Check out the recaps for SOL girls’ lacrosse teams in action Friday.
Non-league
PENNRIDGE 14, PERKIOMEN VALLEY 13
It had been three years since the Rams faced the Vikings in what had become the annual season opener for both teams. Perk Valley was the winner in the three meetings prior to the cancellation of the 2020 season due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
The Rams – sparked by the four-goal, one-assist effort of Maddy Eddinger – brought an end to that trend by notching a win that was anything but easy. Although it certainly looked like the Rams might be in for a cakewalk when they opened up a 10-4 halftime lead.
Then came a second half that saw the Rams allow the Vikings to get back in the game, but they would not be denied, holding on for the hard fought win.
“It was an all-out team effort,” Pennridge coach Karen Feher said. “We received outstanding defensive games from Lauren Moylan, Lauren Rush, Nikki Machado, Brynn Wegner and Lily Reilly.
“Ava Fantaskey, Grace Rosica and Maddy Edinger dominated the draw with four draw controls each. There was some absolutely beautiful lacrosse played tonight.”
Also for the Rams, Kendall Posey had a big night, contributing two goals and four assists. Grace Rosica and Sophie Craig both had two goals and one assist while Leah Verespy added a pair of goals. Kate Unzicker and Taylor Burkett both had one goal.
Pennridge (1-0) will travel to Abington for a non-league game on Monday.
Perkiomen Valley 4-9 13
Pennridge 10-4 14
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 15, HARRITON 13
Brianna Austin scored six goals and assisted on a pair, and teammate Meghan Wendler added four goals and two assists to lead the Colonials to the tightly contested non-league win.
“It was a back and forth game, depending on who got possession of the draw,” said PW coach Ellen Reilly, whose team took a 10-6 lead into halftime but then had to hold off the Rams in the second half. “In the end, my defense stepped up and denied Harriton two late opportunities, which led to PW holding possession for the last two minutes.
“Brianna Austin, Meghan Wendler and Ella Clark played extremely hard on both ends of the field. Lonna Buono led our defense with some great transition.”
Also for the Colonials, Olivia Eaton and Sophie Gartland both had two goals and one assist. Ella Clark added a goal and an assist, and Olivia Reilly had two assists.
Aniya Bond recorded 13 saves in a winning effort in goal for PW.
Plymouth Whitemarsh (1-0) will host Strath Haven in a non-league game on Monday.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 10-5 15
Harriton 6-7 13
UPPER MORELAND 12, POTTSGROVE 7
A pair of underclassmen found themselves in starring roles for the Golden Bears in Friday’s non-league opener. Freshman Annaliese Messina and sophomore Molly Meakim both had three goals and one assist to lead the Golden Bears’ attack.
“It was an exciting opening day game, and we were excited to come home with our first win,” UM coach Kim Frantz said. “With a final score of 12-5, it was a whole team effort.”
Also for the Golden Bears, Olivia Meakim and Isabel Leiter both contributed two goals and one assist while Reagan Cummins and Charlotte James each had one goal. Cummins also had two assists and James had one. Avery Adamaski also had an assist.
“Our defense led in ground balls and did a great job finding rhythm on the field,” Frantz said.
Emma Hurley was credited with seven saves in a winning effort in goal. Addison Hurley also saw action and recorded two saves.
Upper Moreland (1-0) will host Council Rock North in a non-league game on Monday.
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 22, VILLA JOSEPH MARIE 12
Allie Carpentier, Madeline Mela and Charlotte Ondria each had a hand in eight goals, leading a potent Indians’ attack in a no-doubt-about-it non-league win over the neighboring Jems. Carpentier and Mela both scored five goals and assisted on three others while Ondria added four goals and four assists. Julia Ondria collected a hat trick and also had one assist. Megan McCaffery also finished with a hat trick. Liza McBride contributed two goals and two assists to go along with three ground balls. McBride also dominated play in the circle, leading the Indians with 12 draw controls. Mela added three draw controls while Ondria and McCaffery each had two.
Senior Rylee Roe-Lipsky was credited with 11 saves in goal for the Indians in the win.
“Charlotte and Julia Ondria made great passes,” CRN coach Denise Noseworthy said. “Maddy Mela had great connections with five goals and three assists, and Allie Carpentier also had five goals. Liza McBride with Morgan McCaffrey dominated the drawl, and Rylee Roe- Lipsky was solid in goal.”
Council Rock North (1-0) will host Avon Grove in a non-league game on Saturday at 10 a.m.
NORTH PENN 18, UPPER MERION 10
The Knights raced out of the gate to an 8-3 halftime lead and never looked back on their way to the non-league win.
“Great team effort,” NP coach Heather Mellow said. “We had some underclassmen step up today and did a great job defensively.
“Our midfield dominated the draws which helped secure the win. Upper Merion had a lot of talent on their team. Much more than the score shows. I’m proud of my team for staying composed and playing hard for the entire game.”
Emily Varilla and Jordan Baily both scored five goals to lead a potent Knight attack. Varilla also had seven draw controls while Baily added an assist.
In a contest that saw the Knights dominate the midfield, Kayla Stressman had a game high nine draw controls to go along with two goals, and Kerry O’Donnell had six draw controls. O’Donnell also scored three goals and contributed an assist for the Knights.
Danielle Preston added two goals while Olivia Caputo had one, and Riley O’Donnell chipped in an assist.
Kiera Holt was credited with nine saves in goal for the Knights.
North Penn (1-0) will host Methacton in a non-league game next Saturday at 10 a.m.
Upper Merion 3-7 10
North Penn 8-10 18
WISSAHICKON 19, CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 1
Emma Baker scored five goals and assisted on two others to lead the Trojans to the big non-league win in Friday’s opener. Emma Greenberg connected on a hat trick and also had three assists while Alexis Hobson had two goals and assisted on three more. Alexa McCabe added four goals, and Nora Ryan also had a hat trick. Gianna Maiale had one goal and one ground ball.
Chloe Acuna’s four ground balls led the Trojans while Greenberg, Baker and Hobson had one each.
‘Overall, Wissahickon came out fast and furious,” East coach Maggie Stella said. “They had a lot of gritty players that showed skill and aggression.
“CB East is a young team, and we are working on finding our groove. As their coach, I believe throughout the season they will find their strengths and begin to use them to their advantage.”
Ava Delfini scored East’s lone goal with an assist from Sammy Kishel, who also had two draw controls. Delfani had one draw control.
Paige Keller led the Patriots with five ground balls and three draw controls. Rylee Surovec had four ground balls, one draw control and one caused turnover. Lauren Boylan added two ground balls while Olivia Samkavitz and Sierra Buesing each had one ground ball.
Wissahickon (1-0) will travel to Gwynedd Mercy Academy on Monday for a non-league game, and Central Bucks East (0-1) will be on the road at Upper Perkiomen on Saturday for a non-league game at 10 a.m.
Central Bucks East 1-0 1
Wissahickon 9-10 19
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 18, HATBORO-HORSHAM 2
Cailey Hiscox and Julia Levin both scored five goals to lead a high-powered Golden Hawk attack. Hiscox also had a pair of assists. Amanda Smith added a hat trick to go along with one assist while Amy Loving and Meg Rafter both had two goals and two assists. Karissa Smedley added one goal, Zoe Brossman had two assists, and Amanda Smith chipped in with one assist for the Golden Hawks, who led 11 -1 at halftime.
Council Rock South (1-0) will host William Tennent on Monday, and Hatboro-Horsham (0-1) will be on the road at Central Bucks East on Tuesday.
Hatboro-Horsham 1-1 2
Council Rock South 11-7 18
DOCK MENNONITE ACADEMY 6, LOWER MORELAND 5
The Lions and Pioneers battled to a 4-4 halftime tie, but it was the visiting Pioneers edging the Lions 2-1 in the second half to earn the non-league win.
“It was a tough back and forth game, hustling from both sides,” LM coach Jessica Ashenbrenner said. “It came down to little mistakes from LM, but it’s only game one.”
Sarah Rosala and Tori Finnegan both had two goals for the Lions. Sara Asmann added a single goal. Leila Rosala contributed an assist.
Kenzie Derstine’s hat trick led Dock while Emma Kratz had a pair of goals, and Devon Ridge scored one goal.
Lower Moreland (0-1) will host Upper Perkiomen in a non-league game on Monday.
Dock Mennonite 4-2 6
Lower Moreland 4-1 5
METHACTON 15, PENNSBURY 10
Darrien Furiness turned in a stellar seven-goal effort, but it wasn’t enough to propel the Falcons to a win over the Warriors, who opened up a 9-4 halftime lead. The Falcons exchanged goals with the Warriors in the second half but never could make up the ground they lost in the opening half.
Also for the Falcons, Mia Popovitch had two goals and Grace Holmes had one.
Pennsbury (0-1) will travel to New Hope-Solebury on Monday for a non-league contest.
Pennsbury 4-6 10
Methacton 9-6 15
ACADEMY OF THE NEW CHURCH 11, BENSALEM 5
MOUNT ST. JOSEPH 17, SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 5
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