Boys
Non-League
UPPER MORELAND 55, INTERBORO 43
The Golden Bears led by two after one quarter but stretched their advantage to 24-15 by halftime on their way to the non-league win. UM led 45-25 heading into the final quarter.
Matt Tiernan had a big game for the Bears, scoring a game high 20 points. Colson Campbell added 13 points while Byron Hopkins contributed nine. Stefano Garofalo had six points.
Upper Moreland (6-2, 2-2 SOL) will be on the road at Wissahickon on Tuesday. Friday’s scheduled game against Hatboro-Horsham was postponed. It is the fourth game the Golden Bears have seen postponed this season.
Interboro 8-7-10-18 43
Upper Moreland 10-14-21-10 55
Interboro (43) – Z.Brooks 17, P.Brennan 3, Abu Karama 7, J.Diawara 3, J.McDonald 4, G.Walls 9.
Upper Moreland (55) – Byron Hopkins 9, Nigel Adamson 2, Bo Meakiim 5, Matt Tiernan 20, Stefano Garofalo 6, Colson Campbell 13.
3-point goals: Interboro – Z. Brooks 2, P. Brennan, J.Diawara, G.Walls; UM – Colson Campbell 2, Byron Hopkins, Bo Meakim.
Girls
UPPER MORELAND 56, CHELTENHAM 15
It had been a long time between games for both teams.
While the Lady Panthers had not played since Dec. 14 – a span of three long weeks, the Golden Bears last played on Dec. 21.
“This has been quite a roller coaster of a few weeks,” UM coach Matt Carroll said. “We had to shut down over break, and we only practiced twice and missed two games.
“Tuesday our game with New Hope was postponed and I know our girls really wanted to play that game. We found out today our game with Hatboro Horsham on Friday was postponed. As a coach, this season has been exhausting with all the changes in our schedule and protocol and trying to figure everything out and communicating it to our families in a timely fashion.
“Everything is being done out of precaution and I’m very thankful that the well-being of everyone is being considered, but that doesn’t make it easy for the ADs, parents, coaches and especially the players. I’m happy for our players that they finally had the chance to go out and play and kind of put life aside and go have fun.
“It was our first game since Dec 21, and I thought we played pretty well. We shot the ball much better today with seven players making a three. We played very unselfish basketball. They’re great kids who just want to play and see their teammates succeed. It was good to be back out there.”
Sparked by 12 points – including a pair of 3s – from EmmyFaith Wood, the Golden Bears opened up a 22-6 lead after one quarter. By halftime, they led 31-13 on their way to the decisive win.
Wood finished with 15 to share the game lead with teammate Holly Gohl, who also had 15 points. Kiera Coyle and Molly Meakim each contributed six points with both burying a pair of 3-pointers. All told, the Golden Bears had 10 3-pointers.
Mikahilia Leighton’s five points led the Lady Panthers.
“We played an okay first half of basketball, but then you can see we didn’t play in while,” Cheltenham coach Ben Bowman said. “UM is a solid team and shot really well from three.”
Upper Moreland (5-1, 3-0 SOL) will host New Hope-Solebury on Monday, and Cheltenham (0-4, 0-2) will host Plymouth Whitemarsh on Friday.
Upper Moreland 22-9-11-14 56
Cheltenham 6-7-2-0 15
Upper Moreland (56) – Lianna Adames 1 0-0 3; EmmyFaith Wood 6 1-1 15; Kiera Coyle 2 0-0 6; Marie Meyers 0 1-2 1; Abby Engart 1 0-0 3; Holly Gohl 6 2-4 15; Emma Hurley 2 0-0 5; Mikel Lancit 1 0-0 2; Molly Meakim 2 0-0 6; TOTALS 21 4-8 56.
Cheltenham (15) – Mikahila Leighton 2 1-4 5; Tyrina Ragsdale 1 0-0 2; Cassie Bugg 2 0-1 4; Amelia Yevoli 2 0-0 4; TOTALS 7 1-5 15.
3-point goals: UM – EmmyFaith Wood 2, Kiera Coyle 2, Molly Meakim 2, Lianna Adames, Abby Engart, Holly Gohl, Emma Hurley.
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