Check out the recaps for SOL girls’ lacrosse teams in action Friday.
Non-league
WISSAHICKON 17, CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 7
Alexa McCabe was all but unstoppable on attack, scoring 10 goals and assisting on two others to lead the Trojans to the big win in their season opener.
“I’m extremely proud of the team’s overall effort today,” Wissahickon coach Chuck Wurzbach said. “Alex McCabe came out from the start to set the tone, scoring six of of the first seven goals of the game.”
The Trojans, who took a 12-2 lead into halftime, also received contributions from Emma Greenberg, who had five draw controls, one goal and three assists, Sam Farno with two goals, one assist, three caused turnovers and one draw control, and Nora Ryan with one goal, one assist, two ground balls and three draw controls.
Tatum Ruhen was credited with four saves to earn the win in goal.
“Our defense, led by Chloe Acuna and Elle Stein, did a great job of jumping the cutters around the 8-meter,” Wurzbach said. “Overall, defensively, we had 11 caused turnovers and 11 won ground balls.
“We got a little sloppy on both sides of the ball in the third quarter, so we have to get that cleaned up before our next game. But after the break, we settled down and controlled the game to the final whistle.”
For the Patriots, Paige Dougherty and Natalie Berndt each had three goals while Brooke Burkin had one.
Wissahickon (1-0) will host Lower Merion for a non-league game on Tuesday at 5 p.m. Central Bucks East (0-1) will host Jenkintown for a non-league game Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Central Bucks East 2-5 7
Wissahickon 12-5 17
PENNSBURY 14, NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 1
Junior Grace Holmes scored six goals and added a pair of assists to lead a potent Falcon attack. She also had six draw controls. Included in her six goals was the 100th of the University of Richmond commit’s career.
“We are proud of Grace’s accomplishment as well as all the girls in helping each other achieve their milestones,” Pennsbury coach Marguerite Piccolo said.
Also coming up big was Siena College commit Mia Popovich, who contributed four goals and five draw controls. Sasha Dobos added two goals and three draw controls, Riley Borgman had one goal and two assists, and Lily Abraham finished with a goal and an assist.
Pennsbury (1-0) will travel to Avon Grove for a non-league game on Tuesday (7 pm).
UPPER DUBLIN 16, METHACTON 5
The Cardinals started their season on an impressive note, turning a one-goal lead after one quarter into a 16-5 halftime lead. Paige Dinkel and Anna DiMartile led a potent UD attack with five goals each.
“It was a good game to start our season,” UD coach Dee Cross said. “We had a one-goal lead at the end of the first quarter, 4-3. The girls continued to build on that and gain confidence as the game went on.
“We were able to continue to score and get different players involved in the offense.”
DiMartile also had three draw controls and two caused turnovers. Freshman Bridget DiMartile had three goals, one assist and six draw controls in an impressive debut. Ava Shoen added a goal, three assists, five draw controls and one caused turnover. Shannon Connaughton contributed one goal, and Abby O’Meara was credited with two ground balls and two caused turnovers.
UD goalie Erin Darcy was credited with five saves in her debut in goal.
“The offense worked the ball around well,” Cross said. “The defense played solid as a unit and were able to cause seven turnovers to start the transition.”
For the Warriors, Alexa Diezel had a pair of goals while Renee Blake, Bella Catania and Brayden Williams each had one goal.
Upper Dublin (1-0) will host Pennridge in a non-league game Tuesday.
Methacton 3-2 5
Upper Dublin 9-7 16
LOWER MORELAND 16, NORRISTOWN 8
The Lions opened their season on a high note, notching a big win over the visiting Eagles. They led 10-5 at halftime and never looked back.
Coming up huge for the Lions in the win was goalie Meg Halpern, who was credited with 24 saves.
Roya Rosala led the Lions’ attack with eight goals and one assist in a standout effort. Mia Rosala also had a productive day, adding four goals and one assist.
Lower Moreland (1-0) will host Archbishop Ryan in a non-league game Monday.
Norristown 5-3 8
Lower Moreland 10-6 16
SOUDERTON 12, POPE JOHN PAUL II 10
Propelled by the four-goal effort of Tatum Andrews, the Indians notched a hard-fought non-league win in Friday’s opener. Avery Farina added a hat trick while Addie Yost and Carly Gavetti both had a pair of goals.
Anah Petroch had one goal while Ella Longacre and Savannah Smith both contributed one assist.
Nicole Kleckner notched the win in goal for the Indians, recording six saves.
Souderton (1-0) will host Upper Darby in a non-league game on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
QUAKERTOWN 10, UPPER PERKIOMEN 4
Sparked by the four-goal effort of Sunny Draper, the Panthers earned a win in Friday’s season opener.
Casey Rosenberger also had a hand in four goals, scoring twice and assisting on two others. Ciara Mory and Maria Wehmeyer both added a pair of goals.
Quakertown (1-0) will be on the road at Pope John Paul II for a non-league game on Thursday.
Upper Perkiomen 2-2 4
Quakertown 5-5 10
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