Check out the recaps for SOL field hockey teams in action Tuesday. North Penn/Neshaminy photos provided courtesy of John Gleeson. Check back for a gallery of game photos.
Non-league
NORTH PENN 3, NESHAMINY 0
Sparked by a pair of goals from Brooke Goewey and the standout effort of their defense, the visiting Knights earned the shutout win over the defending SOL Patriot champions.
Cara Albano put the Knights on the scoreboard with an unassisted goal early in the opening period. Goeway turned a Kylie Barwis pass into a goal two minutes into the second quarter that gave the Knights a 2-1 halftime lead. Goewey connected on her second goal of the game in the third quarter for the 3-0 final.
The shutout win was the first of the young season for the Knights.
Scoring summary
First quarter
Cara Albano (NP) 12:30
Second quarter
Brooke Goewey (NP) from Kylie Barwis, 13:08
Third quarter
Brooke Goewey (NP
By the numbers: Penalty Corners: NP 10; Nesh 3
Goalkeeper Saves: NP: Kiley Moister – 7; Nesh: Lexi Tarapchak – 9
North Penn coach Shannon McCracken:
–On the game: “It was a great team win as we continue to grow as we have a couple of kids out with injuries and new members of the team adjusting to new roles.”
–Props: “Kiley Moister and center back Tallie Smink held down the defense and played strong in the defensive circle keeping Neshaminy off the scoreboard. Midfielders Kylie Barwis and Devon Crowley played a pivotal role in transitioning the ball from defense to offense and forwards Brooke Goewey (two goals) and Cara Albano were strong on attack as Goewey had great touches in the attacking circle while Albano used her speed to create a dynamic attack.”
Up next: North Penn (1-1) will travel to Central Bucks West for Friday’s SOL opener.
North Penn 1-1-1-0 3
Neshaminy 0-0-0-0 0
WISSAHICKON 1, SPRINGFIELD TWP 0
Carly Lehman scored the game-winner with just under nine minutes remaining in the second quarter. Regan Sczcepkowicz was credited with the assist.
The Spartans kept the game close with a standout defensive effort that was sparked by the 17-save effort of goalie Grace Bell.
Scoring summary
First quarter
No score
Second quarter
Carly Lehman (W) assisted by Regan Sczcepkowicz, 8:55
By the numbers: Goalie saves: Grace Bell (S) 17 saves.
Wissahickon coach Hannah Havrilla:
–On the game: “Our focus today was keeping the ball on our strong side and emphasizing – if you see the pass, give it – let the ball do the work.”
–Shoutout to Bell: “I also want to give a shoutout to Springfield’s goalkeeper for making strong saves and challenging our forward and midfield in the circle.”
Springfield Twp coach Brianna Buckley:
–On the game: “(We) delivered a strong defensive effort with Emmy Rutkowski steady in the back line and Grace Bell standing out as a force in goal to keep the game close.
“Wissahickon scored the game’s lone goal in the second quarter, and despite Springfield’s determined push on offense in the second half, the Spartans were unable to break through for the equalizer.”
Up next: Wissahickon (2-0) will travel to Upper Dublin for Friday’s SOL opener, and Springfield Twp (1-1) will be on the road at New Hope-Solebury for Friday’s SOL opener.
Springfield Twp 0-0-0-0 0
Wissahickon 0-1-0-0 1
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 1, DOWNINGTOWN EAST 0
Lily Okolichany scored with an assist from Jules Zipperlen to break a scoreless tie late in the third quarter. That goal turned out to be the game-winner.
The Patriots also received a standout effort from their defense and goalie Cam Puhalla, who recorded 8 saves. Sam Lafferty was credited with a pair of defensive saves.
Scoring summary
First quarter
No score
Second quarter
No score
Third quarter
Lily Okolichany (CBE) assisted by Jules Zipperlen, 4:48
By the numbers: Cam Puhalla (CBE) 8 saves, Sam Lafferty (CBE) 2 defensive saves
Central Bucks East coach Emma Rosenthal:
–On the game: “We got off to a slow start, and it definitely wasn’t the prettiest win, but a win is a win. I’m excited for the start of the season and really feel ready for league play.”
–Props: “Our defensive unit comprised of Sam Lafferty, Morgan Harrington, Kate McCauley, Cam Puhalla, and Katie Szczypiorski was absolutely phenomenal today. There was a moment where goalkeeper Camryn Puhalla made an incredible diving save, and then Sam Lafferty grabbed a defensive save in the air while Cam was on the ground. We had some great breakaway opportunities sprawled by Brynn Bonargo, Syd Lafferty, and Emerson McFeeley in the midfield. It was also fun for Jules Zipperlen to get an assist on her birthday.”
Downingtown East 0-0-0-0 0
Central Bucks East 0-0-1-0 1
DOWNINGTOWN WEST 6, PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 1
Quinn Burns accounted for the PW’s only goal in Tuesday’s non-league road loss.
“Quinn Burns scored PW’s lone goal with a reverse flick off a rebound from the keeper’s pads during a corner play,” PW coach Charise Halteman said. “Despite a number of other scoring opportunities, PW was unable to keep the game within reach.”
Up next: Plymouth Whitemarsh (0-2) is back on the road Wednesday when the Colonials will travel to Boyertown for a non-league game.
UNIONVILLE 4, COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 0
KENNETT 11, UPPER DUBLIN 1
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