Check out the recaps for SOL boys’ lacrosse teams in action Wednesday and includes several recaps for Tuesday’s game that were late arrivals.
Non-league
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 14, PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 13 (2 OT)
Nick Fareno is the very definition of clutch.
With two minutes remaining in the second overtime period, the senior captain scored the game-winner to give the Titans the win in Wednesday’s non-league thriller. For Fareno, this has got to be feeling like old hat. After all, it was his third game-winner in overtime in a season that has included four overtime games.
“Nick is the heartbeat of our offense, and the team feeds off his energy,” South coach Mike Strayline said. “PW is an up and coming team. They are well coached and a very physical team.
“We led most of the game, and they fought hard to tie it up. We were up two goals – 13-11 – with 1:30 left in the game, and they found a way to tie it up. We just came out on the right end of it tonight.”
Fareno had a huge game for the Titans, finishing with four goals, five assists and five ground balls. Keith Conner added two goals and three assists, and Reece Levinson had a hat trick. Alex Fessler and Jon Fitts both had a pair of goals while Brady Hinkle scored one goal, and Ryan Gordon had two assists.
Will Ratcliffe had two ground balls and two caused turnovers, Anthony Depedro had five ground balls and two caused turnovers and Matt O’Donnell had four ground balls and two caused turnovers.
Liam Goss won 15 of 26 faceoffs, and Ryan Macleod won four of eight.
South goalie Mikey Kelly was credited with seven saves in a winning effort.
Senior captain Luke Wendler (4G, 1A, 3GB) came alive in the second half, scoring four goals to spark the Colonials comeback. Junior Jared Kolsun (3G, 2GB, 2TO) had 3G and senior CJ Petrakis (2G) had 2 goals, and sophomore Ben Backenstose (1G, 1A) had a goal and an assist. Junior captain Justin Bainbridge (2G, 5A, 5GB, 3 TO, 14/22 FO) tied the game late in the fourth quarter to send it into overtime. The Colonials defensive unit of Matt LicWinko, Keith Gallagher, Tim Sol, Isaiah Bainbrdge, and Frankie Lynch, along with defensive midfield help from Jared Kolsun and Justin Bainbridge, played exceptionally well to force a second overtime.
Central Bucks South (6-4, 2-3 SOL) will travel to Central Bucks East on Friday, and Plymouth Whitemarsh (2-6, 1-3) will be on the road at Cheltenham on Friday.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 3-3-3-4-0-0 13
Central Bucks South 4-3-3-3-0-1 14
UPPER MORELAND 8, COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 7 (OT)
With 40 seconds separating the Golden Bears from settling for a tie with the visiting Golden Hawks, Joe Messina scored the game-winner, propelling UM to the thrilling victory.
It was Messina’s second goal of the non-league game that featured more defense than offense, including some stellar play by goalie Matt Ludlow.
“Matt Ludlow had five unreal saves in overtime,” UM coach Corey Kelly said. “He was locked in as goalie.”
Ryan Olexa was the catalyst on offense, scoring four goals.
“Ryan was an offensive threat,” Kelly said.
Alex Emmell added a goal and two assists, and Colin Hogan also had one goal. Messina added a pair of assists while Owen Dunleavy and Anthony Zollo both had one assist.
The Golden Hawks, who trailed 7-1 at halftime, staged a remarkable second half comeback and came close to pulling out a win.
"Captain Sal Mastromarco delivered a passionate halftime (speech) to his teammates," Rock South coach Mike Murray said. "He then led by example as the Golden Hawks stormed back as Sal scored
all seven goals to force the game to OT. (We) had several quality chances in OT that were turned away by an outstanding effort from the UM goaltender."
Mastromarco's night included reaching the 100-goal milestone.
"As a freshman, he had 15 goals," Murray said. "There was no sophomore season for the 2022 class, Sal came back strong his junior season netting 55 goals. This season, Sal has distributed 19 assists and is one of the leading ground ball players on the team.
"Going into the UM game, he was at 99 goals for his career. Sal performs his best in big games. Council Rock South will need his presence down the stretch."
Upper Moreland (7-4, 3-1 SOL) will host New Hope-Solebury on Friday, and Council Rock South (6-4, 2-3) will be on the road at Pennsbury on Friday.
PENNSBURY 11, PENNINGTON 9
Twenty-four hours after their emotionally charged win over archrival Neshaminy, the visiting Falcons came out of the gate strong, controlling play from the outset. Pennsbury led 3-1 after one quarter and extended that lead to 9-3 by halftime. Pennington staged a late rally, outscoring their visitors 5-1 in the final frame, but they never really threatened.
Jack Kalinowski scored four goals and contributed three assists. Mike DeZutel added two goals and one assist. He also won 17 of 20 faceoffs in a dominant effort. Will Taylor contributed two goals, and Shane Siegmund had one goal and two assists. Kolby Ranniello and Wes Carty both had one goal.
Aidan Sheeran recorded 12 saves in a winning effort in goal.
Pennsbury (5-4, 4-1 SOL) will host Council Rock South on Friday.
Pennsbury 3-6-1-1 11
Pennington 1-2-1-5 9
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 18, ABINGTON 10
Tuesday, April 26
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 13, CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 7
Nick Knepp scored five goals and assisted on another while Nils Updale turned in a dominant performance at the faceoff X, winning 21 of 23 faceoffs to lead the Patriots to a win in Tuesday’s rivalry game at West. Updale also chipped in an assist.
The Patriots, who led 3-1 after one quarter, took a 7-3 lead into halftime. A 5-1 East tear in the third quarter all but iced the win.
Thomas Williams scored three goals, assisted on one and had two caused turnovers. Mike Smallwood had two goals and two assists, and Matt Bowen added a goal and an assist. Adam Volm and Aiden Schmidt both had one goal.
Brennan Coleman had one assist and two caused turnovers, and DJ Brown had an assist and one caused turnover. Ethan Greenlee had two caused turnovers, and Chris Funston had one caused turnover and four ground balls. Ethan Bean recorded 10 saves in goal to earn the win.
For the Bucks, Brayden Albrecht had a hat trick, and Austin Hahn added a pair of goals. Matt Jacobsen had a goal and an assist, and Joe Perry had one goal. Alex Greenspan added two assists.
Will Shandley had five saves in goal for the Bucks.
Central Bucks East (7-3, 6-0 SOL) will host Central Bucks South on Friday, and Central Bucks West (5-8, 3-3) will travel to Harry S Truman on Friday.
Central Bucks East 3-4-5-1 13
Central Bucks West 1-2-1-3 7
Tuesday, April 26
UPPER MORELAND 10, PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 6
Ryan Olexa scored four goals and assisted on three others, leading the visiting Golden Bears to the win over the Colonials.
Joe Messina added a hat trick, and Colin Hogan had a goal and three assists. Alex Emmell contributed a goal and two assists while Kevin Messina and Owen Dunlevy both had one goal and one assist.
Justin Bainbridge turned in a stellar showing for the Colonials, finishing with two goals and three assists. He won 16 of 20 faceoffs and also was credited with six ground balls and two caused turnovers.
Also for the Colonials, CJ Petrakis had two goals while Luke Wendler had one goal and two assists. Luke Weikel added one goal and also had three ground balls. Luke LaViola also had one goal while Ben Backenstose and Jared Kolsun both chipped in one assist. Isaiah Bainbridge had four ground balls and three caused turnovers.
Upper Moreland (5-4, 2-1 SOL) will host Council Rock South in a non-league game, and Plymouth Whitemarsh (2-6, 1-3) will travel to Central Bucks South on Wednesday.
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