SOL non-league crossover
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 6, NORTH PENN 1
The Knights took an early 1-0 lead on a goal by Cara Albano three minutes into Friday’s crossover game. The rest of the day belonged to the Colonials.
Gracie Kerns evened the score late in the opening quarter, and the Colonials took a 2-1 lead in the second quarter after a goal by Sophie Kerns.
Quinn Burns added a third-quarter goal to send the Colonials into the fourth quarter with a 3-1 lead on their way to the decisive win.
Six players scored one goal each for the Colonials.
Scoring Summary:
First quarter
Cara Albano (NP) 11:54
Gracie Kerns (PW) 4:04
Second quarter
Sophie Kerns (PW) 8:20
Third quarter
Quinn Burns from Gracie Kerns (PW) 9:18
Fourth quarter
Julz Scherzer (PW) 11:53
Kayleigh Boland (PW) 11:04
Reese Smith from Jayme Sutcliffe (PW) 8:56
By the numbers: Shots: NP 4, PW 27; Penalty corners: NP 6, PW 8; Goalkeeper saves: Liz McClarren (NP) 18, Lily Barclay (PW) 1; Defensive saves: NP – Sofie Arnaiz 1, Lily Brown 2; PW 1.
Plymouth Whitemarsh coach Charise Halteman:
–The game: “Despite a slow start and North Penn scoring the first goal of the game early in the first quarter (11:54), we continued to work hard and put pressure on North Penn’s defense. Gracie Kerns scored the first goal with a hard shot from the top of the circle with 4:09 remaining in the first quarter to tie the game.
“At the 8:20 mark of the second quarter, Sophie Kerns attacked on an aggressive angle and entered the circle unchallenged and was able to score on a hard shot. Quinn Burns scored on a rebound in front of the goalkeeper during a corner play in the third quarter (9:18) which opened up the game. We scored three more goals in a three-minute span in the fourth quarter to put the game away. Julz Scherzer (11:53) and Kayleigh Boland (11:02) both had nice finishes pulling around the goalkeeper. Reese Smith scored the final goal of the game off a great deflection with 8:56 remaining.
“The team made some great adjustments throughout the game and it was great to win on a day when we were raising awareness for pediatric cancer, a cause that hits close to home.”
Up next: Plymouth Whitemarsh will host Quakertown in a key SOL Liberty Division showdown on Monday, and North Penn will travel to Central Bucks West on Monday (7pm).
North Penn 1-0-0-0 1
Plymouth Whitemarsh 1-1-1-3 6
Non-league
BENSALEM 7, JENKINTOWN 0
Bensalem faced off against Jenkintown Friday and came away with a 7-0 victory. The victory puts Bensalem at 7-5-1 on the year and moves them up to the number 25 spot in PIAA rankings. The top 24 advance to the District 1 3A playoffs. The seven-win total already matches their 20-year high, with five games still remaining.
Kylie Blank’s hat trick led the Owls in Friday’s win. She also had an assist.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
Mollie Reilly from T. Sayers (B) 11:41
Kylie Blank unassisted (B) 11:24t
Second quarter
Mollie Reilly from Leah Vorgity (B) 6:34
Third quarter
Leah Vorgity from Kylie Blank (B) 14:04
Veronica Lennon unassisted (B) 3:40
Fourth quarter
Kylie Blank from Anjali Guda (B) 9:05
Kylie Blank from Anjali Guda (B) 0:15
By the numbers: Shots: B 17; Penalty corners: B 8, J 0.
Bensalem coach Gary Kubik:
–The goals: “The scoring was started off by senior Mollie Reilly with an assist from Homecoming Court participant Tierney Sayers within the first four minutes. Just 17 seconds later, junior Kylie Blank scored her first of three on the day unassisted. Blank stole the pushback after the Reilly goal and went straight down the middle of the field.
“Mollie Reilly got on the board again in the second quarter with an assist from sophomore Homecoming Princess Leah Vorgity with 6:34 left in the second quarter. Vorgity then got her eighth goal of the year with a pass from the aforementioned Blank. Veronica Lennon scored her third goal in a four-game span. Lennon was moved around a little bit and just adds to the offense every time she comes up. Today’s goal was just from a scramble out in front of the Jenkintown cage. Lennon deposited the ball top left-hand corner late in the third quarter.
“Kylie Blank received her second goal of the day with 9:05 remaining in the final frame with a pass from another Homecoming Court participant, Anjali Guda. It was Guda’s first point of the year, but she has been playing tremendously from the back midfield position. Finally, the pair hooked up again with just 15 seconds remaining, Guda to Blank, to give the Owls a 7-0 victory. It was Blank’s third goal of the game along with an assist, her seventh goal off the season to go along with eight assists.
“ The shutout was a combined effort from junior Hailey Fricke and freshman Gabby Thompson. It was also helped by a superb defense of Abby Cheung, Veronica Lennon, Lexi Hartman, Reagan Colgan, Addie Walsh, and Chloe Smith. Four of the six midfielders that were used today were shut out from the scoring but were integral in connecting the offense to the defense. Those players were Emma Welsford, Reese Sayers, Paige Dando, and the final Homecoming Princess, freshman Paige Pressler. What a great day to be an Owl! Happy Homecoming!”
Up next: Bensalem will host Council Rock North on Monday.
Jenkintown 0-0-0-0 0
Bensalem 2-1-2-2 7
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