Check out the recaps for SOL girls’ basketball teams in action Saturday.
Conwell-Egan Holiday Tournament
HARRY S TRUMAN 57, CONWELL-EGAN 46
Daisha Campbell was all but unstoppable for the Tigers in Saturday’s title game, willing her team to the tournament crown with a glittering 33-point effort that included a pair of three-pointers. She also had six assists and two steals and connected on 16-of-21 shots at the foul line.
“That was huge,” coach Collette Munford said.
Nai Nai Keys also came up big, posting a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds.
The Tigers opened up an 18-10 lead after one quarter and took a 32-26 lead into halftime. They added to that lead in the third quarter and led 46-33 heading into the final frame.
“It was great,” Munford said. “We had a 15-point lead twice, but we let them get close – back to three or four points, but we pulled away to win by 11.”
“The girls played well. I said to them yesterday – ‘What better way to end our holiday season than winning Egan’s Christmas Tournament in their house against them.’”
Harry S Truman (3-6, 0-3 SOL) will travel to Central Bucks West for a non-league game on Friday.
Harry S Truman 18-14-14-11 57
Conwell-Egan 10-16-7-13 46
Harry S Truman (57) – Naii Nai Keys 12, Daisha Campbell 33, Hannah Smith 7, Dahlia Gumaa 5.
Conwell-Egan – Gia Brennan 9, Kiyann Peterson 9, Kyliyah Carmichael 5, Isabell Foy 4, Angel Crowell 14, Courtney Anderson 5.
Title IX Classic
PENNSBURY 45, MONSIGNOR SCANLAN 33
After watching the Crusaders open up an 18-11 lead at the end of one quarter, the Falcons needed a lift. Makayla Bethea answered the call, burying three three-pointers off the bench to ignite a 14-4 second-quarter tear that sent Pennsbury into halftime with a 25-22 lead.
“Makayla Bethea gave us a big spark in the second quarter with nine points – she scored a career high 11,” coach Frank Sciolla said.
Sophomore Ava Sciolla also had a hand in the Falcons’ comeback, scoring 11 of her team-high 13 points in the first half. She also had 13 rebounds and four assists.
“Ava got out to a quick start and again did a great job setting up her teammates for open looks,” Sciolla said.
The Falcons limited the Crusaders to just 11 second-half points as they rolled to the win.
Also for the Falcons, Nicole Pompili added eight points, including a pair of three-pointers in a fourth quarter that saw the Falcons score 16 points. Mary Miller and Bella Arcuri both had four points in the quarter.
“Bella Arcuri and Nicole Pompili both made big shots down the stretch and also took charges in key spots,” Sciolla said. “Abbi Nassivera was very active and scored a big hoop to kill a Scanlan run.
“It was one of those games where every single girl was able to have a positive contribution, and we’ve been playing 10 girls, which I know is not usual but is certainly a good feeling.”
Pennsbury (5-2, 2-0 SOL) will play the winner of the Osbourn Park/Nazareth game in Monday’s fifth place game at 12:30 p.m.
Monsignor Scanlan 18-4-4-7 33
Pennsbury 11-14-4-16 45
Monsignor Scanlan (33) – Imani Harris 2 1-1 5; Jaida Arias 2 0-0 6; Jada Leonard 2 5-8 10; Sadya Carey 0 0-1 0; Sidney Spence 2 0-0 4; Samaya Kanu 2 0-2 4; Aminata Sangare 0 3-4 3; Felix 0 1-2 1; Totals 10 10-18 33.
Pennsbury (45) – Makayla Bethea 4 0-0 11; Ava Sciolla 4 4-5 13; Abbi Nassivera 1 0-0 2; Bella Arcuri 1 2-5 5; Mary Miller 1 2-2 4; Mia Spinelli 0 2-4 2; Nicole Pompili 3 0-0 8; Totals 14 10-16 45.
3-point goals: Scanlan – Jaida Arias 2, Jada Leonard, Pennsbury – Makayla Bethea 3, Nicole Pompili 2, Ava Sciolla, Bella Arcuri.
Diamond State Classic
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 76, PADUA ACADEMY 44
The Colonials remained perfect on the season with a no-doubt-about-it opening round win over Padua Academy. The Colonials led 26-8 after one quarter and took a 50-27 lead into halftime.
Kate Flanagan led a balanced PW attack with 16 points – 11 in the first half. Anna McTamney and Jordyn Thomas both added 13. McTamney also had 11 points in the first half.
“Flanagan, Thomas and McTamney were outstanding,” coach Daniel Dougherty said.
Erin Daley also finished in double figures with 10 points. Gabby Cooper added six in a contest that saw 10 PW players contribute scoring.
Plymouth Whitemarsh (8-0, 3-0 SOL) will face St. Mary’s (N.Y.) in Sunday’s title game at 7:45 p.m.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 25-24-17-9 76
Padua Academy 8-19-10-4 44
Plymouth Whitemarsh (76) – Ally Zolty 1 0-0 3; Kaitlyn Flanagan 7 1-5 16; Fiona Gooneratne 1 2-2 4; Aby Sharpe 2 0-0 6; Erin Daley 5 0-0 10; Gabby Cooper 3 0-0 6; Anna McTamney 6 1-1 13; Jordyn Thomas 5 2-2 13; Lily Belle McGrorty 1 0-0 3; Deja Evans 1 0-2 2
Robert Hopf Memorial Tournament
BENSALEM 55, SACRED HEART 54 (OT)
In a game with heroes galore, it was Chloe Munyon scoring the game-winning layup with five seconds remaining in overtime to give the Owls the dramatic win.
“We got the ball underneath our basket with 10 seconds left,” Bensalem coach Sheldon Per said. “Our girls executed an out-of-bounds play leading to Chloe scoring the game-winning layup.”
Down by four with a minute remaining in regulation, the Owls needed some late-game heroics to send the game into overtime. Munyon came up with a steal and layup to pull the Owls to within two.
“Delaney Bell went to the line down by two and hit two clutch free throws with eight seconds to go,” Per said. “It went into overtime and scored a handful back and forth.”
Bell’s clutch foul shots were her only points of the game, but they were big ones.
Haley Keenan fouled out in overtime but did plenty of damage while she was on the court. The senior – who was named to the all-tournament team – scored 27 points, which included five three-pointers.
Also for the Owls, Munyon and Pooja Singameni both added nine points.
Bensalem (3-5, 1-2 SOL) will travel to Council Rock South on Friday.
Bensalem 13-11-8-17-6 55
Sacred Heart 13-11-10-15-5 54
Bensalem (55) – Averi McCoy 2, Sam Daut 2, Pooja Wineburg 2, Mia Parker 2, Emily Keenan 27, Chloe Munyon 9, Delaney Bell 2.
Sacred Heart (54) – Doyle 16, Franz 6, Dauis 1, Gallagher 8, Hellman 5, Fichera 18.
Boyertown Holiday Tournament
PENNRIDGE 46, BOYERTOWN 37
Led by the 17-point effort of Evelyn Loughery, the Rams rebounded from Friday’s loss to Delone Catholic, the defending PIAA 3A champion, to defeat the host Bears.
“We needed this,” coach Mike Elton said of the win. “Delone Catholic was a tough game, but we hung in there and played them pretty decent. We needed something like that just to challenge us.
“Coming off a game like that where we played pretty well, it’s nice to get a win out of Boyertown. I can’t imagine when the last time Pennridge beat Boyertown in girls’ basketball.”
The two teams were deadlocked 11-11 after one quarter, and the Rams took a 24-21 lead into halftime. They limited the Bears to just eight points in the third quarter and took a 36-29 lead into the final frame.
“It was pretty tight through the first two quarters – we got up five, and at one point, they were up one or two,” Elton said. “Towards the end of the third quarter, Evelyn (Loughery) hit a couple of threes, and Sophie Cweiber hit a three, and that got us up seven.
“That stretched into the fourth quarter, and then we got a three from Emma Pyne and another three from Evelyn to stretch it out to 12. Then it was just a matter of hanging on to the end. It’s always tough being in somebody else’s gym.”
Included in Loughery’s 17-point effort were three three-pointers.
“She had six points in the second quarter, six in the third and five in the fourth, so she had a nice game,” Elton said.
The Rams’ coach lauded the defensive effort of several players.
“Ashley Gordon and Evelyn Loughery really locked down Ashley Kapp,” Elton said. “Ashley didn’t have a big scoring night, but she really did a great job.”
Also for the Rams, Sophie Cweiber and Julia Kreider both added nine points.
Pennridge (5-4, 1-1 SOL) will travel to Central Bucks South on Friday.
Pennridge 11-13-12-10 46
Boyertown 11-10-8-8 37
Pennridge (46) – Corinn Mart 5, Sophie Cweiber 9, Julia Kreider 9, Emma Pyne 3, Evelyn Loughery 17, Jillian Coughlin 2, Ashley Gordon 1.
Boardwalk Classic (General Melini Memorial Bracket)
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 52, ARCHBISHOP RYAN 43
The Patriots led 10-7 after one quarter and took a 20-12 lead into halftime. They outscored Ryan in all four quarters on their way to the consolation game win.
Both teams had 13 field goals, but the Patriots won it at the foul line, connecting on 24-of-30 shots.
“We really slowed the game down with four minutes to go because they were in foul trouble, so we got to the foul line and were able to convert,” East coach Liz Potash said.
Emily Barry and Mia Salvatti shared scoring honors for East with 12 points each. Salvatti – who had eight first-half points – buried a pair of threes. Barry was 10-of-14 at the foul line. Devon Burns added 10 points, seven rebounds and two steals.
Sydney Ives led the Patriots under the backboards with eight rebounds to go along with two steals.
“Sydney Ives did a nice job off the bench, and Devon Burns had an all-around solid game,” said Potash, whose team was once again without Emily Chmiel. “For the second night in a row, Emily Barry did a great job defending the opposing team’s point guards, the top scorers for both teams.
“It was a great team effort. We got contributions from many players.”
Central Bucks East (3-3, 2-1 SOL) will host Souderton next Friday.
Archbishop Ryan 7-5-10-21 43
Central Bucks East 10-10-12-20 52
Archbishop Ryan (43) – Tori Nigro 2 0-0 4; Gianna Grassifulli 3 8-10 14; Luca Verello 4 2-2 13; Cait Geiger 2 2-2 6; Sierra DiDonator 2 0-0 6; Totals 13 12-14 43.
Central Bucks East (52) – Sydney Ives 2 1-2 5; Katie Finnan 1 0-0 2; Devon Burns 4 2-2 10; Gabby Wilga 1 1-2 5; Mia Salvati 4 2-2 12; Elise Duffy 0 4-4 4; Emily Barry 1 10-14 12; Aubrey DeAngelis 0 4-4 4; Totals 13 24-30 52.
3-point goals: Ryan – Luca Verello 3, Sierra DiDonator 2, CBE – Mia Salvati 2.
West Chester Holiday Tournament
NORTH PENN 52, AVON GROVE 26
Sparked by six points from senior Carley Adams, the Knights opened up a 20-11 lead after one quarter. By halftime, they stretched that lead to 33-15. The Red Devils never threatened in a contest that saw all 12 North Penn players see game action.
“It was a total team win,” NP coach Jen Carangi said. “We got scoring from 10 different players, and everyone contributed.”
Senior Val McGriff led a balanced attack with 11 points, and Alli Lindsay added nine. Adams finished with eight points, and Kate Early chipped in six.
North Penn (5-2, 1-1 SOL) will travel to Lansdale Catholic on Thursday for a non-league game.
North Penn 20-13-10-9 52
Avon Grove 11-4-6-5 26
North Penn (52) – Meg Cleery 1 0-0 2; Laynie Doran 1 0-1 3; Ali Johns 0 0-2 0; Abby Plaugher 0 3-6 3; Alli Lindsay 2 5-6 9; Rachel Dunn 2 0-0 4; Imani Plaza 1 0-1 2; Alana Mullaly 1 1-2 4; Kate Early 2 2-2 6; Carley Adams 3 2-2 8; Val McGriff 5 0-2 11; Totals 18, 11-24 52.
Avon Grove (26) – Molly O’Connor 1 2-4 4; Jamie Perkins 2 0-0 6; Dani D’Angelo 2 0-0 5; Kylie Norris 1 2-2 4; Kaelin Salley 3 0-0 7; 9, 4-7 26.
3-point goals: NP – Laynie Dean, Val McGriff, Avon Grove – Jamie Perkins 2, Dani D’Angelo, Kaelin Salley.
Garnet Valley Holiday Tournament
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 68 ST. THOMAS MORE ACADEMY (Del.) 17
Nineteen players saw action for the Titans, nineteen players put their names in the scoring column in a contest that saw every member of South’s varsity and jayvee contribute points.
South could have picked the final score in this one, jumping out to a 25-3 lead after one quarter. Sophomore Taylor Hinkle – who was named to the all-tournament team – and senior Allie Burke both scored six points in the quarter.
Freshman Jenna McCartin scored seven points – including a three – off the bench in the second half to lead the Titans.
Central Bucks South (3-5, 1-2 SOL) will host Pennridge next Friday.
St. Thomas Moore 3-3-8-3 17
Central Bucks South 25-17-16-10 68
St. Thomas Moore (17) – Cornejo 2 0-0 6; Gayley 4 0-0 11; Totals 6 0-0 17.
Central Bucks South (68) – Maddie White 2 0-0 5; Mary Kate McShane 1 0-0 3; Taylor Hinkle 3 0-0 6; Alyssa D’Orazio 2 0-0 4; Mackenzie Erb 1 1-1 3; Erin Kelly 1 0-0 2; Reilly Monson 2 0-0 4; Allie Burke 3 0-0 6; Madelyn Tantum 1 0-0 2; Kirsten Schaller 1 0-0 2; Samantha Schiesser 2 0-0 4; Allison Sauers 1 0-0 2; Samantha Waltrich 1 0-0 2; Kristen Conway 1 2-4 4; Aurora Jacalone 2 0-0 4; Jenn McCartin 3 0-0 7; Zoe Levesque-Petsch 2 0-0 4; Leah SChnee 1 0-0 2; Rebecca Zakrzewski 1 0-0 2; Totals 31 3-5 67.
Lancaster Catholic Holiday Tournament
LANCASTER CATHOLIC 64, CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 62 (OT)
Senior Maddie Burke and sophomore Emily Spratt combined to score 47 points, turning in the kind of dazzling offensive efforts that on most nights will result in a win for the Bucks.
This was not most nights.
The Crusaders fought off every West charge, rallying from a 51-45 deficit with 4:33 remaining to knot the score 55-55 at the end of regulation. They outscored the Bucks 9-7 in OT.
“It was a tough loss to a really athletic and tough Lancaster Catholic team,” West coach Zach Sibel said. “We handled adversity and gave ourselves a chance to win it.
“Emily Spratt really stepped up offensively and Maddie Burke really got us going, playing her best game yet this season. There’s a lot of leadership on this team, and this loss will only make us better.”
The Bucks – behind 11 points from Burke, including three three-pointers – led 21-13 after one quarter. The Crusaders answered with a 19-11 second quarter to knot the score 32-32 at the intermission.
“A Lancaster Catholic buzzer beater from half court tied the game at the half,” Sibel said. “I told the girls at halftime – a calm sea never made for a skilled sailor.
“We wanted this game because we knew the talent we were going to face.”
The Crusaders led 40-36 with under four minutes remaining in the third quarter, but the Bucks rallied to take a 42-41 lead into the final frame.
Burke led all scorers with 28 points, which included six three-pointers and a perfect 4-for-4 effort at the foul line. Spratt added 19 points, which included one three and a 6-for-6 showing at the charity stripe. Jess Broskey also finished in double figures with 11.
“Jess Broskey stepped up and had a double-double tonight,” Sibel said. “Across the board, our team has really stepped up, and it’s different girls every night.
“It makes it a fun team to coach. We will learn and get better. Our goals still stay the same.”
Sommer Reeser, who buried four threes, and Bryanna Hicks, who had two treys, both scored 18 points to lead the Crusaders.
Central Bucks West (5-2, 3-0 SOL) will host Harry S Truman in a non-league game Friday.
Central Bucks West 21-11-10-13-7 62
Lancaster Catholic 13-19-9-13-9 64
Central Bucks West (62) – Olivia Irons 1 0-0 3; Emily Spratt 6 6-6 19; Jess Broskey 4 2-4 11; Maddie Burke 9 4-4 28; Maddy McGarry 0 1-4 1; Totals 19 13-18 62.
Lancaster Catholic (64) – Marlia Matters 2 0-0 4; Katie Haefner 2 1-1 5; Sommer Reeser 6 4-6 18; Bryanna Hicks 7 2-3 18; Naomi Zulurta 2 3-4 7; Zaniah Banks 1 1-2 3; Cassie Peris 4 1-2 9; Totals 23 12-18 64.
3-point goals: CBW – Maddie Burke 6, Olivia Irons, Emily Spratt, LC – Sommer Reeser 4, Bryanna Hicks 2
Cardinal O’Hara Holiday Tournament
NOTRE DAME 55, NESHAMINY 51
Saturday’s game started out on a promising note for the Redskins, who opened up a 20-16 halftime lead, but their offense stalled in a third quarter that saw them score just five points while Notre Dame put 18 on the board to go on top 34-25. Not even a 26-point fourth quarter could save the Redskins.
Kristin Curley’s 19 points led the Redskins. She scored 13 points in a wild fourth quarter that saw the teams combine for 47 points. Sydney Tryon, Emily Tantala, Olivia Scotti and Kelli Kowalick each added eight points.
Neshaminy (5-4, 3-0 SOL) will host Council Rock North on Friday.
Notre Dame 8-8-18-21 55
Neshaminy 11-9-5-26 51
Notre Dame (55) – Allie Lynch 3 4-6 12; Izzy Casale 3 6-10 12; Julia Dever 1 1-2 3; Katie Halligan 5 2-5 12; Maeve McErlane 5 5-7 16; Totals 17 18-30 55.
Neshaminy (51) – Sydney Tryon 3 1-1 8; Emily Tantala 2 4-8 8; Olivia Scotti 3 1-2 8; Kristin Curley 5 6-6 19; Kelli Kowalick 2 4-8 8; Totals 15 16-25 51.
3-point goals: Allie Lynch 2, Maeve McErlane,
Boardwalk Classic (Putt Palmer Memorial Bracket)
McDONOGH (Md.) 76, ABINGTON 41
The Ghosts ran into an impressive McDonogh squad that roared out of the gate to a 23-9 lead after one quarter. The Eagles went on to open up a 36-18 halftime advantage on the way to the decisive win.
Sophomore point guard Khalis Whiting scored a game high 21 points. She also had three assists. Jaida Helm added eight points and six rebounds. Krysten Brown also had six rebounds.
McDonogh had four players in double figures.
Abington (3-4, 2-1 SOL) will face a familiar opponent in Sunday’s consolation game at 9 a.m. when the Ghosts take on former National Conference rival Council Rock North.
McDonogh 23-13-17-23 76
Abington 9-9-11-12 41
McDonogh (76) – Nekhu Mitchell 7 3-4 17; Nicki Swam 1 0-0 3; Jayla Oden 3 2-2 10; Paris Locke 2 4-8 8; Caroline Godine 2 1-2 6; Baylee DeSmit 1 1-2 3; Delaney Yarborough 5 2-4 12; Campbell Farace 0 2-3 2; Makaela Quimby 4 0-0 10; Anaiah Jenkins 2 1-2 5; Totals 27 16-27 76.
Abington (41) – Cire Worley 1 0-0 2; Krysten Brown 0 0-1 0; Jaida Helm 3 1-2 8; Amanda Jackson 2 0-0 5; Khalis Whiting 8 4-7 21; Ashley Reilly 1 0-0 2; Maura Day 1 0-0 2; Totals 16 5-10 41.
3-point goals: McDonogh – Jayla Oden 2, Makaela Quimby 2, Nicki Swam, Caroline Godine, Abington – Cire Worley, Jaida Helm, Amanda Jackson, Khalis Whiting.
BERKS CATHOLIC 36, COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 30
The Indians trailed by just one at the end of one quarter but saw that deficit grow to five by halftime, 19-14. They rallied to pull to within two at the end of three quarters (28-16) but managed just four points in the final frame.
Junior Anna Cairone scored eight points – which included a pair of three-pointers – to lead the Indians. Senior Abby Jones added seven points and a game high 12 rebounds. Freshman Jaden Wan added six points and 10 rebounds for the Indians, who held a 34-32 advantage on the boards but connected on just 12-of-47 shots (25 percent).
Council Rock North (3-4, 2-1 SOL) will face Abington on Sunday’s consolation game at 9 a.m.
Council Rock North 7-7-12-4 30
Berks Catholic 8-11-9-8 36
Council Rock North (30) – Kiera Katz 0 2-2 2; Anna Cairone 3 0-2 8; Riley Hamilton 2 1-2 5; Erica Martin 1 0-0 2; Jaden Wan 3 0-2 6; Abby Jones 3 1-2 7; Totals 12 4-10 30.
Berks Catholic (36) – Sophia Emkey 1 0-1 2; Sarah Painton 2 0-0 4; Hope Schreiber 0 2-2 2; Caroline Reedy 4 8-12 16; Aaliyah 5 0-2 10; Zariya Holt 1 0-0 2; Totals 13 10-17 36.
3-point goals: CRN – Anna Cairone 2.
Non-league
CHELTENHAM 53, SIMON GRATZ CHARTER 21
The Lady Panthers led 9-2 after one quarter and then scored 17 in the second en route to a commanding 26-11 halftime lead on their way to the convincing win.
“We started slow, but the girls eventually picked it up and got the win,” coach Ben Bowman said. “I’m proud of this group getting our third win, which matches the win total of last year. Now we need to continue to grow as a team and build on this.”
Sophomore Umayrah Sulayman led a balanced attack with 12 points, which included a 5-for-5 effort at the foul line. Maycie Cedeno buried three three-pointers and finished with 11 points. Tyrina Ragsdale and Katie Denyer both added eight points. Denyer added a pair of threes in a contest that saw the Lady Panthers connect on six shots from beyond the arc. Nailah Johnson and Cashmear Moore both contributed six points.
Cheltenham (3-4, 0-2 SOL) will host Upper Dublin on Monday at 7 p.m.
Simon Gratz 2-9-7-3 21
Cheltenham 9-17-15-12 53
Simon Gratz (21) Davis 1 1-2 3; Green 1 2-2 4; Jackson 1 0-2 2; Lancaster 1 2-2 4; Oates 2 4-10 8; Totals 6 9-18 21.
Cheltenham (53) – Maycie Dedeno 3 2-4 11; Umayrah Sulayman 3 5-6 12; Cashmear Moore 2 2-4 6; Tyrina Ragsdale 4 0-0 8; Lucia Canalejas 1 0-0 2; Nailah Johnson 3 0-0 6; Katie Denyer 3 0-0 8; Totals 19 9-14 53.
3-point goals: Cheltenham – Maycie Cedeno 3, Katie Denyer 2, Umayrah Sulayman.
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