Check out the recaps for SOL boys/girls basketball teams in action Saturday. CR South/Nazareth photos courtesy of John Gleeson. Check back for a gallery of photos: https://solsports.zenfolio.com/f913170668
Boys
Non-league
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 71, HOLY GHOST PREP 43
The visiting Golden Hawks used a 24-8 second quarter to seize control of a close game, turning a three-point lead into a 39-20 halftime advantage.
“It was really a good team effort all the way throughout,” Rock South coach Andrew Rogers said. “Coach (Tom) Heston does a great job.
“Holy Ghost really pushes the ball and makes you work defensively. I thought our guys really locked in defensively in the second quarter, and we were able to take some of that momentum and get easy baskets.”
The Golden Hawks – behind six points from Timmy Rahill – led 15-12 after one period. In their 24-point second quarter, the Hawks received points from seven different players. Mike Burns and MJ Thompson both had five points to lead a balanced effort while Ryan Wekluk and Rahill both had four.
Rock South added to its lead with a 15-7 fourth quarter that included a 13-for-14 effort at the foul line.
Rahill’s 14 points led the Golden Hawks while Wekluk had 13 and Burns had 12. Thompson finished with eight points, Jordan Getz had seven and George O’Brien had six.
“Everyone had a bit of impact on the game for us with a lot of contributions,” Rogers said. “I thought the guys did a great job playing unselfish and sharing the ball with 18 assists on the night.
Council Rock South (6-3, 4-2 SOL) will face Pittsburgh Central Catholic in the opening round of the Boardwalk Classic in Wildwood on Thursday at 4:15 p.m.
Council Rock South 15-24-17-15 71
Holy Ghost Prep 12-8-16-7 43
Council Rock South (71) – Jordan Getz 2 2-2 7; Ryan Wekluk 4 4-6 13; Mike Burns 4 3-4 12; Gabe Cerulli 0 2-2 2; Timmy Rahill 5 2-3 14; MJ Thompson 2 3-4 8; Ryan Delp 2 0-0 5; Liam Wekluk 1 0-0 2; George O’Brien 3 0-0 6; Adam Elabed 0 2-2 2; TOTALS 23 18-23 71.
Holy Ghost Prep (43) – Zachary Sharlin 3 2-3 9; Adam McDonald 2 1-2 6; Robert Segarich 2 0-0 4; Mark Stenardo 1 1-2 4; Jeremiah Muturi 1 0-0 2; Adrien Varella 5 2-2 13; Liam Duffy 2 1-2 5; TOTALS 16 7-11 43.
3-point field goals: CRS – Timmy Rahill 2, Jordan Getz, Ryan Wekluk, Mike Burns, MJ Thompson, Ryan Delp. HGP – Zachary Sharlin, Adam McDonald, Mark Stenardo, Adrien Varella.
OWEN J ROBERTS 60, PENNRIDGE 44
The Rams trailed by just one at halftime and two entering the final quarter when the visiting Wildcats erupted for 28 points to blow the game open.
Luke Fryer – who buried five 3-pointers – did most of the damage and finished with a game-high 33 points.
For the Rams, Charlie Rising led the way with 15 points. Rownan Smith added seven points, and Ryan Schwind had six points.
Pennridge (2-7, 2-4 SOL) will face Conestoga in the opening round of the Allentown Central Catholic Christmas Tournament on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Owen J Roberts 13-4-15-28 60
Pennridge 6-10-14-14 44
Owen J Roberts (60) – Walker 0 2-2 2; Luke Fryer 11 6-10 33; Dylan Drumheller 0 1-2 1; Elijah Cline 4 0-0 8; Jack Cashman 1 2-2 5; Colin King 4 3-4 11; TOTALS 20 14-22 60.
Pennridge (44) – Rownan Smith 3 0-1 7; Tom Costa 1 2-2 4; Cole Gehlert 2 0-0 4; Dylan Horton 2 0-0 4; Charlie Rising 6 3-4 15; Jake Barbadoro 2 0-0 4; Ryan Schwind 1 4-5 6; TOTALS 17 9-12 44.
3-point goals: OJR – Luke Fryer 5, Jack Cashman; PR – Rownan Smith.
Girls
Non-league
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 57, METHACTON 43
After battling the host Warriors to a 10-10 tie after one quarter, the Titans closed out the half with a 19-9 tear to go into halftime with a 29-19 lead on their way to the non-league win.
“We got off to a slow start but started to find our rhythm towards the end of the first quarter,” South coach Beth Mattern said. “In the second quarter, we came out with a lot of intensity and played strong going into halftime.
“I was really happy with the balanced scoring attack and our ability to finish the game off.”
In the pivotal second quarter, five players contributed scoring. Ella Wheeler led the balanced effort with five points in the frame. The Titans went on to outscore the Warriors 28-24.
Yoyo Samayoa’s 15 points led the Titans while Jules Tropea added 13 and Mia Klein had 10. Casey Balkir contributed eight points and Wheeler had seven points.
“Mia Klein and Gabby Tropea did a nice job on the boards, and Jules Tropea had a nice first quarter to get our scoring started,” Mattern said. “Yoyo Samayoa, Casey Balkir, and Ella Wheeler did a nice job in adjusting defensively and helping us execute our offensive game plan.”
Central Bucks South (5-4, 3-3 SOL) will face Garnet Valley on Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the opening round of the Garnet Valley Holiday Tournament.
Central Bucks South 10-19-17-11. 57
Methacton 10-9-13-11. 43
Central Bucks South (57) – Ella Wheeler 3 1-2 7; Casey Balkir 2 4-4 8; Jules Tropea 5 3-7 13; Yoyo Samayoa 5 2-3 15; Mia Klein 4 2-4 10; Gabby Tropea 2 0-0 4; TOTALS 22 12-20 57.
Methacton (43) – Avery Kenney Lila Cingiser 1 0-0 2; Abby Masotta 3 0-0 7; Abby Arnold 7 4-9 21 Jenna Kaufman 4 1-2 9; Olivia Organtini 1 2-4 4; TOTALS 16 7-20 43
3-point goals: Methacton – Abby Arnold 3, Abby Masotto; CBS – Yoyo Samayoa.
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 70, NAZARETH ACADEMY 57
The Golden Hawks put on an offensive clinic in Saturday’s non-league contest, not only torching the Pandas’ defense for 70 points but burying 15 shots from beyond the arc.
In a preview of things to come, the Golden Hawks put 23 points on the scoreboard in the first quarter, taking an all but insurmountable 23-5 lead. Fiona Reckner led the offensive onslaught in a quarter that included five 3-pointers with 10 points, which included 2 3s. Four different players contributed treys in the quarter.
“This was a very fast paced and intense game,” Rock South coach Jesse Krasna said. “Both rows of bleachers were filled at Nazareth, and fans on both sides were very vocal about the physicality in what felt like a throwback CYO game.
“We were able to build a big lead early, but Nazareth made a nice run in the fourth quarter to cut our lead to 11.”
Nazareth found its offensive stride in the second quarter, outscoring the Hawks 19-16 in the frame and 33-29 in the second half, but they never put a dent in the Hawks’ early lead.
Reckner’s 19 points included four 3-pointers. Camryn Gregory also had four 3s and finished with 13 points. Lil Metrick added 12 points, including three treys, and Lil Bross contributed eight points with two 3-pointers. Kathryn O’Kane had six points
“Lil Metrick, Fiona Reckner and Cam Gregory had it going offensively for us,” Krasna said.
“Fi has been on a tear shooting the ball from the 3-point line, and she knocked down four more of them today.
“Cam was really patient and efficient with her looks. She took what the defense gave her and made them pay when she was left open.
“Lily Bross handled pressure well, came up with some attitude rebounds and gave us a bunch of scoring, too.”
Katie Purpura led the Golden Hawks under the backboards with 11 rebounds.
“She had 13 rebounds in our last game,” Krasna said. “It’s so impressive how she is able to control the backboard as a 5-6 guard. Rebounding is such an important area for our team.”
Council Rock South (7-3, 4-2 SOL) is off until Friday, Jan. 5, when the Golden Hawks will travel to Central Bucks West.
Council Rock South 23-16-15-16 70
Nazareth Academy 5-19-15-18 57
Council Rock South (70) – Sarah Freeman 1 0-0 3; Lil Metrick 3 3-4 12; Lily Bross 4 0-2 10; Miranda Cantor 1 0-0 3; Katie Purpura 1 1-2 3; Kathryn O’Kane 3 0-2 6; Camryn Gregory 4 1-2 13; Fiona Reckner 7 2-2 20; TOTALS 24 7-14 70.
Nazareth Academy (57) – Reese Power 6 5-6 19; Abby Rock 1 0-2 3; Rileigh Donohue 4 1-4 11; Natalie D’Alfonso 1 0-0 2; Gracie Sullivan 2 0-0 4; Grace Giordano 2 0-0 4; Anna Kane 2 1-1 5; Alyssa Browing, 3 3-4 9; TOTALS 21 10-17-57.
3-point goals: CRS – Camryn Gregory 4, Fiona Reckner 4, Lil Metrick 3, Lily Bross 2, Sarah Freeman, Miranda Cantor; Nazareth Academy – Reese Power 2, Rileigh Donohue 2, Abby Rock.
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