Six SOL boys’ lacrosse teams will be in action in the second round of the District One 3A Tournament on Thursday. Check out the preview capsules.
CLASS 3A
#1-15 GARNET VALLEY at #1-2 CENTRAL BUCKS EAST (Thursday, 4 p.m.)
Central Bucks East
- 15-2 overall
- 9-0 SOL National Conference champions
- Won outright or captured share of five consecutive conference titles
- Last conference loss on April 21, 2016, to North Penn (10-9)
- Led by Rutgers University recruit Michael Ott, a first team All- SOL National Conference selection (faceoff) last year
- Robert Morris recruit Liam Rosenthal anchors the defense in goal, and Sacred Heart recruit Ryan Stout is a leader on attack.
- Regular season wins over Class 3A #6 Central Bucks West (7-4), #7 North Penn (8-3), #9 Pennridge (8-6), #12 Central Bucks South (15-4), #14 Pennsbury (12-1), #19 Council Rock South (6-2), #20 Council Rock North (12-2), #22 West Chester Rustin (9-0) and #23 Neshaminy (14-2).
How they got here: Opening round bye
Garnet Valley
- 10-8 overall
- 6-5 Central League
- Senior Jason Rose, an Air Force recruit, anchors the Jaguars’ defense in goal.
- Sophomore Jake Morin, a Penn State recruit, is a catalyst on offense.
- Regular season wins over Class 3A #5 Spring-Ford (8-7) and Class 2A #12 Harriton (17-5).
How they got here: Garnet Valley defeated #18 Downingtown West 14-4 in an opening round game.
#19 COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH at #3 UPPER DUBLIN (Thursday, 4 p.m.)
Upper Dublin
- 15-1 overall
- 8-0 SOL American Conference champions
- Cardinals have lost just one conference game in six years.
- Only regular season loss to Class 3A #1 Avon Grove (8-5).
- UD is led by its captains: St. Joseph’s recruit Dillon Lojeski (goalie), Washington College recruit Nick Sowers (defense), Christopher Newport recruit Jerry Bardol (attack) and Anthony Cerminara (midfield)
- Regular season wins over Class 3A #11 Unionville (10-9), #16 Souderton (9-1) and #24 Wissahickon (12-9) as well as Class 2A #9 Springfield Township (13-6).
How they got here: Opening round bye
Council Rock South
- 9-8 overall
- 3-6 SOL National Conference
- Senior Brandon Follis (47 goals) and junior Phillip Mignacca (42 goals) lead the attack. Senior Austin Gambino (22 goals) anchors the midfield
- Golden Hawks’ defense is led by junior Ben Daniel (33 ground balls) and sophomore Kyle Gartenmayer (21 caused turnovers). Senior captain Danny Schlupp is in goal.
- Regular season win over Class 3A #14 Pennsbury (8-6) and #23 Neshaminy 11-10.
How they got here: Council Rock South defeated #14 Pennsbury 12-8.
#1-11 UNIONVILLE at #6 CENTRAL BUCKS WEST (Thursday, 5:30 p.m.)
Central Bucks West
- 13-4 overall
- 7-2 SOL National Conference second place tie
- Senior Joey Rockovich has rewritten the program’s record books, surpassing the 100-goal and 200-point milestones.
- Regular season wins over Class 3A #7 North Penn (12-1), #12 Central Bucks South (7-6), #14 Pennsbury (6-5), #19, Council Rock South (17-6), #20 Council Rock North (17-8), #22 West Chester Rustin (11-5), #23 Neshaminy (16-7) and #24 Wissahickon (10-5) as well as Class 2A #7 West Chester Henderson (10-5) and #12 Harriton (12-4),
How they got here: Opening round bye
Unionville
- 12-6 overall
- Senior Will Ciccarelli – a Providence recruit and a first team All-Ches-Mont selection last year – anchors the midfield.
- Mount St. Mary’s recruit Zach Lawrence is a catalyst on attack.
- Regular season wins over Class 3A 9 Pennridge (9-8), #18, Downingtown West (12-2), #17 Haverford (13-7), #21 West Chester East (11-7) and #22 West Chester Rustin (12-4).
#1-10 PERKIOMEN VALLEY at #1-7 NORTH PENN (Thursday, 4 p.m.)
North Penn
- 13-5 overall
- 7-2 SOL National Conference tied for second place
- Senior captain Eric Diamond leads the Knights’ attack while junior Danny Payne anchors the midfield. The defense is led by senior captain Sam Dardzinski and junior Ryan Schoppe.
- Regular season wins over Class 3A #9 Pennridge (6-5), #12 Central Bucks South (8-4), #14 Pennsbury (9-7), #16, Souderton, #19 Council Rock South (12-9), #20 Council Rock North (15-7), #23 Neshaminy (15-8) and #24 Wissahickon 10-8 as well as Class 2A #9 Springfield Township (7-5).
How they got here: Opening round bye
Perkiomen Valley
- 12-5 overall
- 7-2 Pioneer Athletic Conference tied for second
- PAC-12 runner-up fell to Spring-Ford 13-9 in Pioneer Athletic Conference final
- Attack is led by senior Brian Fehr, who this year surpassed the 100-goal and 100-assist mark
- Regular season wins over Class 3A #13 Boyertown (5-3), #21 West Chester East (10-7) and #24 Wissahickon (5-4) as well as Class 2A #11 Phoenixville (9-2).
How they got here: Perk Valley defeated #23 Neshaminy 16-6 in the opening round.
#1-9 PENNRIDGE at #1-8 DOWNINGTOWN EAST (Thursday, 7 p.m.)
Pennridge
- 13-6 overall
- 7-2 SOL National Conference tied for second
- Junior Nick Fanelli is the team’s leading scorer with 87 points this season and 197 career points.
- Senior Tristan Banks has had a stellar season in goal and boasts a save percentage of 61 percent.
- Long stick middie Dan Hart, a junior, led the team with 85 ground balls and 45 caused turnovers in the regular season, and junior Brandon Howell has been a shutdown defenseman
- Regular season wins over Class 3A #6 Central Bucks West (8-7), #12 Central Bucks South (15-7), #14 Pennsbury (13-7), #16 Souderton (7-6), #19 Council Rock South (12-5), #20 Council Rock North (10-5), #23 Neshaminy 16-11 and #24 Wissahickon (8-5).
How they got here: Pennridge defeated #24 Wissahickon 8-4, outscoring the Trojans 6-2 in the second half.
Coach JP Banks says: “Downingtown East is a really strong quality program who’s used to being in the playoffs. They have a couple of state championships and coach (Todd) Cliggett does such a great job. We’re excited for the opportunity.”
Downingtown East
- 12-6 overall
- Offense is led by Drexel recruit Jack Mulcahy, a senior attackman who earned first team All-Ches-Mont honors last year.
- Senior Sean Sweeney, a Fairfield recruit, and junior Zach Lee, a first team All-Ches-Mont selection last season, lead the defense.
- Regular season wins over Class 3A #11 Unionville (7-6), #13 Boyertown (8-7), #18, Downingtown West (12-3), #21 West Chester East (8-4), #22 West Chester Rustin (12-4) and #24 Wissahickon (13-3) as well as Class 2A #2 Springfield-Delco (7-5), #3 Radnor (7-6)
- Lost four of five games to close regular season.
How they got here: Opening round bye
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