Springfield Twp and Upper Moreland both notched wins in Wednesday’s District 1 2A openers.
District 1 2A opening round
#1 SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 18, #16 MERION MERCY 4
Eleven players contributed to the scoring as the Spartans opened up a 13-2 halftime lead on their way to the big win.
“It was an all-around great game,” Spartans’ coach Marissa Conover said. “We had great connections.”
Sam McDevitt’s six-point game with two goals and four assists led a balanced Spartans’ attack. Fiona Rizzo added two goals and three assists while Stella Nelson, Emma Yoder and Shannon Meder each had two goals and one assist. Maddie McDevitt had a team-high three goals while Shannon Silvius had one goal and one assist. Adding one goal each were Amelia Price, Adrianna DeMers and Ella McLaughlin. Frankie Rizzo chipped in an assist.
“It was exciting for our freshman swing players to get some stats on the board,” Conover said of DeMers and McLaughlin.
Tess Talbot, American Conference Player of the Year, had eight saves in goal.
Springfield Township (16-2, 10-1 SOL) will host #8 Gwynedd Mercy in a second round game Tuesday. GMA defeated #9 Delco Christian 15-4.
Merion Mercy 2-2 4
Springfield Twp 13-5 18
#3 UPPER MORELAND 16, #14 INTERBORO 1
The Golden Bears raced out of the gate to a commanding 11-1 halftime lead on their way to the decisive win.
“We are very excited to be able to play in these bonus lacrosse games,” UM coach Kim Frantz said. “We look forward to our next game on Tuesday.”
Reagan Cummins scored six goals and assisted on another to lead the Golden Bears. Annalise Messina added three goals and one assist while Alexa Marczak had two goals and one assist. Olivia Meakim added one goal and three assists while Molly Meakim had one goal and two assists. Willow Taylor contributed a goal and an assist. Adding one goal each were Allison LaRocco and Tierney Hogan.
Addi Hurley was credited with seven saves in goal for UM.
Upper Moreland (17-2, 10-1 SOL) will host #11 Pope John Paul II in a second round contest Tuesday. PJP defeated #6 Jenkintown 7-3 in an opening round game.
Interboro 1-0 1
Upper Moreland 11-5 16
About the Author
