Check out the recaps for SOL boys’ lacrosse teams in action Monday.
Non-league
SOUDERTON 14, METHACTON 8
The Indians and Warriors were deadlocked at three apiece after one period in Monday’s non-league game, but the Indians began to seize control with a 4-0 second quarter to go into halftime with a 7-3 lead. The outscored their hosts 7-5 in the second half.
John Martin-Vance had a hand in eight goals, scoring five and assisting on three others, to help lead the visiting Indians to the non-league win. He also had three caused turnovers and two ground balls in a strong all-around effort.
Seth Grossman added four goals, one assist and two ground balls while Sean Landis had two goals, one assist, one caused turnover and four ground balls. Brody Anderson contributed one goal, one assist, two caused turnovers and four ground balls.
Also contributing for the Indians were Gavin Landis (1 goal), Jaden Knize (1 assist, 1 ground ball), Max Ryon (2 ground balls), Ryan Rothenberger (1 ground ball) and Jackson Hirschman (2 ground balls).
Peyton Bannak won 15 of 26 faceoffs and also was credited with seven ground balls.
Matt Malanga recorded 10 saves in a winning effort in goal. He also scooped up one ground ball.
Souderton (2-1) will host Spring-Ford in a non-league game Wednesday.
Souderton 3-4-3-4 14
Methacton 3-0-2-3 8
WISSAHICKON 8, HERSHEY 6
The Trojans took a road trip to Hershey Monday and made their trip a whole lot more enjoyable with a win. They opened up a 4-1 lead after one quarter and led the rest of the way.
Charlie Stehlik led a balanced Trojan attack with two goals and four assists. He also had three ground balls. Chase Comer added two goals and three ground balls while Blake Zimmerman also had a pair of goals. Carman Schoppe and Austin Myers rounded out the scoring with one goal each. Myers also had three ground balls while Schoppe had two.
Logan Bruno’s eight ground balls led the Trojans. He also had two caused turnovers. Danny Hussa scooped up six ground balls and had four caused turnovers. Cole Lilienfeld and Nolan Pounds both had three ground balls.
Nolan Reilly won 5 of 17 faceoffs and also had six ground balls.
Kyle Crump earned the win in goal, recording 11 saves. He also had three ground balls.
Wissahickon (2-1) will travel to New Hope-Solebury for its SOL opener on Tuesday, April 2.
Wissahickon 4-1-1-2 8
Hershey 1-1-2-2 6
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 9, HOLY GHOST PREP 3
Keith Connor played a role in seven of his team’s nine goals, scoring four and assisting on three others. He also had four ground balls. Anthony Depedro had a big night at the faceoff X, winning 7 of 9 faceoffs and assisting on three goals. He also had five ground balls.
“We had a great performance by Keith Conner and Anthony Depedro on offense,” South coach Mike Strayline said. “They really controlled the game and allowed our defense to be aggressive all night. It was just an overall good team win.”
Mark Etgen added two goals and two ground balls while Alex Fessler had one goal and four ground balls. Dylan Garrido contributed an assist and three ground balls, Kevin Ford had one goal and one ground ball, and Jack Auerback had one goal.
James Vargason (3 caused turnovers, four ground balls) and Jerry Collachi (three caused turnovers) came up big on defense.
Blake Bernstein won 4 of 5 faceoffs and also scooped up three ground balls, and Nick Depedro won 1 of 3 faceoffs and had two ground balls.
Dom Varacallo had a big game in goal, recording 14 saves in the win.
Central Bucks South (2-1) will be on the road at Boyertown for a non-league game on Wednesday.
Central Bucks South 3-3-1-2 9
Holy Ghost Prep 1-1-1-0 3
PENNRIDGE 16, SOUTHERN LEHIGH 5
The Rams wasted no time before taking control of Monday’s non-league contest, opening up a 6-1 lead after one quarter on their way to the no-doubt-about-it win.
Frank Fanelli’s nine-point game led the Rams’ attack and included three goals and six assists. Rocco Fanelli added five goals while Matt Seiler contributed four goals and two assists.
Also making contributions for the Rams were Colin Manville (1 goal, 1 assist), Ryan Carickhoff (1 goal), Matt Kriney (1 goal), Kaiden Nguyen (1 goal), Kevin Matthews (1 assist) and Reid Moyer (1 goal).
Cole Nitterour had a big night at the faceoff X, winning 13 of 18 faceoffs. He also had one assist. Matt Lee won 3 of 5 faceoffs.
Splitting time in goal for the Rams were Tyler Vandermark (6 saves), Calvin Mcguire (3 saves) and Evan Vandermark (2 saves).
Pennridge (2-1) will travel to Quakertown on Wednesday for a non-league contest.
Pennridge 6-2-5-3 16
Southern Lehigh 1-1-1-2 5
UPPER MORELAND 20, CONWELL-EGAN 1
Kevin Messina scored six goals and assisted on two others for an eight-point game that led the Golden Bears to the rout of the visiting Eagles.
Paul Fell’s seven-point outing included four goals and three assists. Liam Fattizzi and Indiana Mullen each had one goal and three assists, Francis Sebold had two goals and two assists, and Aidan Tuff contributed two goals and one assist. Adding two goals each were Kevin Smith and Travis Quirk.
Upper Moreland (2-2) will travel to Plymouth Whitemarsh for its SOL opener Tuesday, April 2.
Conwell-Egan 0-1-0-0 1
Upper Moreland 4-6-4-6 20
CONESTOGA 6, PENNSBURY 5 (OT)
The Falcons gave the visiting Pioneers all they could handle. They took a 4-2 lead into the fourth quarter only to see Conestoga – after scoring two quick goal to tie the game early in the quarter – pull ahead with 5:41 remaining in regulation. The Falcons rallied to knot the score with 32 seconds remaining to force overtime where the teams traded possessions until Charlie Nehall scored to win it for the Pioneers.
“Super proud of our guys for their effort today,” Pennsbury coach Dean Curtis said. “Jaden (Beach) made some key saves in goal, and our defense once again played as a unit to hold a very talented Constoga team for the majority of the game. Lots to build on as we head into league play starting next week.”
Bradley Hill had a strong showing at the faceoff X, winning 11 of 14 faceoffs. Charlie Kealy won the only faceoff he took.
On attack, Logan Thorne scored a pair of goals while Jake Kalinowski and Trent Becker both contributed one goal and one assist. Brady Ghelhoff added one goal, and John Curtis had a pair of assists.
Beach was credited with eight saves in goal for the Falcons.
Pennsbury (2-1) is off until Tuesday, April 2, when the Falcons will travel to Neshaminy for their SOL opener.
Conestoga 1-1-0-3-1 6
Pennsbury 1-3-0-1-0 5
LIBERTY 7, QUAKERTOWN 6
The visiting Panthers came up just short in their road game at Liberty.
Mason Borzio contributed a hat trick to lead the Panthers while Evan Mooney, Alex Jalboot and Freddie Hipple each added one goal.
Logan Jeffery had a pair of assists while Cody Jefferson and Jackson Lesinski both had one.
Quakertown (1-3) will host Pennridge in a non-league game Wednesday.
UPPER MERION 15, ABINGTON 5
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