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Non-league
PENNRIDGE 12, OWEN J ROBERTS 5
The visiting Rams took a 4-2 lead into halftime and then seized control of the game with a 6-0 third quarter. Pennridge led 10-2 heading into the final quarter.
Ryan Oshea’s five-point game (2 goals, 3 assists) led a balanced attack. Rocco Fanelli had three goals and an assist, and Sean Leuthe also had a hat trick.
Cole Nitterour won 9 of 17 faceoffs for the Rams.
By the numbers: Reid Moyer (1 goal, 1 assist), Levi Souder (2 goals, 1 assist), Sean Leuthe (3 goals), Kevin Matthews (1 goal, 1 assist), Rocco Fanelli (3 goals, 1 assist), Ryan Oshea (2 goals, 3 assists), Andrew Horensky (1 assist)
Cole Nitterour (9 of 17 faceoffs)
Calvin McGuire 13 saves
Pennridge coach Chris Pianko: “It was a great team effort today. We started off a little slow in the first half on offense but found some steam in the third quarter with Cole Nitterour doing a great job at the faceoff X. Defense played good team defense today and did a great job limiting opportunities.”
Up next: Pennridge (2-0) will travel to Southern Lehigh for a non-league game Monday (6:30 pm).
Pennridge 3-1-6-2 12
Owen J Roberts 1-1-0-3 5
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 9, EMMAUS 0
The Patriots’ defense stole the spotlight in Saturday’s non-league win, earning a shutout with some standout performances.
East goalie Ben Snyder turned away all nine shots he faced. The Patriots combined for 16 caused turnovers and 30 ground balls.
Also playing a role in the Patriots’ dominance was Rowen Coverdale, who won 8 of 13 faceoffs and also had a team-high six ground balls.
By the numbers:
Offense: (Michael Smallwood (2 goals, 2 assists, 2 CTO), Thomas Williams (3 goals, 2 CTO), Jack Williams (2 goals), Ryan Atkinson (1 goal), Grant Bullard (1 goal, 1 GB), Ryan Williams (1 assist), Matt Bowen (3 GB), Adam Volm (1 GB), Evan Riley (1 GB), Christian Smith (1 GB), Aiden Zimmerer (1 GB)
Defense: David Brown (1 assist, 3 CTO, 3GB), Ben Bridegum (1 assist, 2 CTO, 2 GB), Tristan Smith (3 CTO, 1GB), Frankie Pacitti (1 CTO, 2 GB),Jackson Jagoda (3 GB), Luke D’Ambrosio (1 CTO, 1 GB), William Menard (1 GB), Charlie Munshower (1 CTO), Oliver Rennie (1 GB)
Rowen Coverdale (8 of 13 Faceoff Wins, 1 CTO, 6 GB)
Ben Snyder (9 Goalie Saves, 2 GB)
Up next: Central Bucks East (2-2) will host Methacton Monday in a non-league contest.
Central Bucks East 3-2-2-2 9
Emmaus 0-0-0-0 0
RADNOR 12, UPPER DUBLIN 3
Friday, March 21
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)
Plymouth Whitemarsh: Caiden Lesczcynski (1 goal, 2 assists, 1GB), Scott Marguiles (1 goal), Drew Strohl (1goal, 1 assist, 3GB), Nolan Schneider (1 goal, 1CTO, 1GB), Luke LaViola (2 CTO, 2GB), Owen Cababe (1CTO, 1GB), Hayden Domers (1 CTO, 2GB), Jackson Budin (2CTO, 4GB), Isaiah Bainbridge (1G, 2CTO, 4GB, 2 for 3 FO), Alex Frangiosa (1CTO, 1GB), Kevin Hegarty (1GB), Chase Rarrick (1CTO). Kai Silverman (4 for 12 FO), Fadl Green (0 for 1 FO), Mason Best (18 Saves, 1GB)
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.”
(Submitted by Plymouth Whitemarsh lacrosse)
Plymouth Whitemarsh received a stellar game from junior goalie Mason Best who was fantastic in net notching 20 saves to keep the Colonials in the game. The junior goaltender held Council Rock North scoreless in the third quarter to help PW tie the game at 4-4 going into the fourth. While they fell short in the fourth quarter, the Colonials battled until the final buzzer recording goals from senior Attackmen Caiden Lesczcynski (1G, 2A, 1GB) and Scott Marguiles (1G), senior LSM/Defenseman Isaiah Bainbridge (1G), junior Midfielder Drew Strohl (1G, 1A, 3GB), and sophomore Midfielder Nolan Schneider (1G, 1CTO, 1GB). PW also received an outstanding effort from Senior defenseman Jackson Budin (2CTO, 4GB) who caused 2 turnovers and picked up 4 groundballs. Seniors Bainbridge (2CTO, 4GB, 1 for 2 FO), Hayden Domers (1 CTO, 2GB), Luke LaViola (2CTO, 2GB), Kevin Hegarty (1GB), and Chase Rarrick (1CTO), and junior Alex Frangiosa (1CTO, 1GB) rounded out the effort on defense for the Colonials.
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
PERKIOMEN VALLEY 14, SOUDERTON 4
The Vikings opened up a 7-1 lead after one quarter on their way to the non-league win over the visiting Indians.
By the numbers: Logan Blair (1 goal, 1 CTO, 3 GB), Owen Kleppinger (1 goal), Chris Touhey (1 goal, 2 GB), Ty Sauerwald (1 goal, 1 GB), Liam Murray (1 assist, 3 GB), Oliver Brewer (1 assist),
Peyton Bannak (13 of 21 faceoffs, 9 GB), Chris Lewis (2 CTO, 2 GB), Dylan Brun (2 CTO, 2 GB), Jackson Hirschmann (1 CTO, 1 GB), Max Ryon (2 CTO, 3 GB)
Up next: Souderton (2-1) will travel to Abington for a non-league game Monday.
Souderton 1-1-2-0 4
Perkiomen Valley 7-3-2-2 14
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