Check out the results for SOL girls’ basketball teams in action Saturday.
NORTH PENN 50, UPPER DUBLIN 32
The SOL Challenge started a week early for a pair of squads when the Knights played host to Upper Dublin the opening game of a girls/boys doubleheader Saturday afternoon.
The Knights – who were coming off a loss to Central Bucks South on Thursday – led 8-2 after one quarter and took a 26-18 lead into halftime. They allowed just 14 points in the second half on their way to the convincing win.
“Our decision making and our passing was really much better today,” coach Maggie deMarteleire said. “Defensively in the second half, we pressured their guards on the perimeter, and that really was the difference today.”
Jess Huber had a big day for the Knights, burying four three-pointers and finishing with a team high 14 points. She also dished out eight assists. Irisa Ye added 10 points, and Sam Carangi had nine points on three threes to go along with four assists. The Knights connected on a season high nine three-pointers.
The Flying Cardinals were le by the 14-point, seven-rebound effort of Nicole Kaiser. Josie Barrett added six points.
North Penn (7-2, 2-2 SOL) will travel to Pennridge on Tuesday, and Upper Dublin (6-4, 3-1) will be on the road at Upper Moreland on Tuesday.
Upper Dublin 2-16-5-9 32
North Penn 8-18-13-11 50
Upper Dubin (32) – Meghan Barbera 2, Nicole Kaiser 14, Josie Barrett 6, Kara Grebe 2, Demi Balasa 5, Jackie Vargas 3.
North Penn (50) – Jenny Hulmes 3, Irisa Ye 10, Jess Huber 14, Sam Carangi 9, Kate Early 4, Carley Adams 3, Jess McKenzie Bri Hewlett 5.
QUAKERTOWN 54, SAUCON VALLEY 50 (OT)
The Panthers apparently enjoyed winning in overtime so much they decided to do it again on Saturday. It was the third win of a memorable week for the Panthers, who evened their record at 5-5.
“It’s nice to actually game plan in practice so they know what to do at the end of the game, and they’re executing,” Remmey said. “They’re seeing the success of that, so it’s kind of like we’re reinforcing – ‘We just have to keep doing what we’re supposed to be doing.’”
The Panthers, who led 10-9 after one quarter, found themselves on the short end of a 29-22 score at halftime.
“The first half was definitely ugly with turnovers, we were forcing shots,” Remmey said. “Mentally, they were tired.
“It’s a long week and you come to compete every day. They’re working really hard in practice, and in games, I’m really only playing about six kids, so when you come in mentally tired and physically tired, it’s kind of a recipe for disaster.”
A spirited halftime talk paid dividends as the Panthers outscored their hosts 14-3 in the third quarter to go on top 36-33.
“Saucon Valley definitely scouted us, and they knew what we were doing,” Remmey said. “We played a new kind of offense, a new kind of defense, and I think that definitely threw them for a loop because they weren’t really prepared for that.
“I’m proud of the girls that they were able to execute something we haven’t practiced before.”
Saucon Valley knotted the score in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Panthers 10-7 and setting the stage for yet another overtime.
“Caitlin Rosenberger had a really clutch basket in the fourth quarter,” Remmey said. “She had some foul trouble and only had five points, but she still did some really good things defensively and offensively, took care of the ball on the press better than last night. She definitely was nervous last night, and it’s fun to see her grow as a freshman from one game to the next.”
Maggie Garlick had the hot hand for the Panthers, burying three three-pointers and finishing with a game-high 18 points. She scored 13 of those points in the pivotal second half.
“She was hitting the threes,” Remmey said. “She had one in the fourth quarter and in overtime. They left her wide open, she had some time to set herself up.
“Between Jill (Martin), Marina (Cooke), Caitlin (Rosenberger) and Maggie – it’s anybody’s day.”
Cooke, who buried 7-of-8 at the foul line, added 13 points, and Martin scored seven points before fouling out.
“She was like my assistant, telling them ‘Guys, we need to not get so involved with the refs,’” Remmey said of her senior captain. “It was nice to have her reinforce that it was really important to stay focused.”
Quakertown (5-5, 2-2 SOL) will be on the road at Plymouth Whitemarsh on Tuesday.
Quakertown 10-12-14-7-9 54
Saucon Valley 9-20-3-10-5 50
Quakertown (54) – Sam Howard 5, Maggie Garlick 18, Roni Best 4, Marina Cooke 13, Caitlin Rosenberger 5, Jill Martin 7.
Saucon Valley (50) – Nailburg 5, S. Williams 10, B. Riefsenstahl 8, K.Riefsenstahl 1, O.Williams 13, Krescollek 7, Kramer 4.
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 68, PALUMBO 32
Taylor O’Brien has been on a bona fide tear. The gifted junior scored a career high 33 points on Saturday, leading the Colonials to a win that upped their record to a perfect 10-0 . It was her third 30-point effort in the last four games.
The Colonials owned Saturday’s non-league game from start to finish, opening up a 24-11 lead after one quarter and taking a 42-17 lead into halftime.
O’Brien’s 14 field goals included one three-pointer. She was 4-for-8 at the foul line. Lauren Fortescue added 11 points, Lauren Coscia had eight points, and Haley Zygmunt added seven.
Plymouth Whitemarsh (10-0, 5-0 SOL) will host Quakertown on Tuesday.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 24-18-13-13 68
Palumbo 11-6-5-10 32
Plymouth Whitemarsh (68) – Brooke Fegoise 2, Taylor O’Brien 33, Lauren Fortescue 11, Ali Diamond 5, Haley Zygmunt 7, Victoria Betterly 2, Lauren Coscia 8.
WISSAHICKON 48, WEST CHESTER EAST 42
Brianna Tilghman scored a game high 21 points in a breakout performance to lead the streaking Trojans to their fifth straight win. The victory was the sixth of the season for the Trojans, and they have already exceeded the total number of wins they had in the past two seasons combined.
“We played a fantastic game today,” coach Rodney Cline said. “I was really impressed with our girls.
“I was a little surprised that we played that well after a long night last night, a long week, and our girls just came out to play today. They really and truly did. In years prior, we didn’t do well in Saturday morning games, travel for a little bit over an hour in the bus in snow. Jayvee and varsity both played well. It was a collective group effort. I was very, very impressed.”
Tilghman, Sydney Ott (12 points) and Jasmine Bishop (6 points) provided the offensive spark.
“Brianna, Sydney and Jasmine (played) just out of their minds,” Cline said. “Sydney Ott knocked down three threes – two in the first quarter and one in the third quarter.
“Brianna Tilghman was penetrating at the beginning of the game. She got sick, but she came back in the second half and she was just on fire. She couldn’t miss. She hit three-of-four threes, penetration and-ones, got knocked down. She plays both ends of the floor, offense and defense. My coaching staff and I new she was going to have a breakout game. She’s so talented, but the best thing about it is she works so hard – in practice, offseason, and it’s just finally starting to pay off. I’m so proud of her.”
Julianne Griffin – the focal points of a box-and-one by East – scored five points, but her teammates benefitted from the attention she was receiving.
“The middle was wide open, and that’s why we were able to penetrate because the box-and-one leaves the middle open,” Cline said. “Jasmine Bishop hit three big shots. Somebody penetrated, we kicked it to her, and she hit three jump shots that were huge.”
The Trojans led 16-13 after one quarter and took a 25-19 advantage into halftime, but they trailed 34-32 heading into the final quarter when they closed out the game by outscoring the Vikings 14-8.
“We hit foul shots when they had to foul,” Cline said. “It was a tough game. We were up by six, we were up by seven, and they came back.
“We weren’t accustomed to their size, and not only their size – they were quick. They were fast and long. They were a good team. They hit big shots, and we came down and hit big shots. It was an exciting game to be a part of.
“Our players made plays. I’m just so happy for our girls. It’s very exciting and rewarding to watch our girls do what we’re doing. For all the work we put in during the offseason, now it’s paying off.”
Wissahickon (6-4, 2-3 SOL) will travel to Springfield on Tuesday.
Wissahickon 16-9-7-14 48
West Chester East 13-6-15-8 42
Wissahickon (48) – Carly Fadel 2, Victoria Selverian 2, Julianne Griffin 5, Sydney Ott 12, Jasmine Bishop 6, Tilghman 21.
West Chester East (42) – Mackenzie Richardson 11, Jenna Phillips 1, Kayla Yoegel 11, Kaitlyn Boyle 4, Marissa McDonald 2, Aexandria Hartman 13.
NOTRE DAME GREEN POND 47, COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 32
The Golden Hawks found themselves staring at a 13-5 deficit after one quarter, and they trailed 22-12 at the intermission. They spent the rest of the game playing catch-up.
Allison McGowan led the Golden Hawks with 11 points, which included three three-pointers. Kasey Schlupp added eight, and Payton Spadaccino had seven.
Council Rock South (6-5, 3-1 SOL) will travel to Neshaminy on Tuesday.
Council Rock South 5-7-10-10 32
Notre Dame Green Pond 13-9-19-6 47
Council Rock South (32) – Kasey Schlupp 8, Payton Spadaccino 7, Allison McGowan 11, Faith Turner 2, Bailey Vetter 2, Hannah Binder 2.
Notre Dame Green Pond (47) – Kelsey Gorman 3, Natalie Galle 10, Brianna Maslonka 7, Cassie Kelly 6, Olivia Brandt 4, Cailee Murphy 8, Tori Esposito 6, Cassie Murphy 3.
ST. BASIL ACADEMY 71, SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 36
A loss to St. Basil capped a tough week for the Spartans that included a loss to Upper Dublin on Tuesday and a heartbreaking overtime loss to Quakertown less than 24 hours earlier.
After the game, coach Bill Krewson had a simple message.
“I love my girls,” the Spartans’ coach said.
The Panthers, who led 15-6 after one quarter, took a 38-12 lead into halftime and never looked back.
Molly Dugan led the Spartans with 18 points. Savannah Whiteley added six.
Springfield (4-7, 2-4 SOL) will host Wissahickon on Tuesday.
St. Basil Academy 15-23-15-18 71
Springfield 6-6-8-16 36
St. Basil (71) – Casey Remolde 10, Maddie Richman 4, Natalie Kucowski 11, Cheryl Remolde 6, Jules Gura 4, Katie Dougherty 4, Lizzie Deal 2, Kelly Grant 9.
Springfield (36) – Molly Dugan 18, Cate McCreary 4, Jameson Krewson 5, Lauren Ems 5, Mary Kate Smith 3, Paulie Storck 2, Grace Barraclough 5, Molly Deal 2, Rileigh Serroni 2, Mariah Roemhild 2, Emily Gfuicheteau 3, Savannah Whiteley 6.
PENN WOOD at CENTRAL BUCKS EAST (Postponed)
ABINGTON at BOYERTOWN (Postponed)
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