Check out the results for SOL girls’ basketball teams in action Friday.
Continental Conference
PENNRIDGE 50, CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 42
It’s been a long time since the Lady Rams defeated Central Bucks East.
As a matter of fact, coach Lindsey Tennett was a senior on the 2007 squad that last accomplished that feat in 2007.
The Lady Rams broke a string of losses dating back eight years with an impressive win, allowing just 21 points over the first three quarters and opening up a 38-21 lead heading into the final frame. The Patriots closed out the game with a 21-12 tear, but it was too little too late.”
“My girls just came out playing awesome,” Tennett said. “The first quarter was a little shaky, but at one point (in the second half), we were up 21 points.
“I think it really started with our defense. That’s what we’ve been harping on. We’re still fouling a little more than I would have liked, but we were finishing.”
The win avenged a 42-41 loss to the Patriots in an early season meeting.
“We watched film at practice yesterday from the last game, and we weren’t attacking that game,” Tennett said. “We were moving the ball east to west instead of north and south.
“Tonight we were really looking to penetrate.”
No one penetrated the Patriots’ defense more than junior Devan Rimmer, who was 14-of-18 from the foul line en route to a game-high 18 points.
“That just shows she was looking to attack,” Tennett said. “She’s always our go-to. I can always count on her. Especially when we need points – I can put the ball in her hands and know she’ll get to the basket.”
Shelby Schoonover added 11 points while Lydia Konstanzer had seven points, 10 rebounds and two steals. Brooke Bachtle added six points and three rebounds, and Jenna Dominic had five points and two steals.
“Monika Brille played a lot of minutes tonight,” Tennett said. “She only had three points, but her defense – I love it. She’s always in their shorts, and she gives us that little spark. Everyone who went in played solid minutes for us.
“The one lineup we had in just meshed really well tonight. We got into a press and caused turnovers, playing to our level. We’re a quick team, and we were converting points.”
The Rams led 9-6 after one quarter and took a 24-14 lead into halftime. They outscored the Patriots 14-7 in the third quarter to go on top by 17 heading into the final quarter.
“Our third quarter was just absolutely awesome,” Tennett said. “That’s when we got up by 21 points.”
The Lady Rams took 35 trips to the foul line, connecting on 20.
“Our goal is always 70 percent, and today we were 57 percent,” Tennett said. “Even if they don’t make their free throws, we’re at least getting the other team in foul trouble, and at the end of the game when it is close, we have the opportunity to have a one-and-one.
“That’s what we’re stressing to the girls – if you’re hesitant and don’t attack, then you don’t get the other team in foul trouble, and we don’t end up in the bonus. I think we did a great job of attacking. Having 35 opportunities for free throws is awesome.”
Bridget Birkhead had a big game for the Patriots, finishing with 17 points. Bri Talbot added nine, and freshman point guard Bailey McManus had eight.
The Rams and Patriots boast identical 4-4 records in conference play. While East is 8-7 overall, the Rams are 7-5.
“This is huge,” Tennett said. “The last time we played them we lost by a point, and if we want to make playoffs, this was a game we had to win.
“That’s what we told the girls. Everything is in our hands. It’s fun when every game truly matters. Up until now, we were blown out by West, but every other game we lost was seven or under. That’s what I love about basketball. It comes down the final minutes – who has it mentally, who has it physically. It’s what makes you love the game.”
Pennridge 9-15-14-12 50
Central Bucks East 6-8-7-21 42
Pennridge (50) – Brooke Bachtle 6, Monika Brill 3, Jenna Dominic 5, Lydia Konstanzer 7, Devan Rimmer 18, Shelby Schoonover 11.
Central Bucks East (42) – Bridget Birkhead 17, Maggie Vetter 2, Kyra Scaliti 4, Bailey McManus 8, Bri Talbot 9, Abby Charlton 2.
SOUDERTON 43, HATBORO-HORSHAM 24
The Indians couldn’t buy a shot in the first half, connecting on just 4-of-29 shots, and they found themselves deadlocked 11-11 at the intermission.
“Part of that was that we just weren’t shooting well, but we were also settling for the first semi-open shot rather than being patient enough to find a higher percentage one,” coach Lynn Carroll said. “Unfortunately, we allowed our poor shooting performance to impact how aggressive we were on the defensive end.”
Things changed dramatically in the second half. The Indians outscored the Hatters 19-5 in the third quarter and 32-13 in the half to win going away.
“We regrouped at halftime, and the girls came out in the second half committed to taking better shots and not settling for the first available,” Carroll said. “We got to the foul line 11 times in the second versus zero in the first.”
Marissa Sandone (10 points) and Krista Schneider (11 points) led the Indians offensively. On a night that saw the Indians connect on eight three-pointers, Sandone had three while Schneider and Sami Falencki each had two.
Noelle Noble had a big night in the paint, contributing seven rebounds and five blocks. Sandone also had seven rebounds and two steals while Olivia Kaunert had five assists.
Junior Cassidy Quattro led the Hatters – who led 5-2 after one quarter – with 16 points, which included a perfect 6-for-6 effort at the foul line.
The Indians are 3-5 in conference play (5-10 overall) while the Hatters are 1-7 in the league (4-10 overall).
Hatboro-Horsham 5-6-5-8 24
Souderton 2-9-19-13 43
Hatboro-Horsham (24) – Bergen Sims 4, Haley Seifert 4, Cassidy Quattro 16.
Souderton (43) – Tori Dowd 5, Krista Schneider 10, Alana Cardona 3, Olivia Kaunert 2, Noelle Noble 3, Marissa Sandone 11, Sami Falencki 6, Mia Sherer 3.
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 71, QUAKERTOWN 40
Peyton Traina led a balanced West attack, finishing with 13 points – which included three three-pointers. Makenzie Mason and Corrinne Godshall both added 12 points. Nicole Munger and Mackenzie Carroll each had eight points. Munger also had nine assists and nine rebounds, and Mason had nine boards as well.
For the Panthers, Meghan Klee led the way with 13 points, and Maggie Garlick had 11. Jill Martin contributed six points.
The Bucks seized command of this one early, opening up a 30-4 lead after one quarter on their way to a 45- 14 halftime advantage.
The Bucks are 8-0 in conference play (13-1 overall) while the Panthers are 0-8 in the league (2-12 overall).
Quakertown 4-10-11-15 40
Central Bucks West 30-15-13-13 71
Quakertown (40) – Maggie Garlick 11, Spenser Gray 4, Joelle Simeu 2, Olivia Morano 2, Marina Cooke 2, Meghan Klee 13, Jill Martin 6.
Central Bucks West (71) – Mackenzie Carroll 6, Maddie Maio 6, Peyton Traina 13, Makenzie Mason 12, Abby Spratt 2, Corrinne Godshall 12, Nicole Munger 8, Maggie Rakowsky 3, Rodenbach 5, Casale 2.
National Conference
NESHAMINY 67, BENSALEM 36
The Redskins opened up a 12-6 lead after one quarter and stretched that to 31-11 by halftime on their way to the convincing win.
Three Neshaminy players finished in double figures. Devon Storms led the way with 16 points to go along with four rebounds and five steals. Morgan Goldenbaum collected a double-double, contributing 14 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. Maddie Murray also had a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds.
Lyric Lewis led the Owls with 20 points. She scored 15 of those in the second half. Kelsey Long added 10 points.
Neshaminy (10-4) is 6-2 in conference play, tied for second place with Council Rock North and Council Rock South. The Owls are 0-8 in the conference (3-11 overall).
Neshaminy 12-19-16-20 67
Bensalem 6-5-8-17 36
American Conference
SPRINGFIELD (MONTCO) 51, WISSAHICKON 44
The Spartans took a 12-11 lead into the second quarter when they went on an 18-8 tear to go into halftime with a 30-19 advantage. Leading the defensive charge for the Spartans in the second quarter was senior Bailey Krewson. “She was tremendous causing turnovers and grabbing every ball that came her way,” coach Bill Krewson said. “Girls were looking for and fighting for the loose balls. They did a great job of staying focused in the game and not getting frustrated at some of the shots that didn't drop. We were able to get some depth from the bench that is always a bonus.”
Molly Dugan led a balanced Spartan attack with 14 while Jayla Greene and Jewell Ringgold both had 11. Maura Ryan added eight points.
The Trojans were led by the 17-point effort of Alisha Kelly while Lexi Carradorini had 10. Daria Earland and Julianne Griffin both had six points.
The Trojans outscored the Spartans 25-22 in the second half but were ultimately doomed by the second quarter.
“We didn’t move our feet on defense, and they penetrated,” Wissahickon coach Rodney Cline said. “Their number 15 (Ringgold) took us to the hole.
“We tried to mix them up, keep them off balance so they can’t set up in their offense. You’ve got to be ready to help. If somebody is beaten, we have to see the ball, and we didn’t do that in the second quarter, and that’s when they took advantage. That second quarter is what did it to us.”
The Trojans, according to Cline, pulled to within four in the second half.
“We had unforced turnovers at the worst times,” he said. “We had a lot of opportunities. We shot the ball 56 times tonight. More than 80 percent of them are in the paint where we want them.”
The Spartans are 3-5 in league play (7-8 overall) while the Trojans are 1-7 in the league (1-12 overall).
Springfield 12-18-10-11 51
Wissahickon 11-8-13-12 44
Springfield (Montco) – Jayla Greene 11, Bailey Krewson 4, Jewell Ringgold 11, Molly Dugan 14, Maura Ryan 8, Savanna Shackleford 3.
Wissahickon (44) – Lexi Carradorini 10, Daria Earland 6, Sydney Ott 1, Julianne Griffen 6, Brittany Gelman 4, Alisha Kelly 17.
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 57, UPPER MORELAND 26
Three players finished in double figures to lead a balanced PW attack. Alynna Williams led the way with 16 points while Taylor O’Brien had 13 and Khadijah Hickson added 12 points. Alison Spinelli had seven points.
The Golden Bears were led by Noelle Woodman with nine points. Jenna Getz added seven.
The Colonials seized control of Friday’s game early, opening up an 18-2 lead after one quarter and taking a 37-11 lead into the intermission.
Upper Moreland 2-9-8-7 26
Plymouth Whitemarsh 18-19-10-10 57
Upper Moreland (26) – Jenna Getz 7, Julia Gatto 4, Emily Zanine 4, Noelle Woodman 9, Kim Benge 2.
Plymouth Whitemarsh (57) – Taylor O’Brian 13, Alynna Williams 16, Laurel Suchsland 4, Alison Spinelli 7, Khadijah Hickson 12, Ali Diamond 4, Olivia Bracy 1.
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