Check out the recaps for SOL field hockey teams in action Monday.
SOL Patriot Division
NESHAMINY 1, COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 0
Five-and-a-half minutes separated the two teams from overtime when Mia Brooks turned a pass from Ellie Miller into a goal, propelling the Redskins to the win in their SOL opener Tuesday.
Scoring summary
First quarter
No score
Second quarter
No score
Third quarter
No score
Fourth quarter
Mia Brooks (N) assisted by Ellie Miller 5:38
Neshaminy coach Jamie Pinto:
–On the game: Today was a good way to start off our league play — we worked hard in practice after our first game and it paid off.
–Props “Defensively we played well, led by captains Reese Merrill, and Hailey Wert, and juniors Taylor Tenaglia, Ellie Miller, and goalie Lexi Tarapchak.Chloe Brison did a nice job in the center of the field and Mia Brooks worked hard at generating offense. We’re going to continue to work together as a team and take one game at a time.”
Up next: Neshaminy (1-1, 1-0 SOL) will host Pennsbury on Thursday, and Council Rock North (0-2-1, 0-1-1) will host Bensalem next Monday.
Council Rock North 0-0-0-0 0
Neshaminy 0-0-0-1 1
PENNSBURY 5, BENSALEM 0
Regan Rodriguze scored a goal and assisted on another in the opening quarter, and the Falcons – who took a 2-0 lead – were off and running on their way to the win.
Abby Iacona’s two-goal, one-assist effort led the Falcons, who also received single goals from Allie Fouss and Lily Fanini.
The Falcons led 2-0 at halftime as Bensalem’s sophomore goalie – Hailey Fricke – kept the Owls in the game.
Scoring summary
First quarter
Regan Rodriguez (P)
Abby Iacona (P) assisted by Regan Rodriguez
Second quarter
No score
Third quarter
Allie Fouss (P) assisted by Abby Iacona
Fourth quarter
Lily Fanini (P)
Abby Iacona (P) assisted by Ava Pinto
Bensalem coach Gary Kubik:
–On the game: “Bensalem goalie Hailey Fricke did a great job keeping the score the way it was by saving 21 shots in all. Pennsbury was able to manufacture 13 corners. Fricke was also helped by two defensive saves from junior Lexi Hartman and senior Lucciana Krecko. Fricke also stopped a stroke attempt with 9:01 remaining in the game. That effort was good enough for her to become the winner of the first ever Outstanding Owl trophy and win the coveted prize.”
Up next: Pennsbury (2-0 SOL) will travel to Neshaminy on Thursday, and Bensalem (1-2-1, 0-1-1) will be on the road at Harry S Truman
Pennsbury 2-0-1-2 5
Bensalem 0-0-0-0 0
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It was a great way to kick off September at Falcon Field for Pennsbury’s second game of the season. Coming off a huge win against Truman, the orange and black were ready to face the Bensalem Owls, another Patriot division opponent. Using their “THE TIME IS NOW – No One Waits” mantra, Pennsbury set the tone right away by earning a penalty corner in the first four minutes. PHS did not convert on the corner opportunity, but did connect from the field two minutes later when Ryan Burdette took a shot on goal and Regan Rodriguez cleaned up the rebound and found the back of the cage. The Falcons went up 2-0 with two minutes left in the first quarter when Abby Iacona scored with an assist by Rodriguez.
Pennsbury held the two-goal lead through the second quarter but could not get another one by Bensalem’s brick wall of a keeper, Hailey Fricke, for the full 15 minutes. It was not for lack of trying or having opportunities – Fricke is a beast in the cage.
“Our forwards were pounding shots at the goalie, and she just kept making saves. She came out to meet the ball, was agile and aggressive, and made our girls work really hard to add to the scoreboard,” explained Pennsbury head coach, Traci Curtis.
A little more than halfway through the third quarter sophomore, Allie Fouss subbed in for the left forward and scored right away on a great pass from Iacona from the right.
“Fouss literally ran onto the field straight to where she needed to be and put one past the keeper perfectly. Before the game I had actually practiced the execution of scoring on the left with Fouss and she applied it immediately,” Curtis said. “That’s what we love about these girls – they are sponges and so dedicated to being great. They work hard for the greater good.”
The Falcons didn’t let up and had momentum going into the fourth. Seven minutes in, Iacona shot a bullet at Fricke and sophomore, Lily Fanini grabbed the rebound and snuck it past the keeper making it a 4-0 game. Iacona iced the cake two minutes later with an assist from Ava Pinto to put PHS up 5-0. That scored held until the final buzzer.
“Pinto and Rodriguez are a great combo who communicate so well and work the right side of our field with strength and poise. They make a lot happen,” said Curtis.
“Abby Iacona is an all around play maker – distributing, cutting, and putting the ball on cage with a lot of power,” said Curtis of the stand out junior.
“Our defense is a solid unit who works well together. They took a risk and pushed up playing very offensively today and that is a style we will use throughout the season when we are able to apply it,” Curtis explained.
“I have to give so much credit to the Bensalem goalie who was really fun to watch. We tallied 35 shots on goal, and she saved 30 of them with strength and determination,” said Curtis. “She forced us to get creative and continuously adjust the entire game.”
Curtis adds, “Early season games are exciting as we meet up with each team and gain a better understanding of ourselves as a unit. We are still experimenting and discovering our chemistry. We love having unending strong combinations to use. We are moving forward one step at a time – moment by moment.”
The Falcons will travel to Neshaminy on Thursday for an afternoon battle against the Skins.
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 8, HARRY S TRUMAN 0
SOL Colonial Division
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 2, PENNRIDGE 1
A tight contest between the visiting Patriots and host Rams was not decided until the very last whistle. Central Bucks East opened the scoring late in the first half on a corner goal scored by Brynn Bonargo. The Patriots added another as time dwindled in the third quarter, with Sydney Lafferty taking the ball up the field and finding Bonargo for the finish.
Pennridge surged back in the fourth quarter with a relentless attack, finding the back of the cage at the 5:07 mark to cut the lead to one. The Rams earned a penalty corner with time expiring, but the Patriots were able to stave off a tying goal to secure the win.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
No Score
Second quarter
Brynn Bonargo (CBE) assisted by Emerson McFeeley 2:04
Third quarter
Brynn Bonargo (CBE) assisted by Sydney Lafferty 1:22
Fourth quarter
Deegan Smith (P) assisted by Paige Cowper 5:04
Central Bucks East coach Emma Rosenthal:
–On the game: “Tonight was a really fun win. The whole team started to gel very nicely and have some really great passing combinations. Our defense has been having stellar games all season, and tonight they did a great job connecting with the midfield for great transitions out of the back.”
–Props: “Brynn Bonargo had a phenomenal game powering the offense while Megan Fahey, Emerson McFeely, and Sydney Lafferty acted as catalysts in the midfield. Sophia Gerken was a real spitfire on offense tonight, giving us some good scoring opportunities.”
Pennridge coach Chris Chookagian:
–On the game: “What a tight game that kept everyone on their toes until the very end. It was nice to see the players bounce back after two tough losses. It’s a new week with renewed energy. Although tonight was not the outcome we were hoping for, we are taking steps in the right direction to be where we want to be at the end of the season. It’s starting to click, and you can see the growth in each player.”
–Props: “The coaches loved to see the team-first play that drove the fourth quarter, each player demonstrated a tremendous amount of composure and effort under the pressure when they were on the field”
Up next: Central Bucks East (3-1, 1-1 SOL) will be on the road at Souderton on Thursday, and Pennridge (2-3, 0-3) will travel to North Penn on Thursday (7pm).
Central Bucks East 0-1-1-0 2
Pennridge 0-0-0-1 1
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 5, NORTH PENN 2
Sparked by the hat trick from Carrie Williams, the Titans rolled to their fifth win without a loss.
Early on, there was nothing to suggest this would be another big win for the Titans as the Knights – behind a pair of Kylie Barwis goals – opened up a 2-0 lead after one quarter. The Titans answered with three goals in the second. Addison Edwards scored the first goal, and then it was Williams putting a pair on the board to send the Titans into halftime with a 3-2 lead.
Williams and Edwards each scored a goal in the third quarter, giving the Titans their final margin of victory.
Scoring summary
First quarter
Kylie Barwis (NP) assisted by Tallie Smink 12:10
Kylie Barwis (NP) 1:55
Second quarter
Addison Edwards (CBS) assisted by Kaeli VanDerSluis 12:04
Carrie Williams (CBS) 8:42
Carrie Williams (CBS) assisted by Jenna Butler 7:09
Third quarter
Carrie Williams (CBS) assisted by Amy Hazell6:58
Addison Edwards (CBS) assisted by Carrie Williams & Kaeli VanDerSluis 0:17
By the numbers: Penalty Corners: CBS 14, NP7; Shots: NP 8, CBS 18; Goalie saves: Kiley Moister (NP) 7, Julianna Henning (NP) 3, Nora McQueen (CBS) 7
Central Bucks South coach Kelli Chioffe:
–On the game: “We had a slow start today against a very strong North Penn team. They caught us off guard scoring two first-quarter goals. It was our first day of school, so maybe that had something to do with it. Regardless, the girls found a way to get locked in and got some shots on goal.
“In the huddle after the first quarter, the team decided that this was not how they wanted the game to go. The girls took control of the game and scored three goals in the second quarter. They really came alive. They kept pressuring and attacking the ball. They found one another with some great passing sequences and taking risks in the offensive circle. We are so proud of the girls for turning things around today.”
–Props: “Great play from our forwards once again. Carrie Williams had a hat trick, and Addison Edwards scored two goals. Amy Hazell and Kaeli VanDerSluis worked hard to generate the offensive attack. Our midfielders – Avery Tyler, Jenna Butler, Tessa Walls, and Ella Marchesi – played really great today. Our defense was led by Sophia Kraft, Kelly Hemsley and Jordyn Jaffe. Nora McQueen had 7 saves. We will continue to practice hard.”
Up next: Central Bucks South (5-0, 2-0 SOL) will host Central Bucks West on Thursday, and North Penn (1-3, 0-2 SOL) will host Pennridge Thursday (7pm).
Central Bucks South 0-3-2-0 5
North Penn 2-0-0-0 2
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 6, SOUDERTON 1
There’s a mutual respect when West and Souderton meet on the hockey field. Both teams have had their share of success in the Colonial Division. On Tuesday night, it was the two-time defending champion Bucks who had the upper hand, opening up a 5-0 lead before Souderton got on the scoreboard.
Laney Hall (Claire Demmer assist) scored during corner play midway through the opening quarter to give the Bucks a lead they would not lose.
Aida Ierubino and Claire Demmer led a balanced West attack with two goals and one assist each.
Autumn Wenger scored the Indians’ lone goal during corner play with time expired in the third quarter.
Scoring summary
First quarter:
Laney Hall (CBW) assisted by Claire Demmer 7:27
Second quarter
Aida Ierubino (CBW) 9:40
Claire Demmer (CBW) assisted by Ellie Tweddale 2:40
Third quarter
Aida Ierubino (CBW) assisted by Eve Damsker 4:27
Leah Cipollo (CBW) assisted by Aida Ierubino 2:12
Autumn Wenger (S) assisted by Charlotte McNeill 0:00
Fourth quarter
Claire Demmer (CBW) assisted by Ellie Tweddale 14:02
By the numbers: Penalty corners: CBW 14, S4; Shots: CBW 14, S4; Goalkeeper saves: CBW 8, S 7; Defensive save: Quinn Carroll (CBW)
Central Bucks West coach Lori Ierubino:
–On the game: “We came into this game knowing Souderton is a well-coached, physical team with well-executed corners. I was pleased with our team defense both individually and as a unit. Our passing game was the difference in this game, providing many fast-paced attacks to goal.’
–Props: “Shoutout to Heidi Schoenleber who was pivotal in transitioning from defense to attack. Kudos to Aida Ierubino, Claire Demmer, and Ellie Tweddale for amazing passing combinations. We are satisfied with the solid win against a competitive team but are now focused on our next opponent, CB South.”
Souderton coach Sue Casciato:
–On the game: “Tonight we simply got beat by a better team. CB West is athletic and physically dominant. Their transition is really fast as they can spread the field with long, hard, accurate passes. Our goalie Nina Coll had some nice saves, but some of West’s crosses and resulting shots were too tough to stop. I was proud that our team competed hard throughout, but obviously, we have areas that need to be improved.”
Up next: Central Bucks West (3-1, 3-0 SOL) will travel to Central Bucks South for a battle of SOL unbeaten squads, and Souderton (3-2, 1-1) will host Central Bucks East Thursday (6:30pm).
Souderton 0-0-1-0 1
Central Bucks West 1-2-2-1 6
SOL Liberty Division
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 6, WISSAHICKON 3
Gracie Kerns – in a standout individual effort – had a hand in five goals, connecting for a hat trick and assisting on a pair. Bridget Fullerton added a pair of goals while Sammy Callan had one as the Colonials exploded for six goals. Emily Dobrowolski added an assist.
The Colonials took a 6-0 lead into the final quarter when the Trojans reeled off three unanswered goals. Sophia Kim had a pair of goals while Carly Lehman had a goal and an assist and Sam Farno had one assist. The loss was the first of the young season for the Trojans.
Carly Spinner (1 save) and Claire Carrington (4 saves) combined for five saves in goal in a winning effort.
Scoring summary
First quarter
Gracie Kerns (PW)
Bridget Fullerton (PW)
Second quarter
Gracie Kerns (PW)
Third quarter
Sammy Callan (PW)
Bridget Fullerton (PW)
Grace Kerns (PW)
Fourth quarter
Sophia Kim (W) assisted by Sam Farno 11:20
Sophia Kim (W) assisted by Carly Lehman 9:57
Carly Lehman (W) 7:38
PW coach Charise Halteman:
–The game: “PW scored early in the first quarter when Gracie Kerns dribbled into the circle and took on the goalkeeper 1v1. A few minutes later, Bridget Fullerton would score on a direct shot on a corner play to give PW a 2-0 lead heading into the second quarter. Kerns scored again with 3:36 remaining in the second quarter to extend the lead. The Lady Colonials started the third quarter off strong by scoring at the 12:03 mark when Sammy Callan collected a rebound off the goalkeeper’s pads and lifted the ball into the side net. Fullerton would score on her second direct corner shot a few minutes later. Kerns completed the hat trick at the 9:38 mark of the third quarter by finishing off the goalkeeper’s pads. Wissahickon had a late offensive surge in the 4th quarter scoring 3 in the fourth quarter.”
–Props: “(We) played our strongest team game today and the scoreboard showed it. I thought we were more on the same page today with fewer defensive breakdowns. Scoring early gave us confidence. My midfield unit of Emily Dobrowolski, Katie Guarino, and Quinn Burns all had strong games.”
Wissahickon coach Sophia Havrilla:
–On the game: “Our goal for today was to focus on playing simple hockey—moving the ball into the spaces where our teammates needed to be and stepping to every ball. While the outcome was not what we had hoped for, I was proud of how our team finished the game by fighting hard and pushing back until the very last minutes.”
Up next: Plymouth Whitemarsh (2-3, 2-0 SOL) will travel to Hatboro-Horsham Thursday, and Wissahickon (3-1, 1-1) will host Abington on Thursday.
Wissahickon 0-0-0-3 3
Plymouth Whitemarsh 2-1-3-0 6
ABINGTON 1, UPPER DUBLIN 0
In a game that belonged to the respective defenses, Janice Coonahan turned a Carly Hughes pass into a goal with 3:31 remaining in regulation, propelling the Ghosts to the hard-fought win.
Keeley Gallagher recorded eight saves in a shutout effort in goal for the Ghosts.
Scoring summary
First quarter
No score
Second quarter
No score
Third quarter
No score
Fourth quarter
Janice Coonahan (A) assisted by Carly Hughes 3:31
Abington coach Janine Larr:
–On the game: “I was really happy with how the girls played today. The never gave up or got flustered, despite a scoreless game going into the fourth quarter. They kept their composure, despite limited offensive opportunities in the first half of the game and they really made the most of any opportunities they had in the second half of the game. Our bench has been stepping up, as well, and helping provide needed energy and opportunity, which has been nice to see. It’s been a nice start to the season so far.”
–The game-winner: “Senior forward Janice Coonahan scored the lone goal of the game off an assist from senior mid Carly Hughes at the 3:31 mark of the fourth quarter. Janice did a great job of breaking free, and Carly was able to execute a perfect pass, which allowed Janice to take the ball in and get a shot off on the goalie, that she directed perfectly to the back of the cage. Janice has been all over the net the past few games/scrimmages, so I knew she was due to connect on a goal, and we were really happy she did so today when she did.”
–Props: “Shoutout to Carly Hughes and Maeve Link, who did a great job of getting the ball in the midfield and pushing it down the field to create some offensive opportunities for us. Carly was literally all over the field getting her stick on everything and Maeve did a great job of stepping to the ball and getting off great hits to move the ball up the field for Abington.
“On the defensive end, junior defensive back Morgan Gillette continued her exceptional play and made it difficult for Upper Dublin to get any easy scoring opportunities in the circle. Senior defensive back Kirsten Sanders also made some key plays and nice clears to help keep Upper Dublin from scoring.
“Junior goalie Keely Gallagher again continued strong play in the net and recorded 8 saves to preserve the shutout.”
Up next: Abington (2-0-1, 2-0 SOL) will be on the road at Wissahickon Thursday, and Upper Dublin (0-3, 0-2) will travel to Quakertown Thursday.
Abington 0-0-0-1 1
Upper Dublin 0-0-0-0 0
QUAKERTOWN 8, HATBORO-HORSHAM 0
It hasn’t been the easiest of starts for a Panther squad that earned a share of the SOL Liberty Division title last year. After three preseason losses and dropping its SOL opener to archrival PW, Quakertown rolled to an 8-0 win.
The Panthers were led by Cassidy Landis’ two-goal, two assist effort. Casey Rosenberger added ad pair while Paige Longacre, Emma Stalletti, Cameron Landis and Cadence Jozefowski each had one goal.
By the numbers:
Cassidy Landis (2 goals, 2 assists)
Casey Rosenberger (2 goals, 1 assist)
Paige Longacre (1 goal, 1 assist)
Emma Stalletti (1 goal, 1 assist)
Cameron Landis (1 goal)
Cadence Jozefowski (1 goal)
Penny Longacre (1 assist)
Anna Haberle & Darcy Baxter combine for the shutout in goal
Quakertown coach Peach Draper:
–On the win: “We finally earned our first team win today, and it was exciting to see everything come together – our passing, our connections, and our ability to finish with goals. After some tough early battles where we fell short by just one goal late in regulation or in overtime, and while also managing through some early injuries, this victory felt especially rewarding. It was a great moment for the team, and we’re ready to carry that momentum into our next game on Thursday.”
Up next: Quakertown (1-4, 1-1 SOL) will host Upper Dublin Thursday, and Hatboro-Horsham (1-2, 0-2) will host Plymouth Whitemarsh Thursday.
SOL Freedom Division
WILLIAM TENNENT 2, CHELTENHAM 1
Zoey Cumiskey scored a pair of goals to lead Tennent to the come-from-behind win – its first of the young season.
The visiting Lady Panthers got on the scoreboard with a goal in the first quarter. Cumiskey turned a pass from Natalie Smith into the equalizer, and the two teams were deadlocked 1-1 at halftime. Cumiskey’s third-quarter goal turned out to be the game-winner – this one with a Madelyn DeFortuna.
Scoring summary
First quarter
Cheltenham goal
Second quarter
Zoey Cumiskey (WT) assisted by Natalie Smith
Third quarter
Zoey Cumiskey (WT) assisted by Madelyn DeFortuna
Fourth quarter
No score
William Tennent coach Katie Smith:
–On the game: “William Tennent was proud to get its first win of the 2025 season and look to carry this momentum into the next game.”
Up next: William Tennent (1-3, 1-1 SOL) will travel to Springfield Twp Thursday, and Cheltenham (0-3, 0-2) will be on the road at Upper Moreland on Thursday.
Cheltenham 1-0-0-0 1
William Tennent 0-1-1-0 2
LOWER MORELAND 1, SPRINGFIELD TWP 0
Senior Alexis MacPhee connected on an unassisted goal during corner play midway through the third quarter, breaking a scoreless tie and giving the Lions the only goal they would need
The Lions limited the Spartans to just two shots on goal. Grace Bell recorded 13 saves in goal, keeping the Spartans in the game.
Scoring summary
First quarter
No score
Second quarter
No score
Third score
Alexis MacPhee (LM)
Fourth quarter
No score
Lower Moreland coach Deborah Lawlor:
–Props: “Senior Captain Roya Rosala was the midfield director keeping our attack in tempo and poised. LM generated lots of attack and answered 3rd quarter. Alexis MacPhee (12) was clutch in our corner play power.”
Springfield Twp coach Brianna Buckley:
–On the game: “Springfield’s defense worked hard to keep the game within reach, with Page Pizzica standing out as a key defender. In the midfield, Emmy Rutkowski and Klara Ochab pushed to transition play into Springfield’s offensive end, but the Spartans were unable to find the equalizer.”
Up next: Lower Moreland (4-0, 2-0 SOL) will host New Hope-Solebury on Thursday, and Springfield Twp (0-4, 0-2) will host William Tennent on Thursday.
Lower Moreland 0-0-1-0 1
Springfield Twp 0-0-0-0 0
NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 4, UPPER MORELAND 0
Olivia Conte connected on a hat trick to lead the Lions’ attack.
It was Conte breaking a scoreless tie with three minutes remaining in the second quarter and then adding another two minutes later to send the Lions into halftime with a 2-0 lead. They added two more goals in the third quarter.
Claire Thomas-Klug added a single goal while Gabi Solis had a pair of assists, and Danielle Wilson contributed one helper.
The win was the fourth without a loss for the Lions.
Scoring summary
First quarter
No score
Second quarter
Olivia Conte (NH-S) 3:09
Olivia Conte (NH-S) assisted by Danielle Wilson 1:10
Third quarter
Claire Thomes-Klug (NH-S) from Gabi Solis 13:31
Olivia Conte (NH-S) from Gabi Solis 11:38
New Hope-Solebury coach Gwen Smith:
–Props: “We had nice contributions across the field. Olivia did a nice job finishing in the circle. UM goalie made some really nice saves.”
Upper Moreland coach Pam Remmey:
–On the game: “We played well defensively but were not able to make an offensive push. New Hope is so tough because of their speed and higher level stick skills. Bears’ goalie Tierney Hogan was phenomenal in goal in her first game under pressure. Hogan had 32 saves and several successful clears stepping up to intercept the ball. The game was scoreless after the first quarter and no goals allowed in the fourth quarter.”
–Props: “Bridget Hess, Reese Purcell, Addi Gans and Ella Gould were awesome as a team in the circle. This group played well on multiple shorthanded corner plays and only allowed two goals on corners. As New Hope continued to pressure, we tried stronger players at different positions to play more defensively. Melissa Torpey and MJ Reilly played well in different positions and Olivia Torres played her heart out unselfishly all game at multiple positions.
“We had three games where it was mostly on our offensive end, so our defense was tested today and rose to the occasion. Even though we lost, we learned a lot and played well against the strongest team in our division.”
Up next: New Hope-Solebury (4-0, 2-0 SOL) will travel to Lower Moreland on Thursday, and Upper Moreland (3-1, 1-1) will host Cheltenham on Thursday.
Upper Moreland 0-0-0-0 0
New Hope-Solebury 0-2-2-0 4
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