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National Conference
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 9, CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 7
It’s a rare day that a team can survive a scoreless half in lacrosse, but Central Bucks East did just that.
The Patriots were held scoreless in the second half, but their defense stood tall and made the squad’s 9-2 halftime lead stand up, denying neighborhood rival Central Bucks West’s comeback attempt and pulling out a 9-7 victory in Monday’s National Conference showdown.
Thomas Williams’ four-point game led the Patriots and included three goals and one assist), and Michael Smallwood had two goals and one assist. As a team, the Patriots had 24 ground balls and 10 caused turnovers.
For the Bucks, Alex Greenspan (2 goals, 1 assist) and Michael Rafalowski (1 goal, 2 assists) each had 3 points.
The Patriots are 13th in the latest District 1 3A rankings while the Bucks are firmly on the bubble at 24.
By the numbers: Central Bucks East: Offense: Thomas Williams (3 goals, 1 assist, 2 GB), Michael Smallwood (2 goals, 1 assist), Adam Volm (2 goals, 2 GB), Ryan Williams 1 goal), Matt Bowen (1 CTO), Jack Williams (1 GB), Grant Bullard (1 GB)
Defense: David Brown (1 goal, 1 assist, 2 GB, 3 CTO), Ben Bridegum (7 GB, 4 CTO), Luke Walters (4 GB), Tristan Smith (2 CTO), Jackson Jagoda (2 GB), Luke D’Ambrosio (1 GB)
Rowen Coverdale (11 of 20 face-off wins, 2 GB), Ben Snyder (8 saves)
Central Bucks West: Alex Greenspan (2 goals, 1 assist), Michael Rafalowski (1 goal, 2 assists), Brad Mulreaney (2 goals), James Rutenberg (1 goal), Liam Grant (1 goal), Max Stromberg (1 assist), Caden McCloskey (1 assist), Luke Fisher (1 assist), Kevin Mallon (7 FO), Ben Greenspan (2 FO), Kanen Patel (7 saves).
Up next: The Patriots (10-5, 5-2 SOL) host Pennsbury at 7 pm Wednesday. The Bucks (7-8, 2-6) will end its regular season at 7 pm Wednesday when they host Council Rock North on Senior Recognition/CBAA Youth Night.
Central Bucks West 0 2 2 3 – 7
Central Bucks East 4 5 0 0 – 9
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 11, COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 4
Alex Fessler poured in 5 goals and added 1 assist, while Jake Auerbach had 2 goals and 3 helpers to boost Central Bucks South past Council Rock North 11-4 in Monday’s National Conference matchup.
Blake Bernstein won 10-of-16 faceoffs for the Titans, who received a 10-save effort from goalkeeper Brayden Shahan.
South is 20th in the latest District 1 3A rankings while Rock North is 26th in what will be a 24-team field.
By the numbers: Central Bucks South: Jack Auerbach (2 goals, 3 assists), Zach Doer (1 goal, 1 assist), Alex Fessler (5 goals, 1 assist), Nick DePedro (2 goals), Blake Bernstein (1 goal, 1 assist, 10/16 FO), Braeden Surina (2 assists), James Vargason (2 GB, 1 CTO), Marcello DiPrinzio (2 CTO, 2 GB), Brayden Shahan (10 saves).
Up next: South (8-8, 4-4 SOL) will host Council Rock South at 6:30 pm Wednesday. The Indians (5-7, 1-6) will visit Central Bucks West at 7 pm Wednesday.
Central Bucks South 2 3 2 4 – 11
Council Rock North 0 2 0 2 – 4
Nonleague
NORTH PENN 6, CRESTWOOD 5
Connor Howard recorded the 600th save of his varsity career as part of a sparkling 16-save effort to lift North Penn to a thrilling 6-5 victory over Crestwood in Monday’s nonleague game.
Howard’s net play was critical as the Knights built a 6-3 lead heading into the final period, but Howard and the North Penn defense would not allow Crestwood to complete the comeback.
Five different players scored for the Knights, with Vinnie Montmore netting a pair of goals.
By the numbers: North Penn: Caiden Myers (1 goal, 2 assists), Finn Howard (1 goal), AJ D’Ambrosio (1 goal), Tyler Kronmiller (1 goal), Vinnie Montmore (2 goals), Emerson Morelli (1 assist), Justin Urbinati (6 FO), Connor Howard (16 saves).
North Penn coach Rick Smith: “There were no (late-game) heroics. This was just a tough, down-to-the-wire, competitive game.”
Up next: The Knights (10-5, 4-5 SOL) – 14th in the latest District 1 3A rankings – will visit nonleague opponent Haverford High at 7 pm Thursday.
Crestwood 2 1 0 2 – 5
North Penn 2 1 3 0 – 6
PENNSBURY 7, HOLY GHOST PREP 5
Trailing 4-3 in the fourth quarter, Pennsbury scored 4 unanswered goals and pulled out a 7-5 victory over Holy Ghost Prep in Monday’s nonleague matchup.
Bergen Wilhelm scored a pole goal to tie the game at 4-4, then midfielder Matt Minogue netted his first of the game to give the Falcons a lead they would not relinquish. John Curtis added the sixth goal, then Minogue scored on an empty net to ice the game.
Six different players scored for the Falcons, while Charlie Kealy (12-for-13 faceoffs) and Bradley Hill (3-for-3 faceoffs) dominated in the circle.
By the numbers: Pennsbury: Matt Minogue (2 goals), John Curtis (1 goal), Jon Daemer (1 goal), Chris Lynch (1 goal), Zach Katz (1 goal), Bergen Wilhelm (1 goal), Logan Thorne (1 assist), Gavin Lucisano (1 assist), Jackson Thau (1 assist), Charlie Kealy (12/13 FO, 9 GB), Bradley Hill (1 assist, 3/3 FO, 2 GB), Jaden Beach (4 saves).
Up next: The Falcons (10-5, 5-3 SOL) will close out the regular season at Central Bucks East at 7 pm Wednesday.
Pennsbury 2 1 0 4 – 7
Holy Ghost Prep 1 1 1 2 – 5
SOUDERTON 11, LANSDALE CATHOLIC 1
By the numbers: Souderton: Logan Blair (2 goal, 2 assists), Trey Bui (1 goal, 2 assists, 2 GB), Chris Touhey (1 goal, 2 assists, 2 GB), Brody Anderson (2 goals, 2 GB), Cameron Ruff (2 goals), Ty Sauerwald (1 goal), Shaun Whitcomb (1 goal), Luca Ferretti (1 goal), Alex Benfield (1 assist), Liam Murray (1 CTO, 3 GB), Jackson Hirschmann (1 CTO, 6 GB), Max Ryon (5 GB), (Peyton Bannak 11/14 FO 7 GB), Andrew Rivera – 5 saves
Up next: Souderton (16-1, 9-0 SOL) will host Pennridge in a battle for the conference’s top spot. Neither team has lost in conference play.
Lansdale Catholic 0-0-1-0 1
Souderton 3-4-0-4 11
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 11, CARDINAL O’HARA 7
On a night dedicated to honoring their nine seniors, Plymouth Whitemarsh defeated Cardinal O’Hara by a score of 11 to 7. Tied after the first quarter, the Colonials scored 3 goals in the second quarter and 4 goals in the third quarter to pull away from the Lions and notch the victory.
The Colonials played a complete game with all facets of the offense and defense contributing to the win. On the offensive side of the ball, PW received goals from six players. Junior attackman/midfielder Jack Cooper led the charge with a hat trick and 2 assists. Senior midfielder Luke LaViola, senior attackman Scott Marguiles, and junior midfielder Drew Strohl had two goals apiece and senior attackman Caiden Lesczcynski and junior midfielder Dylan Ippolito rounded out the scoring, each with a goal.
The defensive effort was led by senior poles Isaiah Bainbridge, Jackson Budin, and Dylan Imperial, who combined for 5 caused turnovers and 12 ground balls. The faceoff and transition game was dominated by senior defensive midfielder Hayden Domers, Bainbridge, and the face-off tag team of junior Kai Silverman and sophomore Fidel Greene, who collectively went 14 for 18 on face-offs. Junior goalie Mason Best was excellent in net with 7 saves.
“I want to congratulate and give a big thank you to our seniors for all their hard work tonight and for everything they have done for this program over the years,” said Head Coach Ryan Bonanni. “Our team put together forty-eight strong minutes to walk away with an 11-7 victory against a tough Cardinal O’Hara Lacrosse Program. It was a nice way to honor our nine seniors and their contributions to rebuilding this program.”
By the numbers: Luke LaViola (2G, 1A, 2 CTO, 3GB), Caiden Lesczcynski (1G, 1A, 2GB), Scott Margulies (2G, 3CTO, 5GB), Hayden Domers (2CTO, 6GB), Isaiah Bainbridge (2CTO, 7GB), Jackson Budin (2CTO, 3GB), Dylan Imperial (1CTO, 3GB), Kevin Hegarty (1GB), Chase Rarrick (1GB), Jack Cooper (3G, 2A, 1GB), Drew Strohl (2G, 1A, 1CTO, 3 GB), Dylan Ippolito (1G, 1A, 2GB), Sean Herron (1A), Alex Frangiosa (2CTO, 2GB), Luke Smith (2CTO), Kai Silverman (9 for 12 FO), Fidel Greene (5 for 6 FO), and Mason Best (7 Saves, 1GB).
Up next: Plymouth Whitemarsh (8-8, 7-1 SOL) will New Hope-Solebury on Wednesday.
Cardinal O’Hara 3-1-2-1 7
Plymouth Whitemarsh 3-3-4-1 11
UPPER MORELAND 15, ARCHBISHOP CARROLL 4
NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 15, INTERBORO 1
METHACTON 21, QUAKERTOWN 10
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