Check out the recaps for SOL boys/girls lacrosse teams in action Tuesday.
Boys
Non-league
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 13, SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 6
Sammy Lewis had another big game on attack for the Indians, this time scoring five goals and assisting on three others to lead the visiting Indians to the convincing win over the Spartans. Lewis had an impact all over the field, also coming up with five ground balls.
Dean Scalamandre had a hand in five goals, scoring twice and assisting on three others. Andrew Zazoff added a hat trick while Jake Topalovich, TJ Blancato and Jake Wellwood each had one goal. Contributing one assist each were Nick Calavito and Dylan Kavanaugh, who also had three ground balls.
The Indians trailed by one at halftime but took control of the game with a 7-0 third quarter burst. They outscored the Spartans 9-1 in the second half on their way to the win.
For the Spartans, Adam Fluehr and Thomas Coppol both scored two goals while Matt Capoferri and Jaxon Weiss each had one. Gabe Fluehr and Grant Williams each had three ground balls while Patrick McMahon had eight saves in goal for the Spartans.
Council Rock North (3-0) will travel to Central Bucks West on Thursday, and Springfield Township (0-2) will be on the road at Council Rock South on Thursday.
Springfield Township 2-3-0-1 6
Council Rock North 0-4-7-2 13
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 10, COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 8
The Bucks and Golden Hawks were deadlocked 5-5 at halftime, but the Bucks took the lead in the third quarter, outscoring their hosts 3-1. That turned out to be the difference in the game.
Zach Martine’s hat trick led the Bucks while Evan Goldrick and Brayden Albrecht both had two goals. Contributing one goal each were Alex Greenspan, Austin Hahn and Matt Jacobsen, who also had an assist. Chipping in one assist each were Sean Kelly and San Colsher.
Jacobsen dominated play at the faceoff X, winning 14 of 18 faceoffs. Cole Gnutti won three of four.
Will Sandlay was credited with four saves in goal in a winning effort for the Bucks.
Central Bucks West (1-1) will host Council Rock North on Thursday, and Council Rock South (1-1) will host Springfield Township on Thursday.
Central Bucks West 2-3-3-2 10
Council Rock South 3-2-1-2 8
HATBORO-HORSHAM 11, INTERBORO 2
Min Lee was all but unstoppable, scoring eight goals and adding an assist to lead the Hatters to the non-league win. Sam Fink assisted on four goals and also had two caused turnovers. Nate Phillips and Alex Cerminara both had one goal and one assist while Justin Focht added a single goal.
David Benjamin had one assist and won 3 of 6 faceoffs for the Hatters, who opened up a 7-1 halftime lead and never looked back. Connor Davis was 3-for-3 at the faceoff X, and he also had four caused turnovers. Kevin Allison won 3 of 5 faceoffs. Hunter Long was credited with three ground balls and four caused turnovers in a solid outing. Hunter Long added three ground balls and three caused turnovers. Gabe Reavis was credited with three caused turnovers.
Brendan Kirn (four saves) and Danny O’Donnell (three saves) combined for seven saves in goal.
Hatboro-Horsham (2-0)
Interboro 0-1-1-0 2
Hatboro-Horsham 4-3-3-1 11
NESHAMINY 11, QUAKERTOWN 0
Ayden Emi scored four goals and assisted on another to lead a balanced Redskin attack. Patrick Courtney added three goals and an assist while Jack McVey had one goal and three assists. Contributing one goal and one assist were both Liam Ames and Daniel Lowman while Lucas Maher had one goal. Ethan Roney added a pair of assists.
“Cory Hemberger was proficient at the faceoff X and led the team in ground balls,” Neshaminy coach John Donato said. “Evan Fitch played a strong game at LSM while also filling up the ground ball scoresheet
“Goalie Ryan Rickards earned the shutout, backed by a strong team defense lead by Tim Trapp, Logan Hood, Colin Heltzel, and Logan Backhaus.”
Neshaminy (1-0) will host Upper Moreland in a non-league game Wednesday, and Quakertown (1-1) will host Upper Dublin on Wednesday (7 p.m.).
GREAT VALLEY 12, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 7
The Titans came up short in their non-league opener at Great Valley
Nick Fareno’s had trick led the Titans, who also received a goal and an assist from both Reese Levinson and Ryan Gordon. John Fitts and Alex Fessler each had one goal.
Also for the Titans, Dave Humphreys had four caused turnovers and one ground ball. Will Ratliffe had three caused turnovers and five ground balls, and John Henson was credited with three ground balls. Liam Goss won 5 of 14 faceoffs, and he also had three ground balls.
Mikey Kelly recorded eight saves in goal for the Titans.
Central Bucks South (0-1) will travel to Holy Ghost Prep for a non-league game on Friday.
DOWNINGTOWN EAST 7, WISSAHICKON 5
The Trojans came up just short in Tuesday’s non-league battle at Downingtown East.
Sam Baker and Brody Myers both scored two goals while Kyle Lehman had one. Adding one assist each were Jason Michaels, Andrew Slackman and Matthew Slovin.
Andrew Beans was credited with 11 saves in goal for the Trojans.
Wissahickon (0-2) will return to action on Thursday when the Trojans host Perkiomen Valley in a non-league game (5 p.m.)
OWEN J ROBERTS 12, PENNRIDGE 5
The Wildcats roared out of the starting gate to a 5-0 lead after one quarter and took a 9-1 advantage into halftime on their way to the non-league win.
Frankie Fanelli scored three goals to lead the Rams while Ryan Carickhoff had two. Matt Kriney had a pair of assists, and Drew Ferguson had one. Kieran Banks was credited with 14 saves in goal for the Rams.
Pennridge (0-2) will travel to Germantown Academy on Wednesday for a non-league game.
Owen J Roberts 5-4-1-2 12
Pennridge 0-1-1-3 5
Girls
Non-league
HATBORO-HORSHAM 11, CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 9
Sophia Liott had herself game.
The standout senior had a hand in nine goals, scoring six and assisting on three others.
For the Hatters, it was a much-needed bounce back win after falling to Council Rock South 17-2.
“It was just a total team effort,” HH coach Marie Schmucker said. “We were down, we were up. They tied us – it was 9-9, and we went up two goals.
“We played well, we played with composure, and we played smart lacrosse. To be able to be down and come from behind says a lot. It shows a lot of character. They were very poised and did a really nice job.”
In addition to Liott, Abby Roesing added a hat trick and one assist, and Cait Carpenter had one goal.
Schmucker lauded the play of her defense comprised of Lydia Nolin, Paige Cole, Natalie Tocci, Kali Fulmer and goalie Amber MacIntos.
For the Patriots, Morgan Tait led the way with three goals while Sammy Kishel and Paige Keller each had two. Rylee Surovec added a goal and an assist, and Ava Delfini had one goal. Courtney Curry chipped in an assist.
Curry led the Patriots with six draw controls while Keller had four. Ava Delfini led the Patriots with five ground balls while Curry and Surovec both had four. Lauren Boylan added three ball controls, and contributing one each were Keller, Tait and Emma Weisel.
“Courtney Curry and Paige Keller came up big on the draw today,” East coach Maggie Stella said. “They hustled for every ball, and their hard work has paid off. Our defense really stepped up in communication, and our attack connected on the fastbreaks. In the end, we couldn’t maintain possession to get points on the board. Our youth shows in certain situations, but we will only continue to grow.”
Hatboro-Horsham (1-1) will host Council Rock North in a non-league game on Wednesday. Central Bucks East (0-2) will travel to Council Rock North on Thursday.
Hatboro-Horsham 9-2 11
Central Bucks East 4-5 9
ABINGTON 13, JENKINTOWN 9
Mei Mei Cheng had a big game for the Ghosts, scoring five goals and winning five faceoffs.
“Mei Mei dominated the field,” Abington coach Amalie Kreitman said.
Also coming up big for the Ghosts was their defense led by Capps in goal (10 saves).
“She played a great game today,” Kreitman said of her goalie.
Also for the Ghosts, Piper McGinley had three goals while Wren Castor and Avery Sullivan, who celebrated her birthday, both had two goals. Audrey Silverman added one goal for the Ghosts, who led 9-4 at halftime and then exchanged goals with the Drakes in the second half.
“Harper McGinley had some big defensive moves as well as Caroline Hughes,” Kreitman said. “Our defense played a great game. They were able to communicate and slide to the ball.”
Abington (1-0) will travel to Phoenixville for a non-league game on Saturday.
Abington 9-4 13
Jenkintown 5-4 9
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