Check out all of Wednesday’s SOL field hockey results.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
NESHAMINY 3, ABINGTON 0
Erin Bedesem turned a pass from teammate Brittany Sheenan into a goal at the 25:05 mark of the opening half, and the Redskins’ lead grew to 2-0 after Sheenan connected on an unassisted goal at the 9:01 mark of the half to send Neshaminy into the intermission with a 2-0 lead.
The Ghosts could not convert any of their five first-half corners into a goal, and the Redskins dominated the second half. Bedesem closed out the scoring with a goal at the 4:13 mark (Rachel Rotteveel assist).
While the Redskins upped their record to 3-0 in the SOL (3-1 overall), the Ghosts fell to 0-3 in the league (1-3 overall).
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 9, HARRY S TRUMAN 0
Gabby Tofig contributed three goals and one assist while Jennica Jonovich and Alex Kuzma each added two goals and one assist. Brigid McMenamin and Madison Gouza both had one goal and one assist to close out the Rock North scoring.
The Indians are 3-0 in league play (5-1 overall) while the Tigers saw their record drop to 0-3 in the league (1-3 overall).
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 2, PENNSBURY 0
Alexis Carroll and Kate Bagdon each scored a goal for the Indians, who improved to 3-0 in the SOL (5-1 overall). The Falcons saw their record drop to 1-2 in the SOL (1-4 overall)
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WILLIAM TENNENT 5, BENSALEM 0
CONTINENTAL CONFERENCE
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 2, NORTH PENN 1 (OT)
The Patriots have been on the short end of some heartbreaking losses, but they turned the tide on Wednesday, eking out an overtime win when Marissa Glatt (Maggie Ryder assist) scored just 33 seconds into overtime.
“It was pretty quick,” coach Christina Kemmerer said of the ending. “The game could have gone either way.
“North Penn is definitely a good team. They’re having a tough time right now, but the other teams shouldn’t take them lightly because they did a lot of really nice things.”
The two teams battled to a scoreless halftime tie, and in the opening half, East goalie Samantha Grzegorczyk came up with a save of a Maidens’ penalty stroke.
Glatt (Emily Ofsa assist) put the Patriots on the scoreboard at the 16:33 mark of the second half, but three minutes later, Shannon Talbot answered with an unassisted goal for the Maidens, setting the stage for OT.
The win was the first of the season for the Patriots (1-4, 1-2 SOL).
“It was amazing,” Kemmerer said. “They’ve been working so hard. You could see the frustration after two or three games go by when they’re not being rewarded for their hard work.
“Tonight the tables definitely turned a little bit. They played awesome. They really worked together as a team.”
The first-year coach pointed to the efforts of her defense as key.
“Our defense really has kind of pulled together,” Kemmerer said. “Each game we’re not sure who’s going to be where. We’ve had some medical issues, and that’s made it tough for the kids, but they really pulled together tonight. They wanted this game.”
Kemmerer went on to acknowledge the solid performances of defenders Alex Law and Jordan Sanocki.
“Kim Underkoffler and Katt Miller really communicated well with our goalkeeper, creating a strong defense,” the Patriots’ first-year coach said. “Maggie Stella, Maggie Ryder and Marissa Glatt worked together both in regulation and overtime to move the ball up the field, using excellent passing patterns to create options and goals in the circle.
“Maggie Stella plays midfield for us, and she really individually has been working hard on things like stick skills and body control, and she did a great job tonight.”
The Maidens saw their record drop to 0-3 in the league (0-5 SOL).
SOUDERTON 2, CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 0
The Indians knocked the Bucks from the ranks of the undefeated, rebounding from their disappointing overtime loss to Hatboro-Horsham two days earlier to earn the big win.
“We really stepped up our play today,” coach Lauren Whiteside said. “We really connected as a team today, and it was evident in our passing game.
“We were able to move the ball quickly and efficiently through the midfield and into the offensive circle. We have some girls that have great shots, and we were really looking to use them today. Once we got into the circle, we were able to draw fouls and cause corners.”
The Indians got on the scoreboard early when Alyssa Ziegler connected at the 27:26 mark of the first half, using a Bekah Hershey assist. Tara Maloney’s goal at the 19:01 mark of the second half (Ziegler assist) all but sealed the Bucks’ fate.
Whiteside credited her defense for its strong showing in the shutout.
“We have been working on team defense and moving as a unit, and it clicked today,” the first-year coach said. “We got back on defense quickly and supported each other clearing the ball to the side.
“CB West never gave up at all. They had a lot of shots on goal that our goalie (Jen Bergey) was able to turn away. Bekah Hershey was solid for us on both offense and defense. She was patient and confident and stopped a few breakaways from happening as well as assisting on a goal. We can always count on Bekah to be there for support. She has a great eye for the entire field and can see the passes that need to happen.”
The Indians held an edge in shots (10-8) and corners (11-8). Bergey was credited with seven saves while defender Meghan McDermott had a defensive save in the first half for the Indians, who improved to 2-1 in the league (2-2 overall).
“Every game we continue to improve, and that is all we as coaches can ask for,” Whiteside said. “We feel like we haven’t played our best yet, but we definitely made a good showing today in our very competitive league.”
The Bucks also are 2-1 in league play (5-1 overall).
“We couldn’t come back, and we were struggling to block up,” said West coach Casey Hughes, herself a Souderton grad. “Souderton was playing great ‘D.’
“Our players are looking to learn from this, and the pressure of a winning streak is alleviated.”
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 4, QUAKERTOWN 1
The Titans remained undefeated with their win over the Panthers.
“I thought our chemistry was great today, and we were focused on making good decisions and executing our individual roles so we could pull off the win,” junior Mackenzie Harding said.
The Titans improved to 3-0 in league play (5-0 overall) while the Panthers fell to 0-3 in the league (2-3 overall).
“We were very pleased with the performances of some of our young players,” co-coach Jeff Harding said. “In particular, Sarah Zezotarski, Sam Bodo and Gabby Villa had a positive impact on our team play.”
HATBORO-HORSHAM 1, PENNRIDGE 0
The Hatters (3-1, 3-0 SOL) remain in a tie for the top spot in the Continental Conference standings, thanks to their win over the Rams. Colby Eldridge (Carlie Baldus assist) scored the only goal the Hatters would need at the 12:44 mark of the first half.
Hatter goalie Emily Braunewell turned away seven shots in the shutout while her counterpart, Sarah Seiler, was credited with 11 saves.
“Pennridge really hustled and put pressure on us consistently,” coach Laura Swezey said. “Their goalie had a great game.”
The Rams fell to 1-2 in league play (3-2 overall).
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
WISSAHICKON 9, PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 0
Senior Emily Gallagher connected for the hat trick to lead the Trojans. She also had one assist. Lindsay Anderson added a pair of goals while Jackie Hibbs had a hand in five goals, contributing a goal and four assists. Angela Virtu had one goal and two assists, and Catherine Campbell added a goal and an assist. Sophie Hessler also had a single goal.
Trojan goalie Claire Tarzia had one save while PW’s Victoria Bigire had six saves.
The Colonials (2-3) and Trojans (3-2) are both 2-1 in league play.
SPRINGFIELD (MONTCO) 5, UPPER MERION 3
Juli Cardamone scored a pair of goals while teammates Syd Campbell, Adrienne Baer and Sarah Daley each added a goal for the Spartans, who led 3-1 at the intermission. Lindsay Zamites, Mia DiBella and Amanda McAteer scored for the Vikings.
The Spartans remain perfect on the season (3-0 SOL, 5-0 overall) while the Vikings fell to 1-2 in the league (1-3 overall.
NORRISTOWN 5, UPPER MORELAND 0
Natalie Mitchell, a sophomore midfielder, connected for a pair of goals to lead the Eagles. Kerri Harner, Amelia Schunder and Keifonna Ferguson each added single goals. Vanessa Fosco chipped in with a pair of assists, and Jazmeen Gonzalez had one assist.
The Eagles scored all of their goals in a seven-minute span in the second half, beginning with Ferguson’s goal and culminating with Mitchell’s second goal of the afternoon.
Norristown coach Stacie Staufenberg lauded the solid defensive play of freshman Maya Pate.
While the Golden Bears fell to 0-3 in the league (0-5 overall), the Eagles upped their record to 3-0 in the league (3-1 overall).
UPPER DUBLIN 2, CHELTENHAM 0
Jen Harchut scored a pair of goals to lead the Flying Cardinals to their first win of the season on Wednesday. Her first goal, which was unassisted, came with 4:16 remaining in the first half. Harchut’s second goal, this one with a Sydney Lang assist, came with just 36 seconds remaining in the game.
Upper Dublin had eight penalty corners to just one for the Lady Panthers. The Flying Cardinals held a 17-4 advantage in shots on goal. Lady Panther goalie Emily Hawkins kept it close by turning away 15 shots. Dana Russell (three saves) and Julia McKernan (one save) combined for the shutout.
While the Flying Cardinals improved to 1-2 in league play (1-3 overall), the Lady Panthers fell to 0-3 in the league (0-5 overall).
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