Check out the recaps for SOL boys’ lacrosse teams in action Tuesday. Springfield Twp/New Hope-Solebury photos provided courtesy of Karla Donohoe. CR South/Neshaminy photos courtesy of John Gleeson. Check back for galleries of both games: https://solsports.zenfolio.com/f900124885
SOL National Conference
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 6, NESHAMINY 4
Junior TJ Shores paced Council Rock South with three goals and one assist, leading the Golden Hawks to a 6-4 victory on the road.
Also scoring for Council Rock South was freshman Connor McCaffery, sophomore Joey Smith and sophomore Owen Dillon with one goal each. Junior MJ Fenney chipped in one assist. Junior Wes Waninger controlled the faceoff X by winning 11 of 14 faceoffs to help defeat the Redskins.
The Golden Hawks, who led 2-0 after one quarter, took a 4-2 lead into halftime and never looked back.
Council Rock South (8-7, 3-5) remains on the road as the Golden Hawks travel to CB West for their second straight Senior Night game. Neshaminy (6-9, 1-8) will visit Central Bucks South. Both games are scheduled Thursday.
Council Rock South 2-2-1-1 6
Neshaminy 0-2-0-2 4
PENNSBURY 14, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 9
Kolby Ranniello scored five goals, and Mike DeZutel added a six-point game with two goals and four assists to lead the Falcons to Tuesday’s conference win.
“Our offense did a good job being patient against their zone, really sharing the ball and moving to get an open shot,” Pennsbury coach Dean Curtis said. “Mike DeZutel had a great game creating opportunities for us on offense today.”
Troy Haynes added a hat trick while Logan Thorne had two goals and one assist. Braxton Furiness and Henry Moser each had one goal while Will Taylor and John Curtis both had one assist.
Brad Hill won 14 of 23 faceoffs and also had eight ground balls.
Jon Vereb had 11 saves in goal for the Falcons.
“CB South is a team that never quits,” Curtis said. “I was really proud of how our defense stepped up to stop their runs and close out the game. Braxton Furiness, Saxon Dobos, and Brady Gehlhoff did a great job today.
“Jon Vereb was solid in cage in the second half to bring home the win.”
For the Titans, Reese Levinson’s four-goal, one-assist effort led the way. Keith Conner added two goals, two assists and five ground balls, and Ryan Gordon had one goal and one assist. Matt Waltrich contributed one goal. Anthony Depedro won 5 of 10 faceoffs and also led the Titans with seven ground balls. Dom Varacollo recorded 15 saves in goal.
Pennsbury (7-6, 5-3 SOL) will travel to Souderton on Thursday, and Central Bucks South (12-3, 7-1) will host Neshaminy on Thursday.
Central Bucks South 1-3-4-1 9
Pennsbury 3-4-4-3 14
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 12, NORTH PENN 3
The Indians received big performances up and down their lineup in Tuesday’s conference win.
EJ Allian had a big night at the faceoff X, winning 11 of 18 faceoffs. He also had four ground balls. Logan Atkinson contributed four ground balls and four caused turnovers.
“Logan Atkinson was outstanding on defense,” Rock North coach John Fitzpatrick said, going on to laud the play of his goalie. “Zach Borden had one of his best games with nine saves.”
Andrew Zazoff’s seven-point night included five goals and two assists led the Indians. Sam Lewis contributed two goals, four assists and three ground balls. Jake Wellwood added three goals and five ground balls. Noah Epstein had four ground balls and two caused turnovers.
Also contributing were Nick Colavita (1 goal, 3 assists), Liam Dudley (1 goal, 1 assist) and Billy McBride (3 ground balls). Adding two ground balls each were Jackson Farley, Ben Wellwood, Charlie Rambo and Tyler Rodowicz.
Council Rock North (10-5, 7-2 SOL) will travel to Roman Catholic for a non-league game Thursday, and North Penn (4-10, 1-8) will host Pope John Paul II in a non-league game Friday.
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 12, HARRY S TRUMAN 2
The visiting Patriots seized early control of Tuesday’s conference contest, opening up a 7-1 lead after one quarter and never looking back.
Contributing to a balanced attack with two goals each were Matthew Bowen, David Crespo (3 ground balls, 2 caused turnover), Chris Funston (3 ground balls, 3 caused turnovers) and Adam Volm (1 ground ball). Adding one goal each were Blake Bishop (1 assist), Ryan Atkinson (1 assist, 2 ground balls) and Dean Blackwell (1 ground ball, 1 caused turnover). Evan Riley had one assist, and Jagoda had one assist and one ground ball.
Also for East, Benjamin Bridegum had four ground balls and three caused turnovers, Zacary Ramey had two ground balls, Patrick Coleman contributed four ground balls and one caused turnover. Ethan Greenlee had a team-high five caused turnovers and four ground balls while Luke Christmas had two ground balls and two caused turnovers. Anthony Nunno added two ground balls.
For the Tigers, Chris Glover scored both goals and also had three ground balls. Also contributing were Joe Scheller (6 ground balls, 1 caused turnover), Matt Ennis (2 ground balls, 1 caused turnover), Rob Eldridge (1 ground ball, 2 caused turnovers) and Kaiden Toombs (1 caused turnover). Ansumana Turay won 7 of 14 faceoffs and also had three ground balls. Jake Talj won 1 of 2 faceoffs and had one ground ball. Truman goalie Tommy Bryson was credited with 11 saves (47.8 save percentage).
Central Bucks East (8-6, 6-3 SOL) will host Wilson High School in a non-league game Thursday, and Harry S Truman (0-14, 0-8) will host Pennridge on Thursday.
Central Bucks East 7-2-2-1 12
Harry S Truman 1-0-1-0 2
SOL American Conference
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 6, NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 4
After battling to a 3-3 halftime tie, the host Spartans outscored the Lions 3-1 in the second half to earn the conference win.
“This was a game we really needed,” Spartans’ assistant coach Mike DiPuppo said. “Our defense really played well the whole game. New Hope-Solebury moved the ball well and held it for long periods of time. But our defense stood tall and – for the most part- either created a turnover or made them settle for contested shots.
“Offensively, we were creating some quality opportunities and created some nice scoring chances. Coach (Hank) Resch has always said that he wants us playing our best lacrosse in May, so hopefully, this effort carries over to the final few games of the season.”
For the Spartans, Matt Capoferri had two goals and one assist and Peter Schmidt had a hand in four goals, scoring one and assisting on three others. Dan Fitzpatrick had one goal, and Jack Sharpe had one assist.
Carter Weiss was credited with seven saves in goal.
Springfield Township (3-10, 3-3 SOL) will travel to Abington on Thursday, and New Hope-Solebury (6-6, 3-5) will host Holy Ghost Prep in a non-league game Wednesday.
New Hope-Solebury 1-2-0-1 4
Springfield Twp 1-2-2-1 6
HATBORO-HORSHAM 16, WILLIAM TENNENT 1
The Hatters received contributions up and down their lineup in Tuesday’s win.
Alex Cerminara (4 goals) and David Benjamin (3 goals, 1 assist) led the way with four-point games. Max Mariano added a hat trick while Shane Phillips had two goals. Adding one goal each were Joe McFillin, Matt Duggan, Parker Brown and Nate Phillips.
Darius Graziani won 3 of 3 faceoffs. Steven Stunder and Dan Rash both had two goals while Danny O’Donnell, Dylan Butterworth, Thomas Neeld and Kyle Henry each had one ground ball.
Anderson Kirby (5 saves) and Brendan Kim (3 saves) combined for the win in goal.
Hatboro-Horsham (9-5, 5-2 SOL) will host Plymouth Whitemarsh on Thursday, and William Tennent will be on the road at Wissahickon on Friday.
Hatboro-Horsham 5-3-6-2 16
William Tennent 1-0-0-0 1
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 12, QUAKERTOWN 5
Plymouth Whitemarsh earned a decisive 12-5 victory against Quakertown in league action on Tuesday night. Senior Captain Justin Bainbridge’s three-goal hat trick helped him collect his 100th career goal. The Iona-bound senior played a complete game by also contributing to the win with two assists, two ground balls,one caused turnover, and going 4 for 4 on faceoffs.
“We are extremely proud of Justin and what he has meant to this program over the years,” said Head Coach Ryan Bonanni.
Also adding to the scoring were junior attackman Ben Backenstose with four goals and one assist and sophomore midfielder Luke Laviola with two goals and three ground balls. Goals were also scored by senior Jared Kolsun, sophomore Caiden Lesczcynski, and freshman Jack Cooper.
Goalie Nate Mascio was excellent in the net with nnine saves and four ground balls. The defensive effort played as a complete unit with Frank Lynch (3GB, 1CTO), Isaiah Bainbridge (3GB, 3CTO), Dylan McCourt (2GB, 1CTO), Dylan Imperial (1CTO, 3GB), and Jackson Budin (2 CTO) all contributing to the win.
“It was an excellent effort in all areas of the game with over five different players finding the back of the net this evening,” Coach Bonanni added.
The Colonials continue league play when they visit Hatboro-Horsham on Thursday.
ABINGTON 11, UPPER MORELAND 3
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Non-league
ST. JOE’S PREP 12, SOUDERTON 6
The visiting Indians stayed with a talented Prep squad for one half, and after battling their hosts to a 2-2 tie after one quarter, they trailed by just one at halftime (4-3). Prep used a 5-2 third quarter to take control of the game.
John Martin-Vince led the Indians with a hat trick, and Tyson Bui had a pair of goals. Ty Quintois had one goal and one assist, Gavin Landis contributed two assists and Seth Grossman had one assist.
Matt Malanga was credited with eight saves in goal.
Souderton (11-4, 6-2 SOL) will host Pennsbury on Thursday.
Souderton 2-1-2-1 6
St. Joe’s Prep 2-2-5-3 12
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