Check out the results for SOL boys/girls lacrosse teams in action Saturday.
Boys
Abington 13, Ridley 9
The Ghosts opened up a 6-3 lead after one quarter and took a 9-5 advantage into halftime on their way to the impressive non-league win. The win was the ninth in a row for the suddenly streaking Ghosts, who have not lost since falling to Wissahickon on April second.
Senior attackman Hunter Jones had a big game, leading the Ghosts with six goals and one assist. Senior Joey Lomady had three goals and one assist while senior Cameron Leech added two goals and three assists. Senior John Wink had two goals and one assist.
Freshman Connor Reed turned away 13 shots in goal. Coach Peter Burns acknowledged the strong defensive efforts of senior Ryan Fetzer, senior Cole Midwood, senior Chase Lavallie, sophomore Casey Hesdon and senior Brian Nolan.
Ridley 3-2-3-1—9
Abington 6-3-2-2—13
Lower Merion 12, Central Bucks South 8
Phoenixville 7, Cheltenham 3
Girls
Central Bucks West 10, Owen J Roberts 9
The Bucks pulled off a major upset, knocking off an Owen J Roberts team that was undefeated and ranked fifth in District One in a thriller at War Memorial Field.
“We took several steps forward today,” coach Tara Schmucker said. “In the past, we have been intimidated by strong teams from other conferences.
“We showed up today as a team, and I am so proud of these ladies. The defense played as a unit, the offense, for the most part, recognized when defense needed a break. (Goalie) Molly Naylor lifted the defense with some crucial saves after long periods on the defensive end, and we never stopped fighting even when we were not winning draws.”
The two teams battled to a 7-7 halftime tie, and the Bucks broke a 9-9 tie when Maddie Maio turned a pass from Meghan Tillger into a goal with 6:40 remaining. That lead held the rest of the way.
“Although OJR did get the ball back from our stall with 36 seconds (remaining), we stopped them on the defensive end,” Schmucker said. “Maddie Maio got a huge ground ball and drew a quick foul to give the Bucks possession for the remaining few seconds.”
Bryn Boylan and Finley Ueland led a balanced West attach with three goals each. Boylan also added an assist. Elle Ueland added two goals, and Paige Savard and Maddie Maio each had one goal. Jacq Fitzgerald and Meghan Tillger each had an assist.
“I have to say each player made an impact today, and it truly was a team effort,” Schmucker said. “Bryn and Finley had some great challenges.
“Jacq Fitzgerald had a tremendous defensive 1v1 game today, and Jacq, Rachel Shaw, Paige Savard, Maddie Maio and Meghan Darcy all came up with big caused turnovers that helped spark the team.”
With the win, West improved to 10-4 overall (5-0 SOL).
“We have an important week ahead of us, and I hope the girls gain confidence from today and continue to find a rhythm in the last few weeks of the regular season,” Schmucker said.
West will face Central Bucks South at War Memorial Field on Tuesday at 7:15 and will travel to North Penn on Thursday (7 p.m.).
Springfield Township 14, Lower Moreland 4
The Spartans sprinted to an 8-2 halftime lead and never looked back on their way to the decisive win.
Bailey Krewson led a balanced Spartan attack with four goals to go along with three ground balls. Lindsey Smith had a big game, finishing with three goals, one assist, three draw controls and five ground balls, and Caroline Pape assisted on three goals, scored two and had four ground balls.
Allison Yoder had one goal and two assists, and Marley Berger added two goals. Elle Hamilton had one goal and one assist while Jameson Krewson and Alyssa Griet each had one assist. Emily Giampietro had four ground balls. Goalie Margarethe Leis had six saves.
Lower Moreland 2-2—4
Springfield 8-6—14
Notre Dame 16, Upper Dublin 5
The Flying Cardinals had their hands full against a Notre Dame squad that has lost just once this season when the two teams met at the Katie Samson Festival at Radnor High School. The Cards found themselves on the short end of a 12-2 halftime score before playing the Leprechauns all but even in the second half.
Julie Cross led the Cardinals with four goals while Hannah Reape added a single goal.
Upper Dublin 2-3—5
Notre Dame 12-4-16
Strath Haven 12, Abington 10
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