Check out the recaps for SOL boys’ lacrosse teams in action. New Hope-Solebury/Phoenixville photos provided courtesy of Karla Donohoe. Check back for a gallery of photos.
American Conference
Plymouth Whitemarsh 14, Springfield Twp 1
Seven different players contributed to the scoring, with Owen Cababe leading the attack with five goals and four assists, as Plymouth Whitemarsh picked up a decisive 14-1 season-opening win over American Conference opponent Springfield Twp on Friday.
By the numbers: Plymouth Whitemarsh: Owen Cababe (5 G, 4 A), Nolan Schneider (3 G), Drew Strohl (2 G, 2 A), Dylan Ippolito (2 G), Sean Herron (1 G), Matt Bracchi (1 G), Jack Cooper (2 A), Zach Strohl (9 GB), Luke Smith (2 GB), Colin Thew (1 GB), Fadl Greene (10/11 FO), Mason Best (1 save), Brian Devitis (1 save).
Plymouth Whitemarsh coach Ryan Bonanni: “The offense moved the ball with pace as well as confidence and found multiple goal scorers to contribute to their first win of the 2026 regular season. The defense worked as a cohesive unit, only letting up one goal. PW also did a strong job obtaining possession with Fadl Greene winning 10-of-11 faceoffs on the day.”
Up next: The Colonials will host Boyertown at 3:30 pm Monday. The Spartans will host Cardinal O’Hara in a nonleague matchup at 4 pm Tuesday.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 5 4 2 3 – 14
Springfield Twp 0 0 0 1 – 1
SOL Crossover non-league
Council Rock North 17, Abington 2
Council Rock North started strong with five goals in the opening quarter, then added four goals in each of the last three quarters, as the Indians cruised past Abington in Friday’s SOL Crossover game that served as both teams’ season-openers.
Eight players chipped in with points for North, with Liam Dudley’s five goals and Billy McBride’s eight points leading the charge.
By the numbers: Council Rock North: Calvin Sadovy (2 G), Liam Costello (1 G, 1 A, 1 GB), Billy McBride (4 G, 4 A, 1 GB), Trey Minter (2 G), Liam Dudley (5 G, 1 GB), Chase Steadman (1 GB), Chase Klein (2 G, 1 A, 1 GB), Nick Topalovich (1 G, 1 GB), Vance Tourison (1 GB), Zach Wiener (1 G).
Council Rock North coach John Fitzpatrick: “The players have been putting in the time. They’re practicing late – in the cold … inside. It paid off tonight.”
—Props: “Jack Fitzgerald was outstanding in goal.”
Up next: North will visit Pennsbury for a 7 pm Tuesday game. Abington will look for its first win when it hosts Neshaminy at 3:45 pm Tuesday.
Nonleague
Pennridge 14, Southern Lehigh 8
Pennridge started quickly and powered its way to a 14-8 victory over Southern Lehigh in Friday’s nonleague season-opener.
Rocco Fanelli scored six goals and added one assist as the Rams jumped out to a quick 4-1 lead after one quarter and held an 8-3 advantage at halftime.
By the numbers: Pennridge: Rocco Fanelli (6 G, 1 A), Matteo Fanelli (3 G, 2 A), Reid Moyer (1 G), Tyler Borneman (1 G), Shawn Matthews (1 G, 1 A), Sean Leuthe (2 G, 1 A), Cole Nitterour (2 A, 15/24 FO), Justin Gramlich (7 saves).
Up next: The Rams jump into National Conference play when they host Council Rock South at 6:30 pm Monday.
Pennridge 4 4 5 1 – 14
Southern Lehigh 1 2 1 4 – 8
New Hope-Solebury 16, Phoenixville 4
Brady Restaino made himself a player to watch in just one game.
Those who were in attendance in Friday’s season-opener watched the New Hope-Solebury freshman play a stunning varsity
debut, scoring six goals and assisting on three others to power the Lions to a 16-4 thumping of nonleague opponent Phoenixville.
By the numbers: New Hope-Solebury: Brady Restaino (6 G, 3 A), Rogan Restaino (2 G, 3 A), Isiah Tousignant (2 G, 2 A), Colin Foster (2 G, 2 A), James Lasky (2 G), Parker Taylor (1 G, 1 A), Logan Frapwell (1 G), Josh DiZio (6 GB), Colin Foster (13/13 FO), Cole Catalano (11 saves).
NH-S coach Jeff Bruemmer: “Colin Foster was dominant at the face-off. Cole Catalano was solid in goal. The offense was led by freshman Brady Restaino with 9 points. Josh Dizio, Max Moore, and Logan Frapwell were stalwart on defense.”
Up next: The Lions will visit Sun Valley for a nonleague game at 4 pm Monday.
Wissahickon 17, Upper Merion 4
Nolan Reilly was all over the place in Friday’s season-opener.
The Wissahickon junior was a perfect 19-for-19 on faceoffs, scooped up 14 ground balls, and chipped in with a goal and three assists as the Trojans started strong and never looked back on the way to a 17-4 rout of Upper Merion.
Austin Myers led the offense with eight points.
By the numbers: Wissahickon: Nolan Reilly (19/19 FO, 1 G, 3 A, 14 GB), Austin Myers (3 G, 5 A, 4 GB, 2 CTO), Chase Comer (3 G, 4 GB, 1 CTO), David Pileggi (3 G, 1 A, 2 GB), Tyler Moore (2 G, 1 A, 3 GB, 2 CTO), Colin Murphy (2 G, 4 A, 2 GB, 1 CTO), Paulie Brogan (1 G, 5 GB, 1 CTO), Cash Whitehead (1 G, 2 GB), Quinn McClintic (4 GB, 2 CTO), Charlie Hussa (3 GB,1 CTO), Cole Lilienfeld (2 GB), Trent Thiele (2/3 FO, 1 GB), Casey Cloud (2/2 FO, 2 GBS), Liam Ruhren (4 saves, 1 A), Evan Clementi (2 saves).
Up next: The Trojans will visit Marple Newtown at 7 pm Tuesday.
Wissahickon 6 5 6 0 – 17
Upper Merion 1 1 0 2 – 4
Downingtown West 13, Central Bucks East 4
(Submitted by Central Bucks East boys lacrosse)
A new-look Central Bucks East boys’ lacrosse team returned to the field on Friday, having graduated 19 seniors from last season (eight of whom went on to play collegiately).
The Patriots jumped into the 2026 season with a tough road game against Downingtown West that would give the young Patriots’ team an early test while they learn to play as a new unit. After jumping out to an early 1-0 lead on a goal by sophomore Ryan Williams (2 goals), the Patriots were able to keep pace for the first half with a Downingtown West team filled with D1 commits until turnovers and penalties allowed West to pull away in the second half.
The Patriots were led in scoring by sophomore Ryan Williams (2 goals), senior Jack Williams (1 goal), and freshman Davis Bullard (1 goal). Sophomore Cooper Planck, sophomore Ben Winward, and senior Jackson Jagoda each tallied an assist, while Jagoda and senior Joe O’Leary also snatched up 4 groundballs each.
By the numbers: Central Bucks East: Ryan Williams (2 G), Jack Williams (1 G), Davis Bullard (1 G), Cooper Planck (1 A), Ben Winward (1 A), Jackson Jagoda (1 A, 4 GBS), Joe O’Leary (4 GBS).
Up next: The Patriots will host Downingtown East at 3:45 pm Tuesday.
Central Bucks East 1 1 1 1 – 4
Downingtown West 3 2 4 4 – 13
Garnet Valley 12, Central Bucks West 7
A slow start doomed Central Bucks West, which found itself trailing 5-1 after one quarter and could not close the gap. In the end, the Bucks fell 12-7 to Garnet Valley in Friday’s nonleague season-opener.
Colton Albrecht led the Bucks with four goals and an assist. Ben Hutchinson made 9 saves in goal.
By the numbers: Central Bucks West: Colton Albrecht (4 G, 1 A), Owen Becker (2 G), Ben Greenspan (1 G, 2 A, 1/3 FO), Brad Mulreaney (1 A), Killian Eickman (8/18 FO), Ben Hutchinson (9 saves)
Up next: The Bucks will host Easton Area at 7 pm Monday.
Central Bucks West 1 1 2 3 – 7
Garnet Valley 5 1 1 5 – 12
Council Rock South 17, Unionville 7
Council Rock South opened the 2026 campaign with a 17–7 home victory over Unionville.
Seven Golden Knights finished with multiple goals, led by Conor McCaffery, who eclipsed the 100-goal mark for his career in the win. Also finding the back of the net for Council Rock South were Hayden Cattie, Brody Walker, Brian Cowden, Brendan Rooney, Michael Pohar, Jack Schnik, Cole Telegadis, and Tristan O’Neal.
In goal, Trey Prozzillo recorded 14 saves to anchor the defense, while Jake Baniewicz was strong at the faceoff X, winning 17 of 26 draws and leading the team in ground balls.
Up next: Council Rock South will be on the road at Pennridge on Monday.
Unionville 0-3-2-2 7
Council Rock South 3-4-5-5 17
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