Check out the Black Bear Lacrosse Club recaps for SOL boys’ lacrosse teams in action Tuesday.
Non-league
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 16, SPRINGFIELD TWP 3
Michael Rafalowski scored six goals to lead the Bucks to the non-league win on a night that was highlighted by Rafalowski reaching the 100-point milestone. Alex Greenspan added three goals and six assists in a nine-point effort.
By the numbers: Central Bucks West: Michael Rafalowski (6 goals), Alex Greenspan 3 goals 6 assists), Ben Greenspan (2 goals), Brad Mulreaney (2 goals), Liam Grant (1 goal, 1 assist), Peter Lucanese (1 goal), Caden McCloskey (1 goal), Killian Eickman (1 assist), Caden Loftus (1 assist), James Rutenberg (1 assist), Chris Krezel (1 assist)
CBW FACEOFF: Ben Greenspan (3 of 5), Kevin Mallon (4 of 7), Killian Eickman (5 of 11)
CBW SAVES: Kanen Patel 2, Ben Hutchinson 1
Up next: Central Bucks West (5-1) will host Souderton in its SOL opener Wednesday. Springfield Township (0-7, 0-1 SOL) will host Germantown Academy in a non-league game Wednesday.
Springfield Twp 0-2-1-0 3
Central Bucks West 2-8-4-2 16
NORTH PENN 11, HATBORO-HORSHAM 4
The Knights used a balanced scoring effort to defeat the Hatters in a non-league contest Tuesday. Dean Mattiacci connected on a hat trick to lead the way. Caiden Myers (1 goal, 2 assists) and Vinnie Montmore (2 goals, 1 assist) both had three-point games.
By the numbers: North Penn: Caiden Myers (1 goal, 2 assists), Dean Mattiacci (3 goals), Vinnie Montmore (2 goals, 1 assist), Emerson Morelli (2 goals), Gavin Keijzer (1 goal), Sam Norton (1 goal), Finn Howard (1 assist)
Faceoffs: Justin Urbinati 5 won, Saves- Connor Howard 9 saves
Hatboro-Horsham: Nate Nemchinov (2 goals), Max Mariano (1 goa, 3 assists), Victor Lasher (1 goal), Anderson Kirby (9 saves), Quinn Fullmer (2 GB, 1CTO), Erich Rein (2 CTO), Mark So (1 CTO), Shane Phillips (11/16 FO), Brett Yorko (1 GB, 1 CTO).
Up next: North Penn (3-1, 0-1 SOL) will travel to Neshaminy on Wednesday, and Hatboro-Horsham (3-2) will host Cheltenham on Wednesday.
North Penn 3-3-1-4 11
Hatboro-Horsham 0-1-1-2 4
ABINGTON 14, UPPER MERION 10
Matt Miller had another big game for the Ghosts, contributing a nine-point game with seven goals and two assists.
The Ghosts found themselves deadlocked with the Vikings at 1 apiece after one quarter but scored seven goals in the second quarter to go into halftime with an 8-5 lead on their way to the win.
By the numbers: Matt Miller (7 goals 2 assists), Will Woll (1 goal), Harry Kull (1 assist), Jayden Magruder (2 goals 1 assist), Andrew Suit (1 goal), Cooper Blint (1 goal), Conner Sulivan (3 assists), Jake Del Rossi (1 goal), Matt Giannattasio (1 assist), Liam Cabry (1 goal 1 assist)
Abington coach Mike Duffy: “Defensively, we played well 1-on-1, giving up some fast break goals but, overall, playing great settled defense. Our LSM, Liam Penderghest, did a great job winning faceoffs and pushing transition nearly scoring two goals.
“The offense really came together for us today. Once again led by our senior midfielder Matt Miller. We moved the ball well with few unforced turnovers and finding open shooters all over the field.”
Up next: Abington (3-4, 1-1 SOL) will host Wissahickon on Thursday in an SOL battle.
Upper Merion 1-4-3-2 10
Abington 1-7-3-3 14
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