A pair of Continental Conferences squads – Central Bucks East & Souderton – will represent the Suburban One League when the PIAA 3A Tournament gets underway on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Debbie Fee)
#1-4 CENTRAL BUCKS EAST vs. #12-1 CARDINAL O’HARA (at Germantown Super Site, Tuesday, 6 p.m.)
Central Bucks East
- 19-3 overall
- 12-0 SOL Continental Conference champion
- Third consecutive conference title
- Top-seeded team in the District 1 Tournament
- Defense allowed just 13 goals in 18 regular season games (0.72 gpg) with 12 shutouts
- Attack led by Phia Mannino (17 goals, 15 assists), Drexel commit Cailey Lever (11 goals, 7 assists) and Kenzie Lever (9 goals, 2 assists)
How they got here: In Friday’s third place game, Central Bucks East fell to 14th-seeded Methacton 3-0.
In a district semifinal, Central Bucks East fell to fourth-seeded Owen J Roberts 2-0.
In a quarterfinal contest, Central Bucks East defeated #8 Souderton 3-0. Kenzie Lever, Phia Mannino and Allie Gallant each scored a goal.
In a second round game, Central Bucks East defeated #16 West Chester Rustin. Nicole Lipa scored the game-winner.
Opening round bye.
Cardinal O’Hara
- 8-1 PCL second place behind Archbishop Carroll
- Fell to Archbishop Carroll 2-0 in PCL title game
- Led by All-PCL first team selections Sara Grassi (Jr., F), Emily Raech (Sr., M) and Erin Welde (Sr., D)
How they got here: In the District XII title game, Cardinal O’Hara defeated Public League champion Northeast 1-0.
#1-6 SOUDERTON vs. #3-1 LOWER DAUPHIN (at Hershey High School, Tuesday, 7 p.m.)
Souderton
- 17-4 overall
- 10-2 SOL Continental Conference second place behind CB East
- Seeded eighth in the District 1 3A Tournament
- Attack led by Anna Gwiazdzinski (24 goals, 16 assists), University of Penn commit Courtney Kenah (21 goals, 11 assists) and Randi Hess (17 goals, 3 assists). Alyssa Krady (6 goals, 2 assists) & Lauren Kenah (5 goals, 4 assists) also contribute.
- Three of four losses at the hands of SOL Continental Conference rival Central Bucks East.
How they got here: In Friday’s fifth place game, Souderton fell to #6 Downingtown West 6-3.
In a playback game for a state berth, Souderton defeated #12 Central Bucks South 3-2. Courtney Kenah picked up her second hat trick of the postseason.
In a quarterfinal game, Souderton fell to top-seeded Central Bucks East 3-0.
In a second round game, Souderton defeated #9 Neshaminy 5-2. Courtney Kenah had a hat trick while Jenna Hunsicker and Anna Gwiazdzinski each added a goal.
Opening round bye.
Lower Dauphin
- 19-1-1 overall
- Number one seed entering District III Tournament
- Program’s 13th District III title and 22nd appearance in district title game
- Only loss of the season came at the hands of Hershey (1-0) on Sept. 12.
How they got here: In the District III title game, Lower Dauphin defeated third-seeded Penn Manor 2-0. Emma O’Neill and Audrey Domovich each scored a goal.
In a district semifinal, Lower Dauphin edged fourth-seeded Hershey 1-0. Caitlin Holland scored the game-winner in the second half during corner play. Hershey managed just one shot.
In a second round game, Lower Dauphin downed #9 Manheim Township 2-0.
Opening round bye
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