To view action photos of the PW/Cheltenham and CR South/Abington games, visit the Photo Gallery.
By Scott Huff
Suburban One League Matinee HoopsDue to the forecasted ice storm there were four Suburban One League basketball games moved from the evening to the afternoon on Tuesday.
Good move.
Golden Hawks fly to late victory
Council Rock South (8-11, 4-7) guard Zach Fitzgerald connected on a free throw with just eight seconds left to secure a 46-45 Suburban One National Conference victory over visiting Abington (7-12, 3-8).
“The players were very sluggish at the beginning of the game,” said Council Rock head coach John Easterly in reference to the 4 pm start. “The energy level for both teams was off, but it ended up being a very good game.”
Golden Hawk forward Justin Thomas had some impressive numbers as he scored 20 points and collected 12 rebounds.
“Justin scored most of his points inside,” said Easterly of his 6-foot, 3-inch player. “He uses his body very well, and he has great footwork.”
CR South guard Mike Dipaolo was impressive on the defensive end of the court for the Hawks.
“Mike is always assigned to the other team’s top offensive player,” said Easterly. “Wesley Rines is an excellent player, and Mike held him to just three points.”
Abington was led in scoring by sophomore Jordan Simmons who scored a team-high 15 points. Senior DJ McFadden scored 14 points for the Ghosts.
“We out rebounded them 32-17, and that played a huge part of the game,” said Easterly. “PJ Gallo had a good game off the boards with 10 rebounds.”
Dipaolo had seven steals to go with his seven points, while Christian Crane had eight assists to go with his eight points.
Abington 13 6 14 12 * 45
Council Rock South 10 8 12 16 * 46
Abington: Jordan Simmons 15; DJ McFadden 14; Michael Travor 2; Vincent Tranquillo 3; Wesley Rines 3; Jiere Morrisey 4; Jordan Monroe 2. Total – 45.
Council Rock South: Andrew Cohen 4; Christian Crane 8; Mike Dipaolo 7; Justin Thomas 20; Pat Silverthorn 3; Zach Fitzgerald 4. Total – 46.
Rock North Clips Falcons
Council Rock North (16-1, 10-0) remained unbeaten in SOL National Conference play with an easy 56-37 victory over visiting Pennsbury (5-13, 3-8).
“We did a very good job defensively on them,” said Council Rock North head coach Derek Wright. “They really like to get up and down the floor. We were able to score points and that eliminated transition, and that created a lot of half-court sets.”
Arron Goodman was impressive for the Indians with a 29-point, 12-rebound performance against the Falcons.
“Arron got to the rim early in the game and really hit the offensive boards hard,” said Wright. “And in the second half, he scored some from the perimeter. He was difficult for them to guard the entire game.”
Pennsbury was led in scoring by Zach Sibel who scored a team-high 11 points for the Falcons.
“We really needed to get this game in,” said Wright as the Indians had its last two games postponed. “It was a little tough to get motivated, but it was the best that we could do.”
Pennsbury 10 2 9 16 * 37
Council Rock North 16 13 22 5 * 56
Pennsbury: Zach Sibel 11; Shawn Pepper 6; Jerrel Burke 6; Ryan Charity 4; Kaiden Hopkins 2; Gan Ransome 4; Kris Hassell 4. Total – 37.
Council Rock North: Arron Goodman 29; Aaron Morgan 5; Kyle McCloskey 1; Liam Kane 2; Jordan Chernin 2; Charlie Anastasi 8; John Raymon 5; Hunter Stevens 2; Kevin Bogucki 2. Total – 56.
Tigers scratch out victory
Truman (6-10, 4-6) rallied from a first period deficit to defeat host William Tennent (5-12, 1-9) in a Suburban One League National Conference game – 46-43.
“We were up eight points with two minutes to play in the game,” said Truman head coach Allen Munford. “But we turned the ball over, and we gave them an opportunity to win the game.”
William Tennent was led in scoring by Shakat Kofa who scored a team-high 13 points. Cole Weber scored in double digits for the Panthers with 11 points.
The Tigers were led to the win by a super effort by 6-foot, 3-inch senior Shaun Miller. Miller scored a game-high 18 points, had four blocked shots, and five steals.
“I have been very impressed with the way that Shaun has played the last few games,” said Munford. “If we have any chance of making the (district) playoffs, we are going to have to play well in our remaining games.”
Truman 12 10 10 14 * 46
William Tennent 18 3 5 17 * 43
Truman: Merdic Green 10; Mike McGuire 4; Shaun Miller 18; Daveed Ransome 2; Lamont Waters 5; Dequan Ashley 5; Antony Griffin 2. Total – 46.
William Tennent: Jack Rauchut 8; Cole Weber 11; Mike Wasserlebin 5; Tyler Wuensche 6; Shakat Kofa 13. Total – 43.
North Penn has a Good Knight
North Penn (13-4, 7-3) is fitting a winning mold as the Knights collected a 55-45 Suburban One League Continental Conference victory over Central Bucks South (4-15, 3-8).
“We have mostly been a perimeter shooting team this season,” said North Penn head coach Ron Hassler. “But recently we have been getting the firepower inside to score, and it added a lot of energy to the team.”
Janeus Somers scored a game-high 17 points to pace the Knights, while Javi Alvarino added 13 points for the winners.
“Both Sean and Wes (Brooks brothers), and Matt (Possanza), have been drawing a lot of attention from the other teams,” said Hassler. “But now that we have Janeus, Javi, and Dexter (Shy) more involved in the offense, we have become a more complete team.”
Central Bucks South was led in scoring by Steve Schneider who scored a team-high 14 points.
“I thought we would be playing this game in an empty gym,” said Hassler in reference to the 4 pm game start. “But we had a lot of students at the game, and they played a big part in the win.”
Central Bucks South 8 8 15 14 * 45
North Penn 16 9 15 15 * 55
Central Bucks South: John Staman 3; Jake Cramer 4; James Delgato 4; Matt Johns 8; Dave Knox 4; Kevin Raymond 2; Chase Vonder Schmalz 6; Steve Schneider 14. Total – 45.
North Penn: Dexter Shy 6; Matt Possanza 8; Taylor Koffke 3; Sean Brooks 2; Wes Brooks 6; Javi Alvarino 13; Janeus Somers 17. Total – 46.
SOL American Conference ‘Prime Time’ Games
Norristown (15-2, 9-1) had a scare put into them by Upper Dublin (10-10, 2-8) as the Eagles survived with a 47-46 Suburban One League American Conference victory.
Samir Bey scored just three points for the Eagles but nailed a pair of free throws with only nine seconds left in the game to secure the win.
Aaron Webb led Norristown with a team-high 11 points, while Rasheed Johnson added nine points for the Eagles.
Tyreek Magruder scored a game-high 14 points for Upper Dublin, while John DeCamara added 10 points for the Flying Cardinals.
Upper Dublin missed a shot – that caught the rim – at the buzzer.
Norristown 8 6 15 18 * 47
Upper Dublin 6 14 16 10 * 46
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Plymouth Whitemarsh (14-3, 10-0) remained unbeaten in the Suburban One League American Conference with a 63-43 victory over Cheltenham (13-5, 5-4).
Senior Sam Pygatt – back from an ankle injury – scored a game-high 25 points for the Colonials. Stephon Baker added 10 points for PW.
Jaylen Bond scored 17 points – hauled in 10 rebounds – passed out four assists – and had four blocked shots for the Colonials.
The lone scorer in twin digits for the Panthers was Aaron McGlawn with 12 points.
Cheltenham 13 8 12 10 * 43
Plymouth Whitemarsh 16 16 12 19 * 63
SOL Continental Conference ‘Prime Time’
Central Bucks West (12-7, 7-4) avenged a 52-50 loss earlier in the season as the Bucks defeated visiting Central Bucks East (9-7, 6-4) – 56-44.
CB West had three players score in double figures. Anthony Salvitti scored a game-high 14 points, while Kevin Sweet (13) and Tyler Schechter (10) also scored in twin digits.
CB East was led in scoring by DJ Beausejour with a game-high 14 points, while Lou Panella added nine points for the Patriots.
Central Bucks East 9 5 11 19 * 44
Central Bucks West 11 11 9 25 * 56
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Make-Up Dates
Wednesday – February 2, 2011
Wissahickon @ Upper Moreland {SOL American}
Bensalem @ Neshaminy {SOL National}
Thursday – February 3, 2011
Pennridge @ Hatboro-Horsham {SOL Continental}
Souderton @ Quakertown {SOL Continental}
Central Bucks East @ North Penn {SOL Continental}
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