Boys
Non-league
Methacton 3, Souderton 2
Playing in conditions that were not ideal for either side, it was the Warriors eking out a win over the Indians.
Souderton scoring
Cole Manner (S)
Zyad Bouidi from Andrew Kolesar (S)
Souderton coach Frank Demas:
“It was a tough day. The rain and wind played a huge factor in the game. We started the game well and created some real great chances early to score more goals. Which we ultimately wasted and would come to regret.
From there though we just didn’t have it today. Especially in the second half we were nowhere near the level we’ve played at all year., which was very frustrating. These days happen, where you just don’t have your best game, so we will hopefully learn from it. The boys will have to bounce back next week.”
Up next: Souderton will host Council Rock South in a non-league SOL crossover contest
Friday, Sept. 25
Bensalem 7, Central 2
It’s been a pretty special week for Bensalem’s Chase Esposito.
Esposito netted four goals Monday against Council Rock South and added one on Thursday against Harry S Truman. To cap off his stellar efforts – and a three-win week for the Owls – Esposito again exploded for four goals to power Bensalem to a 7-2 victory over nonleague opponent Central on Friday.
Esposito scored all four of his goals in the first half as the Owls powered their way to a 6-1 lead at
the break.
Scoring summary
First half
Chase Esposito assisted by Dylan Barnhart (B), 9th minute
Central goal, 12th minute
Chase Esposito assisted by Brian Bock (B), 14th minute
Dylan Barnhart assisted by Mamadou Diallo (B), 17th minute
Chase Esposito assisted by Dylan Barnhart (B), 24th minute
Chase Esposito assisted by Jordan Posten (B), 31st minute
Ben Reinert (B), 39th minute
Second half
Central goal, 18th minute
Victor Kowalski assisted by David Romero (B), 25th minute
Bensalem coach Kevin Bock: “Another good win. We came out and took care of business in the first half and then did enough to keep the lead in the second half. We need to continue working and maintain the positive momentum. Another long week next week with three games, so we have to keep focused.”
Up next:
Central 1 1 – 2
Bensalem 6 1 – 7
Girls
Non-league
Quakertown 6, Saucon Valley 0
Junior Shylee Williams scored an unassisted goal in the ninth minute of Saturday’s non-league game, and the Panthers were off and running. By halftime, Williams had a pair of goals, and the Panthers led 4-0 on their way to the 6-0 non-league win.
Scoring
1st half
Q – Junior Shylee Williams, 9th minute
Q – Junior Brielle Bailey headed in a corner from Junior Mya James, 28th minute
Q – Junior Shylee Williams, 27th minute
Q – Anna Gingrich pounced on bouncing ball in front of goal, 39th minute
2nd half
Q – Junior Mya James blasted a shot by their keeper, assisted by junior Emily Marzinkie, 43rd minute
Q – Junior Emily Marzinkie blasted a ball by the Saucon keeper, 55th minute
Quakertown coach Jon Gingrich: “The entire team played well today, even in horrible weather conditions. We came out with high energy and got the job done today.”
Up next: Quakertown will host Upper Moreland Monday in a non-league SOL crossover game.
Quakertown 4 2 – 6
Saucon Valley 0 0 – 0
Friday, Sept. 25
Souderton 5, Phoenixville 0
Souderton powered in four goals in less than a 5-minute span in the first half to break open Friday’s nonleague game against Phoenixville and roll to a 5-0 victory.
Abby March opened the scoring and Hannah Beckett added a pair in the four-goal outburst as Souderton led 4-0 at halftime to get back in the win column.
Scoring Summary
First half
Abby March (S), 35:11
Hannah Beckett (S), 34:10
Lily Heron (S), 33:20
Hannah Beckett (S), 30:39
Second half
Julia Purvy assisted by Cailee Cush (S), 38:29
Souderton coach Melissa Lollar: “I felt like our girls responded well to a tough game yesterday. They stayed calm and composed to find the back of the net. It was good to see Abby March get the game-winner today with her start and I thought she had a strong game creating many chances for us overall. We saw some good play by Camryn Hoover, Caroline Lacher, and Ava Yanchunas in the midfield making some smart distributions. Hannah Beckett, Lily Heron, and Julia Purvy all created some good opportunities for us as well and found the net throughout the game.”
Up next: Souderton will travel to Bensalem for a non-league SOL crossover game Monday (7pm).
Phoenixville 0 0 – 0
Souderton 4 1 – 5
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