Check out the recaps for SOL field hockey teams in action Wednesday.
SOL Colonial Division
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 5, PENNRIDGE 0
The Bucks hosted the Rams under the lights at War Memorial Field to open up Suburban One Colonial Division play. CB West saw four different goal scorers combine for five goals in their home opener.
Sophomores Lucy Smith and Claire Demmer teamed up for the game's first goal with Smith turning a pass from Demmer into a goal that turned out to be the game-winner. Aida Ierubino scored her first of two goals later in the quarter, and the defending division champs were off and running on their way to the win.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
Lucy Smith (CBW) assisted by Claire Demmer
Aida Ierubino (CBW)
Second quarter
Ellie Tweddale (CBW)
Third quarter
Claire Demmer (CBW)
Fourth quarter
Aida Ierubino (CBW)
By the numbers: Penalty corners: CBW 13, P 2; Shots: CBW 17, P 1.
Central Bucks West coach Lori Ierubino:
--On the game: "It was a beautiful night for our home and league opener. We had very nice passing combinations all over the field and played as a cohesive unit. Our dynamic offense saw impressive contributions from sophomores Claire Demmer and Lucy Smith and junior Ellie Tweddale. Our defense was solid with key stops by juniors Margot Trask and Heidi Schoenleber and senior Eve Damsker.
"Pennridge's defense did a nice job of stopping many threatening moments, and the team as a whole never gave up and fought the entire game. We look forward to our next game Friday against a tough North Penn team."
Pennridge coach Chris Chookagian:
--On the game: “It’s not the finish you want to see when opening league competition, but we know where we need to go in preparation for our next game on Friday. West is a very fast and skilled team, filled with experience at the highest levels of PIAA Field Hockey. We look forward to building on tonight’s loss as we grow through this season and look forward to hosting the Bucks at home on Helman later this season."
--Props: “Huge props to senior goalie Charlotte Gozzard for making 13 saves against a high octane attack. Charlotte eclipsed 100 career saves tonight during the first quarter of the game. The whole team is very proud of her."
Up next: Pennridge (2-1, 0-1 SOL) will host Souderton (1-1, 0-0 SOL) at 6 pm, and Central Bucks West (1-1, 1-0 SOL) will host North Penn (1-1, 0-0 SOL) on Friday at 3:30pm.
Pennridge 0-0-0-0 0
Central Bucks West 2-1-1-1 5
SOL Patriot Division
PENNSBURY 24, HARRY S TRUMAN 0
(Submitted by Pennsbury field hockey)
The Pennsbury Falcons hit the ground running from day one of preseason on August 11th and have never looked back. With clear eyes pointing straight ahead, PHS came into game one ready to set the tone for the season. The Falcons came away with a decisive 24–0 victory in their home opener, bringing their theme, "THE TIME IS NOW - No One Waits" to life. The stat sheet was filled with tallies of shots, assists, and goals scored. The final score does not fully capture the spirit of the game, which was one of respect, encouragement, and a shared love of field hockey.
While the scoreline was lopsided, the game was played with mutual respect and sportsmanship from both sides. The players from each team competed with effort, focus, and determination, and the game was marked by positive energy throughout. PHS coach Traci Curtis shared her thoughts regarding the respect she has for the athletes on the Truman team.
"I have always been in awe of the resilience and determination of the Truman field hockey team,” the Falcons’ coach said. “Talk about never giving up - those girls fight over and over and continue to work through the toughest of games and show up repeatedly all season long. They make progress along the way and it's really great to watch."
Credit is due to Truman for their persistence, resilience, and attitude in a very challenging situation.
Curtis continued, "Their goalie had some great saves and one of their backs had a bunch of really strong defensive stops."
For the orange and black, it was an opportunity to execute their fundamentals, share the ball, and provide valuable game experience across the roster. Curtis and her coaching staff were really proud of their team's navigation of the game as a whole and the purposeful work on passing, off-ball movement, and penalty corners. Despite the strong victory, the plan will be to continue to fine tune and sharpen skills in preparation for what is next.
"There are always ways to get better and improve our game. It's so early and there is tons of work to be done," explains Curtis.
The best part of the afternoon was when both teams came together to enjoy a treat from the ice cream truck in a simple celebration of the start to the 2025 field hockey season!
Stat Breakdown:
Abby Anderer - 1 assist
Mallory Harrison - 6 goals
Joley Hohman - 1 goal
Abby Iacona - 5 goals, 1 assist
Ava Pinto - 2 goals, 1 assist
Cailyn Reilly - 1 goal
Regan Rodriguez - 2 goals, 1 assist
Leila Curtis - 4 goals, 4 assists
Lily Fanini - 2 goals, 4 assists
Allie Fouss - 1 goal, 1 assist
Up next: Pennsbury is set to host Bensalem at Falcon Field on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Non-league
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 3, COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 0
Addison Edwards scored a pair of first-quarter goals, and the Titans never looked back on their way to the shutout win. Edwards scored the first assisted by Jenna Butler during corner play. Her second goal was set up by Amy Hazell, who sent it into the circle where Edwards tapped it in the cage.
With 57 seconds remaining in the second quarter, Butler scored on a reverse chip from the top of the circle. That 3-0 score stood until the final whistle as the Titans picked up their second win in as many games.
Scoring summary
First quarter
Addison Edwards (CBS) assisted by Jenna Butler 12:07
Addison Edwards (CBS) assisted by Amy Hazell 8:11
Second quarter
Jenna Butler (CBS) 0.57.1
Third quarter
No score
Fourth quarter
No score
By the numbers: Shots: CBS 24, CRS 0; Corners: CBS 11, CRS 0.
Central Bucks South coach Kelli Chioffe: “Our team played really great today. We took possession of the ball quickly and never looked back. We played well as a unit, and our forwards had some really great passing sequences. Our midfield distributed the ball up the field and really communicated with each other today.
“Everyone got into the game today, played well and contributed to this win. Defense was stellar and did not allow a shot on goal. The offense had numerous opportunities to score, but the CR South goalkeeper, Taylor Hume, did a great job protecting her goal cage. CR South’s defense did a great job denying us from scoring after halftime.”
Up next: Central Bucks South (2-0) will travel to Central Bucks East for Friday’s SOL opener (10:30 am), and Council Rock South (0-2) will host Harry S Truman in its SOL opener on Tuesday.
Central Bucks South 2-1-0-0 3
Council Rock South 0-0-0-0 0
LOWER MORELAND 4, LOWER MERION 1
The Lions found themselves on the short end of a 1-0 score early in Wednesday’s non-league game but rallied to knot the score on a goal by Cara Torgan midway through the first quarter.
It was still a 1-1 game heading into the fourth quarter when the Lions erupted for three unanswered goals – two by Maci London and the final goal by Bella Zucaro.
Scoring summary
First quarter
Natalia Kasmer (LMe) 12:52
Cara Torgan (LMo) 6:44
Second quarter
No score
Third quarter
No score
Fourth quarter
Maci London (LMo) assisted by Cara Torjan
Maci London (LMo) assisted by Roya Rosala
Bella Zucaro (LMo) assisted by Roya Rosala
Up next: Lower Moreland (2-0) will travel to Cheltenham for Friday’s SOL opener.
Lower Merion 1-0-0-0 1
Lower Moreland 1-0-0-3 4
NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 9, CONWELL-EGAN 0
Sophia Leonardi scored with an assist from Olivia Conte with 5:53 in the first quarter to put the Lions on the scoreboard. The Lions took that 1-0 lead into the second quarter when they erupted for five goals to blow Wednesday’s non-league game wide open.
Conte’s two-goal, two-assist effort led a balanced Lion attack. Gabi Solis finished with a hat trick, and Danielle Wilson had three assists while Josie Taggi added a pair of third-quarter goals.
Scoring summary
First quarter
Sophia Leonardi (NH-S) assisted by Olivia Conte
Second quarter
Olivia Conte (NH-S) assisted by Abby Varghese
Gabi Solis (NH-S) assisted by Danielle Wilson
Sophia Leonardi (NH-S) assisted by Brianna McBride
Gabi Solis (NH-S) assisted by Danielle Wilson
Olivia Conte (NH-S) assisted by Danielle Wilson
Third quarter
Gabi Solis (NH-S) assisted by Olivia Conte
Josie Taggi (NH-S)
Josie Taggi (NH-S) assisted by Rebecca Valliyil
Up next: New Hope-Solebury (2-0) will host Springfield Twp in Friday’s SOL opener (6pm).
New Hope-Solebury 1-5-3-0 9
Conwell-Egan 0-0-0-0 0
BOYERTOWN 5, PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 1
The Bears opened up a 4-0 halftime lead over the visiting Colonials. Each team put a goal on the board in the second half. Gracie Kerns scored for PW in the opening minute of the fourth quarter, using a Katie Guarino assist.
"(We) struggled defensively in the first half,” PW coach Charise Halteman said. “The second half saw more attacking opportunities and a goal for PW early in the fourth quarter. The goal was scored after a good run down the right side by Katie Guarino who passed the ball into the circle to Gracie Kerns who used a spin move to put the ball around the goalkeeper."
Carly Spinner recorded 16 saves in a busy day in goal for the Colonials.
Up next: Plymouth Whitemarsh (0-3) will host Plymouth Whitemarsh in Friday’s SOL opener at 10am.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 0-1 1
Boyertown 4-1 5
FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 4, SPRINGFIELD TWP 0
The Spartans came up short in Wednesday’s non-league game against FCA, but coming up big for the Spartans yet again was goalie Grace Bell, who recorded 18 saves.
Faith broke a scoreless tie with two goals in the second quarter. It was still a 2-0 game heading into the final quarter when the visitors added a pair.
FCA held a decisive advantage in shots (19-0) and penalty corners (13-1).
Up next: Springfield Twp (0-2-1) will travel to New Hope-Solebury for Friday’s SOL opener at 6 pm.
Faith Christian 0-2-0-2 4
Springfield Twp 0-0-0-0 0
HATBORO-HORSHAM 2, WILLIAM TENNENT 0
METHACTON 7, QUAKERTOWN 0
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