Boys
Non-league
CONSTITUTION 50, CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 36
Constitution – behind the hot hand of Jacob Beccles – opened up an early lead on its way to a non-league win over the Patriots on Monday. Beccles finished with a game high 31, which included three 3-pointers.
Constitution, which led 15-9 after one quarter, took a 26-16 lead into halftime. The Patriots trimmed that lead to 36-30 heading into the final quarter, but Constitution closed it out with a 14-6 fourth quarter.
Aidan Weaver’s eight points led the Patriots while Jacob Cummiskey added seven. Liam Cummiskey had six points on a pair of 3s.
Central Bucks East (8-5, 4-4 SOL) will host Harry S Truman on Tuesday.
Constitution 15-11-10-14 50
Central Bucks East 9-7-14-6 36
Constitution (50) – Lamar Glover 11, Jacob Beccles 31, Samir Blagman 4, Kervin Similien 2, Jamal Carr 2.
Central Bucks East (36) – Jacob Cummiskey 7, Liam Cummiskey 6, Brett Young 5, Tyriq Toney-Bailey 3, Nick Rivera 4, Aidan Weaver 8, Kyle Berndt 3.
3-point goals: Constitution – Jacob Beccles 3; CBE – Liam Cummiskey 2, Kyle Berndt, Tyriq Toney-Bailey.
Girls
Non-league
PENNSBURY 69, CONWELL-EGAN 47
Ava Sciolla was all but unstoppable in Monday’s non-league game, torching the Eagles for 33 points – including four 3-pointers. Sciolla set the tone for a big day with an 11-point first quarter that included a pair of 3s as well as a conventional three-point play. By halftime, Sciolla had 19 points, and the Falcons led 29-20. A 17-9 third quarter all but put the game out of reach.
The neighboring schools, according to Pennsbury coach Frank Sciolla, have a strong connection.
“Big thanks to Conwell-Egan for switching what would have get a home game for next Saturday to a game at our place today,” Sciolla said. “It’s unusual to play a team twice in a non-league season, but circumstances dictated that we would have to. But there are so many connections between the two teams.
“CEC head coach Chris Brennan coached Ava in CYO basketball at Holy Family. Several girls from both teams play for Philly Heat North. They are coached by Mike McFadden, and his twin daughters play for CEC. Throughout the offseason, Coach McFadden opens up the gym at Holy Family and runs workouts and allows girls from both schools to come and play. This creates a high level of camaraderie and really gets girls an opportunity to have fun and develop.
“It’s cool to see them all playing and succeeding. Egan is poised to make the state playoffs out of the Catholic League and they’re playing with all underclassmen.”
In addition to Sciolla, Sofia Vitucci added nine points while Daniella MacDonald and Nevaeh Dash both had eight.
“Sofia Vitucci had her second straight good game where she played with her head up, and she once again had seven assists,” Sciolla said. “It really makes her tough because you can’t sell out on her when she’s driving.
“Ava started out strong from the perimeter and did a nice job attacking in the second half. Layla Matthias pulled down six rebounds, and Nevaeh Dash did a very good job attacking the rim. I liked what I saw from Liv Gilchrist today. We are only asking her to do one thing and she understands it.
“It’s time to turn our attention to the SOL as (Tuesday) night we start the CB run with a big game against a red hot CB South team.”
Pennsbury (11-1, 6-1 SOL) will host Central Bucks South on Tuesday.
Conwell-Egan 9-11-9-18 47
Pennsbury 17-12-17-23 69
Conwell-Egan (47) – Katey Brennan 2 0-0 5; Brianna McFadden 2 2-4 6; Saniyah Spell 5 0-0 15; Mya Aizen 3 2-2 9; Molly Milewski 0 1-2 1; Gianna Johnson 2 2-3 6; Brooke McFadden 2 0-0 5; TOTALS 16 7-11 47.
Pennsbury (69) – Ava Sciolla 11 7-11 33; Presley Foote 0 2-2 2; Layla Matthias 1 2-2 4; Daniella MacDonald 3 1-2 8; Sofia Vitucci 2 4-6 9; Nevaeh Dash 2 4-6 8; Neve Davis 1 0-0 3; Izzy Ruta 1 0-0 2; TOTALS 21 20-29 69.
3-point goals: CEC – Saniyah Spell 5, Mya Aizen, Brooke McFadden, Katey Brennan; Pennsbury – Ava Sciolla 4, Daniella MacDonald, Sofia Vitucci, Neve Davis.
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 63, WISSAHICKON 17
Erin Daley scored the first 10 points of the game, setting the tone for a big night. The Colonials opened up a 16-5 lead after one quarter and upped that to 34-8 by halftime on their way to the convincing win.
Daley finished with 11 points. Lainey Allen had a huge game, scoring 17 points and pulling down 14 rebounds. Abby Sharpe had 11 points, and Angelina Balcer added 10.
“Twelve players contributed to the team win that was highlighted by 10 points from Angelina Balcer and six points from birthday girls Remiah Stripling,” PW coach Dan Dougherty said. “Lainey Allen continued her dominance with another double-double.”
Plymouth Whitemarsh (12-0, 8-0 SOL) will travel to William Tennent on Tuesday.
Wissahickon 5-3-2-7 17
Plymouth Whitemarsh 16-18-14-15 63
Wissahickon (17) – Ava Schools 0 1-2 1; Kylie Friedman 4 0-0 9; Kaitlyn McGeary 3 0-0 7; TOTALS 7 1-2 17.
Plymouth Whitemarsh (63) – Angelina Balcer 3 2-2 10; Kaitlyn Flanagan 1 0-0 2; Remiah Stripling 2 0-0 6; Fiona Gooneratne 1 0-0 3; Erin Daley 5 1-2 12; Abby Sharpe 4 2-2 11; Lainey Allen 7 3-6 17; Jordyn Thomas 1 0-0 2; TOTALS 24 8-12 63.
3-point goals: Wissahickon – Kylie Friedman, Kaitlyn McGeary; PW – Angelina Balcer 2, Remiah Stripling 2, Fiona Gooneratne, Erin Daley, Abby Sharpe.
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