SOL non-league cossover
Central Bucks South 4, Wissahickon 3
Ella Marchesi scored Central Bucks South’s first and last – and eventual game-winning – goal as the Titans edged Wissahickon 4-3 in Friday’s SOL crossover game. The Titans led 4-1 heading into the fourth quarter, where the Trojans found the back of the cage twice to cut their deficit to one goal, but the Titans would not allow them to complete the comeback.
Carly Lehman had a hand in all three Wissahickon goals, scoring the first and third and assisting on the Trojans’ second.
Scoring summary
First quarter
Carly Lehman (W), 12:48
Ella Marchesi (CBS), 8:07
Second quarter
Emily Aldrich (CBS), 13:43
Third quarter
Jenna Butler (CBS), 7:16
Fourth quarter
Ella Marchesi (CBS), 9:30
Manika Ishi from Lehman (W), 9:14
Carly Lehman (W), 8:21
By the numbers: Shots: CBS 11, Wiss 6; Penalty corners: CBS 6, Wiss 4; Goalie saves: CBS: Sophia Hurley (2)/Nora McQueen (1), Wiss: R. Stiteler (7)
Central Bucks South coach Stephanie Bardell: “Our team let one goal get behind them and then didn’t look back. Relentless pressure on the offense and a tight press kept the ball in South control. I’m super-proud of them for keeping their composure and making sure to stay as a tight unit throughout the field.”
—Props: “Adding to our offense speed, we were able to push Ella Marchesi up into the dangerous circle and she was able to finish.
“Jenna Butler, Ryann VanDerSluis, and Mia Jones holding the ball in the offensive third for our team and sending the beautiful through balls to Emily Aldrich, who has an all-around fantastic game.
“Taylor Aldrich on the defensive side of the field was able to keep the ball under our control and feed the ball to the sides.”
Up next: Central Bucks South will be on the road at Upper Dublin for a non-league SOL crossover contest, and Wissahickon will host North Penn on Monday (7pm).
Central Bucks South 1 1 1 1 – 4
Wissahickon 1 0 0 2 – 3
Non-league
Spring-Ford 3, North Penn 2
North Penn continues to show improvement as the season progresses, and the Knights held tough and matched non-league opponent Spring-Ford on Friday.
The Rams took a 1-0 lead in the first and still held that tenuous leading heading into the final quarter when Cara Albano connected on the equalizer early in the frame.
A minute later, the Rams regained the lead, but Cissy Lewis evened the score midway through the quarter. A late Rams’ goal dealt the Knights a 3-2 setback.
Lewis had a hand in both North Penn goals, assisting on the first and scoring the second. Liz McClarren was credited with 12 saves in a strong outing in goal.
Scoring summary
First quarter
Elise Reagan (S-F) 4:30
Second quarter
No scoring
Third quarter
No scoring
Fourth quarter
Cara Albano assisted by Cissy Lewis (NP), 11:13
Elise Reagan (S-F), 10:12
Lewis assisted by Sam Stone (NP), 7:57
Mia Keating (S-F), 3:21
By the numbers: Penalty Corners: NP: 10; SF: 12; SOG: NP: 7; SF: 15; Goalkeeper saves: NP: Elizabeth McClarren (12) ; SF: Nora Kirsch (5); Defensive saves: SF: 1.
North Penn coach Shannon McCracken: “I am really proud of the way our team played against a very talented Spring-Ford team. After a slow start, we really rose to the occasion and played strong hockey. I am really proud of our improvement and growth over the last few games.”
—Props: “Liz McClarren had a big day in goal and our defense (Backs Sam Stone, Lily Brown, and Sofie Arnaiz) did a good job of holding off and limiting a talented and quick SF attack.
“Our midfield was led by Cissy Lewis and Devon Crowley, and forwards Hailey Barwis and Cara Albano did a great job forcing fouls in the SF circle.”
Up next: The Knights (4-7, 1-4 SOL) will visit Wissahickon at 7 pm Monday.
Spring-Ford 1 0 0 2 – 3
North Penn 0 0 0 2 – 2
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