SOL Boys’ Lacrosse Wrap (4-2-24)

Check out the recaps for SOL boys’ lacrosse teams in action Tuesday. Pennsbury/ Neshaminy photos courtesy of John Gleeson. Check back for a gallery of photos: https://solsports.zenfolio.com/f1055694815

SOL National Conference

PENNSBURY 8, NESHAMINY 2

The Falcons captured their fourth straight Doug Greenfield Cup. The trophy commemorates the late Doug Greenfield, one of the founders of Pennsbury’s lacrosse program.

The two teams were deadlocked 2-2 after one quarter, but the Falcons kept the Redskins off the scoreboard the rest of the way, outscoring their hosts 6-0 over the final three quarters.

John Curtis contributed a hat trick to lead the Falcons’ attack. Logan Thorne and Jake Kalinowski both had one goal and one assist while Eric Rineheimer and Trent Becker both added one goal. Ben Daugherty chipped in an assist.

Bradley Hill dominated at the faceoff X, winning 10 of 14 faceoffs. He also had three ground balls.

Jaden Beach recorded 14 saves in a strong outing in goal for the Falcons.

For the Redskins, Colin Demi and Ryan DeMatteo each had a goal, and Jack Sexton contributed an assist.

“Our team effort and collective determination – especially on the defensive end – was commendable,” Neshaminy coach John Donato said. “We competed the entire contest although we turned the ball over too often, particularly in the third quarter, allowing Pennsbury to control possession and scoring opportunities.”

Pennsbury (3-1, 1-0 SOL) will host Council Rock South on Thursday at 7 pm in the stadium, and Neshaminy (2-4, 0-2) will travel to Pennridge on Thursday for a 7 pm contest.

Pennsbury 2-2-2-2 8

Neshaminy 2-0-0-0 2

PENNRIDGE 13, NORTH PENN 4

The visiting Rams controlled play from the outset, opening up a 7-1 lead after one quarter on their way to the win in Tuesday’s SOL opener.

Frank Fanelli’s five-point game led the Rams and included three goals and two assists. Matt Seiler (four goals) and Ryan Carickhoff (three goals, one assist) both had four-point games. Matt Kriney added a goal and an assist while Rocco Fanelli had two goals. Adding one assist each were Andrew Horensky, Colin Manville and Levi Souder.

Cole Nitterour won 11 of 20 faceoffs.

Tyler Vandermark (three saves) and Calvin Mcguire (three saves) combined for the win in goal for the Rams.

Pennridge (4-1, 1-0 SOL) will host Neshaminy on Thursday, and North Penn (2-2, 0-1) will travel to Central Bucks East on Thursday for a 5:30 pm contest.

Pennridge 7-2-4-0 13

North Penn 1-0-1-2 4

SOUDERTON 8, COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 6

The Golden Hawks, who led 4-3 at halftime, were unable to bring home the win as the Indians rallied, outscoring their hosts 5-2 in the second half to eke out the win in a classic conference battle.

Seth Grossman’s had trick led the Indians’ attack. He also was credited with two ground balls and one caused turnover. John Martin-Vince also had a hand in three goals, scoring twice and assisting on another while also contributing one ground ball. Jaden Knize had one goal, one assist and four ground balls while Sean Landis had one goal and three ground balls. Trey Bui also had a goal and an assist. Jackson Hirschman was credited with two caused turnovers and two ground balls, and Max Ryon had one caused turnover and six ground balls. Ryan Rothenberger had two caused turnovers. Peyton Bannak won 10 of 16 faceoffs and scooped up six ground balls. Souderton goalie Matt Malanga recorded 10 saves and also had four ground balls.

For the Hawks, MJ Feeney led the home team in scoring with three goals. Wes Waninger and TJ Shores had multi-point games. Waninger contributed one goal and one assist and TJ had two assists. Also finding the scoresheet were Joey Smith with one assist while Connor McCaffery and Jack Schink both had a goal. The defense rotation of Thomas Gallagher, Josh Geiger, Andrew Mannherz and Harrison Kim all turned in a strong performance. Rock South goalie Billy Houser had 15 saves.

Souderton (3-2, 1-0 SOL) will host Council Rock North on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Council Rock South (4-2, 0-2) will travel to Pennsbury on Thursday.

Souderton 3-5 8

Council Rock South 4-2 6

COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 14, HARRY S TRUMAN 2

The Indians opened up a 9-0 halftime lead on their way to the win in Tuesday’s SOL contest.

For the Tigers, Chris Glover contributed one goal, one assist and four ground balls, and Connor Freer added one goal and one ground ball. Chase Tuttle was credited with three ground balls and two caused turnovers.

Tommy Bryson was credited with 21 saves in goal for the Tigers (60 save percentage).

Council Rock North (4-1, 2-0 SOL) will travel to Souderton Thursday for a 7:30 pm contest, and Harry S Truman (3-3, 0-1) will host Central Bucks West on Thursday.

Harry S Truman 0-0-1-1 2

Council Rock North 3-6-1-4 14

CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 8, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 4

The visiting Patriots took a tenuous 4-3 lead into halftime and still led by just a 5-3 score heading into the final quarter when they outscored their hosts 3-1 to earn the league win.

Blake Bishop’s four-goal effort led the Patriots while David Crespo, Matt Bowen, Michael Smallwood and Adam Volm each had one.

John Henson led the Titans’ defense with two caused turnovers and three ground balls. Dylan Garrido also had three ground balls. Jeremy Collachi and James Vargason both were credited with one caused turnover and two ground balls.

South’s Dom Varacallo was credited with 14 saves in goal.

Central Bucks East (3-2, 2-0 SOL) will hold Senior Recognition Night on Thursday when the Patriots host North Penn at 5:30 pm. Central Bucks South (2-3, 0-1) will host Plymouth Whitemarsh in a non-league game on Monday.

Central Bucks East 2-2-1-3 8

Central Bucks South 2-1-0-1 4

SOL American Conference

WISSAHICKON 9, NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 6

The visiting Trojans opened up a 6-0 halftime lead and took a 7-1 lead into the final quarter when the Lions put five goals on the board.

Harrison Paul led the Trojans’ attack with a six-point game that included four goals, two assists as well as three ground balls. Chase Comer added one goal, two assists and four ground balls while Austin Myers, Blake Zimmerman and Charlie Stehlik each had one goal and one assist. Stehlik also had four ground balls, Myers had three and Zimmerman, two ground balls. Noah Stomsky added one goal.

The Trojans’ defense was led by Logan Bruno with five ground balls and three caused turnovers. Quinn McClintic added four ground balls and two caused turnovers while Cole Lilienfeld was credited with three ground balls and two caused turnovers. Noah Johnson scooped up five ground balls, Carman Schoppe, four ground balls, and Charlie Hussa, three ground balls.

Kyle Crump was credited seven saves and only two goals against. Joe Gambino had three saves with four goals against.

Wissahickon (3-1, 1-0 SOL) will host Hatboro-Horsham on Thursday at 5 pm, and New Hope-Solebury (1-3, 0-1) will host Upper Moreland on Thursday.

Wissahickon 4-2-1-2 9

New Hope-Solebury 0-0-1-5 6

PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 13, UPPER MORELAND 6

The Colonials opened their 2024 league play with a home victory over visiting Upper Moreland. The Colonials’ offense was well balanced with five players contributing to the scoring. Junior attack Scott Marguiles led the way with four goals and an assist. Sophomore midfielder Jack Cooper and senior attack Ben Backenstose each scored a hat trick of their own. Juniors Caiden Lesczcynski and Luke LaViola added two goals from the attack position and one goal from midfield, respectively.

For the second straight game, the Colonials were the recipient of an outstanding defensive effort led by junior LSM/defenseman Isaiah Bainbridge who had five caused turnovers and five ground balls, and senior defenseman Frank Lynch who had two caused turnovers and four groundballs. Senior defenseman Pat McLaughlin contributed with two groundballs.

Upper Moreland 2-4 6

Plymouth Whitemarsh 7-6 13

(Photo credit: PW lacrosse) Upper Moreland Senior LSM Frankie Sebold (left) and Plymouth Whitemarsh junior LSM/Defenseman Isaiah Bainbridge (right).

Non-league

CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 16, METHACTON 3

The visiting Bucks rolled to a convincing win over the Warriors, their fifth in as many outings. West led 7-1 after one quarter and upped its lead to 11-2 by halftime.

Matt Jacobsen’s six-point game led the Bucks and included five goals and an assist. He also won 8 of 15 faceoffs. Aidan Kimberly also had a six-point outing with three goals and three assists. Alex Greenspan added three goals and two assists, and Colton Albrecht had two goals and two assists. Caden Loftus contributed a goal and an assist. Michael Rafalowski and Ben Greenspan each added a goal to round out the scoring.

James Ruttenberg won 2 of 4 faceoffs and Ben Greenspan, 1 of 4.

Also for the Bucks, West goalie Kanen Patel was credited with two saves in the win.

Central Bucks West (5-0) will play its first league game Thursday at Harry S Truman at 4 pm.

Central Bucks West 7-4-3-2 16

Methacton 1-1-0-1 3