Check out the recaps for SOL girls’ basketball teams in action Saturday.
Oreland Lions Tipoff Tournament
SPRINGFIELD TWP 45, JENKINTOWN 22
The Spartans seized control of Saturday’s title game early, opening up a 14-5 lead after one quarter and extending that to 29-15 by halftime on their way to the decisive win. With the win, Springfield captured its fourth straight Oreland Lions Tournament title.
The Spartans buried six 3-pointers – three by Caitlin Lewis.
Key players: Mary Kate Garry led a balanced Spartan attack with 11 points while Caitlin Lewis and Ava Culler both had nine points.
Springfield Twp coach David Giordano: “We played strong defense all across the board. The girls played really well, especially on the defensive end.”
Up next: Springfield Twp (2-0) will travel to Mastery Charter for a non-league game Wednesday.
Jenkintown 5-10-2-5 22
Springfield Twp 14-15-12-4 45
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 59, CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 36
Emerson Gunther had the hot hand, burying five 3-pointers and scoring a game-high 22 points to lead the visiting Golden Hawks to the win in Saturday’s non-league opener.
As a team, the Hawks connected on nine shots from beyond the arc, and they were a near-perfect 16-for-18 from the foul line with Gunther’s 7-for-8 leading the way while Anabelle Kusch was 4-for-4 and Ruby Bross was 3-for-4.
The Hawks opened up a 16-9 lead after one quarter and took a 32-14 lead into halftime. Gunther’s nine points led a balanced attack in the quarter while Kusch, Gillian Martin – who had three 3s in the game – and Bella Hettler each had six points in the half.
Key players: Council Rock South: Emerson Gunther led all scorers with 22 points. Gillian Martin and Bella Hettler added nine points each. CB West: Marleigh Mallon led the way with 15 points, and Scarlet Baumgardner added 10.
Council Rock South coach Steve Polinsky: “Today we got off to a fast start against CB West, and we were locked in on the defensive end. CB West is a well-coached, scrappy team, and playing there, we wanted to get off to a solid start. I really liked how all five players – Ruby Bross, Emerson Gunther, Gillian Martin, Bella Hettler and Anabelle Kusch – were all involved offensively. CB West made a run, and I loved how our captains Emerson, Gillian and Bella settled us down on the floor. This was Ruby and Anabella’s first varsity start and they played great.”
Props: “Emerson had 22 points and had an excellent all-around game. Em and Gill both shot the ball well. I’m really happy for both of them.
“I really loved how we shared the basketball tonight and made the extra pass. We also shot 16-for-18 from the foul line, which was outstanding. Jules Bachman, a freshman, scored her first varsity points. It’s nice to start the season with a hard-fought win.”
Up next: Council Rock South will face Methacton on Friday (7:30pm) in the opening round of the Methacton Tournament. Central Bucks West will host West Chester Rustin in a non-league game Monday.
Council Rock South 16-16-14-13 59
Central Bucks West 9-5-8-14 36
Council Rock South (59) – Ruby Bross 2 3-4 8; Gillian Martin 3 0-0 9; Anabell Kusch 1 4-4 6; Bella Hettler 4 1-2 9; Emerson Gunther 5 7-8 22; Carly Conetta 1 0-0 2; Jules Bachman 0 1-2 1; Kacie Donahue 1 0-0 2; TOTALS 17 16-18 59.
Central Bucks West (36) – Amber Madden 2 0-0 4; Erinn McCusker 2 0-0 5; Marleigh Mallon 6 2-6 15; Audra Lawson 1 0-0 2; Scarlet Baumgardner 2 4-4 10; TOTALS 13 6-10 36.
3-point goals: CRS – Emerson Gunther 5, Gilllian Martin 3, Ruby Bross; CBW – Scarlet Baumgardner 2, Marleigh Mallon, Erinn McCusker.
West Chester Henderson Tournament
WEST CHESTER HENDERSON 41, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 32
The Titans – sparked by 11 points from Rylie Campbell – took a 17-16 lead into halftime, but the host Warriors rallied, outscoring the Titans 25-15 in the second half to earn the tournament title.
Campbell’s 11 points led the Titans.
Up next: Central Bucks South (1-1) will host William Tennent in a non-league contest Tuesday.
Central Bucks South 9-8-7-8 32
West Chester Henderson 11-5-14-11 41
Central Bucks South (32) – Juliana Tropea 1 3-4 5; Rylie DiCesare 2 0-0 5; Riley Campbell 4 0-0 11; Gabby Tropea 4 0-0 8; Ann Granito 1 0-0 3; TOTALS 12 3-4 32.
West Chester Henderson (41) – Brooke Forcine 5 0-0 12; Milly Roeder 1 1-1 3; Savannah Lee 2 2-2 6; Mary Cate Killoran 1 0-0 2; Grace O’Loughlin 4 0-0 9; Bailey Schalleur 3 2-2 0; TOTALS 16 5-5 41.
3-point goals: CBS – Riley Campbell 3, Rylie DiCesare, Ann Granito; WCH – Brooke Forcine 2, Grace O’Loughlin, Bailey Schalleur.
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