Check out the recaps for SOL girls’ lacrosse teams in action Friday. Pennridge/LC photos provided courtesy of Tracy Valko. Check back for a gallery of photos. All SOS photo galleries for GIRLS’ LACROSSE can be viewed by clicking HERE.
Non-league
Central Bucks South 11, Hatboro-Horsham 10
The Titans needed a win, and although it wasn’t easy, they notched a win that brought a welcome end to a four-game skid that included three one-goal losses.
“The past few games have been extremely tough on our team with four midfielders injured, and today was just what we needed,” South coach Janique Craig said. “We have made a few adjustments to our lineup, and the girls are working well together.
“Junior captain Grace Gannon had an unbelievable game with eight goals and six draw controls. Kate Victor had three assists and four draw controls, and Maddy Flynn had three goals. Defender Rachel Steigerwalt had three caused turnovers and (goalie) Gabby Mayo had an amazing game with 14 saves.
Central Bucks South (5-5, 2-2 SOL) will travel to Avon Grove for a non-league game on Monday, and Hatboro-Horsham (3-6, 2-3) will host Abington on Monday.
Pennridge 18, Lansdale Catholic 1
A quartet of hat tricks powered a one-sided effort as the Rams downed the Crusaders on Friday.
Natalie Yianjian, Sophie Craig, Kate Unzicker and Leah Verespy all netted three goals for Pennridge, with Yianjian and Craig each adding two assists and Unzicker and Verespy tacking on a helper. Kendall Posey also had an impactful game on the offensive end, scoring just once but putting a stick in with six assists on the afternoon.
Amelia Loughery scored two and assisted another while Ava Fantaskey and Maddy Edinger each scored one and assisted one and Grace Roscia added a goal.
Pennridge (6-3, 3-1 SOL) will host Council Rock South on Monday at 7 p.m.
PENNRIDGE 14 4 – 18
LANSDALE CATHOLIC 0 1 – 1
Abington 12, Central Bucks East 8
The Ghosts’ defense came up with critical and timely stops to help pick up a hard-earned win Friday.
“Marilynn Capps played a great game and had seven saves,” Abington coach Amalie Kreitman said of her goalie. “Our defense played an amazing game today. Joclyn Pollock had the game of her life, she made so many stops. Harper McGinley was so fast to the ball with two ground balls. Luci Scarpello played great defense today. Madden Murray did a great job communicating with Audrey Silverman.”
Offensively, Abington’s attack and midfield worked well together and moved the ball well, leading to plenty of scoring opportunities.
Wren Castor and Haley Hamsher each scored twice while Emma Warner found the back of the net once, as did Audrey Sullivan.
The senior duo of Mei Mei Cheng and Caroline Hughes each had a hat trick to pace the offense.
“Our defender turned middie had a wonderful game,” Kreitman said of Hughes. “Today our team played together and it showed. They had a great time, and we couldn’t be prouder.”
The Patriots battled, getting four goals from Paige Keller, two from Courtney Curry and solo scores from Morgan Tait, Lauren Boylan and Sammy Kishel. Curry also had three helpers and two draw controls while Keller added an assist, three draw controls and three ground balls. Kishel also had one draw control and one ground ball.
Ava Delfini had one draw control and one ground ball. Aidenn O’Leary had a team high four ground balls, and Olivia Samkavitz had three. Rylee Surovec added one draw control while Lauren Boylan had one ground ball.
“The team worked very hard today and put in their best effort. As their coach, I will continue to help each one of them achieve their goals,” East coach Maggie Stella said. “Today was not our best day, but we know there is always room to grow.”
Abington (5-4, 3-1 SOL) will travel to Hatboro-Horsham on Monday, and Central Bucks East (1-8, 0-4) will host Bensalem on Monday.
ABINGTON 7 5 – 12
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 5 3 – 8
Pennsbury 18, New Hope-Solebury 2
The Falcons controlled play from the start as they cruised to a win on Friday.
Darrien Furiness scored four goals, assisted two more and came up with eight draw controls in another standout all-around performance. Grace Holmes netted a hat trick and pair of assists, adding three draw controls and a trio of ground balls.
Olivia Graebner was a stat-stuffer as well for Pennsbury, scoring a hat trick, emerging with three draw controls and cleaning the grass with 12 ground balls.
Mia Popovitch had four ground balls and added two goals, Lily Abraham scored twice while Caroline Mellon, Rylie Borgman, Sophia Curtis and Katelyn Baik also scored for the Falcons.
Pennsbury (4-2) will host Council Rock North on Monday, and New Hope-Solebury (3-7) will travel to Wissahickon on Monday for a 5 p.m. game.
PENNSBURY 14 4 – 18
NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 1 1 – 2
West Chester Henderson 16, Souderton 9
Despite a five-goal effort from Lauren Hallman, the Indians couldn’t keep pace with the Warriors on Friday.
Reiley Knize had two goals while Angela Borisow and Ava Shaw also scored. Yasmin Khatri assisted three goals while Jess Burns also added a helper for Souderton.
Souderton (6-3, 3-0 SOL) will host Central Bucks West on Monday at 7 p.m.
WC HENDERSON – 16
SOUDERTON – 9
Strath Haven 17, North Penn 9
The Knights’ trip to one of the top programs in District 1 didn’t yield a win but potential more long-term dividends.
“Strath Haven dominated the draws, and capitalized on their possessions. Unfortunately, it was not our best display of lacrosse so far this season,” North Penn coach Heather Mellow said. “It definitely highlighted some of our weaknesses that we will improve on. Playing teams like Strath Haven will only help us, especially if we make it district playoffs.”
Emily Varilla had a hat trick and came up with five draw controls to lead the Knights. Jordan Baily and Kayla Stressman each netted two goals, with Stressman adding three draw controls while Riley O’Donnell and Olivia Caputo each found the net once.
Kerry O’Donnell had two assists and two draw controls for North Penn while Lauren Blanch had an assist and three caused turnovers.
Knights goalie Kiera Holt reached a personal milestone with her 200th save between the posts.
North Penn (6-3, 4-0 SOL) will host Neshaminy on Monday.
STRATH HAVEN 11 6 – 17
NORTH PENN 6 3 – 9
Jenkintown 14, Cheltenham 3
Bensalem 14, St. Hubert’s 0
Thursday, April 21
Upper Moreland 17, William Tennent 0
Fourteen players contributed goals in the Golden Bears’ victory over the visiting Panthers. Annalise Messina led a balanced attack with three goals and one assist. She also had two draw controls. Reagan Cummins added a pair of goals and also had three draw controls.
Adding one goal each were Avery Adamski, Heidi Wittick, Natalie Saresky (1 assist), Willow Taylor 2 assists), Olivia Meakim (2 assists), Charlotte James, Isabelle Leiter, Molly Meakim (2 assists), Bree Knox, Kayla Sword, Kathleen Smith and Maggie Morrow (2 assists). Jenna Piantieri had one assist and one draw control.
Saresky also had three draw controls while Wittick and Allison Larocco each had two.
Upper Moreland (9-1, 5-0 SOL) will host Plymouth Whitemarsh on Monday, and William Tennent (1-5, 0-4) will travel to Springfield Township on Monday.
WILLIAM TENNENT 0-0 0
UPPER MORELAND 10-7 17
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