Check out the Black Bear Lacrosse Club recaps for SOL boys’ lacrosse teams in action Friday.
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 7, PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 5
It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t easy. But in the end, Council Rock North made the plays when it counted and came away with a 7-5 victory over Plymouth Whitemarsh in Friday’s nonleague game.
The shining stars were Jake Wellwood, who netted 6 goals for the Indians; and goalie Jason Boyd, who made 10 critical saves to earn the win.
By the numbers: Council Rock North: Jake Wellwood (6 goals, 4 GB), Billy McBride (1 goal, 2 GB), Ben Wellwood (2 assists, 2 GB), Liam Dudley (1 assist, 3 GB), James Reynolds (6 GB), Chase Gillie (2 GB), Nick Topalovich (4 GB), Peyton Niefer (4 GB), Evan Salvucci (1 GB), Kurken Arpajian (1 GB), Owen Rodowicz (2 GB), Michael Jacoby (1 GB), Jason Boyd (10 saves).
Council Rock North coach John Fitzpatrick: “PW showed a lot of grit. They came out of halftime and jumped on us.
“We have a lot of growing to do. We need to be more disciplined. We were in the penalty box most of the third. As a team, we left a lot of meat on the bone.”
–Stepping up on the defensive end: “Our defense was stellar. When we were a man down, they played out of their minds. And Jason Boyd was a brick wall with 10 saves.
“Defense middies get no credit, but we have a couple of great ones. They do everything. They play outstanding defense, play offense – James Reynolds had 6 ground balls today and Nick Topalovich had 4 ground balls.”
Up next: PW (1-3 overall, 1-0 American Conference) will host Central Bucks South on Monday. North (2-0 overall) welcomes Abington at 5:30 pm Tuesday.
Council Rock North 3 1 0 3 – 7
Plymouth Whitemarsh 1 0 3 1 – 5
HATBORO-HORSHAM 15, POTTSGROVE 5
Sparked by a 4-goal effort from Max Mariano and 3 goals from Victor Lasher, Hatboro-Horsham jumped out to a 5-1 lead after one quarter and never looked back en route to a dominant 15-5 victory over Pottsgrove in Friday’s season-opening game.
By the numbers: Hatboro-Horsham: Victor Lasher (3 goals, 1 assist), Max Mariano (4 goals, 2 assists), Cooper Beardsley (2 goals), Shane Phillips (1 goal, 1 CTO, 11/15 FO), Victor Wilkins (1 goal, 1 assist), Darius Graziani (2 goals), Nate Nemchinov (1 goal), Vinny Graziani (1 goal), Brett Yorko (3 GB, 5 CTO), Erich Rein (4 GB), Alex Mundell (2 GB, 2 CTO), Quinn Fullmer (3 GB, 1 CTO), Liam Perlmutter (1 GB), Mark So (1 GB, 1 CTO), Anderson Kirby (10 saves).
Up next: The Hatters (1-0) will visit West Chester East at 3:45 pm Monday.
Pottsgrove 1 1 2 1 – 5
Hatboro-Horsham 5 4 4 2 – 15
NORTH PENN 15, SPRINGFIELD TWP 0
Connor Howard turned aside all 3 shots he faced as the North Penn goalkeeper posted a rare shutout as the Knights rolled to a 15-0 win over Springfield Twp in Friday’s nonleague game.
Caiden Myers led the charge at the other end of the field, scoring 6 goals and adding 2 assists.
By the numbers: North Penn: Caiden Myers (6 goals, 2 assists), Emerson Morelli (1 goal, 2 assists), AJ D’Ambrosio (1 goal), Luigi Cardone (1 goal, 1 assist), Jayden Davenport (2 goals, 1 assist), Tyler Kronmiller (2 goals), Keegan Kennally (1 goal), Vinnie Montmore (1 goal), Dean Mattiacci (1 assist), Finn Howard (1 assist), Justin Urbinati (9 FO wins), Connor Howard (3 saves).
Up next: The Spartans (0-4 overall) will visit Father Judge at 4 pm Monday. The Knights (2-0) will put their undefeated start on the line when they host Pennridge at 4 pm Wednesday.
METHACTON 9, WISSAHICKON 8
Friday’s nonleague battle came down to the fourth quarter.
Wissahickon and Methacton were deadlocked at 6-6 after three frames, but the Warriors netted 3 goals in the final quarter to edge the Trojans 9-8.
Five different players contributed to Wissahickon’s scoring, with Chase Comer, Kyle Intal and Paulie Brogan each chipping in 2 goals.
By the numbers: Wissahickon: Chase Comer (2 goals, 1 CTO), Kyle Intal (2 goals, 2 CTO), Paulie Brogan (2 goals), Austin Myers (1 goal, 2 assists, 2 CTO), Link Matozzo (1 goal), Logan Bruno (6 GB, 2 CTO), Quinn McClintic (4 GB), Charlie Hussa (3 GB), Cole Lilienfeld (3 GB, 1 CTO), Colin Murphy (8/20 FO), Kyle Crump (9 saves).
Up next: The Trojans (3-1 overall) will host Interboro at 5 pm Monday.
Wissahickon 3 2 1 2 – 8
Methacton 2 2 2 3 – 9
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 20, ARCHBISHOP WOOD 0
Ten different players scored as Council Rock South jumped out to a 10-0 lead after one quarter and an eye-popping 17-0 lead at halftime on its way to a 20-0 win over Archbishop Wood in Friday’s nonleague game.
Up next: South (2-0 overall) will host Father Judge at 5:30 pm Tuesday.
Council Rock South 10 7 0 3 – 20
Archbishop Wood 0 0 0 0 – 0
PERKIOMEN VALLEY 14, SOUDERTON 4
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