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National Conference
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 15, BENSALEM 8
Addy Geary paces Central Bucks South with 7 points on 5 goals and 2 assists as the Titans topped Bensalem 15-8 in Wednesday’s National Conference game.
Kaylee Conner added 4 goals and 1 assist, while Ella Kim caused 5 turnovers on defense.
By the numbers: Central Bucks South: Addy Geary (5 goals, 2 assists, 5 CTO, 3 GB), Kaylee Conner (4 goals, 1 assist), Tessa Walls (2 goals, 2 assists, 4 CTO, 4 GB), Kelly McDonald (1 goal), Sarah Victor (2 goals, 2 assists, 3 GB), Elysia Fessler (1 goal, 1 assist), Brooke Rosica (1 assist, 4 GB), Kaeli Vandersluis (2 assists), Ella Kim (5 CTO), Elia Kafel (5 saves).
Up next: Bensalem (3-5, 0-3 SOL) will host Souderton at 5 pm Friday. South (3-4, 2-1) welcomes Pennridge at 3:30 pm Friday.
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 17, SOUDERTON 7
Olivia Barrett scored a game-high 5 goals and Bella Schrandt and Ainsley Shissler each added a hat trick as Central Bucks West downed Souderton 17-7 in National Conference action on Wednesday.
Carly Gavetti led Souderton with 2 goals and 2 assists.
By the numbers: Souderton: Carly Gavetti (2 goals, 2 assists, 2 GB), Caroline Kelcy (1 goal), Ella Longacre (1 goal), Addie Yost (2 goals, 1 CTO, 2 GB, 4 DC0, Tatum Andrews (1 goal, 1 assist, 2 DC), Nicole Kleckner (4 saves), Nika Fulginitti (3 saves).
Central Bucks West: Olivia Barrett (5 goals 9 DC 3 CTO 3 GB), Bella Schrandt (3 goals, 1 CT, 1GB, 1DC), Ainsley Shissler (3 goals, 1 DC), Adelaide Stromberg (1 goal, 1 CTO), Kamryn Brownlow (1 goal, 1 assist, 3 DC, 3 GB), Katie Casale (2 goals, 1 assist), Addie Hahn (2 goals), Zola Morelli (2 GB, 1 CTO), Kalena Mandeville (4 saves)
Central Bucks West coach Elena Romesburg: “It was a chilly, rainy game, but we were able to maintain great energy and execution.”
--Props: “Sophomore midfielder Olivia Barrett was all over the field with 5 goals, 9 draw controls, 3 CT’s and 3gbs. And even beyond her stats, she has incredible intangibles. Her communication and intensity on both sides of the field have been vital to our success this year and it’s exciting to see from a young player.
“Ainsley Shissler and Bella Schrandt also made an impact on the offensive end, scoring 3 goals each and continuing to lead a balanced attack.
“Katie Casale scored 2 goals and had an assist and Addie Hahn added a pair of goals. Kamryn Brownlow added a goal and an assist along with 3 draws, and three ground balls and was key to our defensive and midfield success. We were able to overcome some early draw control struggles to control the game.
“Souderton has a lot of young talent as well as some veteran playmakers and they’re always a physical and scrappy matchup. I was also really happy with our redefend. Attackers Raylin Tulio, Addy Stromberg and Chloe Schrandt have really worked hard to cause turnovers. Defensively we had a few lapses in transition but overall stayed strong. Zola Morelli Eve Damsker Grace Naylor and Ofelia Rusiloski continue to shine with Kalena Mandeville on the defensive side.”
Up next: Souderton (5-4, 0-3 SOL) will visit Bensalem for a 5 pm Friday matchup. The Bucks (5-1, 2-0) will host North Penn at 7 pm Friday.
Central Bucks West 5-3-4-5 – 17
Souderton 2-2-0-3 7
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 11, PENNSBURY 7
(Submitted by Council Rock North girls lacrosse)
In a heated rivalry matchup, Council Rock North delivered a commanding 11-7 victory over Pennsbury, overcoming a strong challenge from D1 commits Grace Holmes and Sasha Dobos. With a balanced offensive attack, stellar goaltending, and a tenacious defensive effort, the Indians secured a crucial win to continue their impressive season.
Cat McBride led the Indians with 5 goals while also contributing 1 ground ball, 2 draw controls, and a forced turnover. Her ability to break through Pennsbury’s defense and finish in key moments helped Council Rock North take control of the game.
The Indians showed their depth on offense with Ellie Carney netting 3 goals, adding 2 ground balls and 2 draw controls to her stat line. Jordy Zazoff added 2 goals, while Olivia Esposito stepped up with 1 goal and a standout defensive effort. Esposito’s return from injury provided a major boost as she locked down Pennsbury’s top attackers.
Meanwhile, Gabby Mann played the role of facilitator, dishing out 5 assists in a playmaking masterclass. Her ability to set up teammates was key in breaking down Pennsbury’s defensive schemes.
The defensive backbone of the Indians’ victory was goalie Lucy Carney, who put on a sensational performance with 13 saves.
Head coach Denise Noseworthy praised her team’s effort postgame, highlighting their ability to rise to the occasion against a formidable opponent.
“Pennsbury’s got some incredible talent with Grace and Sasha, but our girls played with heart and stuck to the game plan,” she said. “Lucy was a wall in goal, and our offense clicked at the right moments. This win means a lot to us, especially against a rival like this.”
Up next: Pennsbury (3-6, 1-2 SOL) will host Wissahickon today at 3:30 pm. North (7-1, 3-0) will host Pennridge at 5 pm Tuesday.
PENNRIDGE 17, COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 9
Pennridge topped Council Rock South 17-9 in National Conference action on Wednesday to remain perfect in league play.
For the Rams, Gianna Leuthe’s five goal-effort led the attack. She also had two caused turnovers and five draw controls. Taylor Burkett added four goals, two caused turnovers, three ground balls and three draw controls. Leah Verespy had a five-point game with two goals and three assists. Madigan Posey led the Rams with six draw controls.
Camryn Brundage led the Golden Hawks with 3 goals, 4 draw controls, and a pair of caused turnovers.
By the numbers: Council Rock South: Camryn Brundage (3 goals, 4 DC, 2 CTO), Kelly Longmore (4 DC), Ella Mayberry (1 goal, 2 DC), Mia Schink (1 goal, 1 assist, 1 DC), Mia Geneles (2 goals, 4 assists), Liz Hearn (1 goal), Gabby Terekhov (12 saves).
Pennridge: Taylor Burkett (4 goals, 2 CTO, 3 GB, 3 DC), Gianna Leuthe (5 goals, 2 CTO, 5 DC), Madigan Posey (2 goals, 1 assist, 6 DC), Aubrey Bailey (2 goals, 1 assist, 1 CTO, 3 GB, 2 DC), Leah Verespy (2 goals, 3 assists, 1 DC), Cayla Wurz (1 goal, 2 assists), Maddy Boyer (1 goal, 2 assists, 1 CTO, 5 GB), Norah Herbst (2 CTO, 2 GB)
Pennridge coach Maddie Dachowski on the game: “Another great win for the Rams, and this one felt BIG. We knew that CR South was going to be one of the most competitive teams in our league, and they came into today’s game off a win vs. Pennsbury, another strong team in this group. They were hungry and had a strong showing tonight. Not sure if it was the rain or a short warm-up that had us off our game a bit, but after a first quarter of mistakes and miscommunication, our defense needed to wake up. We started winning the draw and coming up with stops, and the rest of the game was history. There was absolutely no way we were leaving our field tonight without a win, it was never a doubt in my mind as a coach, and that is exactly what this team did.”
--The first half: “The first quarter was not too hot for us, and we were just very flat on the defensive end and the draw, CR South had the possession and we were like a deer in the headlights a bit. We had miscommunications, and we just needed to wake up. It was 1-1 after the first two minutes after CR South scored first, and we were quick to answer with our opening goal by Taylor Burkett off an 8m. CR South went on a 4-goal run, which we were not prepared for. I called a time out with 5 minutes to go in the half and we were staring at a scoreboard that said 1-5. It was a humbling moment, and I told my girls to get it together and figure out the adjustments we needed to make. I told my defenders and draw unit to do their jobs because they were not holding up their end of this deal. The unit that we usually lean on was having a moment of weakness and it hurt. I am happy to say that was the last time I had to tell my girls to lock in. They left the timeout fired up and ready to get points on the board. Gianna Leuthe had her first goal of the night off an 8m, shrinking our deficit and gaining momentum for the team. With a strong possession to end the quarter Cayla Wurz found Taylor Burkett to take us to 3-5 after the end of the first.
“Our run continued with a very quick goal from Maddie Boyer off a Leah Verespy feed only 12 seconds into the second quarter. There was a lot of back and forth for the next 5 minutes, then we found our spark once again when Aubrey Bailey off a 50/50 ball and rebound got her first goal of the night. Taylor Burkett quickly put up her third, completing her hat trick early. Taylor had a great night and stepped up in big moments early on to get us the lead. She looked very levelheaded, and her decision making on shots and passing was fantastic. She was due for a big game, and I am so pleased with her performance. Next, Gianna Leuthe after an amazing pick in the backfield ran it cost to coast before hitting her 8m for her second of the night. Madigan Posey was due for her first and was next to score taking the Rams up 2 and 10 seconds left on the half.”
--The second half: “We had very clear goals going into the second half of the game. I told my team to keep their foot on the gas, and it was time to pull away. We had all the energy and our connections on offense looked amazing, some of the best ball movement I think this group has had all season. We adjusted defensively, I subbed in Julia Lenox and had her at the crease, and she was a huge game changer. She has speed and composure which is what we needed to stop CR South from putting up more goals. I am really proud of the way she played tonight. She works so hard, and I’m lucky to have great depth in this defensive group. We also had a great showing on D from Norah Herbst who had one of her best games of the season. She was locked in, she took calculated risks, and she wanted the ball in her stick, one of the best qualities of a defender.
“We started the goal scoring for the third quarter with Madigan Posey finding Gianna Leuthe for her third on the night, completing her hat trick and marking her third of the season. A bit more back and forth play took us to about five minutes left on the quarter when we finally put up another goal from a Leah Verespy feed to a cutting Aubrey Bailey. This led to some back-to-back draw controls and scoring from the Rams. Madigan Posey put up her second of the night off a feed from Maddy Boyer. Madigan took a ton of hits tonight, but she stayed composed and showed a lot of mental toughness in the moment. Next to score was Gianna Leuthe with another solid 8m goal. Last to score in the third quarter was Cayla Wurz with a strong look from the crease off Leah Verespy’s third assist of the night. We ended the quarter up 13-8 and felt good going into the fourth.
“In the fourth quarter, it became a game of possession and taking some time off the clock. I told the girls to possess and make smart decisions if they were going to go to goal. Gianna Leuthe scored her fifth and final of the night 30 seconds into the quarter from a great look by Cayla Wurz. Next on the board, Maddie Boyer found Leah Verespy off an 8m pass for her first of the night. We continued our momentum with Taylor Burkett putting up her fourth of the night off another 8m. We capped off the night at 17 with our last coming from Kayla Verespy to her sister Leah Verespy off an 8m pass for her second of the night.
--Overview: “Overall, I am happy to walk away with a strong win. Our ride and transition play looked amazing, and it felt like something with our offense just clicked tonight. Reflecting with the team, we discussed the big moments, caused turnovers, and enjoyed reading the stat sheet filled with great things. But the real focus is learning from that game because for us, it was far from perfect. I want my players to get praise for their big plays, but I also want them correcting mistakes and learning. That is how they will all grow as players and how we will become a better team overall. We are looking forward to another competitive league game this Friday as we travel to CB South.”
Up next: The Golden Hawks (5-2, 2-1 SOL) will host Central Bucks East at 3:30 pm Friday. Pennridge (7-1, 3-0) will visit Central Bucks South for a 5 pm Friday game.
NORTH PENN 20, NESHAMINY 3
Twelve different players found the net as North Penn cruised to a 20-3 victory over Neshaminy in Wednesday’s National Conference game. Maddie Gorman and Mila Rogozinski led the Knights with 3 goals each, while Katie Harkins won 6 draws to go along with 2 goals.
Avery Zack made 7 saves in goal for Neshaminy, while Olivia Snyder, Delaney Mee and Molly Brody each scored 1 goal.
By the numbers: North Penn: Quinn Rodoff (2 goals, 1 assist, 2 DC), Morgan Rodoff (1 goal, 1 assist), Maddie Gorman (3 goals), Katie Harkins (2 goals, 6 DC), Ashley Yu (1 goal), Kelly Woolaver (1 goal, 1 assist), Stephanie Gibson (2 goals, 1 assist), Emma Zeltt (1 goal, 1 assist), Mila Rogozinski (3 goals, 1 assist), Erika Pickford (1 assist), Taylor Krepps (1 goal), Grace Tarlo (1 goal), Maren Casale (2 goals), Emma Lankin (1 assist). Neshaminy: Olivia Snyder (1 goal), Reese Merrill (5 DC), Delaney Mee (1 goal, 2 GB, 3 DC), Molly Brody (1 goal), Avery Zack (7 saves).
Up next: North Penn (4-2, 2-1 SOL) will visit Central Bucks West at 7 pm Friday. Neshaminy (1-4, 0-3) visits Lower Moreland for a nonleague game at 3:30 pm Monday.
American Conference
ABINGTON 16, LOWER MORELAND 3
Abington was dominant in the faceoff circle, and their possession off the draw proved to be key as the Ghosts scored the only 5 goals of the opening quarter to take a big lead and never look back en route to a 16-3 victory over Lower Moreland in Wednesday’s American Conference game.
Eight different players scored for the Ghosts, with Katie Pennekamp scoring a game-high 4 goals while also racking up 10 ground balls, 8 draw controls, and 3 caused turnovers.
Abby Ellner and Erin Ely each added 3 goals.
By the numbers: Abington: Abby Ellner (3 goals, 2 assists, 1 CTO, 1 GB), Erin Ely (3 goals, 1 assist, 1 CTO, 3 GB), Addison Doyle (1 goal, 2 GB), Nora Luskin (2 goals, 1 assist, 2 GB), Katie Pennekamp (4 goals, 3 CTO, 10 GB, 8 DC), Carly Hughes (1 goal, 2 assists, 1 CTO, 2 GB, 3 DC), Chelsey Higgins (1 goal, 2 CTO), Grace Warchol (2 CTO, 1 GB), Charlotte Lowery (3 assists, 1 CTO), Rory Trainer (1 goal, 1 GB), Olivia Capps (1 CTO, 1 GB, 1 DC), Sophia Afflisio (1 CTO, 3 GB), Joanna Duff (1 GB), Emily Kaeser (1 GB), Jadyn Bagby (4 saves).
Abington coach Meg MacClain: “It all started with our 12 draw controls led by Katie Pennekamp, Carly Hughes, and Olivia Capps. We were able to get everyone involved at all ends of the field. On the offensive side, we really worked the ball around to find the open person and came up with 8 different goal scorers. On the defensive side of the field and re-defends, the girls had 13 caused turnovers and 28 ground balls.”
Up next: Lower Moreland (4-3, 2-1 SOL) will host Upper Dublin at 3:30 pm Friday. The Ghosts (3-4, 2-2) will visit Upper Moreland at 3:30 pm Wednesday.
Abington 5 2 4 5 – 16
Lower Moreland 0 1 2 0 – 3
CHELTENHAM 15, HATBORO-HORSHAM 5
(Submitted by Cheltenham girls lacrosse)
Cheltenham came out strong in the first quarter, displaying teamwork and cohesiveness in their win over Hatboro Horsham. Bri Gardner and Morgan Gregorio led the attack with five goals apiece. On the defensive end, Cheltenham's goalie, Giselle Bonner, made some very impressive saves at crucial moments throughout the matchup.
By the numbers: Cheltenham: Bri Gardner (5 goals, 2 assists, 3 DC), Morgan Gregorio (5 goals, 2 assists, 1 DC), Ella King (2 goals), Maggie Leighton (1 goal), Marelle Johnston (1 goal, 2 DC), Mia Haugen (2 DC), Giselle Bonner (7 saves), Megan Robinson (1 save).
Cheltenham coach Emily Towey: “Today was a really fun game of lacrosse. It was physical and intense but that is the energy we needed to push us to the next level. We are continuing to see the depth in our attack and learning how to adapt to our teammates' individual styles of play. Our defense is very gritty and quick and that helped us out a lot today. All of our goalies are young and are hitting a 50% or higher save percentage nearly every game they play. We took every lesson learned from our loss last week and applied those changes today."
Up next: The Panthers (5-1 overall, 2-1 SOL) host Upper Moreland at 3:30 pm Friday. The Hatters (1-7, 1-2) welcome Quakertown for a 3:45 pm Friday matchup.
WISSAHICKON 18, NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 3
Sophia Stehlik scored 2 goals and added 1 assist in Wissahickon’s 18-3 victory over New Hope-Solebury on Wednesday, and her 3-point effort put her over the 100-point mark for her high school career. Stehlik also earned 7 draw controls in the game.
In addition to Stehlik’s milestone, Lila Marciniak scored 4 goals and added 2 assists, while adding 7 draw controls. Alexa McCabe poured in 5 goals and added 1 assist.
By the numbers: Wissahickon: Lila Marciniak (4 goals, 2 assists, 7 DC, 2 GB), Sophia Stehlik (2 goals, 1 assist, 7 DC), Sam Farno (2 goals, 5 GB), Carly Lehman (2 goals, 3 assists, 1 DC), Paige Dratch (2 goals, 1 assist), Maddie Radell (1 goal, 1 assist), Alexa McCabe (5 goals, 1 assist, 1 CTO, 1 GB), Ava Fell (3 saves).
Wissahickon coach Chuck Wurzbach: “I was really impressed with the team chemistry and the positive encouragement that the New Hope-Solebury players showed toward each other throughout the game. It is a testament to the team culture that Coach Mike Connors has instilled into that program.”
—Celebrating Stehlik: “Sophia Stehlik continues to have a really impactful season. The whole team was happy to celebrate her 100th point tonight because they all see how hard she works the entire game.
—Props: “Carly Lehman got her first varsity start and made the most of her opportunity. She is another player who continues to improve and prove her worth to the team.”
Up next: New Hope-Solebury (1-7, 0-3) visits Archbishop Wood at 3:30 pm Monday. The Trojans (8-0, 5-0) will host Council Rock South at 5 pm Tuesday.
Wissahickon 8 6 4 0 – 18
New Hope-Solebury 0 1 1 1 – 3
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 9, UPPER MORELAND 5
Plymouth Whitemarsh used an outstanding performance in the midfield – particularly in the faceoff circle – to best Upper Moreland 9-5 in Wednesday’s American Conference matchup.
Maite Jayo led the Colonials with 3 goals and 2 assists, while Grace Harvey added 3 goals.
The Colonials were able to hold Upper Moreland’s Annalise Messina to 3 goals and 1 assist.
By the numbers: Upper Moreland: Annalise Messina (3 goals,1 assist), Keira Hess (1 goal, 1 assist), Charlie Clement (1 goal).
Plymouth Whitemarsh: Maite Jayo (3 goals, 2 assists), Grace Harvey (3 goals), Liv Reilly (1 goal, 1 assist), Kaiane Jayo (1 goal), Riley Martin (1 goal), Katie Guarino (1 assist).
Plymouth Whitemarsh coach Ellen Reilly: “We came up with the majority of the draws thanks to our midfielders Kaiane Jayo, Maite Jayo, and Grace Harvey. My midfielders did a lot of great things after gaining possession by working the ball on the offensive end and being aggressive on the defensive end. Defensively, Harper Reilly, Soph Nagle and Keira Whelan stepped up creating caused turnovers and transitioning the ball effectively through midfield.
—Working to improve: “My attack had a lot of attacking opportunities. However, we struggled to find the net and created too many turnovers. We have a good number of young attackers who are working hard to better their attacking skills. They need to continue to be strong with the ball and work on their stick faking skills.”
Up next: Upper Moreland (4-4, 1-3 SOL) hosts Abington at 3:30 pm Wednesday. The Colonials (5-1, 2-0) return to action when they visit Lower Moreland at 3:30 pm April 11.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 5 4 – 9
Upper Moreland 3 2 – 5
SPRINGFIELD TWP 14, WILLIAM TENNENT 0
Fourteen different players each contributed a goal as Springfield Twp blanked William Tennent 14-0 in Wednesday’s American Conference game.
Shannon Silvius added 2 assists to her 1 goal to lead the Spartans’ scoring. Ella Mclaughlin,
Frankie Rizzo, Julia Guicheteau, and Madison Borzelleca each had 2-point games with a goal and an assist.
By the numbers: Springfield Twp: Shannon Silvius (1 goal, 2 assists), Ella Mclaughlin (1 goal, 1 assist), Frankie Rizzo (1 goal, 1 assist), Julia Guicheteau (1 goal, 1 assist), Madison Borzelleca (1 goal, 1 assist), Adrianna Demers (1 goal), Madeline Lodge (1 goal), Lucy McDevitt (1 goal), Louise Kopp (1 goal), Murphy McGranahan (1 goal), Erica Case (1 goal), Lauren Gibson (1 goal), Natalie Rittler (1 goal), Charley Kerr (1 goal).
Up next: The Spartans (4-3, 2-0 SOL) will square off against Upper Dublin in a showdown of teams unbeaten in conference play when they meet at 3:30 pm Monday. Tennent (0-4, 0-3) will visit Wissahickon at 5 pm April 11.
UPPER DUBLIN 17, QUAKERTOWN 4
Upper Dublin picked up a 17-4 victory over Quakertown in its annual Morgan’s Message game on Wednesday.
The organization and running of the event was the Senior Culminating Project for Upper Dublin lacrosse seniors Sophia Sirianni, Angie Coccia, and Eden Elmakis.
“It is to raise awareness for Mental Health,” said Upper Dublin coach Dee Cross. “Quakertown purchased T-shirts that our seniors put together for this cause and both teams participated in a pregame message to explain what Morgan's Message is and how to help if any athletes needed help in any way.”
Once the game started, Maeve Hogan took over. The Cardinal junior scored a career-high 6 goals to power the hosts to the victory. Ava Shohen added 6 points on 3 goals and 3 assists.
By the numbers: Upper Dublin: Maeve Hogan (6 goals), Anna DiMartile (4 goals, 1 assist, 4 DC, 3 CTO), Ava Shohen (3 goals, 3 assists, 5 DC, 1 CT), Bridget DiMartile (3 goals, 2 assists, 5 DC, 1 CTO), Abby Rucker (1 goal), Caroline Stoffel (4 saves).
Upper Dublin coach Dee Cross: “We were able to start the game strong and scored quickly to take the momentum right away. We knew Quakertown has been playing really well and had girls that can score quickly so we focused on getting the draw and trying to take good shots. Our defense worked well together and are improving each game in communicating and working together.”
—Props: “Maeve Hogan had a career-high 6 goals today. She has been working on good shot selection and really helping all over the field.
“Anna DiMartile, Ava Shohen, and Bridget DiMartile did a great job in getting possession for a combined 15 draw controls.”
—Per the Morgan’s Message website (https://www.morgansmessage.org): “Morgan’s Message® is a 501(c)(3) that strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics.
“We aim to expand the dialogue on mental health by normalizing conversations, empowering those who suffer in silence, and supporting those who feel alone.”
Up next: Upper Dublin (5-1, 2-0 SOL) visits Lower Moreland at 3:30 pm Friday. The Panthers (2-5, 0-4) visit Hatboro-Horsham at 3:45 pm Friday.
Tuesday, April 1
Hatboro-Horsham's Amber MacIntosh reaches milestone
Hatboro-Horsham senior Amber MacIntosh reached a historic milestone in the Hatters' game against Central Bucks East Tuesday when she recorded the 500th save of her stellar career. A four-year varsity player, MacIntosh has committed to Albright College where she will major in biology/pre-med.
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