Abington & Pennridge were winners in SOL girls’ lacrosse Monday. Abington/CB East photos provided courtesy of John Gleeson. Check back for a gallery of photos: https://solsports.zenfolio.com/f1066908596
Non-league
ABINGTON 14, CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 3
Sparked by the six-point game of Piper McGinley, the Ghosts notched an impressive non-league win over the visiting Patriots. McGinley led the Ghosts’ attack with four goals and two assists.
“It was a great team win today with six different scorers,” Abington coach Meg McClain said.
Katie Pennekemp also had a big game with four goals, and Charlotte Lowery did as well, contributing three goals and two assists. Maddie Garry and Addison Doyle both added a goal and an assist. Freshman Nora Luskin added a goal.
“Our girls did a great job in transition and capitalized on many ground balls and caused turnovers,” McClain said. “Specifically, Harper McGinley had a total of four ground balls, two draw controls and five assists.
“Our defense was anchored by junior goalkeeper Jayden Bagby, who had a stellar performance with 11 saves, and senior Jocelyn Pollock, who came up with three caused turnovers and two ground balls.
“On the defensive end, we played a solid game, and we were able to utilize many players who contributed to a great team effort.”
Abington (1-2) will host Pennsbury in a non-league game Tuesday, and Central Bucks East (2-2) will host Upper Moreland on Thursday.
PENNRIDGE 15, PERKIOMEN VALLEY 9
Taylor Burkett and Kate Unzicker each scored four goals to lead the visiting Rams to the decisive win. Burkett also had two ground balls and a caused turnover while Unziker had two ground balls and two draw controls.
“It was a team effort,” coach Karen Feher said. “Both ends of the field worked together, moved the ball and played smart.”
Leah Verespy played a key role in the Rams’ offensive success, winning seven draw controls. She also had five ground balls and one goal.
Kendall Posey and Madigan Posey each had two goals and one caused turnover. Madigan also had one assist, three ground balls and two draw controls.
Adding one goal each were Ava Fantaskey and Cayla Wurz. Fantaskey also had two ground balls and two caused turnovers while Wurz added an assist and one ground ball. Abigail Keller had one caused turnover, and Gianna Leuthe had one draw control.
Pennridge (2-2) will host Quakertown in a non-league game on Wednesday.
METHACTON 8, NORTH PENN 4
UNIONVILLE 23, COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 16
PENNCREST 14, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 1
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