Check out the recaps for SOL boys/girls lacrosse teams in action Wednesday. CR South/PW photos provided courtesy of John Gleeson. Check back for a gallery of photos: https://solsports.zenfolio.com/f900124885
(Upper Dublin Mental Health Awareness Game photos provided courtesy of UD Lacrosse)
Boys
Non-league
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 7, PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 6
Owen Dillon sparked the Golden Hawks, scoring the first two Council Rock South goals. He finished the game with three goals and one assist. Also, contributing in the scoring column for South was Joey Smith with two goals and one assist, Connor McCaffery with two assists, MJ Fenney with one goal and one assist and Wes Waninger with one goal.
The Golden Hawks extended a 4-2 halftime lead to 7-2 with 4:42 left in the third quarter. Plymouth Whitemarsh battled back, scoring three goals in the final two minutes.
Council Rock South’s Goalie Billy Houser made 12 saves in the game to preserve the win.
The late game surge by the Colonials was not enough to pull past the Golden Hawks. A complete game by senior midfielder Justin Bainbridge helped keep the Colonials in the game. Bainbridge contributed in all facets of the game with a goal, three assists, three groundballs, and three caused turnovers, while going 6 of 7 on faceoffs and playing stellar defense at midfield.
The defense contributed a solid effort led by sophomore defenseman Dylan Imperial (1 GB, 3 CTO), junior Frank Lynch (2 GB, 1 CTO), and senior Dylan McCourt (1 GB, 2 CTO), along with LSM Isaiah Bainbridge (2 GB, 4 CTO). Offensively, sophomore Luke LaViola (1G, 1 GB, 1 CTO) and freshman Jack Cooper (1G, 4 GB, 1 CTO) played a key role in the effort with goals scored by Jake Yontef, (2G), Ben Backenstose (2G, 1 GB, 2 CTO), and Scott Marguiles (1G). Caden Lesczcynski (1 GB, 2 CTO), Jared Kolsun (1 CTO) and Jackson Budin (1 GB) also contributed.
PW goalie Mason Best was credited with six saves.
Council Rock South (3-4, 1-1 SOL) will host Council Rock North on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., and Plymouth Whitemarsh (2-5, 2-1) will host Archbishop Wood Friday in a non-league contest.
POPE JOHN PAUL II 15, QUAKERTOWN 4
Girls
SOL National Conference
PENNSBURY 16, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 3
The Falcons celebrated the team’s two seniors – Caroline Nolan and Liv Graebner – with a convincing win under the lights Wednesday. Graebner’s seven-point game – which included three goals and four assists – led the Pennsbury.
“Caroline was solid on defense, causing a turnover,” Pennsbury coach Marguerite Piccolo said.
The Falcons seized early control of the game, opening up an 11-1 halftime lead.
Also for the Falcons, Mia Popovich had three goals and one assist, and Sasha Dobos added four goals. Grace Holmes connected for a hat trick while Rylie Borgman had two goals and two assists. Angelina Kenney added one goal, and Lily Abraham had one assist.
“Grace (Holmes) took control of the draws for us tonight,” Piccolo said.
Pennsbury (5-3, 5-0 SOL) will travel to Souderton Monday for a 5 p.m. contest, and Central Bucks South (3-5, 2-1) will host Mount Saint Joseph Academy in a non-league game Friday at 5:30 p.m.
Central Bucks South 1-2 3
Pennsbury 11-5 16
SOUDERTON 16, CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 4
The Indians notched their second decisive win in as many outings this week, opening up a 10-1 lead over the visiting Patriots on their way to their first league win.
Carly Gavetti’s seven-point game included five goals and two assists to lead the Indians. Ang Borisow also had a big night, scoring five goals, assisting on another and finishing with six draw controls. Tatum Andrews added three goals and one assist, and Avery Farina had two goals and one assist. Ava Shaw contributed a goal and an assist, and Anah Petrovich chipped in an assist. Hannah Cornes had three draw controls.
Gabby Hirschman was credited with 10 saves in a winning effort in goal for the Indians.
Souderton (2-4, 1-2 SOL) will host Coatesville in a non-league game Friday at 5 p.m. Central Bucks East (2-4, 1-2) will host North Penn on Monday.
Central Bucks East 1-3 4
Souderton 10-6 16
SOL American Conference
UPPER DUBLIN 18, NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 3
The Upper Dublin boys and girls lacrosse teams both held their Mental Health Awareness Games this week. The boys team held their game – also against New Hope-Solebury – on Tuesday for the cause 15 for Life, whose mission is to better equip people of all ages to understand and recognize
depression and mental illness in themselves and others.
On Wednesday, the girls’ teams both wore t-shirts for Morgan’s Message “Taking a Shot at Mental Health.” Morgan Rodgers was a Duke Lacrosse player who died by suicide in 2019. Morgan’s Message was created by Morgan’s family, and teams across the country do games to raise awareness of mental health in student athletes. More information can be found at morgansmessage.org.
In Wednesday’s contest, the Flying Cardinals took control early, opening up a 12-2 halftime lead on the way to their third league win in as many games.
Paige Dinkel and Allie Gay each had four goals. Anna DiMartile and Kelly Senior both had two goals and one assist while Ella Lyon also had two goals. Julie Zlotnikoff, Ava Shohen, Katie Stoughton and Mads McManus each added one goal. Lily Bucklius contributed one assist.
For the visiting Lions, Madie Thistlewaite, Margaret Tressler and Olivia Conte each had one goal while Nicole Michael had one assist.
Upper Dublin (6-2, 3-0 SOL) will be on the road at Harriton for a non-league game on Friday, and New Hope-Solebury (0-5, 0-3) will host Quakertown on Monday.
New Hope-Solebury 2-1 3
Upper Dublin 12-6 18
WISSAHICKON 19, HATBORO-HORSHAM 5
Alexa McCabe scored six goals and assisted on another for a seven-point game that led the Trojans.
“I’m happy for Alexa McCabe,” Wissahickon coach Chuck Wurzbach said. “She has been battling an injury, but today she came out strong and was able to find some soft areas in the Hatboro-Horsham defense. She works so hard on her craft and today was able to find success.”
Emma Greenberg also was a catalyst for the Trojans, contributing five goals, one assist and eight draw controls.
“Emma Greenberg was able to consistently win the draw which really helped us control the tempo of the game,” said Wurzbach, whose team opened up a 14-3 halftime lead. “Hatboro was down early, but it was impressive how hard they played throughout the game.”
Ella Stein added three goals, one assist and two draw controls, and Sophia Stehlik had two goals, four assists and three draw controls. Maddie Radell had a hand in five goals, scoring one and assisting four others. Gianna Maiale and Thalia Tsiobikas each added a goal to round out the scoring.
The Trojans had 13 assisted goals with Radell and Stehlik setting the tone with four assists each.
“Ava Fell provided another strong performance in goal with 11 saves on 16 shots,” Wurzbach said.
For the Hatters, Mia Fisher had two goals while Isabella DeSousa and Hannah Bommenk each had one goal.
Wissahickon (5-3, 3-0 SOL) will host Gwynedd Mercy in a non-league game Friday at 5 p.m. Hatboro-Horsham (0-6, 0-2) will host William Tennent on Monday.
Hatboro-Horsham 3-2 5
Wissahickon 14-5 19
UPPER MOREAND 15, LOWER MORELAND 2
The Golden Bears received contributions up and down their lineup in Wednesday’s win over their neighboring rival.
“Lots of players were able to contribute to today’s win,” UM coach Kim Frantz said. “Out of the 15 goals, 11 players played a part in the goals. Draw controls were led by Allison LaRocco.”
Reagan Cummins led UM’s attack with four goals and one assist, and Annalise Messina added three goals and one assist. Olivia Meakim contributed two goals and three assists in a five-point game. Adding one goal each were Jenna Piatieri, Charlotte James, Allison LaRocco, Avery Adamaski, Charlie Clement and Kylie Wiest. Alexa Marczak handed out three assists, and adding one helper each were Kellen Distel and Willow Taylor.
Addi Hurley had six saves in a winning effort in goal for the Golden Bears.
Upper Moreland (7-2, 3-1 SOL) will travel to Wissahickon on Monday, and Lower Moreland (0-7, 0-3) will be on the road at Archbishop Wood for a non-league game Friday at 3:45 p.m.
Lower Moreland 0-2 2
Upper Moreland 11-4 15
ABINGTON 20, CHELTENHAM 5
The Lady Ghost worked together to pull off a win against Cheltenham.
“Winning the draws right from the start set up the girls for an exciting offense,” Abington coach Meg MacClain said. “Once on offense we had many players contribute to the goals.
Audrey Silverman led the Ghosts with 12 draw controls and Katie Pennekamp had seven.
Pennekamp led the Ghosts with six goals followed by Silverman with three goals and four assists. Madden Murray, Haley Hamsher, and Carly Hughes each had two goals. Adding one goal each were Avery Sillverman, Charlotte Lowery, Brooke Hall, Maggie Cardamone and Maddie Gary.
The Lady Ghosts had 15 caused turnovers that kept the defense involved in the game.
Abington (5-3, 3-0 SOL) will host Upper Dublin on Monday at 5 p.m. Cheltenham (1-3, 0-2) will host Souderton on Friday, April 21.
Abington 12-8 20
Cheltenham 3-2 5
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 15, QUAKERTOWN 4
Emma Yoder had six goals and one assist to lead the Spartans to their sixth win without a loss. Sharing the spotlight with Yoder was goalie Tess Talbot, who turned away 15 of 19 shots she faced to finish with a 79 percent save percentage.
“We are proud of our girls,” coach Marissa Conover said. “We got strong draw controls from Emma Yoder and Maggie McDevitt.
“We had great connections between the midfield and attack with Amelia Price having a great showing. MVP today went to Tess (Talbot) with 15 saves.”
Also for the Spartans, Fiona Rizzo had three goals and one assist, Shannon Meder added two goals while Frankie Rizzo had one goal and one assist. Contributing one goal each were Stella Nelson, Shannon Silvius and Maddie McDevitt. Sam McDevitt led the Spartans with five assists, and Amelia Price had one.
Springfield Township (6-0, 4-0 SOL) will host Jenkintown in a non-league game Friday at 3:45 p.m., and Quakertown (2-5, 1-2) will be on the road at Saucon Valley for a non-league game Friday at 4:30 p.m.
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 22, WILLIAM TENNENT 0
Ten different players contributed goals for the visiting Colonials in Wednesday’s shutout win over the Panthers. The win was the first of the young season for PW.
Meghan Wendler and Olivia Reilly led a balanced attack with four goals each while Mia Baron added three goals. Contributing two goals and an assist were Maita Jayo and Keira Whelan. Kaiane Jayo added two goals, and scoring one goal each were Liv Eaton, Marleigh Burton and Molly Feinberg.
Plymouth Whitemarsh (1-4, 1-2 SOL) will be on the road at North Penn for a non-league contest on Thursday.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 16-6 22
William Tennent 0-0 0
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