Check out the recaps for SOL field hockey teams in action Wednesday. Upper Dublin/Quakertown photos provided courtesy of Geanine Jamison. Pennsbury/Neshaminy photos courtesy of Darryl Rule of J&D Photographer, and CR South/CR North provided courtesy of Diana Leferovich. Check back for galleries of all three games.
SOL Patriot
NESHAMINY 2, PENNSBURY 1 (OT)
The Redskins have shown a penchant for overtime.
For the second time in as many games, the Redskins saw their game extended into overtime, and for the second time, they won early in OT. This time it was senior captain Dylan Beegal scoring the game-winner during corner play with an assist from Madi Neiman.
“It was kind of like a repeat of South,” Neshaminy coach Jamie Pinto said of her team’s 1-0 win over Council Rock South, which was also won 
during corner play early in overtime. “We didn’t have many scoring opportunities throughout the whole game. Once we got ball into the circle off a corner, we had our chances, and we were able to finish on that.
“We were telling the girls – ‘A win’s a win., but I’d rather not be in overtime.’ This was very similar to Monday’s game.”
Earlier, with 4:24 remaining in the second quarter, the Redskins took a 1-0 lead when Colette Schardt scored with an assist from Beegal.
“Pennsbury came out hard,” Pinto said. “They came out with lots of energy. We controlled the first quarter, but we couldn’t score.
“Going into halftime, it was only 1-0, and we told the girls, ‘They are not going to stop playing, and we need to continue to score. We have to still play hard because they’re not giving up.’”
The Falcons didn’t give up, using a goal by senior midfielder Aditi Luitel to knot the score five minutes into the third quarter. Neither team scored in the fourth quarter, and the stage was set for overtime.
“In the fourth quarter, we again were kind of dominating, but we just couldn’t score,” Pinto said. “We didn’t get the ball in the circle enough. These last two games – they were good games, and they really showed us what we need to work on.”
The Redskins’ coach credited the efforts of several players in the win.
“Dylan Beegal the past two games has carried us – she’s aggressive, and she steps up when we need her to,” Pinto said. “Colette Schardt hustled throughout the game. We moved her to a couple of different positions today. She’s been playing well.
“Megan Hollenbaugh has no varsity experience, and she’s just stepping up and hustling at this time, which is what we need.”
Pinto acknowledged there have been challenges in this shortened season.
“I think it’s been difficult for all the teams in the league,” she said. “We’ve had a couple of weeks of practice, and we’re just working on things from scrimmaging ourselves. These last two games really showed us where we have holes, what we need to do to fix that, what we need to work on, which is good because now we have time.
“We don’t have a lot of games this season. For the last couple of years, we have won the league, and we know that people are coming out hard to beat us. That being said, we really have to take it up another notch because they’re playing us extra hard. We really need to step up and prepare. Now we’re getting the idea – this is our season, and we need to get moving a little bit.
“We’re changing things on the fly, we’re moving people during the game, we’re expecting a lot from the girls. We’re young, and a lot of them did not have varsity experience last year. I think they’re starting to realize what’s expected and what they have to do for us to win. We just have to keep working and keep playing hard. We’ll get it.”
Neshaminy (2-0) is off until next Thursday’s game at Council Rock North. Pennsbury (1-1) will host Council Rock South on Tuesday (3:30 p.m.)
Neshaminy 0-1-0-0-1 2
Pennsbury 0-0-1-0-0 1
Pennsbury Takes Another Step in Rebuilding/Redefining Program
(Article submitted by Pennsbury field hockey)
When you set out to rebuild and redefine a program the way coaches Traci Curtis, Aly Mallon, and Brittany Sheenan have been doing since taking 
over just last year, the term, ‘victory’ takes on a whole new meaning. In the books, Pennsbury lost a tough game to Neshaminy 2-1 in overtime, but in their hearts and minds, Pennsbury will count it as a win that will stand for much more than what is seen at face value.
The Falcons took the field without key player and starting center mid Jaclyn Gorgo, who was out nursing a knee injury, but the coaches spent no time being rattled. They filled the spot with fellow sophomores Molly Murray and Olivia Graebner. After some more adjusting, Murray slid to the right for an added push down the strong side and Graebner took on the center role with authority by being smart, strong, and consistently solid. The midfield is where Pennsbury struggles the most as they continue to search for the right formula for that layer.
The first quarter went by with neither team scoring, and it was evident that it would be an intense battle to the very end. Neshaminy notched the first goal in the second quarter, capitalizing on a quick free hit and catching PHS players on their heels. The Skins went ahead 1-0, but the Falcons remained strong and the score was still 1-0 going into halftime. It was nowhere near over for PHS and they believed that wholeheartedly. During the third quarter, Pennsbury senior midfielder Aditi Luitel connected in the circle with a heads up play, tying the game 1-1 and adding a spark to the already fueled atmosphere. There were a lot of big ball hits from both teams as the game went back and forth, especially in the fourth when fatigue was a factor. Neshaminy has so much talent and skill and are trained by excellent coaches, so as the clock ticked down, Curtis & Company knew it was becoming a coaches battle just as much as a players battle. Every decision was vital.
The teams entered the fourth quarter still tied at 1-1. Neshaminy had many scoring opportunities including three penalty corners with the clock at zero in regulation. The Falcons’ defense forced the game into overtime with outstanding stops when it mattered most. Jordan Vradenburgh, Hannah Aker, Reilly Monach, Helena Sosa, Sophia Curtis, Sophia Hitchingham, and Kayli Williams (on defensive corners) worked together as an incredible unit in the backfield. Unfortunately for the Falcons, overtime 7v7 came and went quickly. Neshaminy earned corners and scored on one early into overtime play. Coach Traci Curtis takes full responsibility for not preparing her team appropriately for overtime. Just as the players are learning and growing, the coaches are as well. Pennsbury was no match in 7v7 with the Skins and knows that the only thing to do moving forward is to take what you learn from every situation and use it to improve.
There was nothing but pride as the Falcons walked off the field having given everything they had in them. Curtis told the girls that she could look into their eyes and know that they genuinely gave their very best and that’s all that can be asked of them. We made Neshaminy work really hard for that 2-1 win and that means something. Last season the Falcons fell to Neshaminy 5-1 and 4-0 in the two times they met, so taking the Skins to overtime was truly a win for them at this point. Curtis has a lot of admiration for a program like Neshaminy (her alma mater as well as that of her head JV coach) and knows that success like they have attained does not come overnight, but the game today was another building block being stacked for them to stand upon as they climb. The Falcons face Council Rock South on Tuesday at home.
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 4, COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 1
The Golden Hawks bounced back from a disappointing overtime loss to Neshaminy in their opener to defeat their neighboring rival.
“North played well – they have some good new players,” South coach Lisa Belz said. “It’s good to have these games because then we can regroup and go to practice and really focus on what we need to focus on.
“When you have three weeks of practice with no games, you think you look great until you play somebody, so it was good having two really competitive games the first week. We saw some things we need to work on, but overall, I was really happy with how we played today.”
Four minutes into the game, Rebecca Ripans scored to put the Indians on the board. Eight minutes later Kerry Kaufman found the cage with an assist from Rianna Shields, knotting the score 1-1. That tie held until Cailey Hiscox connected with 1:53 remaining in the third quarter.
Early in the fourth quarter, Kaufman scored her second goal of the day, this one with an assist from Emilia Elko. Shields connected on an unassisted goal with five-and-a-half minutes remaining to close out the scoring.
“We have some new players in there, and it’s hard because we haven’t had any scrimmages, so we’re still trying to figure everything out,” Belz said.
The Golden Hawks held an advantage in corners (21-7) and shots (26-9). Golden Hawk goalie Karlie McCloskey recorded six saves in the win.
“Karlie McCloskey did awesome again – she had some really outstanding saves,” Belz said. “Sophia Mattie is playing sweeper, and she had a defensive save on a corner.
Sara Teitelman was credited with 22 saves for the Indians.
Council Rock South (1-1) will host Wissahickon in a non-league game Friday (3:30 p.m.), and Council Rock North (1-1) will host Bensalem on Tuesday (3:30 p.m.)
Council Rock South 1-0-1-2 4
Council Rock North 1-0-0-1 1
SOL Colonial
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 3, CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 1
Julia Cooper scored a pair of third quarter goals, blowing open a tightly contested game and leading the Titans to a win over their neighboring rival.
“Both teams had some very nice passing,” South coach Pat Toner said. “CB West did an excellent job of transferring the ball and finding Claire Engebreth and Julia Bunch, and CB South had several effective combinations leading to scoring opportunities.”
The Titans broke a scoreless tie with just over a minute remaining in the first half when senior Braylee Webb scored with a Sophia Wasyliw assist.
“Braylee Webb started the scoring with a pull and lift over the goalkeeper,” Toner said.
South’s 1-0 lead held until Cooper went on her personal tear, scoring a pair of goals in a five-minute span. Her first goal was unassisted and came just over two minutes into the second half. Erin Smith assisted on her second five minutes later to put the Titans on top 3-0.
“Julia Cooper had two beautiful goals,” Toner said.
Freshman Nina Mayro broke up the Titans’ shutout bid, finding the cage with 4:34 remaining in the third period.
“Nina Mayro was able to get onto the scoreboard with a nice putback for her and our team’s first goal of the season,” first-year coach Dave DeAngelis said.
Neither team scored the rest of the way.
“CB South earned the victory this evening by controlling the midfield for the majority of the match,” DeAngelis said. “They capitalized on several of our defensive errors and finished with three nice goals.
“We need to protect the ball better and significantly reduce the volume of unforced turnovers.”
Toner credited the play of her squad.
“Senior Gwen DiPrinzio had a great game in goal, and Sarah Cooper, Grace Haag, Lily Haag and Anna Shirley stepped up and played strong defense,” the Titans’ coach said. “Captains Sophia Wasyliw and Alyssa Endrick and sophomore Marielle Mauri did a nice job of controlling the midfield.”
DiPrinzio recorded five saves while West goalie Brooke Golbeski had 11 saves. South held an edge in shots (14-6) and corners (8-6).
“Our corner defense rose to the challenge to turn away multiple attempts,” DeAngelis said. “Our goalkeeper (Golbeski) kept us in the game with several important stops.”
Central Bucks South (1-0-1) will travel to Central Bucks East on Tuesday for a 3:15 p.m. contest. Central Bucks West (0-2) will host Pennridge on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Central Bucks West 0-0-1-0 1
Central Bucks South 0-1-2-0 3
SOUDERTON 3, CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 0
In a battle of last year’s conference co-champions, it was the visiting Indians – behind the two-goal effort of junior Reiley Knize – notching the shutout win.
“Obviously, they’re a great team,” Souderton coach Sue Casciato said of East. “This was the best team game for 60 minutes in the three years I’ve been coaching.
“This was the best we’ve played from start to finish as a team. We’ve had obviously some really nice individual efforts over the years, and that was all we talked yesterday at practice because we did not play well as a team Monday.”
Dissatisfied with her team’s play in Monday’s 3-3 tie with Central Bucks South, the Indians’ coach made wholesale changes.
“Our lineup was completely different than it was on Monday – we reshuffled the deck completely,” Casciato said. “Not having scrimmages, we might have found some of this out earlier.
“We had five people in different positions today than we did Monday. Our center mid went to center back, our center back went to right mid, our left back went to left mid, Lauren Kenah dropped back to center mid, and we had two new people on the forward line.”
Casciato acknowledged she is not afraid to make changes.
“I don’t know that we had a set lineup all of last year,” she said. “I think almost every game our lineup was different because we were always looking for the perfect combination.”
Knize put the Indians on the scoreboard with 4:50 remaining in the second quarter, deflecting a lift by Lauren Kenah into the cage. The Indians took that 1-0 lead into halftime. Six minutes into the third quarter, Kenah scored on a rebound off the goalie’s pads to give the Indians a two-goal advantage.
“Their goalie is really good,” Casciato said of Penn State-bound Emily Bullard.
With just under six minutes remaining in the final quarter, Knize connected on an insurance goal, this time with an Autumn Hunter assist,
“The ball came down the right side, Autumn crossed it, Reiley dribbled a couple of times and lifted it into the goal cage,” Casciato said. “I know East had a home field advantage, but that’s the kind of field we can be successful on just because we can really run. It’s nice short turf.”
Souderton (1-0-1) will host North Penn on Friday (3:30 p.m.), and Central Bucks East (1-1) will host Central Bucks South on Tuesday (3:15 p.m.)
Souderton 0-1-1-1 3
Central Bucks East 0-0-0-0 0
PENNRIDGE 3, NORTH PENN 1
The Rams needed a bounce-back win after Monday’s 4-0 shutout loss to Central Bucks East, and they got just that, rallying from a 1-0 early deficit to score three second-quarter goals on their way to the important win.
“It was a great team win,” Pennridge coach Becky Spahr said. “Lots of positive contributions from all over the field.
“I think our team is realizing we can be successful, so going down a goal was what we needed to get ourselves reset and get ready to play. I’ve been telling this team that we are really good, and I think they’re starting to believe that a little bit more. I think once we build confidence we will obviously be better, but this group needed to see their hard work pay off. Today it really did, and we’ll grow from here.”
Bay Detwiler spotted the Knights an early 1-0 lead, finding the cage just over two minutes into the contest. Hayley Borneman turned a pass from Emma Schlotter into the equalizer five-and-a-half minutes into the second quarter, igniting the Rams.
“We started off slow, but then used our attacking speed to create most of our scoring opportunities,” Spahr said. “Emma Schlotter is one of our seniors, and she just has lots of energy and speed. Everyone kind of fed off of that. Once she got going, it helped the whole team.”
That 1-1 tie stood until the Payton Muth (Emily Amsden assist) found the cage with 1:44 remaining in the second quarter. A minute later, Hannah Capo scored with a Lexi Dinsmore assist, giving the Rams a 3-1 lead that held until the final whistle.
The Rams coach lauded the strong showing of her defense comprised of Dinsmore, Emily Miller, Brynn Wenger and goalkeeper Maia Machado against a Knight squad that held an 11-1 advantage in penalty corners and a 22-8 edge in shots.
“Our defense held strong against a skilled North Penn attack,” Spahr said. “Our corner ‘D’ did a really good job, not only limited successful corners but limited their shots off of them.
“Our defense played so well together. It was a good solid unit back there.”
Machado recorded 14 saves while North Penn goalie Mallory Stowell had five. North Penn’s Ali Hoffman had a defensive saves.
“Pennridge had a dominant second quarter and capitalized on their scoring opportunities,” North Penn coach Shannon McCracken said. “Pennridge held on to the win with strong goaltending despite heavy pressure by North Penn in the fourth quarter.”
Pennridge (1-1) will host Quakertown on Friday (7 p.m.), and North Penn (1-1) will be on the road at Souderton on Friday (3:30 p.m.).
Pennridge 0-3-0-0 3
North Penn 1-0-0-0 1
SOL Liberty
UPPER DUBLIN 5, QUAKERTOWN 0
The Flying Cardinals celebrated Senior Day by shutting out the visiting Panthers. Coach Heather Boyer paid tribute to the nine seniors on her squad – Sarah Brightcliffe, Annabel Coplan (captain), Mikayla DeMichele (captain), Ellie Eby, Maisie Hanson, Peyton Kullmann (captain), Dani
Lucidi, Jenn McCarry and Allie Rock.
“Our seniors have been terrific this season,” the Flying Cardinals’ coach said. “In light of our current circumstances, they have taken advantage of the opportunity to play each day like it could be their last day, and they are truly leaving it all on the field with their efforts.
“I am very proud of the example they are setting for the underclassmen, and I am very grateful for the positive attitude and outlook they bring with them each day. This is a special group of girls and I am fortunate to be their coach.”
The Cardinals took care of business in a hurry, scoring three goals in the opening quarter. Mikayla DeMichele converted a penalty stroke five-and-a-half minutes into the game, and UD added a pair of goals in the final four minutes of the period. Jenn McCarry scored with an assist from Annabel Coplan, and Maisie Hanson made it a 3-0 game when she turned a DeMichele pass into a goal with 54 seconds remaining.
Three minutes into the second period, Peyton Kullmann scored with an assist from Rock, and the Cardinals took that 4-0 lead into halftime. McCarry closed out the scoring early in the third period, using an assist from Hanson.
The Cardinals held an advantage in corners (13-4) and shots (22-2).
UD goalie Dara Fishman had two saves in her first varsity shutout. Quakertown goalie Kylie Lerch had another strong outing, recording 17 saves.
Upper Dublin (2-0) will host Plymouth Whitemarsh on Tuesday, and Quakertown (0-2) will travel to Pennridge on Friday for a 7 p.m. contest.
Quakertown 0-0-0-0 0
Upper Dublin 3-1-1-0 5
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 9, HATBORO-HORSHAM 0
Ava Borkowski continued her torrid offensive production, following Monday’s five-goal outing with four goals on Wednesday.
“PW played a strong passing game to counter Hatboro-Horsham’s aggressive double teams,” PW coach Charise Halteman said.
Senior midfielder Kaleigh Missimer set the tone for the decisive win, connecting on the first two goals of the game.
“She controlled the middle of the field for the rest of the game to set up some great attacking plays,” Halteman said. “Ava Borkowski showcased some great shots and deflections.
“Molly Lynch scored her first goal of the season on a well-executed penalty stroke, and junior Carly McGee scored her first varsity goal by following her own rebound off of a set corner play. Senior Regan Gehman added a tally. Overall, the team executed the game plan and continues to grow and work together as a team.”
Darcy Miller and Hailey Copestick each contributed an assist.
PW goalie Sarah Trask recorded four saves in the shutout.
Plymouth Whitemarsh (2-0) will be on the road at Upper Dublin on Tuesday. Hatboro-Horsham (0-2) will host Abington on Tuesday.
Hatboro-Horsham 0-0 0
Plymouth Whitemarsh 5-4 9
WISSAHICKON 10, ABINGTON 0
The Trojan recorded their second shutout in as many games.
Forty-two seconds into the contest, Kendall Williams turned an Ella Hummel pass into a goal, and the Trojans were off and running. By the end of the first quarter, the Trojans led 6-0. Williams scored her second goal midway through the quarter, this time using an Aiden Drabick assist, and less than two minutes later, Hummel scored with a Sophia Havrilla assist. Two Kate Lovensheimer goals were sandwiched around Hummel’s second goal to close out the quarter. Kendall Crowley and Brynne Miller each contributed an assist.
Crowley (Havrilla assist) and Miller (Lovensheimer assist) both scored a goal in the second quarter to send the Trojans into halftime with an 8-0 lead. Julia Schools (Alena Doll assist) and Caroline Kirkpatrick (Miller assist) both scored goals in the second half.
“Strong passes and great teamwork were the order of the day,” Wissahickon coach Lucy Gil said.
Wissahickon (2-0) will travel to Council Rock South on Friday (3:30 p.m.), and Abington (0-2) will be on the road at Hatboro-Horsham on Tuesday (4 p.m.).
Abington 0-0-0-0 0
Wissahickon 6-2-1-1 10
SOL Freedom
NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 7, LOWER MORELAND 0
New Hope-Solebury was impressive in its SOL debut, scoring early and often en route to the shutout win.
“Lower Moreland struggled against a relentless NHS offense,” said LM coach Shawn Mayer, whose team was without standout midfielder Taryn Mayer. “NHS is an old BAL rival, and they came ready to play. Our defense came up big even though the score does not reflect their effort.”
In the opening quarter, Sophia Cozza (Erin Firth assist) and Ellie Buckard (Cozza assist) each scored to spot the Lions a 2-0 lead. Goals by Sarah Morrin and Mia Gomolinski (Morrin assist) gave the visiting Lions a 4-0 halftime lead.
NHS added three more goals in the second half – the first by Lily Smith (Avery Mendola assist) and then back-to-back goals by Buckard, both with assists from Smith.
NHS graduated six starters from last year’s BAL and District 1A championship squad and has just 18 players on its roster – 15 field players.
“The fact that we had no scrimmages has been horrible, so I had no idea what today was going to look like,” NHS coach Gwen Smith said. “This was the first time I’ve ever seen them play as a whole.”
LM sophomore goalie Sarah Rosala kept her team in it, recording 43 saves, and four players recorded defensive saves – senior Linda Tang (3), sophomore Jess Shein (3), senior Kendall Thayakaran (1) and junior Meredith Lutter (1).
New Hope-Solebury (1-0) will travel to Springfield Township Friday in a rematch of last year’s district title game – a 2-0 NHS win. Lower Moreland (1-1) will host Springfield Township on Wednesday.
New Hope-Solebury 4-3 7
Lower Moreland 0-0 0
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 9, WILLIAM TENNENT 0
Senior Ella Marino erupted for four goals, and teammate Maddie Yoder added two goals and an assist to lead the Spartans to the convincing win.
The Spartans – who led 5-0 at the intermission – also received single goals from junior Annie Coll, sophomore Anna Wojeck and freshman Emma Yoder. Anya Kochanowicz chipped in an assist.
The Spartans were awarded 20 penalty corners and took 28 shots on goal.
“Everyone played well,” assistant coach Anita Stum said. “William Tennent’s goalkeeper did a nice job – she faced a lot of shots.”
Springfield Township (1-0) will host New Hope-Solebury on Friday in a key division battle (3:30 p.m.). William Tennent (0-2) will be on the road at New Hope-Solebury on Tuesday.
William Tennent 0-0 0
Springfield Township 5-4 9
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