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SOL National Conference
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 11, COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 6
The Patriots closed out the regular season with a conference road win, turning a 4-3 halftime lead into the five-goal win with a strong second-half performance.
Thomas Williams scored five goals to lead a balanced East attack. Adam Volm added three goals and one assist in a contest that saw the Patriots corral 34 ground balls. They also came up with nine caused turnovers.
Rowen Coverdale had a big night at the faceoff X, winning 16 or 19 faceoffs. He also had eight ground balls. Ben Snyder had 10 saves in a winning effort in goal.
By the numbers: Offense: Thomas Williams (5 goals, 1 GB), Adam Volm (3 goals, 1 GB), Michael Smallwood (1 goal, 2 assists), Evan Riley (4 GB, 1 CTO), Ryan Williams (1 goal, 2 assists), Grant Bullard (2 GB, 1 CTO), Jack Williams (1 GB).
Defense: Ben Bridegum (1 goal, 5 GB, 3 CTO), Tristan Smith (1 assist, 3 GB), David Brown (4 GB, 3 CTO), Jackson Jagoda (1 assist, 3 GB), Luke Walters (2 GB, 1 CTO).
Rowen Coverdale (16 of 19 faceoff wins, 8 GB) Ben Snyder - 10 saves
Up next: Central Bucks East takes a 12-5 overall record (7-2 SOL) into the District 1 3A Tournament. The Patriots are 13th in the latest rankings. Council Rock North (6-8, 2-7) is 26th in the latest rankings in what will be a 24-team tournament.
Central Bucks East 2-2-3-4 11
Council Rock North 0-3-1-2 6
Non-league
UPPER MORELAND 12, LANSDALE CATHOLIC 10
If the Golden Bears were looking for the perfect prep game for the upcoming District 1 3A Tournament, this just might have been it. The Golden Bears led 4-3 after one quarter but trailed 6-5 at halftime. They responded with a 5-1 third quarter on
their way to the win in the tightly contested non-league game.
A highlight of the game for the Golden Bears was Aidan Tuffy reaching the 100th career point milestone. His six-point game – four goals and two assists – led UM. David Adamski had a five-point game with three goals and two assists, and Paul Fell added three goals and one assist.
By the numbers: Upper Moreland: Aidan Tuffy (4 goals, 2 assist), Paul Fell (3 goals,1 assist), Kevin Messina (2 goals), Judah Wood (1 goal, 2 assists), David Adamski (2 goals, 3 assists), Kevin Smith (2 assists), Lucas Rhode (1 assist)
Upper Moreland coach Corey Kelly: “Great final game of regular season with an intense playoff feel to it. Ties school win record with 13 wins. Looking forward to playing extra games in the playoffs. Fourth time in last five years.”
Up next: Upper Moreland (13-5, 5-4 SOL) awaits its seeding in the District 1 2A Tournament. The Golden Bears are sixth in the latest rankings.
Lansdale Catholic 3-3-1-3 10
Upper Moreland 4-1-5-2 12
NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 13, ARCHBISHOP WOOD 0
The Lions closed out their season on a high note, celebrating the team’s five seniors with a shutout win over the Vikings.
By the numbers: New Hope-Solebury: Colin Foster (4 goals, 1 assist), Parker Taylor (4 goals, 1 assist), Mitchell Lontchar (3 goals, 1 assist), Chris Weisbrot (1 goal, 1 assist), Jack Reed (1 goal), Lucas Solis (1 assist).
Saves: Cole Catalano - 4, Leo Steinberger - 4
Face offs: Colin Foster -14
Ground Balls: Oliver Phillips-3, Aidan Olds-1, Quinn Bridge-3, Josh Dizio-4, Blake Duval-4, Noah Kolan 1, Finn Johnson-2, Dylan Larsen-1
New Hope-Solebury coach Jeff Bruemmer: “Great way for seniors Lucas Solis, Mitchell Lontchar, Aidan Olds, Oliver Phillips and Chris Weisbrot to finish their careers. I'm proud of these seniors on how they grew as players and young men. They left a positive mark on the program.”
The Lions closed out the year with an 8-10 overall record.
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 13, LOWER MERION 4
Plymouth Whitemarsh emerged victorious on Friday night over host Lower Merion. The win solidified PW's second consecutive district playoff berth in as many years. The Colonials offense was led by junior midfielder/attackman Jack Cooper (5G, 2A, 1CTO) who scored 5 goals to lead PW's offense. Midfielders Hayden Domers (2G, 2GB) and Drew Strohl (2G, 2A, 1GB) contributed a pair of goals each. Goals were also scored by senior attackman Scott Margulies (1G, 2CTO, 5GB), and juniors Dylan Ippolito (1G, 1A, 2GB), Sean Herron (1G), and Owen Cababe (1G, 1CTO, 2GB).
PW's defense was led by senior LSM/Defenseman Isaiah Bainbridge (4CTO, 12GB, 1/1 FO) who racked up 12 ground balls and 4 caused turnovers during the Colonials’ defensive campaign. Bainbridge's eighth ground ball in the third quarter constituted his 300th career ground ball, a milestone reached by only a few Colonial players over the years. Seniors Jackson Budin (3CTO, 5GB) and Kevin Hegarty (5GB) were also instrumental in PW's defensive efforts notching a combined 10 ground balls and 3 caused turnovers.
Junior FOGO Kai Silverman (4GB, 13/16 FO) was dominant at the X going 13 for 16, and junior goalies Mason Best (4 Saves, 1GB) and Brian DeVitis (5 Saves) were both excellent in net.
By the numbers: Jack Cooper (5G, 2A, 1CTO), Hayden Domers (2G, 2GB), Drew Strohl (2G, 2A, 1GB), Scott Margulies (1G, 2CTO, 5GB), Dylan Ippolito (1G, 1A, 2GB), Caiden Lesczcynski (2A, 2GB), Isaiah Bainbridge (4CTO, 12GB, 1/1 FO), Jackson Budin (3CTO, 5GB), Kevin Hegarty (5GB), Luke LaViola (1A, 4GB), Sean Herron (1G), Owen Cababe (1G, 1CTO, 2GB), Alex Frangiosa (1CTO, 1GB), Luke Wynne (1GB, 0/3 FO), Kai Silverman (4GB, 13/16 FO), Mason Best (4 Saves, 1GB), and Brian DeVitis (5 Saves).
Up next: Plymouth Whitemarsh (10-8, 8-1 SOL is 20th in the latest District 1 3A rankings and wait their final seed.)
Plymouth Whitemarsh 5-4-3-1 13
Lower Merion 0-2-0-2 4
PENNRIDGE 18, HOLY GHOST PREP 5
The visiting Rams owned this one from the outset, opening up a 6-1 lead after one quarter and a 12-4 advantage by halftime on their way to the non-league win.
The Rams were led by the seven-point game of Kevin Matthews, who had five goals and two assists), and Rocco Finelli, who added five goals and one assist.
Cole Nitterour dominated the game at the face-off X, winning 19 of 22 face-offs.
Calvin McGuire and Evan Vandermark both had five saves in goal.
By the numbers: Pennridge: Carson Tormey (1 assist), Rocco Fanelli (5 goals, 1 assist), Kevin Matthews (5 goals, 2 assists), Levi Souder (4 goals), Reid Moyer (1 goal, 3 assists), Sean Leuthe (1 assist), Sean Matthews (1 goal), Harrison Cranage (1 goal), Gage Gottshalk (1 assist), Cole Nitterour (1 goal, 19/22 FO), Logan Liberty (2/5 FO), Calvin McGuire (5 saves), Evan Vandermark (5 saves)
Up next: Pennridge (15-3, 9-0 SOL) is fourth in the latest District 1 3A rankings with the final seeds to be determined Saturday.
Pennridge 6-6-5-1 18
Holy Ghost Prep 1-3-0-1 5
NORTH PENN 6, ABINGTON HEIGHTS 5
The Knights edged an Abington Heights team out of District 2 in Friday’s non-league contest. Emerson Morelli’s hat trick led the Knights, and Justin Urbinati won eight face-offs. Connor Howard was credited with eight saves in goal.
By the numbers: North Penn: Emerson Morelli (3 goals), Luigi Cardone (1 goal, 1 assist), AJ D’Ambrosio (1 goal), CJ Kronmiller (1 assist), Justin Urbinati (1 goals)
NP faceoffs: Justin Urbinati (8 won)
NP saves: Connor Howard (10 saves)
Up next: North Penn (7-9, 2-7 SOL) is 15th in the latest District 1 3A rankings and awaits its final seed.
Thursday, May 8
Non-league
NESHAMINY 10, HOLY GHOST PREP 9 (2 OT)
As ending go, they don’t get much more dramatic than this, and as Senior Nights go, they don’t get much better than this.
The emotions after this win - pure joy.
The Redskins needed some late game heroics in regulation to send the game to overtime where – 45 seconds into the second OT – Evan Martini scored the game-winner, capping a storybook Senior Night.
Ryan DeMatteo played a huge role in the Redskins’ comeback, finishing with four goals and one assist. Another key to the win was Cayden Weaver, who won 17 of 22 face-offs.
Neshaminy coach John Donato recounts the action: “With under a minute in regulation and Holy Ghost Prep with possession, close defender Timmy Peterson forced a turnover and D-mid Gavin Meehan came up with a vital ground ball and solo clear. Meehan then fed Ryan DeMatteo moving down the ally who fired home the tying goal with 39 seconds on the clock.
Evan Martini scored a no doubter winning goal 45 seconds into the second OT.
“It was an exciting guts and glory game for the
enthusiastic crowd in attendance for Senior Night. We were down 7-1 midway through the second quarter when Chase Comer found the back of the net which gave us a little spark. Cayden Weaver (17-22 faceoffs won) gained possessions allowing for three consecutive goals to cut the lead to 7-5. Down 9-6 early in the fourth quarter our team defense, as well as an effective 10-man ride shut down the Firebirds the rest of the way.
“EJ Seitz, Caden Fogleman, and Tim Peterson, and senior Gavin McClure along with D-mids senior Gavin Meehan, senior Chase Comer, senior Austin Prociuk, and Ryan Ganzel stepped up their intensity to win matchups and neutralize HGP's top offensive threats. Senior goalie Will Irving, with late game support from backup Jaxon Olszewski, recorded 11 saves.
“Offensively, senior Brian Birmingham was a strong presence at both the midfield and attack. Austin Tvarok recorded two key goals while adding two assists. Senior Travis Ford contributed one assist. But it was Senior Ryan DeMatteo who led the comeback scoring 3 of his 4 momentum swinging goals in the final seven minutes cutting the lead 9-7, and 9-8 and tying the game at 9-9, paving the way for Evan Martini's winner in the second OT.”
By the numbers: Neshaminy: Ryan DeMatteo (4 goals, 1 assist), Evan Martini (2 goals, 2 assists), Austin Tvarok (2 goals, 2 assists), Chase Comer (1 goal), Cayden Weaver (1 assist), Travis Ford (1 assist).
Holy Ghost Prep 4-4-0-1-0-0 9
Neshaminy 1-4-1-3-0-1 10
HATBORO-HORSHAM 6, CARDINAL O’HARA 5
The Hatters took a 3-0 lead after one quarter and still led by three at halftime and then fought off O’Hara’s second-half comeback attempt to earn the non-league win.
Max Mariano’s four-point game led the way with three goals and one assist.
Shane Phillips won 9 of 11 faceoffs and also played a major role in the win. Anderson Kirby was credited with 10 saves in goal.
By the numbers: Hatboro-Horsham: Max Mariano (3 goals, 1 assist, 2 GB), Victor Lasher (1 goal), Nate Nemchinov (2 GB), Victor Wilkins (1 goal), Vinny Graziani (1 goal, 2 GB), Darius Graziani (2 assists, 1 CTO, 2 GB), Shane Phillips (9/11 FO), Brett Yorko (3/4 FO, 4 GB, 2 CTO), Quinn Fullmer (1GB, 1 CTO), Anderson Kirby - 10 saves
Up next: Hatboro-Horsham (12-6, 5-4 SOL) is 21st in the latest District 1 3A rankings.
Cardinal O’Hara 0-2-2-1 5
Hatboro-Horsham 3-2-1-0 6
HAVERFORD 6, NORTH PENN 4
The Knights came up just short in Thursday’s non-league game in a battle of district-bound squads.
By the numbers: Jayden Davenport (2 goals), Gavin Keijzer (1 goal), Emerson Morelli (1 goal, 1 assist), Finn Howard (1 assist)
NP saves: Connor Howard 14 saves
NP faceoffs: Justin Urbinati 10 won
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