Check out the Black Bear Lacrosse Club recaps for SOL boys/girls lacrosse teams in action Saturday.
Boys
Non-league
PENNSBURY 14, SANDERSON (NC) 6
The Falcons – after a scrimmage in Richmond – capped a successful road trip to Raleigh, N.C., with an impressive win. They opened up a 5-0 lead after one quarter and extended that to 13-1 by halftime.
John Curtis led the Falcons’ attack with seven goals while Trent Becker also had a seven-point game.
By the numbers: John Curtis (7 goals), Trent Becker (3 goals, 4 assists), Jon Daemer (2 goals, 1 assist), Matt Minogue (1 goal, 1 assist), Brady Gehlhoff (2 assists), Chris Lynch (1 goal), Logan Thorne (1 assist).
Bradley Hill (8-for-9 faceoffs, 6 GB), Charley Kealy (8-for-10 faceoffs, 6 GB), Luke Flannery (2-for-4 faceoffs), Jaden Beach (5 saves) Brendan Milliken (4 saves).
Pennsbury coach Dean Curtis on the win: “We traded possessions early with the Spartans from Sanderson High School before taking a 5-0 first quarter lead and adding another eight goals in the second.
“(We) were led on defense by Braxton Furiness, Saxon Dobos and Bergen Wilhelm who held the Spartans scoreless until late in the second.
“Bradley Hill, Charley Kealy and Luke Flannery combined to go 18/23 on faceoffs. Jaden Beach and Brendan Milliken combined for 9 saves in goal.”
Up next: Pennsbury (1-0) will host Pennington in a non-league game next Saturday.
Pennsbury 5-8-1-0 14
Sanderson (NH) 0-1-0-5 6
EASTON 9, CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 5
The Bucks traveled to Easton for Saturday’s season opener. They trailed 2-1 after one quarter but rallied to go on top 4-3 at halftime. The second half belonged to their hosts, who outscored the Bucks 6-1 after the intermission.
Michael Rafalowski’s hat trick led the Bucks. Ben Greenspan and Killian Eickman had a successful day at the faceoff X for the Bucks, combining to win 13 of 17 faceoffs.
By the numbers: Michael Rafalowski (3 goals), Alex Greenspan (1 goal, 1 assist), Gavin Todd (1 goals).
Ben Greenspan won 10 of 13 faceoffs while Killian Eickman won 3 of 4.
Kanen Patel (9 saves).
Up next: Central Bucks West (0-1) will travel to West Chester Rustin for a non-league game Monday.
Central Bucks West 1-3-1-0 5
Easton 2-1-3-3 9
NORTH PENN 15, SOUTH LAKE (Fla.) 0
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Friday, March 14
BOYERTOWN 13, PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 12
Plymouth Whitemarsh trailed by one after one quarter, and the Colonials still found themselves on the short end of a 7-6 score at halftime.
The two teams entered the fourth quarter deadlocked 11-11, and it was the visiting Bears edging the Colonials 2-1 in a defensive battle in the fourth quarter to eke out the win.
The Colonials received goals from eight players. Dylan Ippolito’s hat trick led the balanced attack. Isaiah Bainbridge led the defense with four caused turnovers and seven ground balls.
By the numbers: Seniors Luke LaViola (1G, 2A, 2 GBs, 1 CTO), Hayden Domers (1G, 1A, 1GB), Caiden Lesczcynski (1G, 1GB), and Scott Margulies (1G, 2A, 1GB)
Juniors Dylan Ippolito (3G, 2GB), Jack Cooper (1G), Drew Strohl (2G, 1A, 1GB), and Owen Cababe (1G, 2A).
The defensive effort was led by seniors Isaiah Bainbridge (4CTO, 7GB, 2 for 4 FO), Jackson Budin (2 CTO, 4GB), and Dylan Imperial (1CTO, 3GB), with assistance from sophomore Luke Smith (2 CTO, 2 GBs). Junior goalie Mason Best had 10 saves.
Up next: Plymouth Whitemarsh (0-1) will host Quakertown on Monday.
Boyertown 2-5-4-2 13
Plymouth Whitemarsh 3-3-5-1 12
Girls
Non-league
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 8, WILSON 6
The Colonials proved they are nothing if not resilient. They found themselves on the short end of a 5-2 halftime score but then turned the tables on their hosts in the second half, rallying for the win with a 6-1 second half.
Maite Jayo’s five-goal effort led PW.
By the numbers: Maite Jayo (5 goals, 1 draw control), Liv Reilly (1 goal), Grace Harvey (1 goal, 1 DC, 2 CTO), Gracie Kerns (5 DC), Kai Jayo (2 DC), Keira Whelan (3 CTO)
Plymouth Whitemarsh coach Ellen Reilly on the game: “We played a very tentative first quarter. Wilson capitalized off the draw and put the ball in the net, leading 3-0. In the second, Wilson continued to pressure us. We started to work thru the pressure, calm down and started to work together both offensively and defensively and ended the half at 5-2 Wilson.
“In the second half we finally settled down, played their game. It started at the draw, with Kai Jayo and Gracie Kerns working together to gain possession. We capitalized on the offensive end, with the defense helping by playing great team D when Wilson had the ball. We only allowed Wilson one goal in the second half.”
–Props: “Playing well were middies, Kai Jayo, Mai Jayo, Gracie Kerns and Grace Harvey. Defensively it took a village, our middies, Katie Lukens, Gianna Clark, Keira Whelan, Soph Nagle, and Harper Reilly,
Playing well offensively were Maite Jayo, Liv Reilly, Katie Guarino and Grace Harvey.”
Up next: Plymouth Whitemarsh (1-0) will travel to Quakertown on Monday.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 2-6 8
Wilson 5-1 6
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 17, NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 4
The Golden Hawks seized early control of Saturday’s non-league contest, opening up an 8-0 lead after one quarter and extending that to 12-1 by halftime on their way to their second big win in as many days.
Kelly Longmore’s four-goal effort and Mia Geneles’ five-point game led the attack
By the numbers: Kelly Longmore (4 goals, 5 DC), Camryn Brundage (2 goals, 4 DC, 3 CTO), Ella Mayberry (3 goals, 2 DC, 2 CTO, 2 INT), Mia Schink (1 goal, 2 assists), Mia Geneles (2 goals, 3 assists, 2 DC, 1 CTO), Elizabeth Hearn (3 goals), Julia Haurin (1 goal, 1 CTO), Jane Rajnic (1 goal).
Up next: Council Rock South (2-0) will travel to Gwynedd Mercy Academy for a non-league game Thursday, and New Hope-Solebury (0-1) will host Souderton on Monday in a non-league contest.
Council Rock South 8-4-2-3 17
New Hope-Solebury 0-1-2-1 4
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