breaking through their defense,” Kemp said. “We were finally able to find the back of the cage in the third quarter on a nice reverse sweep by Kaitlin Calvello.
“Our freshmen stepped up big time and scored our next two goals – Katelyn Landis on a stroke and Dani Burns on a corner shot.”
The Golden Bears broke up Quakertown’s shutout bid when Zoe Longstreth scored with a Jenna Piantieri assist.
“Our girls fought hard tonight,” UM coach Marissa Elizardo said. “It was a fun game to watch. As a coaching staff, we could not be more proud of the way the girls played. They played with heart, and they played for each other.
“We played a great first half and went into the third quarter tied 0-0. After giving up three goals in the third quarter, our girls rallied and fought to get back into the game. We put one in the cage during the fourth quarter. We had the hustle, and we had the heart – we just ran out of time.”
Quakertown goalie Kylie Lerch was credited with six saves in a winning effort.
Quakertown (4-5, 4-4 SOL) will host Lower Moreland on Wednesday, and Upper Moreland (3-8, 2-7) will host Plymouth Whitemarsh on Wednesday.
Quakertown 0-0-3-0 3
Upper Moreland 0-0-0-1 1
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 1, ABINGTON 0
The Spartans edged the Ghosts in a tightly contested crossover game.
“We played a strong game between the 25s,” Abington coach Katie Small said. “We struggled with intensity when we got into our offensive end.
“We have definitely hit the midseason hump with sore bodies and sinus infections. How the girls respond over the next couple of weeks will determine our future.”
The Ghosts’ coach lauded the play of Olivia Dougherty and Tara Hughes.
Springfield Township (7-2, 6-2 SOL) will host Hatboro-Horsham on Wednesday, and Abington (6-5, 5-4) will travel to William Tennent on Wednesday.
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 5, WILLIAM TENNENT 0
The Colonials – sparked by a pair of Jules Tulio goals – raced out of the gate to a 3-0 halftime lead on their way to the shutout win.
Tulio opened the scoring with back-to-back goals – both with assists from Molly Lynch. A goal by Sydney Scannapieco with a Hailey Copestick assist sent the Colonials into halftime with a 3-0 lead.
In the second half Copestick connected on an unassisted goal, and then it was Lynch closing out the scoring, using a Carly McGee assist.
“We all played well together, connected our passes and drew the fouls to show our strengths,” PW coach Jess Randazzo said. “A shutout always feels good, and our strong defense really deserves recognition for their hard work. Looking forward to getting back out on the field Wednesday.”
Plymouth Whitemarsh (7-2-1, 7-1-1 SOL) will travel to Upper Moreland on Wednesday, and William Tennent (1-7) will host Abington on Wednesday.
William Tennent 0-0 0
Plymouth Whitemarsh 3-2 5
WISSAHICKON 11, CHELTENHAM 0
The visiting Trojans scored early and often, opening up a 2-0 lead after one quarter and adding four goals in each of the next two quarters on their way to the no-doubt-about-it win.
Ella Hummel scored her first of two goals with six minutes remaining in the opening quarter, using an assist from Caroline Kirkpatrick. Three minutes later, Julia Schools turned a Brynne Miller pass into a goal and a 2-0 lead.
In the second quarter, the Trojans received goals from Hummel (Miller assist), Riley Ball (Kendall Crowley assist) Crowley (Kirkpatrick assist) and Kirkpatrick (Miller assist). They added four more goals in the third quarter. Connecting for goals in the frame were Schools (Morgan Risnychok assist), Ball (Faith Jampo assist), Miller and Noelle Koope (Schools assist).
Risnychok’s goal with a Koope assist in the fourth quarter closed out the scoring.
Cheltenham goalie Mayana Perry was credited with 18 saves.
Wissahickon (10-1, 9-0 SOL) will host New Hope-Solebury on Wednesday, and Cheltenham (0-8) will travel to Upper Dublin on Wednesday.
Wissahickon 2-4-4-1 11
Cheltenham 0-0-0-0 0
NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 3, HATBORO-HORSHAM 0
The visiting Lions remained in first place in the SOL Freedom standings with a shutout win of the Hatters.
Mia Gomolinski broke a scoreless tie with 4:32 remaining in the second quarter, benefitting from a Kat Thistlewaite pass. The Lions took that 1-0 lead into halftime.
In the third quarter, Mia Patino connected on an unassisted goal, and Sophia Cozza closed out the scoring with a late goal, using an assist from Madie Thistlewaite.
New Hope-Solebury (8-1-1, 7-1-1 SOL) will travel to Wissahickon on Wednesday, and Hatboro-Horsham (1-9, 1-8) will be on the road at Springfield Township.
New Hope-Solebury 0-1-1-1 3
Hatboro-Horsham 0-0-0-0 0
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