Check out the recaps for SOL boys’ basketball teams in action Monday.
Non-league
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 55, WILLIAM TENNENT 47
The Indians, who trailed by one after one quarter, erupted for 19 points in the second quarter and took a 29-20 lead into halftime. Danny Cuneo scored seven points in the pivotal second quarter. Dylan Kiefer’s eight points led the Indians in the half.
Sparked by seven points from Cameron Wright, the Indians added to their lead in the third quarter and took a 42-30 lead into the final quarter on their way to the win.
The Indians were 7-for-10 from the foul line in the fourth quarter.
Key players: Dylan Kiefer’s 17 points led the Indians. He scored six points in the fourth quarter when the Panthers were attempting a comeback. Cameron Wright added 10 points, which included three 3-pointers. Danny Cuneo had nine points and Leif Peterson, eight.
For the Panthers, Tre Stracuzzi and Evan Eiler led the way with 11 points each. Stracuzzi buried three 3-pointers. Ayden Davis-Carter also finished in double figures with 10 points.
Council Rock North assistant coach Brandon Knotts:
“Dylan Kiefer led the way on both ends of the floor. All five guys getting to the defensive boards was a key for us tonight and contesting their shooters.”
Up next: Council Rock North is off until Jan. 3 when the Indians will host Central Bucks South in a non-league SOL crossover game. William Tennent will host MaST Charter in a non-league game Jan. 3.
William Tennent 11-9-10-17 47
Council Rock North 10-19-13-13 55
William Tennent (47) – Braden Goldberg 1 0-0 2; Teegan Stanfield 2 2-2 7; Tre Stracuzzi 4 0-0 11; Scott Scheller 1 0-0 2; Ayden Davis-Carter 5 0-0 10; Carter Jameson 2 0-0 4; Evan Eiler 4 1-1 11; TOTALS 19 3-3 47.
Council Rock North (55) – Leif Peterson 2 3-6 8; Owen Crowne 0 2-4 2; Aryan Prabhu 2 0-0 6; Dylan Kiefer 8 1-2 17; Cameron Wright 4 0-0 10; Billy McBride 1 1-1 3; Danny Cuneo 3 2-2 9; TOTALS 19 10-16 55.
3-point goals: WT – Stracuzzi 3, Eiler 2, Stanfield; CRN – Wright 3, Prabhu 2, Peterson, Cuneo.
NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 56, RENAISSANCE ACADEMY 51
Rocco Massimino scored a career high 24 points, leading the Lions to the non-league win over Renaissance Academy.
The Lions trailed by three after one quarter and still trailed 24-21 at halftime. A 15-5 third quarter by the host Lions included five points from Massimino, Beck Alderson and Noah Kolen and sent New Hope into the final quarter with a 36-30 advantage.
Massimino sparked a 20-point fourth quarter burst by NH-S with 12 points, allowing the Lions to hold off Renaissance Academy, which erupted for 21 points in the quarter.
By the numbers: Included in Massimino’s 24 points were four 3-pointers and a 6-for-9 effort at the foul line. Beck Alderson also finished in double figures with 11 points while Blake McCagg had nine.
New Hope connected on 16 of 28 from the charity stripe for the game while Renaissance was 9-for-15.
Up next: New Hope-Solebury is off until Tuesday, Jan. 6, when the Lions will host William Tennent.
Renaissance Academy 12-12-6-21 51
New Hope-Solebury 9-12-15-20 56
Renaissance Academy (51) – Ahmed Afrane 8 1-1 19; Dante Hunter 3 1-2 7; Aiden Keys 2 0-0 4; Daniel Johnson 2 0-0 5; Zayd Trower 0 5-8 5; Eli 4 2-2 11; Zaylin Wallace 0 0-2 0; TOTALS 19 9-15 51.
New Hope-Solebury (56) – Beck Alderson 4 3-3 11; Blake McCagg 2 4-7 9; Noah Kolen 2 2-4 7; Linus MacKenzie 2 0-3 4; Barrett Ruzzolo 0 1-2 1; Rocco Massimino 7 6-9 24; TOTALS 17 16-28 56.
3-point goals: RA – Afrane 2, Johnson, Eli; NHS – Massimino 4, Kolen, McCagg
SPRINGFIELD TWP 69, MORRISVILLE 66
Sparked by the double-digit scoring efforts of four players, the visiting Spartans held off the Bulldogs for a hard-fought non-league win Monday.
The Spartans, who trailed by one after one quarter, erupted for 22 points in the second quarter and took a 37-29 lead into halftime. Cahlin Spearman had seven points in the quarter (13 in the half) while Julian Ciasullo had six in the frame to lead the Spartans.
In the third quarter, the Spartans continued their torrid offensive production, putting up 21 points that included a pair of 3s by Clay Trejbrowski.
Springfield took a 58-47 lead into the fourth quarter and fought off a Morrisville comeback attempt.
Key players: Cahlin Spearman (17 points, 3 assists), Julian Ciasullo (16 points, 5 assists), Clay Trejbrowski (12 points), Chadrack Kiamba finished with a double-double, scoring 10 points and pulling down 10 rebounds.
Springfield Twp coach Mike DeCandido:
–The game: “Tonight was a good test of our character. Typically, we don’t play well the game before winter break, and today our guys came out and showed their relentlessness. Morrisville fought back in the second half and made it a tight game, and our guys stayed calm and handled the situation with great poise. We lost one of our starters on the first play of the game, and everyone else stepped up in his absence. It really was a full team effort tonight on both ends.”
Props: “A lot of guys stepped up big time tonight. Jake Gibson was a huge help for us and did everything. He typically plays the role of a big man, but tonight we had to use him at guard. He helped break the press and helped up top when we needed to press. Clay Trejbrowski was a huge offensive lift off the bench. When Morrisville made their run in the second half, Clay answered with three 3s of his own. That was the lift our team needed. I wish I could shout out every guy individually because it was a true team effort tonight, and I’m happy they came together and picked each other up.”
Up next: Springfield Twp will return to action Tuesday, Jan. 6, when the Spartans will host Cheltenham.
Springfield Twp 15-22-21-11 69
Morrisville 16-13-18-19 66
Springfield Twp (69) – Cahlin Spearman 17, Julian Ciasullo 16, Nate Davis 2, Clay Trejbrowski 12, Chadrack Kiamba 10, Will McLaughlin 8, Gavin Cleary 4.
Morrisville (62) – Marik Johnson 4, Izire Caraway 20, Alex Brown 20, Shakir Dismukes11, Kaziah Moye-Oakman 3, Christian Davis 6, Hamar Brockinton 2.
3-point goals: S – Trejbrowski 3, Spearman, Ciasullo; M – Caraway.
HARRY S TRUMAN 68, STEINERT 45
The Tigers took a 26-21 lead into halftime and then exploded for 42 second-half points, rolling to the non-league win over visiting Steinert.
Davae Vaughn’s eight points and Jaden Luchansky’s seven points (which included two 3s) led the Tigers 23-point third quarter burst.
Key players: Adul Diallo’s 19 points – 14 in the second half – led the Tigers. Jaden Luchansky added 15 points, which included four 3-pointers. Davae Vaughn finished with 13 points – nine in the second half, and Terrell Edwards also finished in double figures with 12 points.
Harry S Truman assistant coach Mike Rongione:
“It was nice to get a win going into the holiday break. We have some time now to prep for a really tough schedule we have coming up to start the new year.”
Props – “Davae Vaughn really has played well for us the last week, and he continued that tonight. He does so much for us, and it doesn’t always show in the box score. Jaden Luchansky did a great job tonight shooting and moving without the ball. Adul Diallo and Terrell Edwards did a great job attacking and creating for themselves and others. Dyson Brown and Juliun Rogers did a good job on the backboard for us tonight as well. They are our glue guys and really do a good in their role.”
Up next: Harry S Truman will travel to Lincoln for a non-league game on Saturday.
Steinert 12-9-11-13 45
Harry S Truman 11-15-23-19 68
Steinert (35) – T.Ditta 15, M.Shanhlin 13, C.Whitman 2, C.Guaglirodo 3, N.Fenillo 2, R.Cornwell 2, M.Karabah 4, M.Corby 2, B.Kell2
Harry S Truman – Adul Diallo 19, Jaden Luchansky 15, Davae Vaughn 13,Terrell Edwards 12, Juliun Rodgers 2, Dyson Brown 2, Julian Adams 3, N.Long 4.
3-point goals: S – Shanhlin 2, Ditta 2; HST – Lundhansky 4, Adams, Diallo.
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 67, LA ACADEMIA PARTNERSHIP CHARTER 42
The Patriots took a 33-29 lead into halftime and then blew the game wide open with a 19-0 third quarter burst, sending East into the fourth quarter with a commanding 52-29 lead.
The team’s balanced scoring is underscored by the fact that three players shared the team scoring lead with 12 points each.
By the numbers: Quinn Slack (12 points, 8 steals, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 block), Keegan Marascio (12 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists), Henry Bartchak (12 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds), Connor Mekanik (7 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists)
Central Bucks East coach Erik Henrysen:
–The game: “It was a good win and nice way to head into the break. Our defensive focus wasn’t great in the first half, but we really came out with another level of intensity in the third.
“We are heading down to Maryland to face great competition on the 26th. It will be a great test for us.”
–Props: “(Quinn) Slack was fantastic on the night at both ends of the floor. He finished with eight steals but honestly would have had 10 or 11 if calls went his way.
“Sean Korlesky gave us a big lift in the third as well.”
Up next: The Patriots will be competing in the Severna Park Winter Jam (Md.) where they will face John F Kennedy High School on Friday (4:45pm).
La Academica 15-14-0-13 42
Central Bucks East 16-17-19-15 67
La Academia (42) – Jasir Johnson 7, Kellen Jones 13, Zach Stoner 16, Elijah Perez 6.
Central Bucks East (67) Connor Mekanik 7, Henry Bartchuk 12, Jackson Lutz 2, Keegan Marascio 12, Quinn Slack 12, Ryan Dailey 9, Sean Korlesky 9, Matt Korlesky 2, Austin Loving 2.
3-point goals: LaA – Jones 3, Johnson 2, Stoner; CBE – Korlesky 3, Marascio 2, Dailey/
FLEETWOOD 61, QUAKERTOWN 50
Fleetwood received 25 points from Mason Senna and 22 points from CJ Sallee to lead them to victory over the Panthers.
Fleetwood – behind seven points from Sallee – opened up a 15-7 lead after one quarter and took a 28-21 lead into halftime.
The Panthers were still in the game but trailed 43-35 heading into the final quarter when Fleetwood outscored its hosts 18-15.
Jameson Sykes led Quakertown with 15 points
Due up: Quakertown will be participating in the Tim Ehst Holiday Tournament at Dock Mennonite Academy on Dec. 29 and 30.
Fleetwood 15-13-15-18 61
Quakertown 7-14-14-15 50
Fleetwood (61) – Eli Herndon 3 0-3 6; CJ Sallee 5 8-12 22; Bryce Ryan 3 0-0 6; Mason Senna 8 9-12 25; Josh Szilli 1 0-0 2; TOTALS – 20 17-27 61.
Quakertown (50) – CJ Peacher 2 0-0 4; Mason Rush 2 1-3 6; Trae McCray 2 1-3 6; Lochlan Everitt 1 0-0 2; Jameson Sykes 5 5-7 15; Joey Bodnar 3 2-2 8; Declan Mooney 1 3-4 5; Blake Jakub 1 2-2 4; TOTALS 18 13-19 50.
3-point goals: F – Sallee 4; Q – Rush.
LANSDALE CATHOLIC 59, SOUDERTON 44
The Indians struggled to find their offense, managing just four points in the first quarter and falling behind 12-4. LC took a 30-14 lead into halftime and added to that with a 19-5 third quarter.
Dylan Quinn’s 18 points led the Indians.
Up next: Souderton will compete in the Tim Ehst Holiday Tournament at Dock Mennonite on Monday.
Lansdale Catholic 12-18-19-10 59
Souderton 4-10-5-25 44
Lansdale Catholic (59) – Chase Stevens 12, Brayden martin 11, Ben Holdsworth 9, Ayden Lewis 6, Yeboa Cobbold 6, Fitzgerald 5, Eric Green, Matt Johnsono 2, D Houck 2, Colton McKeough 2.
Souderton (44) – Dylan Quinn 18, Nate Rusike 8, Chase Salone 9, Koby Rollerson 5, Will Lockwood, Marques Brown.
Saturday, Dec. 20
NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 59, LEHIGH VALLEY CHARTER 55
The Lions found themselves staring at an 11-0 hole out of the gate.
“We slowly got back into it,” said NH-S coach Mike Connors, whose team trailed 18-10 after one quarter and then limited Lehigh Valley to just three points in the second quarter.
The Lions took a 22-21 lead into halftime and led 39-34 heading into the final quarter, but this one came down to the wire.
“Noah Kolen hit a 3-ball with 2:26 to go in the game, and we made 6 of 8 free throws down the stretch to seal it,” Connors said.
Key players: Rocco Massimino’s 17 points led the Lions and included five 3-pointers – three in the second quarter when the Lions took their first lead. Beck Alderson added 13 points – 11 in the second half, including a 4-for-6 effort at the foul line in the fourth quarter. Blake McCagg added 12 points – nine in the second half.
Lehigh Valley Charter 18-3-13-21 55
New Hope-Solebury 10-12-17-20 59
Lehigh Valley (55) – Anthony Azurdiaz 4 1-2 9; Ehimer Medez-Fieliz 2 0-0 5; Anders Heiney 8 5-7 23; Journey Scott 3 2-4 8; Omar Hurt 4 2-3 11; TOTALS 21 10-16 55.
New Hope-Solebury (59) – Beck Alderson 4 4-8 13; Aiden Wenner 1 0-0 3; Black McCagg 5 0-0 12; Noah Kolen 1 0-0 3; Rocco Massimino 5 2-2 17; Linus Mackenzie 3 0-0 7; Garrett Nuzzolo 1 2-2 4; TOTALS 20 8-12 59.
3-point goals: LV – Heiney 2, Fieliz; NH-S – Massimino 5, McCagg 2, Alderson, Wenner, Kolen, Mackenzie.
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