Check out the recaps for SOL boys’ lacrosse teams in action Thursday. Souderton/CR North photos provided courtesy of John Gleeson. Check back for a gallery of photos. CLICK HERE to go directly to Suburban One Sports’ BOYS’ LACROSSE GALLERIES.
National Conference
Souderton 7, Council Rock North 5
The visiting Indians found themselves on the short end of a 3-1 score after one quarter but rallied to even the score by halftime. They did not allow a goal in the middle two quarters and took a 6-3 lead into the fourth quarter on their way to the big road win.
Andrew Rivera recorded 11 saves in goal in a winning effort, and Landon Moore won eight of 14 faceoffs. Owen Kleppinger and Shaun Whitcomb both had a pair of goals for the visitors.
By the numbers: Souderton: Owen Kleppinger (2G), Shaun Whitcomb (2G, 2GB), Cam Ruff (1G, 1A,1GB), Chris Touhey (1G, 1A), Logan Blair (2A, 3GB, 2CT), Ty Sauerwald (1G, 2GB), Liam Murray (4GB, 2CT), Logan Cornes (2GB, 1CT), Dan Trumbore (3GB), Alex Benfield (4GB, 2CT), Alex Frazier (3GB), Andrew Rivera (11 Saves, 1GB), Landon Moore (8/14 FO 5GB)
Souderton coach Craig Hunsberger:
–The game: “We knew going in that this would be a battle. CRN is always a tough opponent and consistently puts a strong team on the field, so we expected that we’d need guys to step up and make plays throughout the game. They came out fast, jumping to a 3–0 lead in the first quarter before we were able to settle in and build some momentum of our own.
As a whole, the team rallied together and embraced the gritty work; fighting for ground balls, riding hard on clears, and focusing on doing the little things right from start to finish.
“We stress the importance of those details every day in practice, because games like this always come down to who executes them best. Our players bought into that, and it showed.”
–Getting defensive: “Our defense locked in and held them scoreless for nearly two full quarters after those first three goals. Andrew Rivera anchored the unit with 11 saves, supported by the efforts of Alex Benfield, Alex Frazier, Dylan Brun, Liam Murray, Logan Cornes, and Dan Trumbore. On the other end, the offense found its rhythm and put up seven straight goals heading into the fourth quarter.”
–Props: “Freshman Landon Moore had an outstanding day at the faceoff X, helping us maintain possession, control the tempo, and extend our lead late in the game.”
Up next: Souderton will host Boyertown in a non-league game Friday, and Council Rock North will host Pennsbury on Thursday, April 2.
Souderton 1-2-3-1 7
Council Rock North 3-0-0-2 5
Pennridge 18 Neshaminy 10
Sometimes, one quarter makes all the difference.
In three quarters, Neshaminy stayed goal-for-goal with Pennridge. But the Rams erupted for eight goals in the third quarter while Neshaminy could only net one as Pennridge broke open a close game and picked up an 18-10 victory in Thursday’s National Conference game.
Matteo Fanelli (5 goals, 2 assists) and Sean Leuthe (4 goals, 3 assists) each picked up seven points in the win, while Rocco Fanelli was right behind with a six-point effort (4 goals, 2 assists).
Cayden Weaver led Neshaminy with four goals, one assist, and 13 faceoff wins. Nick Turchi added a pair of goals and an assist.
By the numbers: Pennridge: Harrison Cranage (1G), Rocco Fanelli (4G, 2A), Matteo Fanelli (5G, 2A), Reid Moyer (2G, 2A), Shawn Matthews (1G,1A), Sean Leuthe (4G, 3A), Emerik Tasker (1A), Gage Gottshalk (1G), Cole Nitterour (14/25 FO), Max Meenan (1/1 FO), Justin Gramlich (7 saves), Luke Koch (1 save). Neshaminy: Cayden Weaver (4G, 1A, 13FO), Nick Turchi (2G, 1A), Ryan Ganzel (2G), Pietro Gatta (1G, 1A), Austin Tvarok (1G, 1A), Finn Pfluger (1A), EJ Seitz (1A), Damian Castro (1A).
Neshaminy coach John Donato: “The team played some of its best early season lacrosse, taking an early lead against the Rams. Pennridge’s depth and athleticism along with an effective transition game helped them pull ahead in the third quarter.”
—Props: “Cayden Weaver was outstanding at midfield, scoring 4 goals, providing 1 assist, and winning 13 faceoffs.”
Up next: Pennridge will host Plymouth Whitemarsh in an SOL Crossover game at 1 pm Saturday. Neshaminy will host Upper Merion in a nonleague game at 4 pm Monday.
Pennridge 2 4 8 4 – 18
Neshaminy 1 5 1 3 – 10
Central Bucks East 12, North Penn 11
Central Bucks East overcame an early deficit and withstood a late rally attempt to pull out a 12-11 victory over North Penn in Thursday’s National Conference showdown.
Jack Williams led the Patriots with four goals and an assist. Jax DiSantis won 17-of-28 faceoffs and grabbed eight ground balls. Goalkeeper Alex Sipperly made 10 saves to earn the win in the cage.
By the numbers: Central Bucks East: Jack Williams (4G, 1A, 4GB), Colin Campbell (2G, 1A, 1CTO), Cooper Planck (2G, 1A), Ben Winward (2G, 3GB, 1CTO), Joe O’Leary (1G, 3GB, 1CTO), Davis Bullard (1G, 1GB, 1CTO), Jax Disantis (17/28 FO, 8GB, 1CTO), Oliver Rennie (8GB, 4CTO), Jackson Jagoda (6GB, 1A), Aiden Zimmer (1GB), Ben Dempsey (2GB), Luke Walters (2GB), Charlie Munshower (1GB, 1CTO), Bobby Purring (1GB, 1CTO), Alex Sipperly (10 saves).
Up next: East will host Upper Dublin in an SOL Crossover game at 10:30 am Saturday. North Penn will host nonleague opponent Owen J. Robers at 5:30 pm Monday.
North Penn 4 2 3 2 – 11
Central Bucks East 2 4 5 1 – 12
American Conference
Wissahickon 6, Plymouth Whitemarsh 5
Wissahickon came out slow, surrendering two unanswered first-quarter goals to PW’s talented duo of Jack Cooper and Drew Strohl. The Trojans found their footing in the second quarter when Kyle Intal put them on the board. Just three minutes later, Intal struck again—this time off a sharp feed from Chase Comer—to even the score at 2–2 heading into halftime.
Austin Myers ignited Wissahickon to start the second half, beating his defender and finishing to give the Trojans their first lead of the game. Moments later, Nolan Reilly won the ensuing faceoff cleanly and dished the ball to Tyler Moore, who capitalized to extend the lead to 4–2.
PW responded with a strong third quarter, as Sean Herron, Nolan Schneider, and Drew Strohl each found the back of the net to reclaim the momentum.
In a defensive stand reminiscent of the second quarter, Wissahickon’s unit—anchored by Henry Kang, Nick Etzler, Quinn McClintic, Cole Lilienfeld, Charlie Hussa, Braydon Dehner, Hugh Sterndale, and goalie Liam Ruhren—held the Colonials scoreless in the fourth.
Tyler Moore came through once again, netting the equalizer to tie the game. Then, with just two minutes remaining, Colin Murphy dodged from behind the cage and found a wide-open Kyle Intal, who buried the game-winning goal to secure a thrilling victory for Wissahickon.
By the numbers: PW: Drew Strohl (2G), Jack Cooper (1G, 1A, 1CTO), Nolan Schneider (1G, 1A), Sean Herron (1G), Zach Strohl (2GB, 2CTO), Kyle O’Kane (2GB), Mason Best (14 saves).
Wissahickon: Henry Kang (1gb, 2ct) Austin Myers (1g, 3gbs, 1ct) Tyler Moore (2g, 1gb) Nick Etzler (2gbs, 1ct) Kyle Intal( 3g, 1a game winner), Chase Comer(2a), Nolan Reilly (1a, 13 gbs 14/15 FaceOff), David Pileggi (1gb) Quinn McClintic (2gbs, 2cts) Colin Murphy (1a, 1gb) Liam Ruhren (4gbs 1CT 15 saves)
Props: “Junior standouts Nolan Reilly and Liam Ruhren continued to excel in their roles. Reilly dominated at the faceoff X, going 14-for-15 with 13 ground balls, while Ruhren anchored the defense with an impressive 15 saves in goal.”
Up next: PW will visit Pennridge for a 1 pm Saturday SOL Crossover matchup. The Trojans look to add to today’s win when they visit Central Bucks East in an SOL Crossover game at 3:45 pm Tuesday.
Wissahickon 0 2 2 2 – 6
Plymouth Whitemarsh 2 0 3 0 – 5
Upper Dublin 14, Springfield Twp 2
Upper Dublin made sure this one was never in doubt.
Sparked by Chase Foster’s four goals (to go along with one assist) and Matthew Shohen’s four points (2 goals, 2 assists), the Cardinals routed Springfield Twp to the tune of 14-2 in Thursday’s American Conference game and the Cards’ league opener.
In all, 10 players contributed to the scoring. Aarush Pillai and Vinny Afflisio combined to win 15 faceoffs to set up the Cardinals with the ball throughout the game.
By the numbers: Upper Dublin: Chase Foster (4G, 1A), Ajay Foster (2G), Nate Brown (2G), Matthew Shohen (2G, 2A), Noah Beamer (1G), Nate Hinrich (1G), Aarush Pillai (1A), Michael Pileggi (1G, 1A), Chase Struthers (2A), Brady Lyons (2G), Ben Shervin (3 saves),
Up next: The Cardinals host Ridley in a nonleague game at 6:15 pm Wednesday. The Spartans will be back in action hosting Upper Darby in a nonleague matchup at 4 pm April 10.
Upper Moreland 7, Quakertown 6 (OT)
Jake Drinkwater scored off an assist from Sean Durso to lift Upper Moreland to a 7-6 overtime victory over Quakertown in Thursday’s American Conference matchup.
After a scoreless first quarter, Upper Moreland scored the only two goals of the second period to take a lead into halftime. Quakertown used a four-goal fourth quarter to knot the score and force the extra frame.
Travis Quirk led the Golden Bears with four goals.
By the numbers: Upper Moreland: Travis Quirk (4G), Jake Drinkwater (1G, 1A), Sean Durso (1G, 1A), Kevin Smith (1G), David Adamski (2A).
Upper Moreland coach Matthew Beck: “We played very hard tonight. We ran into a very hungry Quakertown team who we just couldn’t put away. We would go up by two goals and the Panthers would rally to keep it close.
—On the game-winner: “In overtime we got into our ride. Sean Durso got a piece of the pass and Jake Drinkwater was able to collect the ground ball and bury the ball in the back of the net for the OT winner.”
—Defensive dominance: “Our defense has been huge for us all year. We have ninth to 12th graders on that unit who have all bought in and are really stepping up for us as our offense continues to improve.”
—Quirk stepping up: “Travis Quirk’s shot has come a long way and his willingness to shoot has been huge for our offense.”
Up next: The Bears host Conwell Egan Catholic at 3:45 pm Monday. Quakertown will visit Northampton Area at 6:30 pm Wednesday.
Upper Moreland 0 2 1 3 1 – 7
Quakertown 0 0 2 4 0 – 6
Abington 7, New Hope-Solebury 6
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