Check out the Black Bear Lacrosse Club recaps for SOL boys’ lacrosse teams in action Friday. PW/Wissahickon photos provided courtesy of Kim Supko. Check back for a gallery of photos. CLICK HERE to go directly to Suburban One Sports’ BOYS’ LACROSSE GALLERIES.
National Conference
PENNSBURY 7, COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 3
After a defensive struggle through the first half, Pennsbury netted 4 goals in the third quarter to pull away from Council Rock South and take a 7-3 win in Friday’s National Conference game.
The Falcons took a tenuous 2-1 lead into halftime but then outscored the Golden Hawks 4-1 to go into the final quarter with a 6-2 advantage.
Bradley Hill did it all for the Falcons, winning 11-of-13 draws, scooping up 9 ground balls, and chipping in 1 goal. Jaden Beach turned aside 14 shots to earn the victory in the cage.
By the numbers: Pennsbury: Brady Gehlhoff (1 goal, 2 assists), John Curtis (2 goals), Matt Minogue (2 goals), Trent Becker (1 goal), Jon Daemer (1 assist), Logan Thorne (1 assist), Bradley Hill 1 goal, 11/13 FO, 9 GB) Luke Flannery (1/1 FO), Jaden Beach (14 saves).
Pennsbury coach Dean Curtis: “Great effort from our defense tonight to hold a talented CR South squad to just three goals – led by Bergen Wilhelm, Braxton Furiness and Saxon Dobos. Jaden Beach was also a rock in goal with 14 saves on 17 shots.
“We played as a unit from end to end in the third to gain the lead.”
Up next: The Golden Hawks (3-2, 0-2 SOL) will visit Lansdale Catholic at 4 pm Monday. Pennsbury (3-0, 2-0) will visit Council Rock North at 7 pm Wednesday.
Pennsbury 1 1 4 1 – 7
Council Rock South 0 1 1 1 – 3
PENNRIDGE 12, NESHAMINY 4
Pennridge outscored Neshaminy 12-0 after two quarters and rolled to a 12-4 victory over local rival Neshaminy in Friday’s National Conference game.
Ryan O’Shea (3 goals, 2 assists) and Kevin Matthews (1 goal, 4 assists) led the Pennridge attack with 5 points each. Calvin McGuire and Evan Vandermark split time in the cage and combined for 10 saves.
By the numbers: Pennridge: Reid Moyer (1 assist), Levi Souder (2 goals), Sean Leuthe (1 goal), Kevin Matthews (1 goal, 4 assists), Rocco Fanelli (2 goals, 1 assist), Ryan O’Shea (3 goals, 2 assists), Colin Manville (2 goals), Cole Nitterour (1 goal, 7/10 FO), Logan Liberty (1/4 FO), Calvin McGuire (8 saves), Evan Vandermark (2 saves).
Neshaminy: Ryan DeMatteo (2 goals, 1 assist), Brian Birmingham (1 goal, 2 assists), Evan Martini (1 goal)
Neshaminy coach John Donato: “(We) couldn’t match the first half firepower of a talented and athletic Rams squad, especially in the ride and transition game and their offensive attacking the goal. Although being overmatched at times, junior defensemen EJ Seitz, Caden Fogleman, and Tim Peterson were resilient in front of keeper Will Irving and continue to improve with every game. Irving turned back a barrage of shots and held strong throughout the contest despite giving up 12 goals in the first half.”
Up next: Pennridge (5-0, 2-0 SOL) is back in action at noon today, hosting Perkiomen Valley. Neshaminy (0-6, 0-2) will host North Penn at 4 pm Wednesday.
Pennridge 5 7 0 0 – 12
Neshaminy 0 0 1 3 – 4
SOUDERTON 12, COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 7
Sparked by the seven-goal effort of Brody Anderson, Souderton earned its second conference win of the week. Peyton Bannak had another strong showing at the faceoff X, winning 16 of 22 faceoffs. He also scooped up 12 ground balls.
The two teams were deadlocked at one apiece after a quarter, but the Indians took a 4-2 lead into halftime and still had a two-goal lead heading into the final quarter when they outscored their visitors 5-2 to earn the win.
By the numbers: Brody Anderson (7 goals, 1 CTO), Logan Blair (2 goals, 1 assist, 4 GB), Owen Kleppinger (1 goal, 2 assists), Chris Touhey (1 goal), Max Ryon (1 goal, 6 GB, 1 CTO), Liam Murray (1 goal, 4 GB), Oliver Brewer (1 CTO, 1 GB), Jackson Hirschmann (1 CTO, 1 GB), Logan Comes (1 CTO, 1 GB), Chris Lewis (1 CTO), Alex Benfield (1 GB), Peyton Bannak (16/22 FO, 12 GB), Andrew Rivera (4 saves)
Up next: Souderton (5-1, 2-0 SOL) will host Methacton in a non-league contest Monday, and Councl Rock North (3-1, 0-1) will host Pennsbury on Wednesday.
Council Rock North 1-1-3-2 7
Souderton 1-3-3-5 12
American Conference
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 8, WISSAHICKON 7
(Submitted by Plymouth Whitemarsh boys lacrosse)
Plymouth Whitemarsh defeated league rival Wissahickon in dramatic fashion Friday night at the host Trojan’s stadium. Colonial’s senior attack man Scott Marguiles scored the game-winning goal with about three minutes left to play in the fourth quarter to give PW the lead.
It was Marguiles second goal of the game. Junior midfielder Drew Strohl was dominant offensively, scoring a hat trick and an assist to round out the Colonial’s offensive performance and help propel PW to its second consecutive league win.
The Colonials and Trojans battled back and forth all game with the score tied at 5-5 at the half. After letting up 2 goals in the third quarter, Plymouth Whitemarsh’s defense, led by junior goalie Mason Best and senior poles Isaiah Bainbridge, Jackson Budin, and Dylan Imperial, held Wissahickon scoreless in the fourth quarter. Best was stellar down the stretch for PW, notching 10 saves. Bainbridge, Budin, and Imperial combined for 7 caused turnovers and 10 ground balls, and senior defensive midfielder Chase Rarrick added a caused turnover and ground ball in the second half.
Junior midfielder/attackman Jack Cooper got the Colonials on the board in the first quarter with a goal, followed by goals from senior midfielders Luke LaViola and Hayden Domers, who also played both ways as defensive midfielders, helping to stop Wissahickon’s offensive attack. Domers was especially impressive with a goal, 2 caused turnovers, and 2 ground balls.
By the numbers: Plymouth Whitemarsh: Drew Strohl (3 goals, 1 assist), Hayden Domers (1 goal, 2 CTO, 2 GB), Scott Marguiles (2 goals), Luke LaViola (1 goal, 1 GB), Jack Cooper (1 goal), Isaiah Bainbridge (3 CTO, 5 GB), Jackson Budin (3 CTO, 4 GB), Dylan Imperial (1 CTO, 1 GB), Chase Rarrick (1 CTO, 1 GB), Luke Smith (1 GB), Owen Cababe (1 assist, 1 GB), Mason Best (10 saves), Kai Silverman (7/14 FO), Fadl Green (0/1 FO).
Up next: The Trojans (5-2, 1-1 SOL) will visit New Hope-Solebury at 4 pm Wednesday. The Colonials (3-4, 3-0) will host Upper Moreland at 3:30 pm Wednesday.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 2 3 0 3 – 8
Wissahickon 1 4 2 0 – 7
ABINGTON 10, NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 8
Abington grinded out a hard-fought 10-8 victory over New Hope-Solebury in Friday’s American Conference game.
Matt Miller had a hand in 9 of the Ghosts’ 10 goals, scoring 6 and assisting on 3 others. Liam Penderghest scooped up 9 ground balls.
By the numbers: Abington: Liam Penderghest (9 GB), Matt Miller (6 goals, 3 assists), Trevor Holzhauer (1 assist), Jayden Magruder (1 goal), Conner Sulivan (1 goal), Conor Chapin (1 goal, 1 assist), Matt Giannattasio (1 goal, 2 assists), Liam Cabry (1 assist).
Abington coach Mike Duffy: “It was a great game. Our defense played well. Liam Penderghest had 9 ground balls helping to get our offense the opportunities. Matt Miller carried the offense.”
Up next: The Lions (4-2, 1-1 SOL) will host Wissahickon at 4 pm Wednesday. Abington (2-4, 1-1) hosts Upper Merion in a nonleague game at 4 pm Tuesday.
Abington 4 2 2 2 – 10
New Hope-Solebury 4 1 2 1 – 8
Nonleague
UPPER MORELAND 15, PHOENIXVILLE 14 (OT)
Upper Moreland went through the range of emotions in Friday’s nonleague game against Phoenixville. The Golden Bears exploded for 6 goals in the first quarter to jump out to a quick lead, then saw the Phantoms respond with a 7-goal third quarter before scoring the only goal of the fourth to knot the game at 14-14 and force overtime.
Kevin Messina ripped home his sixth goal of the game – set up by Aidan Tuffy to cap off his 8-point effort – about 2 minutes into the extra frame to give the Golden Bears the thrilling 15-14 victory.
By the numbers: Upper Moreland: Aidan Tuffy (4 goals, 4 assists), Kevin Messina (6 goals, 1 assist), Paul Fell (1 goal), Judah Wood (3 goals, 2 assists), Evan Barrett (1 goal), David Adamski (1 assist).
Upper Moreland coach Corey Kelly: “We started out strong, firing on all cylinders, but the Phantoms never gave up and had a 6-goal unanswered run in the third.”
—Overtime heroics: “In overtime, Phoenixville won the faceoff, but it was our defense who made a stop, gave it back to our offense who sealed the deal. Sophomore defender Ethan Starr with ground ball to get it to our offense. Then we took a timeout and Aidan Tuffy assisted a cutting Kevin Messina for the dagger. Our offense had it for 5 seconds, then scored.”
Up next: The Golden Bears (5-0, 1-0 SOL) will visit nonleague opponent Pottsgrove at 3:45 pm Monday.
Upper Moreland 6 3 4 1 1 – 15
Phoenixville 2 5 2 7 0 – 14
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