Boys
Non-league
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 8, SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 7 (OT)
A goal by Nick Fareno gave the Titans the dramatic non-league win in Thursday’s overtime thriller. Fareno’s three goals and one assist led a balanced Titan attack.
Adding single goals for the Titans were John Fitts, Keith Conner, Ayden Theiroff, Reese Levinson and Ryan Gordon. Gordon also had an assist.
David Humphreys scooped up seven ground balls and had four caused turnovers to lead a standout defensive effort for the Titans. Will Ratcliffe had four ground balls and one caused turnover.
Ryan Macleod had a big day at the faceoff X, winning 9 of 12 faceoffs. Liam Goss won 2 of 5 faceoffs.
For the Spartans, Tom Coppol led the way with three goals and two assists. Jack Hasson and Jack Vecchione both had two goals while Grant Williams had a pair of assists. Adam Fluehr and Jaxon Weiss each had one assist.
South goalie Mikey Kelly was credited with four saves in the win. His counterpart, Springfield’s Patrick McMahon, had 15 saves.
Central Bucks South (2-4, 1-2) will travel to Neshaminy on Tuesday, and Springfield Township (3-5, 3-0) will be on the road at Harriton on Monday for a non-league game.
Girls
Non-league
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 7, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 6
The Spartans – sparked by the glittering 16-save effort of goalie Tess Talbot – won a spirited non-league game over the Titans.
“This was a tight game for the whole game,” said Springfield coach Marissa Conover, whose team held a tenuous 4-3 lead at halftime. “CB South tied it up and even was in the lead in the second half.
“We regained possessions and took the lead once again. The last 12 minutes were high energy from both teams and all the spectators. We were within one or two (goals) of each other the whole game.
“Our defense played so well together, which is where the magic really happened. Tess Talbot had an incredible game. (We once again had) low numbers due to spring break, and I couldn’t be more proud of the team.”
Anchoring the defense along with Talbot were Autumn Singletary, Jess Shapley, Shannon Meder and Olivia McCormick.
Emily Smith’s hat trick led the Spartans’ attack. Sam McDevitt had two goals while Fiona Rizzo contributed one goal and three assists. Emma Yoder added a goal.
Springfield Township (5-4, 2-1 SOL) will travel to Cheltenham on Monday, and Central Bucks South (4-3, 2-1) will be on the road at Mount St. Joseph’s Academy for a non-league game on Tuesday.
Central Bucks South 3-3. 6
Springfield Twp 4-3. 7
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