Check out the recaps for SOL boys’ soccer teams in action Saturday. CR North/CR South photos courtesy of John Gleeson. Check back for a gallery of photos. CLICK HERE to go directly to Suburban One Sports’ BOYS’ SOCCER GALLERIES.
SOL Patriot Division
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 3, COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 2
The Indians opened up a 3-0 lead early in the second half and then withstood a Golden Hawk late rally to earn the win.
“Both teams were very tired,” Rock North varsity assistant Brian Hoffman said. “They played last night against Upper Dublin
and went to double overtime, and this was our fourth game in five days, so you can imagine our legs were rather sluggish as well.”
Will Louden scored the game’s first goal and assisted on the second by Matt Broznya to send the Indians into halftime with a 2-0 lead. A goal by Chase Murphy gave the Indians a 3-0 lead before the Hawks came roaring back.
Scoring summary
First half
Will Louden (CRN) assisted by Ben Purcaro, 15th minute
Matt Broznya (CRN) assisted by Will Louden
Second half
Chase Murphy (CRN) assisted by Logan Adams
Council Rock South goal
Council Rock South goal
Council Rock North varsity assistant Brian Hoffman:
–On the game: “We were up 3-0 and kind of just cruising. They took a shot, hit post, hit our goaltender and went in the goal. We have a very good goaltender, so I’m glad he kept his head about him because that could be rather difficult after that.
“With about six minutes to go, they had a corner kick that went long, bounced around a bit and went to a player that was in an advantageous position beyond all the defenders.
“South had a really good work rate, they were trying to execute the plant that Coach Nicholl put into play. We had a couple of good answers to the questions that were asked of us.”
–Props: “Logan Adams, Ben Purcaro, Chase Murphy and Will Louden all played fantastically.”
Up next: Council Rock North will host Springfield Twp on Thursday, and Council Rock South will travel to Pennridge on Thursday.
Council Rock South 0-2 2
Council Rock North 2-1 3
Non-league
QUAKERTOWN 5, SAUCON VALLEY 2
The Panthers wrapped up an impressive week with their third win in as many games. Daniel Flores led the offensive charge with a pair of goals.
Scoring summary
Daniel Flores – 2 goals
Andrew Hernandez – 1 goal
Brecken LaBonge – 1 goal
Colin Waninger – 1 goal
Quakertown coach Steven Hippauf: “Dominant performance from the team today. It’s been a very long time since our program won three games in a row. We have consistently improved as the year has gone on, which is all I can ask for as a coach. Extremely proud of boys.
Up next: Quakertown will host Souderton in a non-league game Monday.
SOUDERTON 2, METHACTON 0
Reese Hoover connected on his first varsity goal midway through the first half, and it stood as the game-winner. Shortly thereafter, Owen Alderfer scored his first varsity goal, and the Indians took that 2-0 lead into halftime on their way to the shutout win.
Scoring summary
First half
Reese Hoover (S)
Owen Alderfer (S) assisted by Fin Williams
Second half – No score
Souderton coach Frank DeMas: “Reese Hoover started us off today (scoring his first varsity goal) midway through the first half. Coach Cush has been saying for games ‘Hoover, take a shot, you will score.’ Then bang he scored a great goal from outside the box.
“A few minutes later Owen Alderfer scored his first varsity goal as well, assisted by Fin Williams
“Second half we came out strong again, and looked really dangerous.”
–Props: “Our defense was again, really strong. Giving up only a couple shots all game.”
Up next: Souderton will travel to Quakertown for a non-league crossover game.
Souderton 2-0 2
Methacton 0-0 0
COATESVILLE 2, PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 1
The visiting Colonials – thanks to a goal by Yousef Al-Hebshi – found themselves deadlocked 1-1 at halftime. The Raiders added a second-half goal to eke out the non-league win.
Scoring summary
First half
Yousef Al-Hebshi (PW) assisted by Jake Bertin
Coatesville goal
Second half
Coatesville goal
Plymouth Whitemarsh coach Toni Washington:
–On the game: “Yousef Al-Hebshi assisted by Jake Bertin first half. We committed a foul and they scored a nice goal upper 90 far post with our keeper facing the sun. 1-1 at half.
“We had a breakdown in the back which made it 2-1. We had chances to tie and win the game, but unfortunately, we hit the post and their goalie made a great save in the second half. They were a physical and athletic team that found a way to win. I believe we need to take a page from their book to combine with our talent.”
–Props: “Shoutout to swing players Jayden Li, Matt Yanez, and Joe Milligan for stepping up and standing out in today’s match.”
Up next: Plymouth Whitemarsh will host Pennridge in a non-league crossover game Wednesday.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 1-0 1
Coatesville 1-1 2
HARRITON 3, HATBORO-HORSHAM 0
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