Check out the recaps for SOL boys’ lacrosse teams in action Thursday. Neshaminy/Upper Moreland photos provided courtesy of Trisha Sexton/Neshaminy lacrosse)
Nonleague
Council Rock North 12, Plymouth Whitemarsh 9
Jason Boyd capped off the regular season in outstanding fashion, making 15 saves to help lead Council Rock North to a 12-9 victory over Plymouth Whitemarsh.
“Jason Boyd was tremendous between the pipes,” said North coach John Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick also named Logan Atkinson as a “difference-maker” with his 10 ground balls in the game, while Peyton Niefer won 15 faceoffs and scooped up seven ground balls.
Leading the Indians’ attack were Andrew Zazoff (5 goals, 1 assist, 2 GB), Jake Wellwood (3 goals, 3 assists, 5 GB) and Liam Dudley (2 goals, 3 assists). Ryan Shaffer (1 GB) and Chase Klein (2 GB) each scored one goal.
The Indians also received strong efforts from Jamie Reynolds (4 GB), Timmy Gracey (4 GB), Billy McBride (1 GB), Ethan Interian (1 GB), Kurkan Arpagian (2 GB), Owen Rodowicz (2 GB), and Jackson Farley (1 GB).
The Colonials received solid efforts from Scott Margulies (3 G, 1 GB), Jack Cooper (2 G, 1 A, 1 CTO, 1 GB), Drew Strohl (1 G, 1 A, 1 CTO, 1 GB), Ben Backenstose (2 G, 1 A, 1 CTO, 2 GB), and Luke LaViola (1 G, 1 CTO, 2 GB). Plymouth Whitemarsh’s defensive effort was led by Isaiah Bainbridge (4 CTO, 10 GB), Frank Lynch (2 CTO, 2 GB), Jackson Budin (1 CTO, 5 GB), Chase Welliver (1 CTO, 1 GB), and Connor Rarrick (1 GB).
Colonials’ goalkeeper Mason Best had 15 saves and 1 ground ball.
North ends the season at 5-5 in National Conference play, 9-8 overall, and seeded 20th in the most recent District 1 3A rankings.
Plymouth Whitemarsh closes the regular season at 9-1 for second place in the American Conference, 12-6 overall, and seeded 17th in District 1 3A.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 1-3-4-1 9
Council Rock North 5-2-3-2 12
Neshaminy 15, Upper Moreland 3
Neshaminy’s seniors went out in the best way possible.
In their final game of a challenging regular season, Neshaminy’s seniors led the squad to a decisive 15-3 nonleague victory over Upper Moreland on Thursday.
Colin Demi scored three goals and racked up seven assists. Jack McVey scored three goals and had one assist, while Jack Sexton had one assist while collecting eight ground balls. Aziz
Abdurakhmanov won 20 faceoffs and also was credited with 12 ground balls, while senior goalkeeper Cory Hemberger – a Neumann University commit – was solid between the pipes, notching 10 saves.
Standing tall in front of Hemberger was the senior defensive trio of Brett Cohen, Jackson Schwartz, and Jordan Fogelman.
Joining in on the seniors’ swan song was sophomore Pietro Gatta, who scored four goals in a terrific effort around the Upper Moreland crease, and sophomore Caden Weaver, who scored twice.
Junior Brian Birmingham scored two goals, Evan Martini had one goal, and Ryan DeMatteo dished off three assists.
Neshaminy ends the season at 5-13 overall (1-9 in National Conference play). The Golden Bears finish at 7-9, 5-5 in American Conference play and are seeded ninth in the latest District 1 2A rankings.
Neshaminy 6-3-5-1 15
Upper Moreland 0-1-0-2 3
Central Bucks South 9, Wissahickon 5
Anthony Depedro closed out the regular season with a stellar effort across the field – scoring three goals, assisting on another, winning 7-of-11 faceoffs, scooping up nine ground balls, and forcing two turnovers – as Central Bucks South topped Wissahickon 9-5 in Thursday’s nonleague matchup.
Keith Conner scored twice and had one assist, Jack Auerbach netted a pair, Mark Etgen and Matt Waltrich each scored one goal, and Landon Amorim had one assist for the Titans.
Dom Varacallo made 11 saves to earn the victory in goal for South, which received strong efforts from Blake Bernstein (1-for-2 FO, 1 GB), James Vargason (2 CTO, 1 GB), Dylan Albrodzinski (2 CTO, 3 GBS), and John Henson (1 CTO, 2 GB).
Central Bucks South finishes the season at 9-7 overall (6-4 National Conference) and is seeded 13th in the latest District 1 3A rankings. The Trojans close out the regular season at 12-5 overall (8-2 American Conference), and are ranked 18th.
Pennsbury 8, Holy Ghost Prep 6
If Thursday’s game was the last time Pennsbury’s seniors would have the opportunity to wear the orange and black, they made it count.
Each senior played a key role as the Falcons – who were seeded 26th in the latest District 1 3A rankings – edged out Holy Ghost Prep 8-6 in a nonleague game.
“We were thrilled to send our four seniors out with a win,” said Pennsbury coach Dean Curtis. “Each of them made great contributions to our success.
“Haydon Massengill, our senior captain and leader, was disruptive all over the field and recorded his 100th career ground ball in the win. Ben Daugherty scored off a great ground ball and finish. Brendan Danford was instrumental off the wing on faceoffs and on man down defense. Frankie Kolanko had clutch catches on the clear.”
Joining Daugherty on the scoresheet were Logan Thorne (1 goal, 3 assists), John Curtis (2 goals, 1 assist), Chris Lynch (1 goal), Eric Rinehimer (1 goal), and Brady Gehlhoff (1 goal). Bradley Hill scored one goal and was a stellar 16-for-17 on faceoffs while picking up a whopping 14 ground balls. Jaden Beach was called upon to make five saves in the cage to record the win.
Pennsbury closes out the regular season at 8-10 overall, 4-6 in the National Conference.
Pennsbury 1-3-2-2 8
Holy Ghost Prep 0-2-0-4 6
Harry S Truman 10, William Tennent 8
He may be the last line of defense for Harry S Truman, but on this night, Tommy Bryson was front and center.
The junior keeper made a whopping 19 saves and posted a 70.4 save percentage while also scooping up seven ground balls to lead Truman to a 10-8 victory over William Tennent on Thursday.
“Tommy Bryson really saved us,” said Truman coach Scott Jackson. “He’s such an outstanding player for our program.”
The Tigers also received a boost from freshman Colton Cornell, who finished the day with two goals, one assist, and one ground ball.
“Colton Cornell was great tonight as well,” Jackson said. “He just picked up a stick for the first time a little under a year ago and he has improved so much since then.”
Cornell was one of seven Truman players to register a point. Senior Chris Glover played his usual outstanding game, finishing with two goals, two assists and 13 ground balls.
“Chris played awesome as always,” Jackson said. “Chris does it all for us. He plays both sides of the ball and runs our offense pretty efficiently.”
Connor Freer had two goals, one assist, six ground balls, and two caused turnovers. Nate Cornell scored twice and had four ground balls, Joe Scheller finished with one goal, one assist, and four ground balls, Conner Bryson had a goal and one ground ball.
Logan Malinowski had a ground ball and one caused turnover, Chase Tuttle scooped up three ground balls, and Rob Eldredge picked up one assist to go along with six ground balls and 4 caused turnovers.
“Rob played amazing defense tonight,” Jackson said. “It felt like when they would try and dodge on him, he would come out with the ball and make a good pass upfield.
“I was really impressed with how our guys battled tonight. We only have 17 rostered kids and 14 dressed tonight.”
Truman improves to 3-13 overall (0-10 in National Conference play). The Tigers will finish their season Friday at 7 pm when they host nonleague opponent Cheltenham. Tennent concludes its season at 1-13 overall, 1-9 in American Conference play.
Harry S Truman 5-3-1-1 10
William Tennent 2-3-2-1 8
Souderton 7, Lansdale Catholic 6
The visiting Indians threw some serious defense at the Crusaders in the second half of Thursday’s non-league game, limiting them to one second-half goal while they turned a 5-3 halftime deficit into a 7-6 win. Sean Landis scored the game-winner in the fourth quarter that saw the Crusaders go scoreless.
John Martin Vince led the Indians’ attack with four goals to go along with five ground balls. Seth Grossman added a goal and an assist as well as four ground balls and one caused turnover. Landis – in addition to the game-winner – contributed one assist and one ground ball. Brody Anderson had two assists and three ground balls while Trey Bui had one goal and three ground balls.
Peyton Bannak won 9 of 16 faceoffs and also had four ground balls. Shaw Martin was 1-for-1 at the faceoff X.
Making important contributions at the defensive end of the field for the Indians were Logan Wrubel (1 CTO, 4 GB), Max Ryon (2 GB, 1 CTO), Ryan Rothenberger (1 GB), Troy Martin (3 GB) and Sean Ryon (1 CTO, 3GB).
Matt Malanga was credited with 10 saves and one ground ball in the win.
Souderton (13-5, 8-2 SOL) is ninth in the latest District 1 3A power rankings.
Souderton 2-1-1-3 7
Lansdale Catholic 3-2-1-0 6
Harriton 8, Springfield Twp 6
The visiting Spartans took a 6-5 lead into the final quarter of Thursday’s non-league game, but they could not find the net in the fourth quarter and fell to Harriton 8-6.
Jack Vecchione (2 goals, 1 assist) and Tommy Coppol (1 goal, 2 assists) both had three-point games for the Spartans. Matt Capoferri added two goals, Adam Fluehr had one, and Jack Brandreth had one assist.
Carter Weiss recorded eight saves in goal for the Spartans.
Springfield Twp (13-5, 7-3 SOL)
Springfield Twp 2-2-2-0 6
Harriton 2-2-1-3 8
Haverford High 8, Hatboro-Horsham 0
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