Check out the recaps for SOL girls’ lacrosse teams in action Monday. Pennsbury/Council Rock North photos provided courtesy of John Gleeson. Check back for a gallery of photos: https://solsports.zenfolio.com/f781224924
SOL National Conference
PENNSBURY 20, COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 2
The Falcons opened their SOL season on a high note, ignoring the rain for the decisive win.
Olivia Graebner stole the spotlight on attack and had a hand in nine goals, scoring five goals and assisting on four. Also turning in a big day was Grace Holmes with four goals and two assists.
“We came out strong in our first league game, and while we came out on top, we still have things to work on,” Pennsbury coach Marguerite Piccolo said. “I was happy to see us finally play well together and connect both offensively and defensively throughout the whole game.
“Grace (Holmes), Mia (Popowich) and Liv (Graebner) won control of the draws which allowed us to keep the momentum going offensively. Kema Brown had some nice saves, and our defense did an excellent job at taking away opportunities from Council Rock North.”
The Falcons – who raced out of the gate to a 7-1 halftime lead – received a hat trick from Sasha Dobos while Mia Popowich had two goals and one assist. Adding two goals each were Lily Abraham and Rylie Borgman. Angelina Kenney and Jordan Ewart each contributed one goal for the Falcons.
Pennsbury (2-2, 1-0 SOL) will be on the road at Central Bucks West on Wednesday, and Council Rock North (3-2, 1-1) will host Pennridge on Wednesday (7 pm).
Council Rock North 1-1 2
Pennsbury 7-13 20
NORTH PENN 18, NESHAMINY 1
Kayla Stressman and Katie Harkins each scored four goals to lead a balanced Knight attack in Monday’s league opener. Stressman also led the Knights with six draw controls.
Quinn Rodoff added three goals and an assist, and Ashley Yu had two goals and one assist. Maddie Brown also had a pair of goals, and Lauren Blanch contributed one goal, two assists and four draw controls. Stephanie Gibson had one goal and one assist, and Morgan Rodoff added a single goal.
Kiera Holt was credited with 10 saves in a winning effort in goal.
“Our defensive unit – Grace Macnamara, Ella Juska, Maddie Brown, Morgan Rodoff, Kaitlyn Morse, Laura Albert and Becca Diehl – did a great job forcing turnovers and getting the ball to our offensive end,” North Penn coach Heather Mellow said. “Kiera (Holt) stepped up in the cage as well – making many nice saves.”
North Penn (1-1, 1-0 SOL) will travel to Council Rock South Wednesday for a 5:30 p.m. contest, and Neshaminy (0-4, 0-2) will host Council Rock South next Monday.
Neshaminy 1-0 1
North Penn 12-6 18
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 13, BENSALEM 3
The Titans opened league play with a convincing road win over the Owls.
“It was a full team effort,” South coach Janique Craig said. “Today we dominated on the draw control and had possession of the ball the majority of the game.
“It was neat to see some of our younger players step up and show that they can make an impact on the field. Each game, we have been improving and coming together as a team.”
Central Bucks South (2-2, 1-0 SOL) will host Souderton on Wednesday, and Bensalem (0-1) will be on the road at Central Bucks East Wednesday for a 5 pm contest.
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 10, PENNRIDGE 8
The Golden Hawks opened league play with a gutsy come-from-behind road win, rallying from a 5-4 halftime deficit to outscore the Rams 6-3 in the second half. They not only had to overcome the Rams but less-than-ideal conditions after enduring a downpour during the jayvee game that preceded the varsity contest.
“We were completely soaked all night,” Rock South coach Madison Hurwitz said. “Our jayvee swing players were drenched. The jayvee set the tone for the night, winning 10-1.
“What a full team effort – the girls kept their composure and played our game. I’m so proud of them.”
Amy Loving scored three goals and added an assist to lead the Hawks. Zoe Brossman had two goals and an assist while Lizzie Hearn and Meg Rafter both had a pair of goals. Kelly Longmore added a goal.
“Kaya Mallon played incredible in goal,” Hurwitz said. “The defense was led by two-time senior captain Karissa Smedley.
“Teagan Shay, Grace Franchini and Emerson Wackowski were solid on ‘D’ and played a full 50 minutes.”
Council Rock South (3-0, 1-0 SOL) will host North Penn on Wednesday, and Pennridge (3-2, 0-1) will be on the road at Council Rock North on Wednesday.
Council Rock South 4-6 10
Pennridge 5-3 8
SOL American Conference
WISSAHICKON 16, NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 3
In less-than-ideal conditions, the Trojans controlled play in Monday’s league opener on their way to the decisive win.
“It was buckets of rain to start the game – not the best conditions, but Emma Greenberg and Nora Ryan did a great job on the draw, and the team was able to control the ball until they were able to take a good shot,” Wissahickon coach Chuck Wurzbach said. “We had a very balanced attack with eight different players on the scorer’s sheet.”
Sophia Stehlik led the attack with four goals to go along with three draw controls and three caused turnovers.
“Sophia Stehlik did a great job getting the ball up the field in transition,” Wurzbach said.
Greenberg added three goals, two assists and five draw controls while Ryan had two goals, two assists and three draw controls. Maddie Radell added two goals and three assists, and Alexa McCabe had two goals and three draw controls. Gianna Maiale had one goal and one assist.
Wissahickon (2-1, 1-0 SOL) will travel to Lower Moreland on Wednesday, and New Hope-Solebury (0-3,0-1) will host Upper Moreland on Wednesday.
UPPER DUBLIN 13, QUAKERTOWN 5
Paige Dinkel had a big game for the Flying Cardinals, leading the attack with five goals and one assist. Ella Lyon added a hat trick and two assists while Lily Buckius had two goals and one assist. Ava Shohen contributed a goal and two assists, Allie Gay had a goal and an assist, and Kelly Senior added one goal.
For the Panthers, who trailed 8-2 at halftime, Casey Rosenberger had a pair of goals while Cameron Haggerty, Ciara Mory, Livian Stover and Katie Haggerty each had one goal.
Upper Dublin (2-2, 1-0 SOL) will travel to Plymouth Whitemarsh on Wednesday, and Quakertown (0-4, 0-1) will host William Tennent on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Quakertown 2-4 6
Upper Dublin 8-5 13
ABINGTON 16, LOWER MORELAND 2
The Lady Ghosts had nine players contribute scoring in Monday’s league opener.
The Ghosts had 18 draw controls led by Katie Pennekamp with six and Audrey Silverman with four.
They also had a well-rounded offensive game. Silverman and Pennekamp led the team with four goals each. Avery Sullivan had two goals. Adding one goal each were Maddie Garry, Carly Hughes, Brooke Hall, Madden Murray, Maggie Cardamone and Piper McGinley.
Abington had in total 10 caused turnovers, led by Brooke Hall with four of them.
Abington (3-1, 1-0 SOL) will be on the road at Hatboro-Horsham on Wednesday, and Lower Moreland (0-3, 0-1) will host Wissahickon on Wednesday.
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 16, WILLIAM TENNENT 0
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Non-league
ARCHBISHOP WOOD 14, CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 6
The Vikings held a tenuous 5-3 lead over the visiting Patriots at halftime but erupted for nine second-half goals on their way to the win.
Paige Keller led the Patriots with three goals, three ground balls and two draw controls. Paige Dougherty added two goals, one ground ball and one draw control, and Natalie Berndt had one goal to round out the scoring.
Sammy Kishel contributed one assist, three ground balls and three draw controls. Ava Delfini added two ground balls and two draw controls. Savannah Jagoda and Amanda Ries were both credited with two ground balls while Olivia Samkavitz and Avery Stephenson each had one.
“There are more games to come, so we are just preparing for Bensalem on Wednesday,” said East coach Maggie Stella.
Central Bucks East (2-2) will open league play Wednesday when the Patriots will host Bensalem.
Central Bucks East 3-3 6
Archbishop Wood 5-9 14
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