Check out the results for SOL girls’ basketball teams in action on Tuesday night.
WISSAHICKON 53, BENSALEM 26
The Trojans opened up a 13-8 lead after one quarter and took a 24-16 lead into halftime before blowing the game wide open with a 17-3 tear in the third quarter.
“Our defense is our staple,” Trojan coach Rodney Cline said. “We try and create turnovers, try to score in transition and just continuously pressure the entire time.
“We just try to create a defensive mindset. It’s all about work ethic and creating the mentality – never give up, never quit, keep your foot on the gas, keep pressing as hard as hard as you can.
“Last year, all those younger girls being able to get that experience and a lot of hard work that they put in during the offseason allowed us to do what we did today. I’m happy for them. They deserve it, they earned it, but have a short memory. Enjoy it, but let’s get ready for tomorrow.”
The Trojans were led offensively by Sydney Ott with 16 points – which included four three-pointers – while Julianne Griffin added 12 points.
“Sydney is a gym rat – she works on her game all the time,” Cline said. “She just came in relaxed, didn’t squeeze the ball too hard, and when the opportunity presented itself, she just knocked it down. She had four three’s. She took her shot in rhythm, she didn’t force it.
“Julianne worked on her game in the offseason, and her footwork inside and her post play – she’s a presence in there. She’s not thinking about it. She just reacts and feels where she should go and what she should do. The thing that makes her so versatile is she’s able to pass out of the post. She can see the floor very well. She’s very confident with the ball in her hands. That’s a great transition from last year to this year, her progression in post play.”
Also for the Trojans, Victoria Selverian added eight points.
Wissahickon (1-0) will host Pennridge on Wednesday night. Bensalem (1-2) will be on the road at Neshaminy for Thursday’s SOL National Conference opener.
Wissahickon 13-11-17-12 53
Bensalem 8-8-6-3 26
Wissahickon (53) – Carly Fadel 1, Victoria Selvarian 8, Juilanne Griffin 12, Hilma Meiby 2, Sydney Ott 16, Carolina Mack 2, Lexi Carradorini 3, Brianna Tilghman 9.
QUAKERTOWN 67, UPPER PERKIOMEN 23
The Panthers raced to an 18-2 lead after one quarter and extended that lead to 35-8 by halftime on their way to the no-doubt-about-it non-league win over the visiting Indians.
Point guard Maggie Garlick led a balanced Panther attack with 16 points, and senior Jill Martin added 14 points. Caitlin Rosenberger contributed 10 points, and Marina Cooke had nine. Sam Howard added seven points.
“Maggie Garlick played really well,” coach Brittany Remmey said. “She had 16 points but also her composure on the court – she was much more focused.
“I don’t necessarily like her being at the point. I would rather her be on the wing, but she knows when to slow the game down and get the team under control.
“Marina Cooke, a senior, came out with guns blazing tonight. She was definitely a fire starter for us, which is exactly what we need to get the game going. Jill Martin finished under the basket, and my freshman, Caitlin Rosenberger, had 10. She’s a freshman, and you’re going to make mistakes, but I love the energy she brings, especially when we’re in the press, and she crashes the board.”
While Upper Perk had just three players contribute scoring, the Panthers had 10.
“We have some experienced players, but there’s also some newer kids, who will give us some energy,” Remmey said.
Quakertown (1-1) will host Pottstown in a non-league contest on Saturday at 7 p.m.
Upper Perkiomen 2-6-9-6 23
Quakertown 18-17-15-17 67
Upper Perkiomen (23) – Mundy 8, Kelly 13, Fabian 2.
Quakertown (67) – Sam Howard 7, Maggie Garlick 16, Kimmy Best 2, Roni Best 2, Emelia Graham 1, Hannah LaBonge 4, Marina Cooke 9, Caitlin Rosenberger 10, Brianna Leftkoski 2, Jill Martin 14.
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 39, HATBORO-HORSHAM 22
The Spartans trailed 9-3 after one quarter but recuperated quite nicely from that slow start to outscore the host Hatters 29-8 over the second and third quarters on their way to the win in Tuesday's SOL American Conference opener.
The Spartans led 16-15 at halftime and blew the game wide open with a 16-2 third quarter burst.
“It makes an exciting start to the season,” said Springfield coach Bill Krewson. “One step in the process of becoming a good team.
“It was exciting that all the girls contributed. Our goal is to stay positive, confident and joyful throughout the season. Congratulations girls, and let’s work harder as a team.”
Molly Dugan led the Spartans with 18 points, and Sianna Wynn added 10. For the Hatters, Lexi Brett led the way with 11 points, and Bergen Sims had seven.
Springfield (2-1, 1-0 SOL) will host Cheltenham on Friday, and Hatboro-Horsham (1-2, 0-1) will play at Upper Moreland on Friday.
The Hatters were
Springfield 3-13-16-7 39
Hatboro-Horsham 9-6-2-6 22
Springfield (39) – Molly Dugan 18, Jameson Krewson 2, Sianna Wynn 10, Grace Barraclough 3, Rileigh Serroni 4, Ashanti Greene 2.
Hatboro-Horsham (22) – Bergen Sims 7, Katie Fisher 2, Lexi Brett 11, Sydney Kemp 2.
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 62, WILLIAM TENNENT 23
The Indians raced to a 19-6 lead after one quarter and took a commanding 34-11 lead into halftime on their way to the decisive win over the visiting Panthers in non-league action Tuesday night.
Dana Bandurick led a balanced Rock North attack with 13 points while Emily Mackin also finished in double figures with 10 points. Mackenzie Tinner added seven points and Hannah Weiler had six points on a pair of three-pointers.
For the Panthers, Kyla Gibson had eight points and Kelly Scipione, six points.
Council Rock North (1-1) will host Council Rock South in the SOL National Conference opener for both teams on Friday. Williams Tennent (1-2) is off until next Tuesday when the Panthers will be on the road at North Penn.
William Tennent 6-5-5-7 23
Council Rock North 19-14-20-9 62
William Tennent (23) – Kelly Scipione 6, Kyla Gibson 8, Jenna Rodebaugh 1, Evans 2, Brianna Broccardi 4, Paige Schmidt 1, Emily Vickallitis 1.
Council Rock North (62) – Becca Margolis, Megan Haggerty 8, Emily Macin 10, Dana Bandurick 13, Kaelin Mealy 4, Hannah Weiler 6, Mackenzie Tinner 7, Abby Jett 5.
LANSDALE CATHOLIC 48, PENNRIDGE 43
The Crusaders led 18-11 after one quarter, but the visiting Rams battled back to make it a 21-18 game at halftime. LC upped its lead to 34-27 heading into the final quarter on their way to the non-league win.
Gillian Anderson led the Rams with nine points. Three players – Samantha Muredda, Brooke Bachtle and Rose McCormick – added eight points each.
Pennridge (2-1) will be back in action Wednesday when the Rams will travel to Wissahickon for a non-league contest.
Pennridge 11-7-9-16 43
Lansdale Catholic 18-3-13-14 48
Pennridge (43)- Samantha Muredda 8, Brooke Bachtle 8, Gillian Anderson 9, Madison Stolarski 2, Rose McCormick 8, Claire Podraza 5, Emilee Cramer 3.
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