Check out the results for SOL girls’ basketball teams in action Thursday. To view photos of the Neshaminy/CR South game, please visit the Photo Gallery.
National Conference
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 45, NESHAMINY 44
Monica Stolic had a sinking feeling as she watched from the sidelines as the Redskins converged on Allison Taub in the closing seconds of overtime.
“I’m like, ‘We’re not even going to get a shot off’ because we had the same thing at the end of regulation,” the Golden Hawks’ coach said. “We got our shot blocked.
“Allison was triple teamed at the elbow, she kicked the ball to Shannon, and Shannon hit the three at the buzzer.”
Taub’s buzzer beater capped a marvelous performance that saw the senior guard bury six three-pointers – three in overtime – en route to a game-high 28 points.
It was Taub’s heroics that allowed the Golden Hawks to rally from a five-point deficit in OT, and they still trailed by two when Stolic called a timeout with 15 seconds remaining, setting the stage for the dramatic finish.
Cara Barlow also finished in double figures for the Hawks with 10 points while Allison Taub – the focal point of the Redskins’ defense – had just two points but contributed eight rebounds and five assists.
“She was double teamed, and she would kick it out to the shooters,” Stolic said.
The game started out on a promising note for the Redskins, who led 14-9 after one quarter, but they scored just two points in the second quarter, allowing the Golden Hawks to go into halftime with an 18-16 lead. Taub accounted for seven of her team’s nine points in the second quarter.
“We were taking turns with the lead,” Stolic said. “There were lapses on both sides.
“We changed our defenses, but they basically stayed in a two-three zone the whole game. It was a slow-paced game – there wasn’t much transition.”
The Hawks – sparked by seven points from Taub – outscored their visitor 10-5 in the third quarter to go on top 28-21, but the ‘Skins used a 12-5 fourth quarter to knot the score. The Hawks edged the Redskins 12-11 in the extra period to earn the conference season sweep of the Redskins.
“We beat them pretty big the first time (47-29), but I told them it wasn’t going to be the same,” Stolic said. “It’s a rivalry.
“We’ve had so many games where we were close, but things didn’t go our way, so it was nice. Hopefully, this will give us a little momentum heading into districts.”
Neshaminy (14-7) and Rock South (12-10) closed out conference play tied for third place in the standings with identical 9-5 records.
Neshaminy 14-2-5-12-11 44
Council Rock South 9-9-10-5-12 45
Neshaminy (44) – Devon Storms 16, Maddie Murphy 11, Tiara Porterfield 7, Morgan Goldenbaum 6, Thrya Tuttle 3, Josafinne McIlvaine 1.
Council Rock South (45) – Shannon Taub 28, Allison Taub 2, Cara Barlow 10, Kasey Schlupp 2, Payton Spadaccino 3.
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 69, BENSALEM 30
Jessica Gerber surpassed the 1,000-point milestone with 1:20 remaining in the second quarter of Thursday’s win. The senior guard finished with 18 points – which included four three-pointers – to lead all scorers. She also had four steals, four assists and one rebound on a night that saw the Indians collect 21 steals.
The Indians led this one wire-to-wire, opening up a 14-4 lead after one quarter and taking a 35-19 lead into halftime. They outscored their visitors 34-11 in the second half.
Becca Margolis added 13 points – which included three three-point baskets, and Madison Attanasio contributed 10 points. Tara Garfield had seven points, including one trey, on a night that saw the Indians bury 11 shots from beyond the arc.
The Owls, who had just three players get into the scoring column, were led by the 15-points effort of Lyric Lewis. Kelsey Long added eight points and Samantha Werth, seven points.
The Indians (15-6) closed out league play in third place with an 11-3 record. Bensalem (4-17) was 1-13 in league play.
Bensalem 4-15-6-5 30
Council Rock North 14-21-23-11 69
Bensalem (30) – Samantha Werth 7, Lyric Lewis 15, Kelsey Long 8.
Council Rock North (69) – Becca Margolis 13, Tara Garfield 7, Kaelin mealey 3, Jessica Gerber 18, Michaela Finneyfrock 4, Maddison Attanasio 10, Megan Haggerty 3, Hailey Burns 2, Annabeth Mann 3, Brielle Reich 2
ABINGTON 65, HARRY S TRUMAN 39
Sophomore Liz O’Leary and senior Bre Bermel turned in big performances to lead the Ghosts. O’Leary had yet another double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds while Bermel also had a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds to go along with four blocked shots.
The Ghosts led 20-4 after one quarter and took a 40-18 lead into halftime on their way to a win that capped a perfect 14-0 season in conference play. They are 19-2 overall. Truman (6-16 overall) closed out league play with a 1-13 record.
Abington will face an opponent to be determined based on the outcome of Friday’s games in the opening round of the SOL Tournament at Council Rock North on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
Abington 20-20-19-6 65
Harry S Truman 4-14-9-12 39
VILLA JOSEPH MARIE 35, PENNSBURY 17
Continental Conference
NORTH PENN 57, HATBORO-HORSHAM 37
The Hatters put up a fight against the shorthanded Lady Knights in their league finale. They trailed 12-7 after one quarter and went into halftime on the short end of a 32-26 score, but they managed just 11 points in the second half as the Lady Knights coasted to the win.
North Penn was without starting point guard Sam Carangi (illness), and Mikaela Giuliana was battling foul trouble. The junior center still led all scorers with 14 points – all in the first half. Senior point guard Taylor Thames added 11 while Irisa Ye had seven and Jess Huber, six.
North Penn (17-5) closed out league play with an 11-3 record while the Hatters (6-16) were 1-13.
North Penn 12-20-11-14 57
Hatboro-Horsham 7-19-4-7 37
North Penn (57) – Jenny Hulmes 2, Irisa Ye 7, Taylor Thames 11, Mikaela Giuliani 14, Jess Huber 6, Taylor Putnam 5, Bri Hewlett 6, Jess McKenzie 6.
Hatboro-Horsham (37) – Rachel Helton 2, Bergen Sims 3, Haley Seifert 6, Hannah Mallon 11, Julia Thornton 5, Cassidy Quattro 10.
American Conference
UPPER MERION 52, UPPER MORELAND 26
The Vikings opened up a 17-4 lead after one quarter and never looked back. Regie Robinson led the way with 20 points. Eryn Brady added 14 and Tatiana Pleasant, nine points, for the Vikings (13-9, 7-7 SOL)
For the Golden Bears (0-20, 1-14), Julia Gatto led the way with 13 points.
Upper Merion 17-18-5-12 52
Upper Moreland 4-13-8-1 26
Upper Merion (52) – Anna Davis 5, Tatiana Pleasant 9, Regie Robinson 20, Jordan Wilson 4, Eryn Brady 14.
Upper Moreland (26) – Timyla Martin 5, Julia Gatto 13, Emily Zanine 1, Noelle Woodman 4, Veronica Baez 4, Maddy Pisut 1.
UPPER DUBLIN 61, SPRINGFIELD (MONTCO) 33
The Flying Cardinals raced to a 20-6 lead after one quarter and took a 36-16 lead into halftime on their way to the decisive win in their league finale. Julie Cross had another monster performance for the Cardinals, finishing with 20 points, 25 rebounds and seven blocked shots.
Josie Barrett added 13 points while Demi Balasa had 10 points and four rebounds. Allison Chernow added nine points, four rebounds and four assists.
Jewell Ringgold led the Spartans with 12 points while Maura Ryan added seven.
The Cardinals (18-4) closed out league play with a perfect 14-0 record. The Spartans (11-11) were 6-8 in the league.
Upper Dublin will face Continental Conference champion Central Bucks West in the opening round of the SOL Tournament at Council Rock North on Saturday at noon.
Upper Dublin 20-16-8-17 61
Springfield 6-10-7-10 33
Upper Dublin (61) – Nicole Kaiser 2, Josie Barrett 13, Alison Gouveia 2, Julie Cross 20, Allison Chernow 9, Demi Balasa 10, Maggie Weglos 5.
Springfield (33) – Jayla Greene 2, Bailey Krewson 3, Jewell Ringgold 12, Molly Dugan 4, Maura Ryan 7, Caroline Pape 2, Savanna Shackleford 3.
Wednesday, Feb. 5
UPPER DUBLIN 58, CENTRAL 38
Julie Cross turned in a stellar all-around performance, contributing 20 points, 11 rebounds, seven blocks, six assists and four steals. Josie Barrett added 13 points, and Allison Chernow had 12 points, four rebounds, three steals and three assists. Demi Balasa contributed seven points, seven rebounds, four blocks and three steals as the Flying Cardinals rolled to the impressive non-league win.
QUAKERTOWN 57, POTTSTOWN 28
The Panthers cruised to a lopsided win over the Trojans. Three players finished in double figures – Marina Cooke (11 points), Meghan Klee (10 points) and Olivia Morano (10 points). Jill Martin added 11 points to the balanced attack and Makenna Kressley had six.
Quakertown led 12-6 after one quarter and took a 24-9 lead into halftime. Pottstown outscored the Panthers 14-11 in the third, but the Panthers closed it out with a 22-5 fourth quarter tear.
Quakertown 12-12-11-22 57
Pottstown 6-3-14-5 28
Quakertown (57) – Maggie Garlick 2, Makenna Kressley 6, Sepnser Gray 4, Megan Lynn 2, Joelle Simeu 4, Oliva Morano 10, Marina Cooke 11, Meghan Klee 10, Jill Martin 8.
Pottstown (28) – Reddick 4, Iezzi 1, Epps 2, Gentles 21.
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 52, PENNSBURY 12
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