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SOL Freedom Division
SPRINGFIELD TWP 5, CHELTENHAM 1
Springfield Township field hockey earned a strong 5-1 victory over Cheltenham after overcoming an early challenge.
Cheltenham worked hard to take the lead in the first quarter, while Springfield focused on finding its rhythm and settling into the game. Once the Spartans gained their footing, they took control in the final two quarters, building a solid lead with contributions from across the roster.
Players like Lilly Hunsberger, Ava Szatala, and Mercie Horvay stepped up in a big way, each finding the back of the cage to help secure the win.
Cheltenham took a 1-0 lead into the third quarter when the Spartans erupted for three goals and then added two more in the fourth quarter.
The Spartans dominated the game statistically, collecting 25 shots and 16 penalty corners.
Springfield closed out its season with a 7-9-2 record overall.
Springfield Twp 0-0-3-2 5
Cheltenham 1-0-0-0 1
Non-league SOL crossover
QUAKERTOWN 3, COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 0
The Panthers closed out their regular season on a high note, travelling to Rock South and notching the shutout win.
Senior Emma Stalletti scored back-to-back goals in a five-minute span in the second quarter. Paige Longacre assisted on the first and Casey Rosenberger the second.
Early in the fourth quarter, Rosenberger scored with an assist from Cassidy Landis.
Scoring summary
First quarter – No score
Second quarter
Emma Stalletti (Q) assisted by Paige Longacre, 11:17
Emma Stalletti (Q) assisted by Casey Rosenberger, 6:38
Third quarter – No score
Fourth quarter
Casey Rosenberger (Q) assisted by Cassidy Landis, 11:16
Quakertown coach Peach Draper:
–On the game: “It was a great end to our regular season today! Everyone was in sync and working hard with excellent passing and a total team effort. Senior Emma Stalletti scored twice, and fellow senior Casey Rosenberger sealed the win with the final goal in the fourth quarter. Paige Longacre had a beautiful baseline assist to Emma, while Casey and Cassidy Landis each added an assist as well. Anna Haberle recorded the shutout in goal. We’re thrilled to finish the regular season with a win and can’t wait to host our first district playoff game at home on Monday.
Up next: Quakertown – 15th in the latest District 1 3A power rankings – will return to action Monday in the opening round of the tournament. Council Rock South closed out its season with a 7-11 record.
Quakertown 0-2-0-1 3
Council Rock South 0-0-0-0 0
Non-league
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 2, MERION MERCY 0
The Titans controlled play from wire to wire, collecting 22 shots to just one for the host team.
In the first quarter, Jenna Butler scored on a reverse sweep during corner player on an insert from Addison Edwards.
Edwards tipped in a shot by Butler with 6:29 remaining in the second quarter. The Titans took a 2-0 lead into halftime, a score that held the rest of the way.
Scoring summary
First quarter
Jenna Butler (CBS) from Addison Edwards, 6:56
Second quarter
Addison Edwards (CBS) from Jenna Butler, 6:29
By the numbers: Shots: CBS 22, MM 1, Penalty corners: CBS 15, MM 0: Goalie saves: Nora McQueen (CBS) 1. Merion Mercy 17.
Central Bucks South coach Kelli Chioffe: “
“What a beautiful day for a field hockey game. We traveled to Merion Mercy and were fortunate to play on their new turf field. Our girls had to bounce back from a tough loss last night against Souderton and did just that. The girls started off strong and never looked back. The girls were passing and communicating very well together.”
–Props: “Jenna Butler played outstanding in the center of the field stopping many balls while redefending and distributing the ball up the field on attack. She had a reverse sweep on goal during corner play that got us on the scoreboard in the first quarter. We had 15 penalty corners against them, and they made it difficult to score. Addison Edwards scored in the second quarter by tipping in a Jenna Butler shot on goal. Kudos to the midfield, forwards and the backs for staying in control of the game.”
Up next: Central Bucks South will host Central Bucks East in its regular season finale Thursday.
Central Bucks South 1-1-0-0 2
Merion Mercy 0-0-0-0 0
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