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National Conference
PENNRIDGE 8, CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 2
Pennridge scored 4 unanswered goals in the second quarter to break open a close game as the Rams remained undefeated in National Conference play with an 8-2 victory over Central Bucks East in Wednesday’s National Conference game.
Levi Souder led the Rams with 4 goals, while Sean Leuthe added a pair. Calvin McGuire made 16 saves to pick up the win in the cage.
Michael Smallwood and Thomas Williams each scored 1 goal for the Patriots, while Ben Snyder made 10 saves.
By the numbers: Central Bucks East: Michael Smallwood (1 goal, 1 GB), Thomas Williams (1 goal, 1 CTO), Ryan Williams (1 assist), Evan Riley (1 GB), David Brown (5 GB, 2 CTO), Luke Walters (3 GB, 2 CTO), Tristan Smith (2 GB, 1 CTO), Ben Bridegum (1 GB), Rowen Coverdale (7/14 FO, 5 GB, 1 CTO), Ben Snyder (10 saves, 2 GB), Nolan Gerstberger (1 save).
Pennridge: Rocco Fanelli (1 goal), Kevin Matthews (1 assist), Levi Souder (4 goals), Sean Leuthe (2 goals), Ryan Oshea (1 goal, 2 assists), Cole Nitterour (7/14 FO), Calvin McGuire (16 saves).
Pennridge coach Chris Pianko: “This was a tough game with a lot of back-and-forth in the middle of the field early. Our guys did a great job limiting transition early and once we settled in were able to find the net in the second quarter well.”
—Defensive dominance: “The defense did a great job again, limiting their opportunities, and Calvin McGuire did a great job stopping the shots they had. Huge game by all of our long poles Andrew Horensky, Colin Manville, Tyler Borneman, and Chase Clontz as well as our short stick defensive middies Reid Moyer, Nolan Allen, and Kaiden Nguyen.”
Up next: East (7-5, 3-2 SOL) visits Neshaminy at 4 pm Friday. Pennridge (12-1, 7-0) will host nonleague opponent Parkland at 1:30 pm Saturday.
Central Bucks East 0 0 1 1 – 2
Pennridge 1 4 1 2 – 8
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 8, CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 5
Central Bucks South pulled away in the middle two periods to give themselves a cushion and hold on to take an 8-5 victory over local rival Central Bucks West in Wednesday’s National Conference matchup.
Jack Auerbach led the Titans with 5 goals. Blake Bernstein scored a pair of goals, grabbed a team-leading 6 ground balls, and won 11-of-17 faceoffs.
Michael Rafalowski had a hand in all 5 West goals, scoring 2 and assisting on the other 3.
By the numbers: Central Bucks South: Jack Auerbach (5 goals, 3 GB), Zach Doer (3 assists, 2 GB), Alex Fessler (1 goal), Blake Bernstein (2 goals, 6 GB, 11/17 FO), Marcello DiPrinzio (2 GB), Chase Horniak (2 GB), James Vargasson (5 GB, 2 CTO), Dylan Alabrodzinski (5 GB), Brayden Shahan (17 saves). Central Bucks West: Michael Rafalowski (2 goals, 3 assists), Ben Greenspan (2 goals, 1 assist), James Rutenberg (1 goal), Killian Eickman (6/13 FO), Kevin Mallon (1/4 FO), Kanen Patel (8 saves).
Central Bucks South coach John Kurek: “It was a hard-fought game by both teams. CB West is always well-coached and ready to play at a high level. Our boys came out and really wanted to set the tone of the game. They executed well and played together, and they pulled out a solid victory. What was great to see was that when things got tight, our leaders and captains stepped up, rallied the team, and came out with a great league win.”
Up next: The Bucks (6-5, 1-3 SOL) will visit Pennsbury at 7 pm Friday. South (5-6, 2-2) will visit Souderton at 7 pm Friday.
Central Bucks South 1 3 2 2 – 8
Central Bucks West 1 1 1 2 – 5
SOUDERTON 14, NESHAMINY 2
The Indians opened up a commanding 11-0 halftime lead on their way to the convincing win. Twelve players contributed to the scoring for Souderton.
By the numbers: Souderton: Trey Bui (2 goals, 1 assist), Ty Sauerwald (2 goals, 2 GB), Cameron Ruff (3 assists), Shaun Whitcomb (2 assists), Brody Anderson (1 goal, 1 assist), Chris Touhey (1 goal, 1 assist), Logan Blair (1 goal, 1 assist), Peyton Bannak (1 goal, 12/13, 9 GB), Oliver Brewer (1 goal), Alex Benfield (1 goal), Max Ryon (1 assist, 2 CTO, 3 GB), Owen Kleppinger (1 goal), Jack Newberry (2/5, 2 GB), Liam Murray (2 CTO, 3 GB), Chris Lewis (1 CTO, 1 GB), Andrew Rivera 4 saves
Up next: Souderton (12-1, 7-0 SOL) will host Central Bucks South on Friday, and Neshaminy (1-12, 0-6)
Neshaminy 0-0-0-2 2
Souderton 5-6-0-3 14
American Conference
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 18, CHELTENHAM 2
Plymouth Whitemarsh exploded for 8 goals in the opening quarter to rout Cheltenham 18-2 in Wednesday’s American Conference game. The Colonials remain undefeated in league play.
Ten different players found the cage for the Colonials, with Scott Marguilies and Dylan Ippolito leading the way with 4 goals each. Kai Silverman scored a pair and won 9-of-12 faceoffs.
By the numbers: Plymouth Whitemarsh: Scott Marguilies (4 goals, 1 CTO), Dylan Ippolito (4 goals, 2 CTO, 4 GB), Luke LaViola (1 goal, 1 assist, 2 GB), Nolan Schneider (2 goals, 1 GB), Sean Herron (1 goal, 1 assist, 1 CTO), Owen Cababe (1 goal, 3 GB), Caiden Lesczcynski (1 goal, 3 assists, 1 CTO), Drew Strohl (1 goal), Kevin Hegarty (1 goal), Isaiah Bainbridge (4 assists, 4 CTO, 4 GB), Dylan Imperial (2 CTO, 2 GB), Alex Frangiosa (1 CTO, 1 GB), Jackson Budin (1 CTO), Chase Rarrick (1 GB), Luke Wynne (2 GB), Noah Rigberg (1 GB), Kai Silverman (2 goals, 1 GB, 9/12 FO), Fidel Greene (5/12 FO), Morgan Hulitt (1 GB), Jason Gadol (1 GB), Samuel Schaller (1 GB), Mason Best (1 save, 2 GB), Brian DeVitis (1 save).
Up next: The Colonials (6-6, 6-0 SOL) look to keep the momentum rolling when they visit Upper Dublin at 7:30 pm Friday. Cheltenham (0-13, 0-5) will visit Abington at 3:45 pm Friday.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 8 3 3 4 – 18
Cheltenham 0 1 1 0 – 2
UPPER DUBLIN 11, HATBORO-HORSHAM 0
Ben Shervin posted a shutout in goal with 7 saves as Upper Dublin remained undefeated in American Conference play with a resounding 11-0 win over Hatboro-Horsham on Wednesday.
Matthew Shohen led the Cardinals’ attack with 5 goals and 2 assists.
By the numbers: Upper Dublin: Will Hoffmann (1 goal), Reece Taylor (4 assists), Matthew Shohen (5 goals, 2 assists), Ryan Simons (1 goal, 1 assist), Jack Williams (2 goals), Michael Pillegi (2 goals, 2 assist), Jacob Reif (1 assist), Ben Shervin (7 saves).
Up next: Upper Dublin (6-6, 5-0 SOL) will host Plymouth Whitemarsh at 7:30 pm Friday. The Hatters (9-4, 3-2) will host Springfield Twp at 3:45 pm Friday.
WISSAHICKON 9, SPRINGFIELD TWP 1
Wissahickon celebrated Senior Night on Wednesday, then honored the veteran leaders by posting a 9-1 victory over American Conference opponent Springfield Twp.
Chase Comer scored a game-high 3 goals, while Tyler Moore had 2 goals and 2 assists. Danny Hussa scooped up a team-leading 6 ground balls and added 4 caused turnovers.
By the numbers: Wissahickon: Tyler Moore (2 goals, 2 assists), Chase Comer (3 goals, 4 GB, 2 CTO), Kyle Intal (2 goals, 1 assist, 4 GB, 1 CTO), Austin Myers (1 goal, 1 assist, 3 GB, 1 CTO), Nolan Pounds (1 goal, 1 assist, 2 GB), Danny Hussa (6 GB, 4 CTO), Logan Bruno (2 GB, 2 CTO), Cole Lilienfeld (2 GB), Matt Frankenfield (2 GB), Henry Kang (3 GB), Nolan Reilly (5/8 FO, 4 GB), Colin Murphy (3/5 FO, 2 GB), Kyle Crump (6 saves), Liam Ruhren (1 save).
Wissahickon assistant coach Sean Ruhren: “We had a lot of opportunities, but could not put the ball in the goal. Springfield’s goalie (Gavin McCaney) made some nice saves. Tonight was about our seniors. There are two seniors that do a lot more off the field than on the field. Seniors Ethan Baritz (3 SOG) and Rory DiJoseph Testa (2 GB) are a pleasure to have on this team. Their presence speaks volumes reminding us to have ‘fun’ on the field.”
Up next: Wissahickon (11-3, 5-1 SOL) will host nonleague opponent Boyertown at 5 pm Friday. The Spartans (0-13, 0-5) will visit Hatboro-Horsham at 3:45 pm Monday.
Springfield Twp 0 0 1 0 – 1
Wissahickon 3 1 4 1 – 9
ABINGTON 20, QUAKERTOWN 4
Matt Miller’s 10-point game – four goals and six assists – led the Ghosts to their second win in less than 24 hours.
The Ghosts led 9-4 at halftime and blew the game wide open with a dominant second-half effort, outscoring their visitors 11-3 after the intermission.
“We played well for our first hot game of the season,” Abington coach Mike Duffy said. “The team was hungry for a revenge win after losing to Quakertown last year on our own senior night.”
By the numbers: Liam Cabry (1 assist), Matt Giannattasio (2 goals, 2 assists), Conor Chapin (7 goals, 3 assists), Jake Del Rossi (1 goal), Andrew Suit (2 goals 1 assist), Andrew Lancaster (4 goals, 1 assist), Matt Miller (4 goals, 6 assists)
Up next: Abington (7-6, 3-2 SOL) will host Cheltenham Friday, and Quakertown (2-10, 1-5) will host Archbishop John Carroll on Thursday.
Quakertown 2-2-0-0 4
Abington 6-3-3-8 20
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