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#10 COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 10, #23 BOYERTOWN 7
Council Rock North Fends Off Boyertown in Historic Home Playoff Victory
Defense Shines as Indians Advance in PIAA Tournament
(Article submitted by CR North Lacrosse)
NEWTOWN, PA – In a landmark night for Council Rock North girls lacrosse, the Indians hosted their second home playoff game in two years — a first in school history — and rose to the occasion with a hard-fought 10–7 victory over a tough Boyertown squad in the opening round of the PIAA District 1 playoffs.
From the opening whistle, the matchup delivered playoff intensity. Boyertown struck first, quieting the home crowd and forcing the Indians to settle in quickly. Both teams exchanged runs through the first half, with Council Rock North leaning heavily on a swarming defense and timely saves from junior goalie Lucy Carney to keep the game within reach.
Carney was sensational in the cage, stopping 65 percent of the shots she faced and disrupting Boyertown’s offense with multiple interceptions and ground ball recoveries outside the crease. Her poise and aggression in the clearing game set the tone defensively.
Led by a gritty midfield unit, Council Rock North took control in the second half. Ellie Carney led the charge with 4 goals, 4 ground balls, 5 draw controls, and a forced turnover. Her work between the 30s was vital in gaining possession and establishing momentum.
Fellow middie Catherine McBride continued her strong postseason play with 3 goals, 3 ground balls, 5 draw controls, and 1 forced turnover, consistently pushing transition and drawing defensive pressure.
Gabby Mann led the offense with precision, contributing 1 goal and 3 assists while also sparking ball movement on key possessions. Olivia Espozito (1G, 3GB) and Addison Deppi (1G, 3GB) added critical scoring depth, while Mackenzie Pyle chipped in with an assist and a ground ball.
On the defensive end, Council Rock North’s backline held firm. Keiley Lyons (3GB, 1FT), Abby Steadman (2GB), Addison Kohler (1GB, key hustle play), and Ella G. anchored a unit that closed passing lanes, pressured dodgers, and fought for every loose ball.
The win marks another milestone in Council Rock North’s historic season at 16-2 it is the best record in recent memory. A big challenge awaits with a Thursday game against lacrosse powerhouse Radnor.
Up next: Council Rock North (16-2, 9-1 SOL) will travel to #7 Radnor.
#14 PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 15, #18 UPPER MERION 2
The Colonials – sparked by the seven-goal effort of Grace Harvey – were in command from the outset, opening up a 6-1 halftime lead and extending that in the second half
By the numbers: Plymouth Whitemarsh: Grace Harvey (7 goals), Ellie Coyle (2 goals), Maite Jayo (2 goals, 1 assist), Liv Reilly (1 goal), Soph Gartland (1 goal), Kaiane Jayo (1 goal), Shae Murphy (1 assist), Katie Guarino (2 assists).
Upper Merion: Mackenzie Davis (1 goal), Maura Bese (1 goal)
Plymouth Whitemarsh coach Ellen Reilly:
–Props: “My middies did a great job on the draw which enabled us to possess the ball. My attackers – Soph Gartland, Liv Reilly, Shae Murphy, Katie Guarino, and Ellie Coyle – played well moving and distributing the ball. Grace Harvey was all over the field defensively and her teammates were finding her in transition. She passed the ball nicely and in return received it back leading our attack with 7goals.
“Defensively, it was a team effort with our low defenders, Katie Lukens, Keira Whelan, Soph Nagle, Harper Reilly and Gianna Clark, communicating and playing well together. Our goalie Addi Stein was in the mix and helping when we had knock downs and interceptions.
Drawer Kaiane Jayo, and middies Maite Jayo, Grace Harvey and Jacque Spinelli did an excellent job off the draw and in transition.
“A team effort from all that secured the win.”
Up next: Plymouth Whitemarsh (15-4, 9-2 SOL) will travel to #3 Bishop Shanahan for Thursday’s second round contest.
Upper Merion 1-1 2
Plymouth Whitemarsh 6-9 15
#15 PENNCREST 18, #18 COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 9
The Golden Hawks saw their successful season come to an end in Tuesday’s district opener.
Camryn Brundage led the Hawks with three goals, six draw controls and on caused turnover.
By the numbers: Camryn Brundage (3 goals, 6 DC, 1 CTO), Kelly Longmore (one goal, 2 DC), Ella Mayberry (1 goal, 1 assist, 2 CTO), Mia Schink (2 goals, 2 assists, 2 DC), Mia Geneles (3 assists)
Elizabeth Hearn (2 goals, 1 assist), Kenna Pytlewski (2 CTO), Emerson Wackowski (1 CTO).
The season: Council Rock South closed out its season with a 12-6 record overall and a 7-3 record in SOL play.
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