SOL Girls’ Lacrosse Wrap (4-19-23)

Check out the recaps for SOL girls’ lacrosse teams in action Wednesday. Pennridge/Souderton photos provided courtesy of Tracy Valko. CR North/CB West photos provided courtesy of John Gleeson. Check back for galleries of both games: https://solsports.zenfolio.com/f1066908596

SOL National Conference

PENNRIDGE 18, SOUDERTON 9

The Rams controlled play in Wednesday’s conference battle against the neighboring Indians, opening up a 14-4 halftime lead and rolling to the win.

“It was an all-around team effort,” Pennridge coach Karen Feher said.

Ava Fantaskey’s six-point game – which included three goals and three assists – led the Rams. She also had five draw controls, three ground balls and two caused turnovers. Kate Unzicker added three goals, four draw controls and two caused turnovers while Grace Rosica that three assists and two draw controls. Leah Verespy added two goals and two assists to go along with three caused turnovers, Taylor Burkett had two goals, one assist, one ground ball and one caused turnover, and Madigan Posey had two goals, one assist and one ground ball.

Also contributing for the Rams were Alexa Bailey (2 goals), Kendall Posey (1 goal, 1 assist, 1 draw control), Lauren Moylan (1 ground ball, 1 caused turnover), Lilly Reilly (2 ground balls, 1 assist), Norah Herbst (2 ground balls, 1 caused turnover, 1 draw control), Abby Keller (1 ground ball), Sydney Williams (1 goal), Kira Shukla (1 goal), Bre Bailey (1 goal, 1 ground ball, 1 draw control) and Makena Charles (1 ground ball).

For the Indians, Ava Shaw, Avery Farina, Tatum Andrews and Ang Borisow each had two goals. Andrews also had three draw controls and one ground ball while Borisow led the Indians with seven draw controls. Ella Longacre added a goal and two ground balls. Ava Jones had one assist, one draw control and two ground balls, and Rachel Schewe added one assist and one ground ball. Hannah Cornes had two draw controls.

Souderton goalie Gabby Hirschman was credited with eight saves.

Pennridge (8-3, 4-1 SOL) will host North Penn on Monday at 7 p.m., and Souderton (2-8, 1-4) will be on the road at Abington on Friday.

Souderton 4-5 9

Pennridge 14-4 18

COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 19, CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 7

The Indians opened up an 8-1 lead and never looked back on their way to the convincing conference win that saw several players deliver big performances.

Maddy Mela’s six-goal effort led the way for the Indians. Cat McBride and Charlotte Ondria each had five goals. Ondria also had one assist. Julia Ondria added a hat trick.

Abby Steadman’s four ground balls led the Indians. Olivia Esposito, Charlotte Ondria and Mela each had two draw controls.

Lucy Carney was credited with 14 saves in goal for the Indians.

“Our goalie played great,” Rock North coach Denise Noseworthy said. “We had good transition today. It was a great team win.”

Council Rock North (6-5, 2-3 SOL) will travel to Bensalem on Monday, and Central Bucks West (3-4, 0-3) will host Council Rock South on Friday.

COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 15, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 5

Sparked by the five-goal effort of Amy Loving, the Golden Hawks – who led 9-2 at halftime – rolled to their eighth win without a loss.

Zoe Brossman added three goals and an assist, and Elizabeth Hearn also had a hat trick. Amanda Green contributed two goals while Kelly Longmore had one goal and one assist. Kate Deal added one goal, and Ella Mayberry chipped in one assist.

“Kelly, Zoe and Lizzie did an outstanding job in the circle for us and looked great in transition,” Rock South coach Madison Hurwitz said. “Our defense – led by Karissa Smedley – was solid and also included Teagan Shay, Emerson Wackowski and Grace Franchini.”

Council Rock South (8-0, 4-0 SOL) will travel to Central Bucks West on Friday, and Central Bucks South (4-7, 3-2) will host Central Bucks East on Wednesday.

Central Bucks South 2-3 5

Council Rock South 9-6 15

NORTH PENN 20, BENSALEM 5

The Knights opened up a 12-4 halftime lead on their way to the decisive win over the visiting Owls.

“It was a great team effort and victory,” NP coach Heather Mellow said. “Kayla Stressman and Lauren Blanch played well. Both led the team across the board in goals, assists, draw controls and ground balls.”

North Penn (5-4, 4-1 SOL) will host Coatesville in a non-league game on Friday, and Bensalem (0-4) will host Council Rock North on Monday.

Bensalem 4-1 5

North Penn 12-8 20

CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 17, NESHAMINY 5

SOL American Conference

UPPER DUBLIN 10, WISSAHICKON 6

Sparked by the five-goal effort of Paige Dinkel, the Flying Cardinals upped their conference record to 5-0 with a win over their neighboring rival.

“It was a great team win today,” UD coach Dee Cross said. “I have been saying that the girls are having fun playing as a team and learning how to work together more and more each game. Wissahickon played a hard game, and we battled it out all over the field. We take one game at a time and learn from every situation.”

Dinkel also led the Cardinals with four draw controls to go along with two ground balls. Anna DiMartile contributed three draw controls, three ground balls and one caused turnover. Olivia Broome had two ground balls and two caused turnovers.

Also for the Cardinals, Kelly Senior had two goals and two assists, and Allie Gay also had a hand in four goals, contributing a goal and three assists. Ava Shoehen had one goal, one assist, two ground balls and one caused turnover. Lily Buckius added a goal, and Ella Lyon had two assists.

The Cardinals took a 7-4 lead into halftime, but the Trojans trimmed that lead to 7-6 only to see the Cards reel off three straight goals to close out the game.

“We were able to figure out the draw in the second half which was key to gaining possession,” Cross said. “Once we were on attack, we were able to work the ball and look for good shots instead of rushing them like we did in the first half.

“Wisshickon played a tough, aggressive defense so we had to work for every goal. You could see the girls gain confidence as the game went on and that made a difference.”

For the Trojans, Emma Greenberg had two goals and five draw controls. Alexa McCabe had two goals and two assists while Sophia Stehlik added one goal, one assist and two draw controls. Nora Ryan had one goal and one draw control.

“As a unit, it was the best defense played so far this season,” Wissahickon coach Chuck Wurzbach said. “We had six caused turnovers – two by Allie Pijanowski. Ava Fell was solid in goal, making 13 saves, and she was able to intercept a couple of passes.

“We were able to get it to 7-6. We just couldn’t capitalize when we had the ball after that.”

Upper Dublin (9-2, 5-0 SOL) will host William Tennent on Thursday, and Wissahickon (4-5, 3-2) will host Quakertown on Monday.

Wissahickon 4-2 6

Upper Dublin 7-3 10

UPPER MORELAND 16, CHELTENHAM 7

Annalise Messina scored seven goals in a contest that saw 11 players contribute to the scoring for UM.

“What I loved about our win today is we set a goal to have more assists, and they accomplished that goal,” UM coach Kim Frantz said. “Fourteen out of our 16 goals were assisted today, and that is something we are really working hard on recently. Eleven people had a part in our 16 goals.

“Cheltenham did a really nice job of passing the ball through the midfield and settling on offense, it shows they have been working hard this season. “

The list of contributors is a lengthy one. Reagan Cummins had two goals and three assists for a five-point game. Avary Adamski added two goals and an assist while Olivia Meakim added one goal and three assists. Isabel Leiter, Willow Taylor and Ella Gould each had one goal and one assist. For Gould, it was her first high school career goal. Jenna Piatieri had one goal. Alexa Marczak handed out two assists while Maggie Morrow and Allison LaRocco each had one assist.

Upper Moreland (9-2, 5-1 SOL) will host Dock Mennonite Academy in a non-league game Thursday, and Cheltenham (1-5, 0-4) will host Souderton on Friday.

Upper Moreland 10-6 16

Cheltenham 3-4 7

QUAKERTOWN 20, LOWER MORELAND 2

The Panthers celebrated Senior Night with a no-doubt-about it win, and they opened the game with a lineup that included all 12 seniors (the 13^th senior was sidelined with an injury). Eight of the seniors scored, and the seniors controlled play, leading the Panthers to a 13-1 halftime lead.

“It was a great game led by our seniors,” Quakertown coach Tracy Hibsman said.

Seniors contributing to the attack were Katelyn Derstine with three goals, Livian Stover and Mya Hibsman with two each, Isabella Kave, Katie Hagerty, Delaney Lamont, Cameron Hagerty and Natalie Boyd with one each. Underclassmen scoring included Keira Shaw and Casey Rosenberger with three each and Madison Taylor and Kayla Glaeser with one each.

Goalie Grace Stout had one save in the win.

Quakertown (4-6, 3-2 SOL) will travel to Wissahickon for a 5 p.m. game on Monday, and Lower Moreland (0-9, 0-5) will host Neshaminy on Thursday.

Lower Moreland 1-1 2

Quakertown 13-7 20

PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 17, NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 2

The Colonials raced out of the gate to 12-1 halftime lead on their way to the convincing conference win.

“PW had an all-around good team win,” PW coach Ellen Reilly said. “It started at the draw with midfielders Meghan Wendler, Kaiane Jayo, Mia Baron and Maita Jayo coming up with control.

“Maita Jayo had a stellar game all over the field coming up with ground balls, draw controls and caused turnovers. Kaiane Jayo has been consistent for us on defense but today was able to contribute in the midfield and on the offensive end.”

Meghan Wendler and Ella Clark each had four goals. Clark also had an assist for a five-point game. Liv Reilly also had a five-point game with three goals and two assists. Liv Eaton and Mia Baron both contributed two goals and one assist, and Maita Jayo had two goals.

“Olivia Reilly transitioned the ball well today, scoring and feeding her teammates,” Reilly said. “Ella Clark and Liv Eaton also had great offensive contributions.

“Defensively, Katie Lukens, Kaylin Smyth and Anna McNichol all had some good caused turnovers that enabled us to transition the ball out of the defensive end.”

Madie Thistlewaite scored both goals for the visiting Lions.

Plymouth Whitemarsh (4-5, 3-2 SOL) will travel to Abington on Monday, and New Hope-Solebury (0-7, 0-5) will travel to Pennington School on Friday for a non-league game.

New Hope-Solebury 1-1 2

Plymouth Whitemarsh 12-5 17

ABINGTON 23, WILLIAM TENNENT 3

Thirteen players found the back of the net for the Lady Ghosts at William Tennent.

Piper McGinley, Audrey Silverman, and Katie Pennekamp each scored three goals. Right behind them were Avery Sullivan, Charlotte Lowery, Haley Hamsher, and Madden Murray adding two goals each. The Lady Ghosts also had Brooke Hall, Maddie Garry, Abby Ellner, Carly Hughes, Elle Pennekamp and Maggie Cardamone contribute with one goal each. The offense was led by Audrey Silverman and Katie Pennekamp who dominated in the draw circle.

Abington (6-4, 4-1 SOL) will host Souderton on Friday, and William Tennent (0-6, 0-5) will be on the road at Upper Dublin Thursday.

Abington 16-7 23

William Tennent 2-1 3

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP 17, HATBORO-HORSHAM 5

The Spartans continued their torrid start to the season, using a balanced scoring effort to earn their ninth win without a loss.

Emma Yoder’s five-point game – which included four goals and an assist – led the Spartans. Shannon Silvius added three goals while Fiona Rizzo and Frankie Rizzo both had two goals and two assists. Sam McDevitt contributed two goals and an assist, and Maddie McDevitt was the fourth Spartan with two goals. Adding one goal each were Stella Nelson, Ella McLaughlin and Shannon Meder.

Tess Talbot recorded eight saves in goal in the win.

Springfield Township (9-0, 6-0 SOL) will travel to Delaware County Christian Thursday for a non-league game. Hatboro-Horsham (1-7, 1-3) will host Pennsbury on Friday.