Check out the preview capsules for SOL baseball teams competing in the District 1 Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Kim Supko)
District 1 Class 6A
#1 Quakertown - first round bye
15-5, 14-2 SOL
SOL Liberty Division champion
Won 11 straight league games to end the season and claim division title
Own wins over #5 Plymouth Whitemarsh, #9 Wissahickon (twice) Class 5A #3 Upper Dublin, #12 Upper Moreland
Key offensive players: Sr. Matt Marston (.408, 20 H, 17 RBIs, 5 doubles), Jr. Gunner Rahn (.377, 26H, 12 RBIs), Jr. Cole Reich (.373, 25 H, 20 RBIs, 6 doubles, 2 triples), Sr. SS Danny Qualteria (.328, 20 H, 36 R, 10 RBIs, 30 SB)
Top pitchers: Sr. Matt Marsten (3-1, 1.14 ERA), Jr. Cooper Natisin (4-2, 1.27 ERA)
Up next: Will host the winner of Monday’s game between #17 Souderton and #16 Avon Grove in the second round on Wednesday.
#2 Neshaminy - first round bye
17-2, 14-2 SOL
SOL Patriot Division champion
Set a school record for 17 regular season wins, started season 8-0 and ended season 8-0
Owns wins over #11 Pennsbury (twice), # 23 CR South (twice), #24 CR North (twice), #14 North Penn, #18 Souderton
Key offensive players: Chase Bonner (.444, 24 H, 3 doubles, 22 RBIs, 13 R), Ryan Fox (.407, 22 H, 2 HR, 15 RBIs, 21 R), Brandon Lall .345, 20 H, 3 doubles, 11 RBIs, 18 R)
Top pitchers: Ryan Fox (6-1, 2.27 ERA), Steve Martin (4-1, 1.56 ERA, 2 saves)
Up next: Will host the winner of Monday’s game between #18 Pennridge and #15 Haverford in the second round on Wednesday.
#5 Plymouth Whitemarsh - first round bye
15-5, 13-3 SOL
Second place, SOL Liberty Division
Won first 12 league games, 1-3 down the stretch
Owns win over #1 Quakertown, #9 Wissahickon, Class 5A #3 Upper Dublin #12 Upper Moreland
Key offensive players: Chase Fisher (.483, 14 H, 12 RBIs, 3 doubles, 3 triples), Johnny Giardano (.369, 24 H, 20 RBIs, 21 R, 5 doubles, 2 HR), Gabe Caucci .339, 21 H, 21 R, 9 RBIs)
Top pitchers: Chase Fisher (4-0, 0.24 ERA), Colin Brady (4-0, 0.28 ERA)
Up next: Will host the winner of Monday’s game between #21 West Chester Henderson and #12 Lower Merion in the second round on Wednesday.
#7 Central Bucks East - first round bye
14-6, 12-4 SOL
SOL Colonial Division champion
Slugged 59 extra base hits and 17 HRs as a team
Started season 7-0 in league play, clinched league title on final day of regular season
Owns wins over #2 Neshaminy, #14 North Penn (twice), #17 Souderton, #18 Pennridge, #23 CR South, #24 CR North.
Key offensive players: Sr. SS Reece Moody (.400, 22 H, 18 R, 7 doubles, 2 triples, 2 HRs), Sr. Chase Harlan (.339, 19 H, 19 R, 16 RBIs, 5 doubles, 4 HR), Sr. Jack Mislan (.317, 19 H, 16 RBIs, 22 R, 4 HR)
Top pitchers: Sr. Damian Frayne (7-0, 2.27 ERA), Sr. Sam Bliss (4-1, 2.82 ERA)
Up next: Will host the winner of Monday’s game between #23 Council Rock South and #10 Garnet Valley in the second round on Wednesday.
#17 Souderton at #16 Avon Grove, Monday, 4 p.m.
Souderton
11-9, 9-7 SOL
Third place, SOL Colonial Division
Lost four of five league games to start the season, went 8-1 in its last 9 games
Own wins over #7 CB East, #18 Pennridge, #23 CR South, #24 CR North
Key offensive players: Jr. Tyler Lenz (.418, 23 H, 14 RBIs, 4 doubles), Sr. Jeremy Fallon (.302, 10 R, 14 H, 4 doubles), So. Evan Divens (.326, 14 H)
Top pitchers: Sr. Greyson Norris (3-3, 2.21 ERA), Sr. Austin Kreyenhagen (5-1, 2.41 ERA)
Avon Grove
12-7, 11-7
Fifth place, Ches Mont League
Enter districts as winners of eight of nine games, after starting season 1-5
Owns wins over #21 West Chester Henderson (twice), #20 Coatesville (twice), #8 Downingtown East
Key offensive players: Sr. Nathan Schwing (.390, 23 H, 8 RBIs), So. Logan Nelson (.346, 18 H, 8 RBIs), Sr. Trevor Dosenbach (.344, 22 H, 7 extra base hits)
Top pitchers: Sr. Brayden Gregg (1-1, 1.02 ERA), So. Ryan Fuller (2-2, 1.75 ERA)
Up Next: Winner plays at #1 Quakertown in the second round on Wednesday.
#24 Council Rock North at #9 Wissahickon, Monday, 4 p.m.
CR North
11-9, 8-8 SOL
Tied for third place, SOL Patriot Division
After winning four straight in its best stretch, lost three close games to end regular season
Six of nine losses were one-run losses
Owns wins over #11 Pennsbury, #14 North Penn, #23 CR South
Key offensive players: Sr. Nick DiGiacomo (.400, 14 RBIs, 2 HR), Sr. Leor Kedar (.312, 11 RBIs, 1 HR), Sr. Will Scibona (.299, 8 RBIs, 1 HR)
Top pitchers: Jr. Peyton Shaw (2-2, 1.50 ERA), So. Jude Hamilton (2-1, 1.72 ERA)
Wissahickon
14-6, 11-5 SOL
Fourth place, SOL Liberty Division
After a 1-4 league start, went 8-1 in last nine games
Owns wins over #5 Plymouth Whitemarsh, Class 5A #3 Upper Dublin, Class 5A #12 Upper Moreland, Class 4A #4 Springfield Twp.
Key offensive players: Josh Palutis (.368, 4 doubles, 3 triples, 9 SB), Justin Miller (.328, 10 SB), Finn Olszewski (.320)
Top pitchers: Adam Hajdak (5-1, 0.96 ERA), Gavin Malloy (4-3, 2.04 ERA)
Up next: Winner plays at #8 Downingtown East in second round on Wednesday.
#18 Pennridge at #15 Haverford, Monday, 4 p.m
Pennridge
12-8, 8-8 SOL
Fourth place, SOL Colonial Division
Returns to districts for the first time since 2016 in Danny Long’s first season as head coach
Only team in tournament to have beaten the #1 (Quakertown) and #2 (Neshaminy) seeds. Also has wins over #7 CB East, #22 Boyertown, #24 CR North
Key offensive players: Noah Keating (.351, 20 H, 11 R, 8 RBIs), Ryder Olson (.277, 18 H, 9 R), Matt Atchley (.271, 16 H, 7 doubles, 2 HR, 16 RBIs, 10 R)
Top pitchers: Ryder Olson (2-3, 1.67 ERA), Connor Murray (3-2, 2.38 ERA)
Haverford
12-6, 10-6
Fifth place, Central League
At one point was 9-3, before a stretch of three one-run loss in a four-game league stretch
Owns win over #19 Ridley, and Class 5A #5 Penncrest, #7 Interboro, #8 Marple Newtown, #10 Radnor
Key offensive players: Jr. OF Ryan Cassidy (.341, 16 R, 15 H, 5 doubles), 19 SB), Jr. 1B/RF Nishan Elvanian (.333, 14 H, 16 H, 6 doubles)
Top pitchers: So. Jimmy Boyle (3-2, 0.83 ERA), Jr. McClafferty (4-0, 1.88 ERA), Sr. Will Hoffman (2-3, 2.58 ERA)
Up next: Winner plays at #2 Neshaminy in the second round on Wednesday.
#23 Council Rock South at #10 Garnet Valley, Monday, 4 p.m.
CR South
9-11, 8-8 SOL
Tied for third place, SOL Patriot Division
Went 4-1 first time through division schedule, needed two wins over Truman in last week to qualify for districts
Owns wins over #11 Pennsbury, #14 North Penn, #24 CR North,
Key offensive players: Billy O’Neill (.358, .383 OBP, 11 RBIs), Drew Nemeth (.351, .405 OBP, 5 RBIs), Chase Ennis (.324, .457 OBP, 7 RBIs)
Top pitchers: Reed Curtier (2-3, 1.26 ERA, 38.2 IP, 54 K), Billy O’Neill (2-1, 3.64 ERA)
Garnet Valley
12-6, 11-5
Second place, Central League
Had a 7-1 stretch late in the season, before a costly late-season loss to Ridley in Central League title chase
Owns wins over #12 Lower Merion, #15 Haverford (twice), #19 Ridley, Class 5A #8 Marple Newtown, Class 5A # 5 Penncrest
Up next: Winner plays at #7 CB East on Wednesday.
#19 Ridley at #14 North Penn, Monday, 4 p.m.
North Penn
13-6, 10-6 SOL
Second place, SOL Colonial Division
Started with five straight wins, then went 1-5, then 6-0, before losing finale in game that decided division title
Owns two wins each over division rivals #18 Pennridge and #17 Souderton, as well as non-league wins over the likes of Hazelton and Spring-Ford.
Key offensive players: 1B Ben Farley (.368, 21 H, 18 RBIs, 5 doubles, 2 triples, 4 HR), C Chase Jones (.344, 22 H, 16 RBIs, 6 doubles, 2 aHR), DH AJ Briggs (.324, .409 OBP)
Top pitchers: So. Trevor Lugara (3-4, 2.69 ERA), Sr. Nolan Palovich (4-1, 2.01 ERA)
Ridley
8-10, 8-8
Seventh place, Central League
At one point was 4-8, but won its last four league games
Owns wins over #15 Haverford, #12 Lower Merion, #10 Garnet Valley, Class 5A #5 Penncrest
Key offensive players: Jr. Bobby Doherty (.327, 17 H, 11 RBIs), Sr. Bryant Cauthorn (.317, 17 R, 13 H), Sr. Danny Stickney (.275, 14 H, 23 RBIs, 2 HR)
Top pitchers: Sr. Jake Mansfield (2-3, 2.52 ERA), Sr. Chris Kimmel (3-2, 2.55), Jr. John Teehan (2-2, 3.15 ERA)
Up next: Winner plays at #3 Methacton in the second round on Wednesday.
#22 Boyertown at #11 Pennsbury
Pennsbury
15-5, 11-5 SOL
Second place, SOL Patriot Division
Started season 2-3 in the Patriot Division, went 5-1 in crossover play, closed season with six straight wins
Own wins over #7 CB East, #14 North Penn, #18 Pennridge, #17 Souderton. #23 CR South, #24 CR North
Key offensive players: LF Jordan Czerniak (.356, 21 H, 22 RBIs, 12 R, 3 doubles, 2 HR), C Tyler Boraski (.345, 20 H, 10 RBIs, 6 doubles), 1B Dylan Hirsh (.339, 19 H, 16 R, 14 RBIs, 4 doubles)
Top pitchers: So. Keller Bradley (4-3, 1.75 ERA), Sr. Connor McCloskey (4-2, 3.17 ERA)
Boyertown
8-12, 8-8
Seventh place, Pioneer Athletic Conference
Went 2-6 in its last 8 games
Owns wins over the likes of #3 Methacton and Class 5A #9 Phoenixville
Up next: Winner plays at #6 Downingtown West on Wednesday.
Class 5A
#3 Upper Dublin - First Round bye
14-6, 12-4 SOL
Third place, SOL Liberty
Had a seven-game win streak midseason, closed with three straight wins
Owns wins over Class 6A #1 Quakertown, #5 Plymouth Whitemarsh, #9 Wissahickon, and non-league over #17 Souderton and #24 CR North, as well as a crossover win over Class 5A #12 Upper Moreland.
Key offensive players: Austin Dahl (.346, 18 H, 15 RBIs), Eric Berman (.306, 19 H, 18 R, 9 RBIs), Nate Cairnes (.259, 15 H, 14 R, 6 RBIs)
Top pitchers: Austin Dahl (7-0, 0.15 ERA, 46 IP, 15 H, 1 ER, 75 K), Evan Sanders (1-0, 1.42 ERA)
Up Next: UD will host the winner of Monday’s game between #6 West Chester East and #11 Oxford in the quarterfinal round on Wednesday.
#12 Upper Moreland at #5 Penncrest, Monday, 4 p.m.
Upper Moreland
9-10, 8-8 SOL
Second place, SOL Freedom Division
Snapped a three-game losing streak with back-to-back wins in last week to clinch a district berth
Key offensive players: Colson Campbell (.365), Sean Townsend (.317), Pat Kilgus (.300)
Top pitchers: Nick Simons (5-5, 2.64 ERA), Luke Sword (1-3, 5.06)
Penncrest
13-6, 11-5
Third place, Central League
Won seven of its last eight games to close the season
Own wins over the likes of #4 Strath Haven, #8 Marple Newtown (twice), #7 Interboro, and Class 6A #12 Lower Merion.
Key offensive players: Sr. 3B/P Gavin Brown (.467, 21 H, 21 RBIs, 14 extra base hits, 3 HR); Sr. C Ben Ettien (.333, 17 H, 13 RBIs, 4 doubles); So. 3B/P Henry Murphy (.298, 1 H, 11 RBIs)
Top pitchers: Sr. Gavin Brown (6-1, 1.19 ERA), Sr. Josh Kalinowski (1-1, 3.62 ERA)
Up next: Winner plays at #4 Strath Haven in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Class 4A
#4 Springfield Township at #1 Pope John Paul II, Tuesday, 4 p.m.
Springfield
10-8, 9-7 SOL
SOL Freedom Division champion
Lost to Pope John Paul 10-0 in last year’s district semifinal.
Went 4-1 after sitting at 5-6 after 11 league games
Key offensive players: Chris Cahill (.394, 13 H, 11 R), Jack McKittrick (.312, 15 H, 8 R), Nolan Kidwell (.311, 14 H, 6 RBIs)
Top pitchers: Sr. Brett Smith (3-1, 0.86 ERA), Rob Hartman (2-1, 2.73 ERA)
Pope John Paul II
15-5, 12-4 SOL
Third place, Pioneer Athletic Conference
Lost to Methacton 5-3 in PAC semifinal on May 13
Started the season 11-1, went 4-4 over last 8 games
Owns wins over Class 6A #4 Owen J. Roberts, Class 6A #22 Boyertown, Class 5A #9 Phoenixville (twice)
Key offensive players: Jr. 3B Chase Frantz (.433, 26 H, 19 RBIs, 7 doubles), Jr. AJ Diaddezio (.433, 26 H, 21 RBIs, 12 2B, 2 HR), Sr. 1B/P Aidan Sgarra (.420, 21 H, 12 RBIs, 5 doubles), Jr. P/IF/OF Luke Terlesky (.351, 20 H, 22 RBIs, 3 HR)
Top pitchers: Jr. AJ Diaddezio (3-0, 1.78 ERA), Sr. Blake High (2-1, 5.18 ERA)
Up next: Winner plays Holy Ghost Prep/Upper Perkiomen winner in the championship game on Friday.
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