Bensalem & CB East were winners in SOL boys’ basketball action Wednesday. CB East/CR South photos provided courtesy of John Gleeson. Check back for a gallery of action photos.
Non-league
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 45, JENKINTOWN 37
The Spartans bounced back from a disappointing two-point loss to Upper Moreland one day earlier to earn the non-league win. They trailed by two heading into the final quarter but closed out the game with a 19-9 frame. Jordan Pauls accounted for six of those points, including a perfect 6-for-6 effort at the foul line. DeJaun Waters was 4-for-5 at the line in the frame, and Wilson Krewson added six points, which included a 4-for-5 effort at the charity stripe.
“After coming off a tough loss to Upper Moreland, we were looking to redeem ourselves,” coach Chris Cole said. “The guys played well in the first half and went into halftime with an 18-13 lead.
“Once the third quarter started, we stopped doing all of the things that we did in the first half and allowed Jenkintown to get back into the game. Luckily in the fourth, Jordan (Pauls) and Wilson (Krewson) were aggressive enough to attack the rim, which led to several foul calls, and they were able to knock down clutch free throws.”
In the opening half that saw the Spartans open up a five-point halftime lead, Krewson had seven points and Jay Joseph had six.
For the game, Krewson’s 13 points led the Spartans. Pauls added 11, and Joseph had six.
“The coaching staff is trying to get the team to understand the importance of being consistent and not only winning the game but dominating all four quarters,” Cole said.
Springfield Township (6-6, 1-4 SOL) will travel to Cheltenham on Friday.
Springfield Township 11-7-8-19 45
Jenkintown 8-5-16-9 37
Springfield Township (45) – Jordan Pauls 11, DeJaun Waters 5, Max Perry 2, Jay Joseph 6, Wilson Krewson 13, Ben Rittenhouse 3, Ethan Hamilton 3, Amir Williams 2.
Jenkintown (37) – Brockwell 11, Laffery 5, Pickers 4, Giammonco 8, Jackman 7, Jackson 3.
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 62, COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 57
Nick Roggio turned in another stellar outing for the Patriots, finishing with a game-high 23 points to go along with eight rebounds and five blocks. Leo Masterson (14 points) and Joe Jackman (13 points) also finished in double figures for the Patriots, who took a tenuous 23-22 lead into halftime but outscored the Golden Hawks 23-14 in the third quarter.
The Patriots – who buried five three-pointers – connected on a near-perfect 13-for-14 at the foul line. In addition to scoring 14 points, Masterson had six rebounds, four assists and three steals.
The Golden Hawks got big performances from point guard Jack Rebholz (19 points), Michael Stewart (18 points) and Kevin McNamee (12). Luke Meakim added six points.
Central Bucks East (9-2, 3-2 SOL) will host Pennridge on Friday night, and Council Rock South (3-8, 3-2) will travel to William Tennent.
Central Bucks East 8-15-23-16 62
Council Rock South 12-10-14-21 57
Central Bucks East (62) – Nick Roggio 23, Ben Markowitz 4, Leo Masterson 14, Joe Jackman 13, Jason Markowitz 3, Anthony Giordano 2, Brendan Harte 3, Jacob Rotondo 2.
Council Rock South (57) – Michael Stewart 18, Jack Rebholz 19, Kevin McNamee 12, Luca Barratta 2, Luke Meakim 6.
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