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By Scott Huff
Norristown (6-4, 3-1) used a suffocating defensive effort as the Eagles soared to a 55-43 victory over Upper Dublin (6-5, 1-3).
“We played great defense tonight,” said Norristown head coach Michael Evans. “Every time we play a good game, it all starts with our defense. Good defense gets us into our transition game – and we need that to score some easy baskets. Upper Dublin is a team that can shoot the basketball, and to hold them to 43 points says a lot about how we played on the defensive end.”
Norristown senior BJ Gordon – who led the Eagles with 12 points – was given the assignment of defending high scoring Cardinal John Decamara. And Gordon received an A+ for his efforts as Decamara was ‘held’ to just 11 points.
“We played straight man-to-man, and BJ was on him most of the game,” said Evans. “We rotate a lot of players on the floor – use a lot of combinations – and it worked out for us tonight. We have had a lot of different players step up this year and play good games.”
Norristown guard Luke Kelly scored 11 points for the Birds, while Jahbri Hargrove also scored 11 points for the Eagles.
Andrew Carber scored a game-high 17 points for Upper Dublin.
“This was a nice win, but any win in the league is a good win,” said Evans. “Our goal is to keep playing hard and getting better every game.”
Norristown Eagles 16 10 10 19 - 55
Upper Dublin Cardinals 8 8 17 10 - 43
Norristown: Curt Lever 5; Samir Bey 5; Luke Kelly 11; Richard Bouknight 2; Jahbri Hargrove 11; Marquis Bryant 4; Bernard Gordon 12; Chris Evans 5. Total – 55.
Upper Dublin: Andrew Carber 17; Jared Zarwin 2; John Decamara 11; Briyon Turner 5; Darrell Harrison 8. Total – 43.
The Rest of the Story in the SOL American Conference
Wissahickon (10-1, 3-0) remained unbeaten in the conference as the Trojans rolled to a 70-39 victory over host Upper Moreland (5-6, 0-3). Jordan Reed – who hauled in 15 rebounds - sparked Wissahickon with a 25-point scoring effort that included 12 first period points. Gordon Bentley also scored in double digits for the Trojans with 10 points. Upper Moreland was led in scoring by Matt Kohn with a team-high 15 points, while Sean Valenza added eight points for the Golden Bears.
Wissahickon Trojans 24 15 16 15 - 70
Upper Moreland Bears 6 10 5 18 - 39
Plymouth Whitemarsh (5-4, 3-1) handed Cheltenham (7-4, 2-1) its first conference loss as the Colonials rolled to a 66-39 victory over the Panthers. Senior Anthony McKie – who bombed home four 3-point field goals – led PW with a game-high 23 points. Jake Silvers added 17 points for the Colonials. Nafis Walker was the leading scorer for the Black Cats with 13 points, while Jarrell Haywood scored in twin digits with 10 points for CHS.
Cheltenham Panthers 13 11 8 7 - 39
Plymouth Whitemarsh 15 22 15 14 - 66
Council Rock North Wins Showdown
Council Rock North (6-3, 3-1) won its first place conference confrontation with Pennsbury (4-4, 2-2) in convincing fashion as the Indians captured an easy68-32 victory.
“We did a lot of good things tonight,” said Council Rock North head coach Derek Wright. “We shared the basketball (20 assists), rebounded the ball well (Arron Goodman with 19 rebounds), and did a great job of stopping (Pennsbury high scoring senior – Kieran) Bolger (10 points). We played great defense against a team that has shown it can score points.”
Rock North limited Pennsbury to just 22 points through the first three periods and led 55-22 going into the final period.
Aaron Morgan led the Indians with a 23-point scoring performance.
“Tonight it all clicked for Aaron,” said Wright. “He might not have been scoring the way he would like to score in recent games, but it never interfered with his competitive nature. He always plays s huge part in what we want to do on the floor.”
Kyle McCloskey scored in twin digits for Rock North with 11 points, while Matt McCloskey and Goodman each scored 10 points.
“Matt (McCloskey) did a great job on Bolger,” said Wright. “That played a huge part in winning the basketball game.”
Pennsbury Falcons 9 9 4 10 - 32
CR North Indians 22 15 18 13 - 68
Pennsbury: Shawn Pepper 4; Kieran Bolger 10; Davon Hopkins 4; Mekhi Bryant 2; Ryan Charity 6; Jerrel Burke 2. Total – 32.
Council Rock North: Rip Engel 2; Arron Goodman 10; Matt McCloskey 10; Kyle McCloskey 11; Aaron Morgan 23; Alex Jordan 6; Owen Rice 2; Jason Cavell 3; Ross Wilson 1. Total – 68.
The Rest of the Story in the SOL National Conference
Abington (8-2, 3-1) bounced back from its first conference loss as the Ghosts took control of the game in the second period and collected a 59-48 victory over Council Rock South (4-6, 1-3). Abington was led in scoring by Anthony Durham who scored a team-high 20 points, while Jiere Morrisey added 12 points and Jordan Simmons scored 10 points for the winners. Christian Crane scored a game-high 24 points to spark the Golden Hawks, while PJ Gallo added eight points for CRHS.
Abington Ghosts 15 21 8 15 - 59
Rock South Hawks 11 11 10 16 - 48
Harry S Truman (4-6, 1-3) came up with its first conference win of the season as the Tigers caged William Tennent (3-7, 2-2) – 43-38. Merdic Green had a double-double for HST with 18 points and 10 rebounds to go along with five steals. Kenny Osborne also had a double-double for the winners with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Freshman Horace Spencer scored a team-high 12 points for William Tennent, while Ryan Smith scored 10 points for the Black Cats
Harry S Truman Tigers 10 12 7 14 - 43
William Tennent Panthers 8 10 8 12 - 38
Bensalem (3-5, 3-1) remained at the top of the conference standings as the Owls soared by host Neshaminy (2-9, 1-3) – 62-31. Bensalem led 28-6 at the close of the first half and cruised to the win. Julian Hyden scored a game-high 26 points for the Owls, while Austin Nyekan scored in twin digits with 10 points. The lone double-digit scorer for the Redskins was Tyler Katz with 15 points.
Bensalem Owls 9 17 17 19 - 62
Neshaminy Redskins 5 3 12 11 - 31
Central Bucks West # 1 in SOL Continental Conference
Central Bucks West (9-1, 4-0) remained the only unbeaten team in the Suburban One League Continental Conference as the Bucks defeated district rival Central Bucks East (5-5, 3-1) – 41-30. Central Bucks West outscored the Patriots 17-6 in the first period and maintained that 11-point margin for the remainder of the game. The Bucks featured a balanced scoring attack as four players scored eight points or better. Jack Rogers was the leading scorer for CB West with 12 points, while Shane Kellar had nine points, and Derek Dyer and Tyler Schechter each scored eight points for West. Ryan O’Neil scored a game-high nine points for CB East.
"This was a typical East-West game”, Coach Adam Sherman said. “The place was packed and the atmosphere was great, and it was for first place. We got off to the big first quarter lead and we were able to defend well to hold on to the lead. I like where we are as a team."
Central Bucks East Patriots 6 10 5 9 - 30
Central Bucks West Bucks 17 5 7 12 - 41
The Rest of the Story in the SOL Continental Conference
Souderton (6-3, 3-1) rallied from a three point first half deficit as the Big Red defeated host Quakertown (1-9, 0-4) – 68-61. Souderton was paced by a 21-point scoring effort from senior guard Luke Moyer, while three other players reached double digits. Mark Wonderling and Ry Yozallinas each scored 16 points, while John Kanas added 10 points for the Big Red. Quakertown had four players reach twin digits and were led in scoring by Corey Jorgensen with a team-high 15 points. Steffan Spieker and Jon Landis each scored 12 points, while Mike Ciccarone added 10 points for the Black Cats.
Souderton Big Red 11 12 26 17 - 66
Quakertown Panthers16 10 10 25 - 61
Hatboro-Horsham (3-7, 2-2) erased a six-point first half deficit as the Hatters topped visiting Pennridge (5-5, 0-4) – 71-65. Hatboro-Horsham had four players score in double figures and was led by Paul Haggerty with a team-high 19 points. Ryan Kelly (14), Michael Brown (14) and Zach Quattro (12) also scored in twin digits for the Hatters. Pennridge was led in scoring by senior Tim Abruzzo with a game-high 25 points, while Andrew Lyons scored 20 points for the Rams.
Pennridge Rams 14 20 11 20 - 65
Hatboro-Horsham Hatters 12 16 23 20 - 71
Central Bucks South (5-5, 3-1) broke open a tight game in the final period as the Titans collected a 59-52 victory over North Penn (2-6, 1-3). CB South was led in scoring by Brennan Rudnick with a game-high 19 points, while Matt Scamuffo added 12 points for the Titans. Wes Brooks was the leading scorer for the Knights with 18 points. Larry Roane (16) and Javi Alvarino (11) also scored in twin digits.
Central Bucks South Titans 16 12 8 23 - 59
North Penn Knights 15 8 13 16 - 52
In the Rear View Mirror
On Thursday, Upper Merion (4-6) staged a fourth period rallyto force overtime as the Vikings sailed to a 64-60 non-conference victory over host Academy Park (3-6). James Mobley – who scored eight points in the OT - scored a game-high 31 points to pace the Upper Merion win. Hassan Gardner also scored in twin digits for the Vikings with 10 points.
Upper Merion Vikings 19 13 10 13 9 - 64
Academy Park 10 14 23 8 5 - 60
On Thursday, Council Rock South (4-5) lost its non-conference game as the Golden Hawks dropped a 57-44 contest to Penn Wood (5-2). Christian Crane led Rock South with 16 points and also distributed 11 assists, while PJ Gallo scored 12 points and hauled in 12 rebounds for the Hawks.
Penn Wood Patriots 12 13 17 15 - 57
Council Rock South Hawks 9 6 13 16 - 44
On Wednesday, Pennsbury (5-3) collected a non-conference victory as the Falcons flew to a 60-47 win over host Hatboro-Horsham (2-7). Kieran Bolger had a terrific outing for PHS with 29 points that included five 3-point field goals, while Jerrel Burke scored in double figures with 10 points. The Hatters had a pair of twin digit scorers as Zach Quattro scored a team-high 15 points and Michael Brown added 14 points for H-H.
Pennsbury Falcons 11 22 12 15 - 60
Hatboro-Horsham Hatters 10 10 11 16 - 47
On Wednesday, Upper Moreland (5-5) was defeated its non-conference game as the Golden Bears lost a 44-33 contest to Lower Moreland (6-4). Upper Moreland trailed going into the final period by a single point (28-27) but was outscored by ten in the final quarter. Kevin McFall led the Bears in scoring with 12 points, while Matt Kohn scored eight points for UM.
Upper Moreland Golden Bears 9 9 9 6 - 33
Lower Moreland Lions 10 10 8 16 - 44
***SOL***Saturday Schedule***
Cheltenham Panthers @ Glen Mills Bulls
Whitehall @Quakertown Panthers
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