By Scott Huff
Rock South Solid On Defense
Council Rock South (7-11) played terrific team defense as the Golden Hawks flew to a 67-16 victory over Automotive High School from New York.
South hosted the Pennsylvania-New York challenge event that also featured North Penn and Bensalem from the Suburban One League.
“We have had our ups and downs this season, and this was an ‘up’,” said Council Rock South head coach John Easterly. “Before the game the players were told to play our style of basketball, and we did that.
“We controlled the paint,” added Easterly as the Golden Hawks owned a 38-11 advantage on the backboards. “And we played very smart basketball.”
At the head of the class for Rock South might have been 6-foot, 7-inch senior Jimmy Ivers who scored nine points and collected nine rebounds.
“This was Jimmy’s best game of the season,” said Easterly. “He was a huge part in how we dominated the backboards.”
Justin Thomas led Rock South in scoring with a game-high 17 points. Christian Crane added 13 points for the winners.
“We have four league games left,” said Easterly. “We play some very good teams, and we look forward to that challenge.”
Council Rock South 16 16 14 21 - 67
Automotive (NY) 5 2 7 2 - 16
Good Night for the Knights
North Penn (12-4) stopped a three-game losing streak with a 56-48 victory over Newtown (New York).
“In a game like this, with a team from the city, there isn’t as many X’s and O’s,” said North Penn head coach Ron Hassler. “Teams from the city give you some different looks and come at you with a lot of quickness.”
North Penn had three players score in double figures.
Dexter Shy and Javi Alvarino each scored 13 points to lead the Knights, while Matt Possanza scored in twin digits with 11 points.
“Dexter has had two very good games in a row, and I think he is finally getting over his knee problems,” said Hassler. “And Javi probably played his best game of the season. He continues to progress, and he will be a big help in the final two weeks.”
Also helping the North Penn cause will be the return of 6-foot, 4-inch senior Connor Silhanek. Silhanek – who was injured in a car accident – has missed the entire season.
“He won’t by 100 per cent right away,” said Hassler. “But we are glad to have him back.”
North Penn 14 12 11 19 - 56
Newtown (NY) 13 12 11 12 - 48
Owls Flying High
Bensalem (14-3) won its fifth straight game as the Owls won a 58-40 contest against Telecommunications (New York).
The game was played at Council Rock South as part of the Pennsylvania-New York Challenge.
Bensalem had four players score in twin digits in the win. Davante Newkirk scored a game-high 16 points, while Leo Vincent added 11 points. Calvin Brown and Julian Hayden each scored 10 points for the Owls.
Telecommunications 11 12 7 10 - 40
Bensalem 17 10 16 15 - 58
Snap!
Pennsbury (5-12, 3-6) snapped a six-game losing streak with a 78-65 Suburban One League National Conference victory over William Tennent (5-11, 1-8).
The Falcons – who scored a staggering 52 points over the middle two periods – featured a balanced scoring attack and had two players in double figures. Chris Glennie scored a team-high 15 points, while Ryan Charity 14 points for Pennsbury.
Jack Rauchut scored a game-high 29 points to pace William Tennent. Cole Weber fired home 18 points for the Panthers.
William Tennent 15 12 19 19 - 65
Pennsbury 9 29 23 17 - 78
Colonials Edge Sanford (Delaware)
Plymouth Whitemash (13-3) handed Sanford (11-1) its first loss of the season as the Colonials held on for a 53-52 victory.
The game was part of the Prime Time Shootout held at Colonial Elementary School.
The first half of the game belonged to PW senior Stephon Baker who scored 13 of his 17 points.
The second half of the game belonged to PW senior Jaylen Bond who scored 19 of his game-high 26 points. Bond also had 14 rebounds for the Colonials.
Bucks shot down at buzzer
Central Bucks West (11-7) was outscored 18-13 in the fourth period as the Bucks were gunned down by Methacton (12-7) – 51-50.
The Warriors scored the game-winning shot at the buzzer on a three-point field goal by Evan Galloway.
Kevin Sweet led the Central Bucks West attack with 18 points, while Anthony Salvitti added 13 points for the Bucks.
Methacton 15 6 12 18 - 51
CB West 19 9 9 13 - 50
Cheltenham Tame Tigers
Cheltenham (13-4) scored 31 points in the third quarter to gash visiting Harry S Truman (6-10) – 87-61 – in a non-league game.
The Panthers had four players score in twin digits as Travis Bennett scored a game-high 18 points. Lamont McLaurin (15), Nafis Walker (14), and Kareek Best (13) also scored in double figures.
Truman had a 17-point performance turned in by Merdic Green to lead the team. Shaun Miller scored 14 points for the Tigers
Truman 16 15 15 15 - 61
Cheltenham 17 23 31 16 - 87
Golden Bears claim Victory
Upper Moreland (2-14) won its second game of the season as the Golden Bears clawed New-Hope Solebury (0-18) in a non-league game.
The Golden Bears featured a nice scoring attack with four players in double digits. Matt Kohn led UM with 18 points, while Scott Smith scored 17 points. Joe Green and Dave Driscoll each scored 10 points for the Bears.
Upper Moreland 18 18 15 17 - 68
New Hope Solebury 7 16 16 11 - 50
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