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National Conference
PENNRIDGE 10, NORTH PENN 2
Kevin Matthews scored a game-high 4 goals and added 1 assist and Calvin McGuire made 14 saves as Pennridge opened National Conference play with a 10-2 victory over North Penn on Wednesday.
By the numbers: Pennridge: Reid Moyer (1 goal, 2 assists), Levi Souder (2 goals, 1 assist), Sean Leuthe (1 goal, 1 assist), Kevin Matthews (4 goals, 1 assist), Rocco Fanelli (1 goal), Ryan Oshea (1 assist), Andrew Horensky (1 goal), Cole Nitterour (8/16 FO), Calvin McGuire (14 saves).
Pennridge coach Chris Pianko: “A pretty sloppy game today but the defense did another great job limiting opportunities for North Penn. North Penn did a great job pressuring our guys and causing a lot of turnovers in the middle of the field.”
—Props: “Calvin McGuire had another great game in goal and denied a few great opportunities early in the game.”
Up next: Pennridge (4-0, 1-0 SOL) will host Neshaminy at 7 pm Friday. North Penn (2-1, 0-1) returns to action at Hatboro-Horsham at 3:45 pm Monday.
Pennridge 3 1 5 1 – 10
North Penn 1 0 1 0 – 2
SOUDERTON 10, COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 7
Sparked by the superb offensive effort of Brody Anderson, who scored 7 goals on 11 shots, Souderton earned the conference win.
The Indians started quickly and pulled out to a 2-0 lead. Council Rock South’s Connor McCaffery scored with 21 seconds in the quarter to knot the game at 2-2. Souderton pulled ahead in the second quarter and held off Council Rock South despite a 4-goal fourth quarter.
By the numbers: Brody Anderson (7 goals on 11 shots, 3 GB), Owen Klepinger (1 goal, 1 assist, 2 GB) Ty Sauerwald (1 goal, 1 assist, 2GB), Logan Blair (1 goal, 1 assist, 1 GB, 1 CTO), Alex Benfield (1 assist, 1 GB), Chris Touhey (1 assist, 1 GB), Liam Murray (1 assist, 1 GB), Max Ryon (1 CTO, 7 GB) Jackson Hirschmann (3 CTO, 3GB), Chris Lewis (1 CTO), Peyton Bannak (13/20 FO 6 GB), Andrew Rivera (10 saves)
Council Rock South: Joey Smith (4 goals), Conor McCaffery (2 goals, 2 assists), Jack Schink (2 assists), Owen Dillon (1 goal), Mike Milewski (1 assist).
Up next: Council Rock South (3-1, 0-1 SOL) heads to Pennsbury at 7 pm Friday for another league contest. Souderton (4-1, 1-0) will host Council Rock North at 6:30 pm Friday.
Souderton 2-4-1-3 10
Council Rock South 2-1-0-4 7
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 10, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 1
Michael Smallwood scored 5 goals and added an assist, and Central Bucks East threw some serious defense at neighborhood rival Central Bucks South in a 10-1win in Wednesday’s National Conference opener.
Ben Snyder made 5 saves and added a ground ball pickup to earn the win in the cage for East.
By the numbers: Central Bucks East: Michael Smallwood (5 goals, 1 assist, 2 GB, 1 CTO), Thomas Williams (3 goals, 1 assist, 2 GB, 1 CTO), Ryan Williams (1 goal, 1 assist, 1 GB), Evan Riley (1 goal, 1 GB), Matt Bowen (1 assist, 1 GB), Adam Volm (1 GB), Tristan Smith (4 CTO, 3 GB), Ben Bridegum (3 CTO, 4 GB), Luke Walters (2 CTO, 5 GB), David Brown (1 CTO, 2 GB), Jackson Jagoda (2 CTO, 1 GB), Oliver Rennie (1 CTO, 2 GB), Chris Knepp (2 GB), Charlie Munshower (1 GB), Rowen Coverdale (8/14 FO, 1 CTO, 7 GB), Ben Snyder (5 saves, 1 GB).
Up next: South (1-3, 0-1 SOL) will visit Conestoga at 11 am Saturday. The Patriots (4-2, 1-0) will visit Boyertown for a nonleague matchup at 3:45 pm Wednesday.
Central Bucks East 2-4-1-3 10
Central Bucks South 0-1-0-0 1
PENNSBURY 11, NESHAMINY 2
After a scoreless first quarter, Pennsbury exploded for 5 second-quarter goals and never looked back as the Falcons downed local rival Neshaminy 11-2 in the National Conference opener for both teams on Wednesday.
Trent Becker led the Falcons with 4 goals and 2 assists, while Bradley Hill went 12-for-15 at the faceoff circle and scooped up 8 ground balls in addition to a goal and an assist.
By the numbers: Pennsbury: Trent Becker (4 goals, 2 assists), John Curtis (3 goals), Brady Gehlhoff (2 goals), Bradley Hill (1 goals, 1 assist, 12/15 FO, 8 GB), Matt Minogue (1 goal, 1 assist), Jon Daemer (1 goal), Logan Thorne (1 assist), Charley Kealy (2/2 FO, 3 GB), Jaden Beach (3 saves).
Pennsbury coach Dean Curtis: “Today was our annual game for the Doug Greenfield ‘Grandpa’ Cup. This one always has special meaning for our program, knowing there is more at stake than just a win or a loss.
“The game was a defensive battle in the first quarter. Credit to Neshaminy for forcing our guys into some bad decisions. Thankfully, the defense stood tall throughout the game. We were able to find our rhythm on offense in the second and third quarters against a gritty Neshaminy team.”
–Props: “Braxton Furiness and Saxon Dobos were outstanding, covering their top two guys, and Bergen Wilhelm was excellent in transition, giving our offense opportunities to get on track.”
Up next: Pennsbury (2-0, 1-0 SOL) hosts Council Rock South at 5 pm Friday. Neshaminy (0-5, 0-1) will visit Pennridge for a 7 pm Friday matchup.
Pennsbury 0 5 4 2 – 11
Neshaminy 0 1 0 1 – 2
American Conference
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 5, ABINGTON 4 (4 OT)
(Submitted by PW Lacrosse)
Plymouth Whitemarsh High School won an epic overtime battle against league rival Abington on Wednesday afternoon by a score of 5-4. Junior midfielder Drew Strohl (2G, 1GB) scored the game-winner with seconds
left in overtime to give the Colonials the win.
Plymouth Whitemarsh’s defense, led by senior LSM/Defenseman Isaiah Bainbridge (1A, 6CTO, 9GB) and senior defenseman Jackson Budin (4CTO, 7GB) held the Ghosts scoreless for the entire fourth quarter and during the overtime periods. Bainbridge and Budin combined for 10 caused turnovers and 16 groundballs to thwart Abington’s strong offensive effort and establish themselves as two of the league’s top poles. Goalie Mason Best had 10 saves for his third consecutive impressive game in net. The Colonials also received solid defensive efforts from senior defenseman Dylan Imperial and senior defensive midfielders Hayden Domers (4GB) and Chase Rarrick.
Senior midfielder Luke LaViola (1G, 1CTO, 3GB) tied the game in the final seconds of regulation to force overtime. PW’s FOGO junior Kai Silverman (13 for 16 FO, 2 GB) was dominant, winning 13 of 16 faceoffs to give the Colonials a fighting chance to keep the game alive and ultimately pull it out in the end. The Colonials scoring was rounded out by senior attackman Caiden Lesczcynski and junior attackman Owen Cababe.
By the numbers: Plymouth Whitemarsh: Isaiah Bainbridge (1A, 6CTO, 9GB), Jackson Budin (4CTO, 6GB), Mason Best (10 Saves, 3GB), Drew Strohl (2G, 1GB), Luke LaViola (1G, 1CTO, 3GB), Caiden Lesczcynski (1G, 1A, 1CTO, 2GB), Sean Herron (1CTO, 4GB), Owen Cababe (1G, 2GB), Scott Marguiles (1CTO, 3GB), Hayden Domers (4GB), Kai Silverman (13 for 16 FO, 2 GB), Fadl Green (0 for 1 FO).
Up next: Plymouth Whitemarsh (2-4, 2-0 SOL) will be on the road at Wissahickon Friday, and Abington (1-4, 0-1) will host New Hope-Solebury Friday.
Abington 0 1 3 4 5 – 5
Plymouth Whitemarsh 2 3 4 4 4 – 4
WISSAHICKON 12, QUAKERTOWN 3
Wissahickon held Quakertown scoreless through the first three quarters en route to a 12-3 victory in Wednesday’s American Conference game.
Kyle Intal led the Trojans with 3 goals, Austin Myers racked up 5 assists, and goalkeeper Kyle Crump split time in the cage, shutting out the Panthers with 3 saves and adding an assist.
By the numbers: Wissahickon: Kyle Intal (3 goals, 1 assist, 3 GB), Chase Comer (2 goals, 1 assist, 4 GB, 2 CTO), Colin Murphy (2 goals, 4/4 FO, 3 GB), Link Matozzo (2 goals), Austin Myers (1 goal, 5 assists, 2 GB), Paulie Brogan (1 goal, 1 assist, 2 GB, 1 CTO), Logan Bruno (1 goal, 3 GB, 3 CTO), Quinn McClintic (3 GB, 3 CTO), Rory DiJoseph (2 GB, 1 CTO), Noah Johnson (1 GB, 2 CTO), Matt Frankenfield (3 GB, 1 CTO), Charlie Hussa (2 GB), Joe Gambino (2 GB), Nolan Reilly (9/11 FO, 6 GB), Trent Thiele (3/5 FO, 2 GB), Kyle Crump (1 assist, 3 saves, 0 GA), Liam Ruhren (4 saves).
Up next: Wissahickon (5-1, 1-0 SOL) will host Plymouth Whitemarsh at 4:30 pm Friday. Quakertown (1-3, 0-2) hosts Upper Dublin at 5:30 pm Wednesday.
Wissahickon 3 2 4 3 – 12
Quakertown 0 0 0 3 – 3
UPPER MORELAND 13, SPRINGFIELD TWP 1
Kevin Messina poured in 5 goals and Paul Fell racked up 7 points on 4 goals and 3 assists as Upper Moreland rolled to a dominant 13-1 win over Springfield Twp in both teams’ American Conference opener on Wednesday.
The Golden Bears led 6-0 after one quarter and held a 9-0 advantage at halftime.
By the numbers: Upper Moreland: Kevin Messina (5 goals, 1 assist), Paul Fell (4 goals, 3 assists), Judah Wood (1 goal, 1 assist), Kevin Smith (1 goal), David Adamski (1 goal), Travis Quirk (1 goal), Joe Saltarelli (11 saves, 0 GA).
Up next: Upper Moreland (4-0, 1-0 SOL) will visit Phoenixville at 4 pm Friday. Springfield Twp (0-6, 0-1) will visit Central Bucks West at 7 pm Monday.
Upper Moreland 6 3 3 1 – 13
Springfield Twp 0 0 0 1 – 1
NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 14, CHELTENHAM 1
Nonleague
PHOENIXVILLE 6, HATBORO-HORSHAM 5
Shane Phillips scored 3 goals and won 7-of-10 faceoffs, but Hatboro-Horsham dropped a narrow 6-5 decision to Phoenixville in Wednesday’s nonleague matchup.
Anderson Kirby made 8 saves for the Hatters.
By the numbers: Hatboro-Horsham: Shane Phillips (3 goals, 7/10 FO), Max Mariano (1 goal, 1 assist), Darius Graziani (1 goal, 2 GB), Nate Nemchino (1 assist), Erich Rein (2GB), Cooper Beardsley (2 GB), Anderson Kirby (8 saves).
Up next: The Hatters (2-1) are right back in action Thursday with a 3:45 pm game at Archbishop Ryan.
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