Check out the recaps for SOL boys’ lacrosse teams in action Friday. PW/West Chester East photos provided courtesy of Kim Supko. Check back for a gallery of photos: https://solsports.zenfolio.com/f1055694815
Non-league
WEST CHESTER EAST 10, PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 9
The Colonials lost a tough non-league game to West Chester East, rallying from a 10-5 deficit after three quarters to pull to within one, but time ran out on their comeback.
The Colonials received a hat trick from sophomore midfielder Drew Strohl, who also had an assist and two ground balls.
The Colonials also received goals from five other players, including Dylan Ippolito (1G, 2GB), Caiden Lesczcynski (2A, 1GB), Scott Marguiles (1G, 1A, 1GB), Luke LaViola (1G, 2GB), Ben Backenstose (2G, 1CTO, 2GB), and Jack Cooper (1G, 1A, 1CTO, 1GB).
Plymouth Whitemarsh’s defense was led by junior LSM/defenseman Isaiah Bainbridge, who had a season-high six caused turnovers to accompany two ground balls. Bainbridge also went 5-for-6 on faceoffs. The defense received solid efforts from Jackson Budin (3CTO, 3GB) and Chase Welliver (1CTO, 1GB).
Plymouth Whitemarsh (2-5, 2-1 SOL) will be on the road at New Hope-Solebury on Tuesday.
West Chester East 6-1-3-0 10
Plymouth Whitemarsh 3-2-0-4 9
SPRINGFIELD TWP 8, NESHAMINY 5
The Spartans opened up a 5-2 halftime lead and then spent the second half exchanging goals with the Redskins, earning their fifth win without a loss in Friday’s non-league contest.
Adam Fluehr’s six-point game led the Spartans and included four goals and two assists. Matt Capoferri added a hat trick, and Tommy Coppol also had a three-point game with one goal and two aces. Jack Vecchione added an assist.
Carter Weiss was credited with nine saves in a winning effort in goal for the Spartans.
For the Redskins, Pietro Gatta scored two goals. Adding one goal each were Jack McVey, Evan Martini and Ryan DeMatteo. Jack Sexton and Colin Demi each had one assist.
In goal for the ‘Skins, Corey Hemberger was credited with 12 saves.
Springfield Twp (5-0, 2-0 SOL) will travel to Cheltenham on Tuesday, and Neshaminy (2-7, 0-4) will be on the road at Central Bucks West on Tuesday.
Springfield Twp 3-2-1-2 8
Neshaminy 1-1-2-1 5
PLEASANT VALLEY 10, QUAKERTOWN 7
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