Check out the Black Bear Lacrosse Club recaps for SOL boys’ lacrosse teams in action Wednesday. North Penn/CR North photos courtesy of John Gleeson. Check back for a gallery of photos. CLICK HERE to go directly to Suburban One Sports’ BOYS’ LACROSSE GALLERIES.
National Conference
PENNSBURY 6, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 5 (4 OT)
It took eight periods to decide a victor.
After battling to a 5-5 deadlock at the end of regulation, Pennsbury and Central Bucks South played four overtime frames before Brad Hill scored his second goal of the game in the fourth overtime period to lift Pennsbury to a 6-5 win over the Titans in Wednesday’s National Conference showdown.
In addition to his overtime heroics, Hill won 14-of-18 faceoffs and also picked up 9 ground balls.
Trent Becker also scored 2 goals for the Falcons, and Jaden Beach made 12 critical saves in the win.
By the numbers: Pennsbury: Trent Becker (2 goals), John Curtis (1 goal, 1 assist), Jon Daemer (1 goal), Brad Hill (2 goals, 14/18 FO, 9 GB), Jaden Beach (12 saves).
Pennsbury coach Dean Curtis: “Incredible battle with the Titans, who rattled off a 3-goal run in the third.”
—The game-winner: “Brad Hill had the game-winner in the fourth overtime after another great defensive stand and save from Jaden Beach. Charlie Kealy cleared the ball to our offense and Brad scored his second of the night to secure the win. He went 4-4 in overtime on faceoffs.”
—Defensive standouts: “Our defense was led by Saxon Dobos and Bergen Wilhelm with great support from Tommy Adami, Charlie Kealy, and Chris Sarver.”
Up next: Pennsbury (9-4, 5-2 SOL) will host Souderton at 7 pm Friday on Senior Night. Central Bucks South (6-8, 2-4) will visit Council Rock North at 5:30 pm Monday.
Pennsbury 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 – 6
Central Bucks South 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 – 5
PENNRIDGE 12, CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 7
Central Bucks West kept the Pennridge attack under wraps for one half.
The Bucks held the National Conference frontrunners to just 3 goals in the first half and took a 4-3 lead into halftime.
But the Rams kicked it into high gear after the break, pouring in 9 goals in the second half to pull ahead and then pull away to earn a 12-7 victory on Wednesday.
Reid Moyer led Pennridge with 4 goals and 2 assists, while Kevin Matthews added 4 goals and Levi Souder had a hat trick and 1 assist.
Alex Greenspan led the Bucks with 5 points. He scored 4 goals and added 1 assist, the 100th assist of his varsity career.
By the numbers: Central Bucks West: Alex Greenspan (4 goals, 1 assist), Ben Greenspan (1 goal, 3 assists, 1/2 FO), Michael Rafalowski (3 assists), Kevin Mallon (1 goal, 8/15 FO), Luke Fisher (1 goal), Killian Eickman (2/6 FO), Kanen Patel (2 saves).
Pennridge: Carson Tormey (3 assists), Rocco Fanelli (1 goal), Kevin Matthews (4 goals), Levi Souder (3 goals, 1 assist), Reid Moyer (4 goals, 2 assists), Cole Nitterour (11/21 FO), Calvin McGuire (7 saves).
Up next: West (7-6, 2-4 SOL) will visit Council Rock South at 5:30 pm Friday. The Rams (13-2, 8-0) will host nonleague opponent Spring-Ford at 10 am Saturday.
Central Bucks West 1 3 0 3 – 7
Pennridge 2 1 4 5 – 12
NORTH PENN 9, COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 3
Caiden Myers scored 4 goals and had 1 assist, and Emerson Morelli had a 1 goal and 3 assists as North Penn topped Council Rock North 9-3 in Wednesday’s National Conference matchup.
Connor Howard made 10 saves for the Knights.
By the numbers: North Penn: Caiden Myers (4 goals, 1 assist), Vinnie Montmore (1 goal), Dean Mattiaci (1 goal), Finn Howard (1 assist), Luigi Cardone (1 goal), Cole D’Ambrosio (1 assist), Emerson Morelli (1 goal, 3 assists), Sam Norton (1 assist), Tyler Kronmiller (1 goal, 1 assist), Justin Urbinati (8 FO), Connor Howard (10 saves).
Up next: North Penn (8-5, 4-5 SOL) hosts non-league opponent Pope John Paul II at 7 pm Friday. The Indians (14-1, 8-0) will host nonleague opponent Haverford High at 1 pm Saturday.
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 14, NESHAMINY 5
Council Rock South sent out their senior class in style on Wednesday.
The Golden Hawks honored their 8 elder statesmen – Owen Dillon, Joey Smith, Logan Foy, Ryan Hanejko, Michael Houser, Armandi Gutierre, Harrison Kim, and Billy Houser – on Senior Night, then topped National Conference opponent Neshaminy 14-5.
Yet it was a junior who led all scorers in this game, with the Hawks’ Conor McCaffrey tallying 5 goals and 1 assist while also scooping up 4 ground balls.
Smith – who scored the 100th goal of his varsity career earlier in the week – added 4 goals as well as 2 assists.
Austin Tvarok led Neshaminy with 2 goals.
By the numbers: Neshaminy: Austin Tvarok (2 goals), Ryan DeMatteo (1goal, 2 assists), Brian Birmingham (1 goal), EJ Seitz (1 goal).
Council Rock South: Conor McCaffery (5 goals, 1 assist, 4 GB), Owen Dillon (4 goals, 2 GB), Joey Smith (4 goals, 2 assists). Cole Telegadis (1 goal, 1 GB), Patrick Malone (1 goal, 1 GB), Brody Walker (6 GB), Ben McNulty (3 GB).
Neshaminy coach John Donato: “Down 10-2 at the half, I was proud of the team for continuing to play hard and stay competitive through the final two quarters.”
—Props: “EJ Seitz played another strong all-around defensive game, while also adding an end-to-end long pole goal.”
Up next: Council Rock South (7-6) remains at home for Friday’s 5:30 pm contest against Central Bucks West. Neshaminy (1-14, 0-8) will host Central Bucks South at 4 pm Friday.
Council Rock South 5 5 2 2 – 14
Neshaminy 1 1 1 2 – 5
American Conference
HATBORO-HORSHAM 8, ABINGTON 4
Max Mariano scored 3 goals and Shane Phillips added 2 and won 8-of-13 faceoffs as Hatboro-Horsham doubled up Abington 8-4 in Wednesday’s American Conference game.
Anderson Kirby made 14 saves for the Hatters.
By the numbers: Hatboro-Horsham: Max Mariano (3 goal, 3 GB), Cooper Beardsley (1 goal, 4 GB), Sam Troisi (3 GB), Shane Phillips (2 goals, 8/13 FO), Darius Graziani (1 goal, 1 assist, 2 GB), Nate Nemchinov (1 goal, 1 assist), Anderson Kirby (14 saves), Brett Yorko (3 CTO), Alex Mundell (4 GB, 3 CTO), Quinn Fullmer (5 GB, 3 CTO), Mark So (1 GB, 1 CTO), Dom Hernandez (2 GB), Erich Rein (1 GB).
Up next: The Hatters (11-4, 5-2 SOL) will host Plymouth Whitemarsh at 3:45 pm Friday. Abington (9-7, 5-3) will visit Upper Dublin at 6 pm Friday.
Hatboro-Horsham 2 4 0 2 – 8
Abington 1 0 1 2 – 4
WISSAHICKON 17, CHELTENHAM 0
Liam Ruhren (4 saves) and Kyle Crump (2 saves) split time in the cage to earn the shutout as Wissahickon rolled to a 17-0 blanking of Cheltenham in Wednesday’s American Conference game.
On the other end of the field, 10 different players had a hand in the scoring, with Nolan Pounds posting an 8-point effort with 2 goals and 6 assists. Colin Murphy led the Trojans with 3 goals and also went 5-for-8 from the faceoff circle.
By the numbers: Wissahickon: Isaac Lo (1 goal), Kyle Intal (2 goals, 3 GB, 1 CTO), Chase Comer (2 goals, 1 assist, 4 GB, 2 CTO), Tyler Moore (2 GB, 1 CTO), Austin Myers (1 GB, 2 CTO), Nolan Pounds (2 goals, 6 assists, 2 GB, 1 CTO), Nolan Reilly (7/8 FO, 6 GB), Colin Murphy (3 goals, 2 GB, 5/8 FO), Danny Hussa (4 GB, 3 CTO), Cole Lilienfeld (2 GB), Logan Bruno (1 GB), Matt Frankenfield (3 GB), Luke Slobotkin (2 goals, 2 GB), Link Matozzo (1 goal, 2 GB), Ethan Baritz (1 goal), Gavin Hinchcliffe (2 goals), David Pileggi (1 GB), Paola Pileggi (1 GB, 1 assist), Paulie Brogan (2 goals, 1 GB), Joe Casalinuovo (2 GB, 2 CTO), Joey Gambino (3 GB, 2 CTO), Quasir Sampson (3 GB, 2 CTO), Rory DiJoseph Teata (3 GB, 2 CTO), Kyle Crump (2 saves), Liam Ruhren (4 saves).
Up next: Wissahickon (13-4, 7-1 SOL) will host a critical matchup against neighborhood rival Upper Dublin on Wednesday (5pm). The Panthers(1-10, 0-8) will visit William Tennent at 3:30 pm Friday.
Wissahickon 7 6 2 2 – 17
Cheltenham 0 0 0 0 – 0
UPPER DUBLIN 11, NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 3
Matthew Shohen led all scorers with 4 goals and an assist and Reece Taylor picked up a hat trick as Upper Dublin downed New Hope-Solebury 11-3 in Wednesday’s American Conference matchup.
Ben Shervin made 8 saves for the Cardinals.
By the numbers: Upper Dublin: Matthew Shohen (4 goals, 1 assist), Reece Taylor (3 goals), Nate Brown (1 goal, 2 assists), Michael Pileggi (2 goals), Chase Foster (1 goal, 1 assist), Matthew Miller (1 assist), Ben Shervin (8 saves).
Up next: The Cardinals (8-7, 7-0 SOL) host Abington for Senior Night at 6:30 pm Friday. New Hope-Solebury ( 5-9, 2-5) will be the guests at Quakertown’s Senior Night game at 7 pm Friday.
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