Check out the results for SOL boys/girls soccer teams in action Saturday. CRN/Wood photos provided courtesy of Kathy Leister Photography. Check back for a gallery of photos.
Boys
WISSAHICKON 3, ROMAN CATHOLIC 0
The Trojans handed PCL power Roman Catholic its first loss of the season, opening up a 1-0 lead and adding two more goals in the second half en route to the shutout.
Trey Schwartz connected on a pair of goals and Vick Kumar added a single goal.
The Trojans held a decisive 12-6 advantage in shots.
Wissahickon (2-3-1, 1-3) will host Cheltenham on Tuesday.
Roman Catholic 0-0 0
Wissahickon 1-2 3
BENSALEM 3, WEST CHESTER RUSTIN 2
The Owls picked up an impressive non-league win, downing a Rustin squad that was 4-1 entering Saturday’s contest.
“Rustin started the season real strong,” coach Joe Leone said. “We played a full game today.
“They hustled and put a lot of heart into it.”
Scoring single goals for the Owls – who led 1-0 at the intermission – were Alfardi Ali, Zola Makanda and Matt Corbett.
Leone lauded the strong player outside midfielders Alfardi Ali and Eddie Farnsworth, center back Ethan Fan and forward/midfielder Matt Corbett.
“These games are extremely important to us because our division is so tough, and we kind of beat each other up during the season, so these non-league games are huge for us to try and get in the playoffs,” Leone said. “
Bensalem (2-4, 1-3 SOL) will travel to Norristown for a non-league contest Monday.
West Chester Rustin 0-2 2
Bensalem 1-2 3
NORTH PENN 2, WILSON 0
The Knights earned an impressive road win, handing District 11 power Wilson its first loss of the young season on its home turf.
Michael Kohler scored both goals – his first unassisted in the 32nd minute of the opening half. His second came early in the second half with an assist from Luke McMahon.
Bobby Dean was credited with four saves in the shutout win.
“Wilson is a very good team,” coach Paul Duddy said. “This was a good win for North Penn.”
North Penn (4-1, 2-1) will be on the road at Souderton on Tuesday.
Wilson 0-0 0
North Penn 1-1 2
SOUDERTON 4, SAUCON VALLEY 0
The Indians picked up their second win in as many games with a no-doubt-about-it shutout of host Saucon Valley.
In the 12th minute, Ethan Bell put the Indians on the board using a Luis Orellana assist for a goal that turned out to be the game winner. Six minutes later, the Indians went on top 2-0 after an own goal by Saucon Valley, and in the 31st minute, Mario Canales connected to send the Indians into halftime with a commanding 3-0 lead.
Orellana put the finishing touches on the decisive win with a goal in the 55th minute, using a Nick Marculo assist.
Saucon Valley brought a 4-1 record into Saturday’s non-league game
Souderton (2-2, 1-2 SOL) will host North Penn on Tuesday.
Souderton 3-1 4
Saucon Valley 0-0 0
HATBORO-HORSHAM 3, BOYERTOWN 1
The Hatters opened up a 3-0 lead before the visiting Bears got on the scoreboard in Saturday’s non-league contest. Scoring single goals for the Hatters were Nick Hatzenbeller, Danny Bateman and Zach Flaville while Will Kemp and Joe Larouche each added an assist.
“They took it to us a bit in the second half, but the defense and everyone else stayed focused and finished out the game with a victory,” coach Kyle McGrath said.
The Hatters’ coach lauded the strong play of Will Kemp and Colin Davis at center back.
Hatboro-Horsham (5-1-1, 3-0-1 SOL) will host Plymouth Whitemarsh on Tuesday.
Boyertown 0-1 1
Hatboro-Horsham 2-1 3
CUMBERLAND VALLEY 3, NESHAMINY 1
The visiting Eagles scored a pair of late goals to earn the non-league win Saturday.
Cumberland Valley got on the scoreboard in the 20th minute.
“Christian Valen picked up a poorly cleared ball and raced 45 yards with a defender on his back and beat the goalkeeper cleanly,” coach Tom Foley said.
Jack McCourt’s goal in the 50th minute knotted the score.
“He blocked the goalkeeper’s clearing pass and calmly tucked it in the goal,” Foley said.
The Eagles converted a penalty kick in the 69th minute to take a lead they would not lose. Eric Leach scored off a Gerry Garcia pass in the 79th minute when Neshaminy pressed forward for the equalizer.
Foley lauded the strong play of McCourt and Dylan McDonald.
Neshaminy (3-2, 2-1 SOL) will host Central Bucks South in a non-league contest Monday.
Cumberland Valley 1-2 3
Neshaminy 0-1 1
UNIONVILLE 3, COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 1
Unionville took a 1-0 lead into halftime and added a goal 10 minutes into the second half. Council Rock South cut that lead in half midway through the half when Tyler Teufel found the net, using an Ethan Benedict assist.
The Hawks came close to tying the score on several occasions, but the Indians’ defense held, and they tacked on an insurance goal with three minutes remaining to ice the win.
Council Rock South (4-3, 1-2 SOL) will be on the road at Pennsbury on Tuesday.
Council Rock South 0-1 1
Unionville 1-2 3
COATESVILLE 1, HARRY S TRUMAN 0
Alex Potter connected on a penalty kick in the 64th minute to propel Coatesville to the non-league win.
Harry S Truman (1-4, 0-3 SOL) will travel to New Hope-Solebury Monday for a non-league contest.
Harry S Truman 0-0 0
Coatesville 0-1 1
PENNCREST 1, PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 0
Shea Morgan scored a first-half goal that turned out to be the game winner for Penncrest.
“We keep maintaining possession but can’t get the final tally,” coach Jeffrey Heaton said.
The Colonials’ coach credited the strong play of Morgan and goalie Pat Hughes for Penncrest.
“Gavin Kendrick, Tommy Hoy and Dillon Johnson played well for us,” Heaton said.
Plymouth Whitemarsh (2-4, 2-2 SOL) will travel to Plymouth Whitemarsh on Tuesday.
Penncrest 1-0 1
Plymouth Whitemarsh 0-0 0
WEST CHESTER HENDERSON 2, CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 0
Girls
NESHAMINY 2, CUMBERLAND VALLEY 1 (OT)
Neshaminy and Cumberland Valley – ranked third and fourth respectively in last week’s PSCA large school rankings – are legitimate state powers, and Saturday’s non-league match in Langhorne was every bit as close as the rankings suggested it would be.
Brianna Tobin scored the game winner in the 85th minute, turning a Brooke Mullin header into a goal.
“It came from out wide, and then Brooke kind of flicked it up – it dropped, and Brianna was on the left post and tucked it away,” coach Chelsea Lovelace said.
The win came on the heels of a disappointing overtime loss to Pennsbury, the state’s top-ranked team, two days earlier.
“When I brought the girls in before the first overtime, I said, ‘Listen, we are not ending the way we ended on Thursday. There’s no way. This is what we worked for all preseason,’” Lovelace said. “They just looked tired, and I said, ‘You just have to fight through and find a goal.’
“They did in the first four minutes, which was good because they were tired. It was nice to get the win and continue into next week.”
The visiting Eagles struck first in the 25th minute and held that 1-0 lead until the 66th minute when Emily Tantala turned a crossed ball by Jackie Ziegler into a goal, setting the stage for overtime.
“They were well coached, they possessed the ball a lot, and they definitely outworked us for the majority of the game,” Lovelace said. “But after they scored their first goal, we knew we had to get one just to get our heads back in the game because we just weren’t playing well after that.
“Once we got the first goal, we started to look like a whole different team. Everyone was energized, and we were trying to push for the second one.”
Both teams took four shots, and Lovelace credited the strong play of her back line players – Maggie Daeche, Nicole Palmer, Genna Obringer and Hannah Stonkus.
“Our back four always do a great job,” the Redskins’ said. “I know defenders don’t always get recognized – I was a defender so I know how it is.
“We were really solid in the back. Riley Nyhus, who plays in the center midfield, had a great game – just winning 50-50 balls. Her energy was contagious.”
Redskin keepers Victoria Smith and Riley Spingler combined for four saves. Eagles' goalie Sydney Bruckner had three saves.
Neshaminy (5-1, 2-1 SOL) will be on the road at Council Rock North on Tuesday.
Cumberland Valley 1-0-0 1
Neshaminy 0-1-1 2
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 2, BENSALEM 1 (2 OT)
Kerri Orbach turned a pass from teammate Kyra Lalena into a goal in the 94th minute to propel the Bucks to the dramatic double overtime win over the visiting Owls. The win was the third without a loss in non-league play for the Bucks.
The Owls took a 1-0 lead into halftime, but Mary Kate Vinkler banged home a penalty kick in the 72nd minute to knot the score and send the game into overtime.
Central Bucks West (3-4, 0-4 SOL) will host Hatboro-Horsham on Monday in a non-league contest.
Bensalem 1-0-0-0 1
Central Bucks West 0-1-0-1 2
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 5, HARRY S TRUMAN 0
Alyse Caffrey and Ali Diamond each scored a pair of goals for the visiting Colonials, who opened up a 2-0 halftime lead on their way to the non-league win. Lauren Fortescue added a single goal.
PW’s Haley Zygmunt earned the shutout in goal.
Plymouth Whitemarsh (3-3, 2-2 SOL) will host Hatboro-Horsham on Tuesday, and Harry S Truman (0-7, 0-3) will be on the road at Abington on Tuesday.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 2-3 5
Harry S Truman 0-0 0
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 2, ARCHBISHOP WOOD 0
Kayla Robinson broke a scoreless tie with a goal in the 48th minute, using a Mia Scalamandre assist. Scalamandre added an insurance goal off of a free kick in the 62nd minute to put the finishing touches on the non-league win.
Goalie Carly Riggs had three saves for her fifth shutout of the year.
Council Rock North (5-1, 3-1 SOL) will host Neshaminy on Tuesday.
Council Rock North 0-2 2
Archbishop Wood 0-0 0
QUAKERTOWN 1, SAUCON VALLEY 0
The Panthers equaled their win total of the entire 2015 season with Saturday’s non-league shutout. Haley Pursel found the net with the game winner in the 55th minute.
“Vic Sturgess and Ashley Gluck were instrumental in creating the goal scoring opportunity,” coach Mike Koch said, also crediting Morgan Small for delivering “an incredible save in the first half.”
The Panthers have allowed just one goal in five games this season.
“Center backs Carley Peacher and Melina Jagiello have commanded a strong presence for (us),” Koch said.
Saucon Valley fell to 5-3-1 while Quakertown upped its record to 4-0-1. The Panthers (3-0-1 SOL) will host Upper Moreland on Tuesday.
Saucon Valley 0-0 0
Quakertown 0-1 1
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