Check out the Black Bear Lacrosse Club recaps for SOL girls’ lacrosse teams in action Monday.
SOL American Conference
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 13, SPRINGFIELD TWP 3
In a game with several subplots, it was the Colonials opening up an early lead on their way to the conference win. A highlight of the game was Maite Jayo reaching the 100-goal milestone.
“Maite is the hardest working person I have ever coached,” PW coach Ellen Reilly said. “She is unselfish and is willing to do whatever the team needs. Without her we would not be the team we are, her work ethic is contagious and her teammates follow her lead.”
Jayo and Grace Harvey led the Colonials with three goals and one assist each.
On the Spartans’ sidelines was PW alum and former PW assistant coach Katrina Metz, who is now the head coach at Springfield Twp.
By the numbers: Plymouth Whitemarsh: Maite Jayo (3 goals, 1 assist), Grace Harvey (3 goals, 1 assist), Riley Martin (2 goals, 1 assist), Soph Gartland (1 goal), Liv Reilly (1 goal), Kaiane Jayo (1 goal), Harper Reilly (1 goal), Ellie Coyle (1 goal), Katie Guarino 1 assist)
Springfield Twp: Frankie Rizzo (2 goals), Shannon Silvius (1 goal)
Plymouth Whitemarsh coach Ellen Reilly: “What a nice game against Springfield. Katrina Metz is their coach, and she is a PW alum who I coached years ago. After she graduated from the University of Delaware, she was my assistant coach. She coached with her aunt (Dee Cross) at UD. And is now coaching her daughter at Springfield. What a full circle.”
Springfield Twp coach Katrina Borzelleca: “Our girls played hard today and showed some grit. PW ran some fast breaks in the beginning of the game that we had trouble stopping at first. Our defense came together and made some great stops and slowed down their offense, fast breaks and shots on goal. This defense has had several kids coming in and out with injuries and other things that have happened throughout the season. They have gelled and are able to play so well together no matter what players we put out there.
“Unfortunately, we had put ourselves in a bit of a hole and the girls were hustling hard to work together and create some opportunities when we had possession. When you are down, sometimes it can feel frantic trying to make a play or create something to happen to help your team. I felt like we had several situations where my girls were fighting hard to create those opportunities and we would have a dropped pass, a turnover or a saved shot that would turn it around and give it right back to PW – that can be backbreaking. I give tons of credit to my midfielders as they are some of the hardest working kids I have ever coached … getting to both sides of the field, playing key roles, and playing well.
“This team is a great group of girls with lots of talent – we just need to continue to trust each other, think through situations and work on one goal, one situation, and one possession at a time. We have been playing well and putting things together in each facet of the game, and I look forward to seeing it all continue to come together.”
Up next: Plymouth Whitemarsh (10-2, 5-1 SOL) will host Cheltenham on Wednesday, and Springfield Twp (5-7, 3-3) will host Wissahickon Wednesday.
Springfield Twp 2-1 3
Plymouth Whitemarsh 7-6 13
UPPER MORELAND 16, CHELTENHAM 6
Annalise Messina had a hand in nine goals, scoring seven and assisting on three others. The Golden Bears led 7-3 after one quarter and took an 11-4 lead into halftime. Keira Hess also had a big day, scoring three goals and assisting on four others in a seven-point game.
Keiley Hawk led the Hawks with eight draw controls.
By the numbers: Annalise Messina (7 goals, 2 assists, 2 DC), Keira Hess (3 goals, 4 assists, 2 DC), Ella Gould (2 goals), Eva Gorrell (1 goal, 1 assist), Keiley Hawk (1 goal, 1 assist, 8 DC), Izzy Duncan (1 goal), Bridget Hess (1 goal), Avery Adamski (1 assist), Leah King (1 assist), Charlie Clement (1 assist), Sophia Perrine (1 assist, 1 DC)
Addi Hurley – 4 saves
Upper Moreland coach Kim Frantz: “Cheltenham started off strong with the first goal of the game, and UM quickly came back to score seven goals throughout the first quarter, with Cheltenham then scoring the last two goals in the first quarter to make the score 7-3 UM. We had 11 different people that contributed to our 16 goals, which I was really happy to see.
“Leah King had a phenomenal game. I felt like she was everywhere on the field. She had four interceptions and led the team in ground balls with seven. Keiley Hawk helped control the draws which really helped us to keep the ball on attack.”
–Tip of the hat to the Panthers: “Cheltenham continues to get stronger each year and continues to grow as a team. In particular, Bri Garener and Mia Haugen both had great games against us.”
Up next: Upper Moreland (7-4, 3-3 SOL) will host Upper Dublin on Tuesday, and Cheltenham (6-3, 2-3) will travel to Plymouth Whitemarsh on Wednesday.
Cheltenham 3-1-2-0 6
Upper Moreland 7-4-5-0 16
SOL National Conference
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 17, BENSALEM 3
The Golden Hawks raced out of the gate to a 7-0 lead after one quarter and extended that to 10-0 by halftime on their way to the conference win.
Mia Geneles’ eight-points game led the Hawks and included six assists and two goals. Mia Schnik’s seven-point night included five goals and one assist. She also had a team-high six draw controls. Camryn Brundage added four goals and one assist.
By the numbers: Council Rock South: Kelly Longmore (1 goal, 2 DC, 2 CTO), Camryn Brundage (4 goals, 1 assist, 4 DC, 1 CTO), Liz Hearn (2 goals), 1 CTO), Mia Schink (5 goals, 2 assists, 6 DC), Mia Geneles (2 goals, 6 assists), Julia Haurin (1 goal), Charlee Myers (2 goals), Adi Rakswaski – 2 saves
Up next: Council Rock South (7-4, 4-2 SOL) will return to action next Monday at Jenkintown for a non-league game, and Bensalem (5-8, 0-6) will host Central Bucks East on Tuesday.
Bensalem 0-0-1-2 3
Council Rock South 7-3-4-3 17
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 17, VILLA JOSEPH MARIE 0
(Submitted by CR North lacrosse)
Newtown, PA — The Council Rock North Indians delivered a strong performance Tuesday night with a 17–0 shutout win over Villa Joseph Maria, marking their first shutout of the season in what was an all-around team win.
Leading the defensive charge was Lucy Carney, who had yet another stellar outing between the pipes. Carney’s poise and precision in goal kept Villa Joseph scoreless, preserving the shutout and setting the tone from the first whistle to the final horn.
On the offensive end, it was a team effort—but a few stars shined brightly. Cat McBride led the attack with 5 goals, 1 ground ball, 2 draw controls, and a forced turnover. Gabby Mann had a record-setting day, dishing out 8 assists and adding a goal of her own, continuing her reign as the team’s assist queen.
Olivia Esposito contributed a hat trick and tallied an impressive 4 draw controls, while Ellie Carney added 2 goals, 2 ground balls, and a game-high 7 draw controls.
Other scorers included: Addison Deppi – 2 goals, Keiley Lyons – 1 goal, 2 ground balls, and strong offensive pressure, Mackenzie Pyle – 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 GB, 2 DC, and Jordy Zazoff – 1 goal.
Defensively, it was a full-squad effort with Abby Steadman, Keiley Lyons Addison Kohler, Ella G, and Julia Koval all contributing to the smothering defense that kept Villa Joseph off the scoreboard.
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