Check out the recaps for SOL field hockey teams in action Friday. CB South/CB East photos provided courtesy of Tracy Valko. Check back for a gallery of photos.
Colonial Division
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 3, CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 0
In an early season matchup of local rivals, Central Bucks South powered in three first-half goals and rode it to a 3-0 blanking of Central Bucks East in Friday’s Colonial Division game.
Avery Tyler put the Titans on the board in the first quarter. For the Patriots, Sam Lafferty and Katie Szczypiorski both had one defensive save.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
Avery Tyler (CBS) from Kaeli VanDerSluis 3:28
Second quarter
Kaeli VanDerSluis (CBS) 11:54
Jenna Butler (CBS) 9:16
Third quarter
No scoring
Fourth quarter
No scoring
By the numbers: Nora McQueen (CBS), 4 saves; Cam Puhalla (CBE) 9 saves. Penalty corners: CBS 8, CBE 1; SOG:CBS 12, CBE 4.
Central Bucks South coach Keli Chioffe: “It wasn’t easy. School rivalries are always tough games to play. A lot of players know each other, which can make it a bit awkward. East has a really strong defense, and we had to figure out how to get in behind them. Once our offense started to rattle them, we were able to get into their circle. We are really starting to find each other on the field and finding space to run onto the ball.”
—Props: “Great play by the midfield today (Avery Tyler, Tessa Walls, Jenna Butler, and Ella Marchesi) sending the ball up to the forwards (Kaeli VanDerSluis, Carrie Williams, Amy Hazell, and Addy Edwards), who got things moving. We will continue to practice hard and prepare for some tough opponents next week.”Central Bucks East coach Emma Rosenthal: “We’re taking today’s loss as a huge learning opportunity. It’s a long season, and South definitely exposed some weak points that we need to fix.”
Up next: The Titans will visit North Penn at 3:30 Tuesday, while East will travel to Pennridge for a 7 pm Tuesday game under the lights.
Central Bucks South 1 2 0 0 – 3
Central Bucks East 0 0 0 0 – 0
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 2, NORTH PENN 0
Laney Hall scored both goals for Central Bucks West as the Bucks posted a 2-0 shutout of North Penn in Friday’s Colonial Division matchup.
North Penn goalkeeper Kiley Moister was exceptional on this day, facing 30 shots from the defending Colonial Division champions and turning aside 28.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
Laney Hall (CBW) from Ellie Tweddle 7:09
Second quarter
No scoring
Third quarter
Laney Hall (CBW) 5:02
Fourth quarter
No scoring
By the numbers: Kiley Moister (NP) 28 saves; Kendra Pitts (CBW) 5 saves. Penalty corners: NP 8, CBW 10; SOG: NP 5; CBW 30; Defensive save: Tallie Smink
Central Bucks West coach Lori Ierubino: “Our second league game and our second home game. We were relentless in our attack, but North Penn was very successful in keeping us from finding the back of the cage. Their goalie was spectacular. Our team played a nice game of using the whole field and we had many good passing combinations. Each of our goals were a result of a total team effort and Laney Hall for finding a way to finish.”
North Penn coach Shannon McCracken: “It was a fast-paced game and I’m proud of how our young team responded. We played a very talented CB West team very tough with a tremendous effort from GK Kiley Moister (28 saves) and defensive unit Tallie Smink (1 defensive save), Sofie Arnaiz and Emma Hoffman. Midfielders Kylie Barwis and Devon Crowley did a great job of containing the quick transition of West’s attack. Moister had a fantastic day in goal.”
Up next: The Bucks host Souderton at 7 pm Tuesday. North Penn will host Central Bucks South at 3:30 pm Tuesday.
Central Bucks West 1 0 1 0 – 2
North Penn 0 0 0 0 – 0
SOUDERTON 6, PENNRIDGE 0
Charlotte McNeill scored a pair of first-quarter goals to get things rolling for Souderton, completed the hat trick in the second quarter, then posted an assist on the Indians’ final goal as the visitors topped rival Pennridge 6-0 in Friday’s Colonial Division tilt under the lights.
In addition to McNeill’s 4-point night, Giana Bocchino scored two for Souderton.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
Charlotte McNeill (S) from Autumn Wagner 12:48
Charlotte McNeill (S) from Autumn Wagner 5:12
Second quarter
Giana Bocchino (S) from Lexi Yanchunas 10:48
Charlotte McNeill (S) Penalty stroke 9:00
Third quarter
Brooke Wagner (S) from Autumn Wagner 2:07
Fourth quarter
Giana Bocchino (S) from Autumn Wagner and Charlotte McNeill 8:51
By the numbers: Saves: S 0, P 7. Penalty corners: S 10, P 1. SOG S 13, P 0.
Souderton coach Sue Casciato: “We did a nice job executing on our offensive corners today. Our mid-line had some nice connections, and our mids were very involved in all our scoring. At this point in the season, we’re still experimenting with our lineup and formation. We have some tough games coming up in the next week or two, so I’m hopeful we can continue to improve as a unit.”
Pennridge coach Chris Chookagian: “Souderton came out firing and put the foot on the gas early. They are a quick team and played a full 60 minutes. This week was a long week for us with three games and missing some key players to injury tonight. The team is ready to bounce back next week and continue deeper into our league competition schedule.”
—Props: “Shoutout to defenders Anna and Lily for stepping up tonight in the moments we needed them to. They demonstrated fearlessness throughout the game and performed consistently under the pressure.”
Up next: Pennridge (2-2, 0-2 SOL) will host Central Bucks East at 7 pm Tuesday; Souderton (3-1, 1-0 SOL) will travel to Central Bucks West at 7 pm Tuesday.
Pennridge 0 0 0 0 – 0
Souderton 2 2 1 1 – 6
Liberty Division
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 2, QUAKERTOWN 1 (OT)
Quinn Burns scored the overtime game-winner with 5:44 left in the extra frame as Plymouth Whitemarsh notched its first victory of the season with a hard-fought 2-1 overtime victory over Quakertown in Friday’s Liberty Division game.
The game loomed large as both teams – tri-champs of last year’s Liberty Division – entered Friday’s SOL opener with a combined 0-6 record.
Paige Longacre scored the Panthers’ lone goal, staking the visitors out to a 1-0 lead early in the game. Katie Guarino scored the equalizer midway through the third quarter.
Carly Spinner made 8 saves in recording the win for the Colonials.
Scoring summary
First quarter
Paige Longacre (Q) from Emma Stalletti
Second quarter
No scoring
Third quarter
Katie Guarino (PW) from Gracie Kerns 7:44
Fourth quarter
No scoring
Overtime
Quinn Burns (PW) from Emily Dobrowolski 5:44
Plymouth Whitemarch coach Charise Halteman: “Today’s game was an important win for the growth of our team. We lost two central defenders from last season, and we’ve been working hard to teach the positions and incorporate new faces. It was a tough learning curve opening our season with three opponents who are often ranked at the top of the district. I thought our team took a step forward today playing more in sync. They played with heart and a fighting spirit today. It was great to open league play with a hard-fought win, as it is significant progress toward achieving our team goals.”
—The game: “Quakertown scored early in the first quarter, but we battled back to pull out our first win of the season. Our defense was able to limit scoring opportunities in the second half and put pressure of their own on Quakertown’s defense.
“The hard work paid off as Gracie Kerns received a pass from Katie Guarino and maneuvered around the GK to score PW’s first goal with 7:44 remaining in the third quarter and tie the game.”
—The OT game-winner: “Quinn Burns received a pass from Emily Dobrowolski and scored with 5:44 remaining on a hard shot from the left side of the circle that snuck past the goalkeeper’s nearside.”
—Props: “I thought senior Emily Dobrowolski; juniors Gracie Kerns and Katie Guarino; and sophomore Quinn Burns all made significant contributions and hustle plays.”
Quakertown coach Peach Draper: “We got off to an early lead again with a goal from Paige Longacre assisted by Emma Stalletti. Our defense was solid, and the game went into overtime. We had chances in OT but just couldn’t finish. It was a hard-fought game by both teams.”
Up next: The Colonials look to continue their winning ways when they host Wissahickon at 3:30 pm Tuesday. Quakertown will host Hatboro-Horsham at 3:30 pm Tuesday.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 0 0 1 0 1 – 2
Quakertown 1 0 0 0 0 – 1
WISSAHICKON 4, UPPER DUBLIN 0
Wissahickon struck twice in each the second and fourth quarter to pull away for a 4-0 win over local rival Upper Dublin on Friday’s Liberty Division showdown.
Manika Ishi assisted on the Trojans’ first goal, then added one of her own four minutes later to stake the Trojans out to a 2-0 lead in the second quarter.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
No scoring
Second quarter
Sophia Kim (W) from Manika Ishi 9:53
Manika Ishi (W) from Layla Keller 5:43
Third quarter
No scoring
Fourth quarter
Annabel Roark (W) 13:06
Samantha Farno (W) 3:20
Wissahickon coach Hannah Havrilla: “Our focus today was being aggressive on the rebounds off the keeper and executing on corners.”
Up next: The Trojans will visit Plymouth Whitemarsh for a 3:30 pm Tuesday game. The Cardinals will host Abington at 3:30 pm Tuesday.
Wissahickon 0 2 0 2 – 4
Upper Dublin 0 0 0 0 – 0
Freedom Division
LOWER MORELAND 6, CHELTENHAM 0
Cara Torgan scored a hat trick and added an assist, and Maci London added a pair of goals as Lower Moreland overcame a slow start to explode for 5 goals in the final quarter and take a 6-0 victory over Cheltenham in Friday’s Freedom Division game.
Jordyn MacPhee recorded her second shutout of the season in the cage for the Lions.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
Cara Torgan (C) from Roya Rosala
Second quarter
No scoring
Third quarter
No scoring
Fourth quarter
Maci London (C) from Cara Torgan
Maci London (C) from Roya Rosala
Emma O’Connell (C)
Cara Torgan (C)
Cara Torgan (C)
Lower Moreland coach Deborah Lawlor: “We took a bit to adjust to the grass surface then began to jive on attack.”
Up next: The Lions will visit Springfield Twp for a 5 pm Tuesday game. Cheltenham will visit William Tennent at 3:30 pm Tuesday.
Lower Moreland 1 0 0 5 – 6
Cheltenham 0 0 0 0 – 0
NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 2, SPRINGFIELD TWP 0
Danielle Wilson scored two second-quarter goals about four minutes apart – one on a drive and the other a rebound – and that’s all New Hope-Solebury would need to pick up a 2-0 win over Springfield Twp in Friday’s Freedom Division game.
Goalkeeper Grace Bell was stellar for the Spartans, recording 16 saves, but New Hope-Solebury held the Spartans to no penalty corners and no shots on goal.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
No scoring
Second quarter
Danielle Wilson (NH-S) 12:55
Danielle Wilson (NH-S) 7:37
Third quarter
No scoring
Fourth quarter
No scoring
New Hope-Solebury coach Gwen Smith: “Springfield is always a formidable opponent. We always know it’s going to be a tough game. I thought we did a really good job of possessing the ball, we had really nice passing combinations, we did a good job of moving the ball, switching fields. We protected the ball, we didn’t panic. We did a really good job backing each other up. We played poised and controlled. It was really good team win. Everybody was ready, everybody was excited.”
—Props for the Spartans: “Their goalie (Grace Bell) did a nice job. She’s a good goalie, and they played a disciplined, low defense.”
Springfield Twp coach Brianna Buckley: “Grace Bell kept the game close with strong saves, while Paige Pizzica added key defensive stops. Ella McLaughlin provided a spark in the midfield, helping fuel a late push by the Spartans, but we couldn’t break through offensively.”
Up next: The Lions will host Upper Moreland at 3:30 pm Tuesday. The Spartans will host Lower Moreland at 5 pm Tuesday.
Springfield Twp 0 0 0 0 0 – 0
New Hope-Solebury 0 1 1 0 – 2
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