Check out the recaps for SOL girls’ lacrosse teams in action Thursday.
Nonleague
Landsdale Catholic 16, Hatboro-Horsham 4
Despite dropping a 16-4 decision to nonleague opponent Lansdale Catholic on Thursday, Hatboro-Horsham saw plenty of positives in the effort.
Izzy Ballano provided a solid effort all over the field, ending with a goal, five ground ball pickups, and four draw controls. Lucy Yeomans led the Hatters with four ground balls.
By the numbers: Hatboro-Horsham: Amy Quinonez (3 GB), Allison Neuman (1 GB, 1 DC), Bailey Fleig (1 G, 3 GB), Cora Saxor (1 GB), Natalie Stasio (2 GB), Izzy Bellano (1 G, 5 GB, 4 DC), Lucy Yeomans (4 GB), Lily Howell (1 G, 1 DC), Shealee (1 G, 1 A, 1 GB), Charlotte McCabe (1 GB), Emma Tercha (1 GB).
H-H coach Lauren Holliday: “While the final score did not reflect a victory, the team’s effort was great! With every practice and game, we are getting stronger and learning. We are committed to improvement.”
Up next: The Hatters will visit Archbishop Wood for a 3:30 pm game today.
Lower Moreland 19, Sacred Heart 4
Sacred Heart woke a sleeping giant.
After the visitors opened Thursday’s nonleague game with two goals, host Lower Moreland rattled off the next seven and never let up, leading 10-2 at halftime on the way to a dominating 19-4 victory.
Mia Rosala and Haylee Huber each scored five goals for the Lions. Maddie Broderick chipped in with a pair of goals and earned seven draw controls.
By the numbers: Lower Moreland: Julia McNesby (2 G), Mary Skaziak (1 G), Mia Rosala (5 G, 2 A), Emma O’Connell (3 G), Maddie Broderick (2 G, 7 DC), Haylee Huber (5 G).
Lower Moreland coach Steve Wittmer: “Overall, we had a great outing from top to bottom. Sacred Heart came out and put up two goals, from then on, we responded and pushed an effective transition game. We were extremely successful at that and in the draw circle and winning the ground balls.”
Up next: The Lions open American Conference play when they visit Hatboro-Horsham at 3:30 pm Monday.
Sacred Heart 2 0 1 1 – 4
Lower Moreland 7 3 5 4 – 19
Neshaminy 12, Archbishop Ryan 3
Junior goalkeeper Jess Reardon made five saves as Neshaminy topped Archbishop Ryan 12-3 in Thursday’s nonleague game.
Reese Merrill led Neshaminy’s offense with four goals.
By the numbers: Neshaminy: Reese Merrill (4 G), Emily Hines (1 G), Delaney Mee (3 G), Caitlin Lennon (1 G), Abby Weiner (1 G), Maria Mitchell (1 G), Chloe Brison (1 G), Jess Reardon (5 saves).
Up next: Neshaminy opens up National Conference play at home against neighborhood rival Pennsbury at 3:30 pm Monday.
Souderton 16, Upper Perkiomen 6
Her name doesn’t show up among the scorers in Souderton’s 16-6 win over Upper Perkiomen, but there’s no denying how crucial Sofia Acrich was to the Indians’ nonleague victory on Thursday.
Acrich caused four turnovers and scooped up a team-leading nine ground balls in the win.
Souderton saw numerous players chipping in all over the field, with Addie Yost registering three caused turnovers, eight draw controls and four ground balls to go along with two goals and two assists.
By the numbers: Souderton: Sofia Acrich (4 CTO, 9 GB), Marlie Bussom (1 G, 3 CTO, 3 DC, 6 GB), Chloe Detweiler (1 G), Carly Gavetti (3 G, 6 A, 2 CTO), Aly Hassett (6 G, 5 DC, 4 GB), Caroline Kelcy (2 G), Hailey Konopka (3 CTO), Rae Wallace (1 G, 1 A, 2 CTO), Addie Yost (2 G, 2 A, 3 CTO, 8 DC, 4 GB), Nika Fulginiti (4 saves).
Up next: Souderton puts its unbeaten record on the line at 6:30 pm today when the Indians host Quakertown.
Souderton 5 5 5 1 – 16
Upper Perkiomen 3 2 1 0 – 6
Plymouth Whitemarsh 9, Ridley 6
In a game that had its share of overly aggressive action, Plymouth Whitemarsh kept its composure and picked up a deceptively close 9-6 victory over nonleague opponent Ridley. The Colonials led 9-3 until the final minutes of the game.
Maite Jayo and Grace Harvey each scored three goals for the Colonials.
By the numbers: Plymouth Whitemarsh: Maite Jayo (3 G,1 A), Grace Harvey (3 G), Katie Guarino (1 G), Riley Martin (1 G), Grace Kerns (1 G, 1 A), Rachel Craft (1 A), Addi Stein (3 saves).
Plymouth Whitemarsh coach Ellen Reilly: “We started strong off the draw. With position came offensive sets that led to goals. We were patient with the ball and worked for good shots.
“The game got very physical, too physical for a girls lacrosse game. I was proud of my players keeping their cool and playing through the roughness. At the end we let it get to us and we lost our composure a little. Ridley fought to the end, coming up with possessions late in the game that led to three goals in the last four minutes.”
—Props: “Defensively, Esther Backentose, Soph Nagle, Keira Whelan, and Kai Jayo played great and carried us through transition. Midfielders Riley Martin, Grace Kerns, Grace Harvey, and Mai Jayo played great on the circle and on offense.
“Low attackers Jackie Spinelli, Katie Guarino, Rachel Craft, Shae Murphy, and Ellie Coyle helped maintain possession and worked hard in our offensive sets.”
Up next: The Colonials host Abington at 3:30 pm Monday.
Methacton 9, Wissahickon 8
Sam Farno scored four goals and added three ground ball pickups, two caused turnovers, and a pair of draw controls, but it wasn’t enough as Wissahickon dropped a narrow 9-8 loss to nonleague opponent Methacton on Thursday.
By the numbers: Wissahickon: Sophia Stehlik (3 G, 5 DC), Paige Dratch (1 G, 1 GB, 1 CTO), Lexi Bellinzoni (1 A), Samantha Farno (4 G, 3 GB, 2 CTO, 2 DC), Emmie Keller (1 A, 1 GB), Siena Bruno (1 GB, 1 CTO), Kaylee Hammond (5 GB, 1 CTO, 3 DC), Ava Fell (10 saves).
Up next: The Trojans will host Quakertown at 5 pm Monday.
Cheltenham 13, Interboro 8
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