CB East defeated Conestoga to earn a state berth in a District One 3A playback game on Tuesday. Photos provided courtesy of Tracy Valko. Check back for a gallery of photos.
#8 CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 11, #12 CONESTOGA 9
The Patriots, who took a 5-3 lead into halftime, found themselves deadlocked with the Pioneers 7-7 heading into the final frame. An inspired fourth quarter that saw the Patriots edge the Pioneers 4-2 propelled East to a win that vaulted the team into the state tournament for the first time since 2017.
Nick Knepp’s five-point game (2g, 3a) led a balanced East attack. Thomas Williams added three goals and one assist while Matt Bowen had a pair of goals. Quinn Collins, Brennan Coleman, Patrick Coleman and Vihan Patel each added one goal. Luke Christmas chipped in an assist.
Collins also had three caused turnovers and three ground balls while Coleman had three caused turnovers and two ground balls. DJ Brown added one assist, two caused turnovers and three ground balls. Chris Funston also had a big game for the defense with three caused turnovers and three ground balls.
Nils Updale, who had one assist, won 12 of 24 faceoffs.
East goalie Ethan Bean was credited with 10 saves.
Central Bucks East (13-4, 10-0 SOL) will travel to #6 Garnet Valley for the fifth place game on Thursday at 5 p.m.
Conestoga 0-3-4-2 9
Central Bucks East 1-4-2-4 11
About the Author
