Check out the recaps for SOL girls’ lacrosse teams in action Thursday.
SOL National Conference
Central Bucks East 16, Council Rock South 7
Central Bucks East locked up a share of the National Conference title by defeating the host Golden Hawks on Thursday.
"The first 10 min of the game were extremely sloppy – Council Rock was neck in neck with us," East coach Jordan Sanocki said. "We couldn’t get used to the long grass, we were forcing passes, and we had a hard time adjusting on the fly. After I called a timeout midway through the first half, the girls were able to rally together to make it 10-5 at half.
"At half, we came up with a plan and we were able to run away with the game. Brigitte (Bishop) was unstoppable on the draw with 12 draw controls – this season's record for draw controls in a single game. She knows after every goal, it’s up to her. It’s always a 50/50 ball at the draw circle and today she excelled at her job."
The Patriots, who led 10-5 at halftime, outscored the Golden Hawks 6-2 in the second half.
"In the second half, they moved the ball through the midfield effortlessly and were communicating across the entire field," Sanocki said. "They worked the ball quickly around the 12m and worked off ball until we had girls open in the middle and we were able to put the ball in the cage. Katie Powell and Riley Forman both played a phenomenal game today; they hit every good stat box with all their goals, assists, draw controls, ground balls, and caused turnovers.
"We eventually got our heads in the game and just played good CB East girls lacrosse, just like we know how to do. We are so excited to end our season on such a high note and we are looking forward to the playoffs next week."
The Patriots ended in a three-way tie for first place along with North Penn and Central Bucks West and will be competing in the upcoming PIAA District One Class 3A tournament which begins Tuesday."
Riley Forman and Katie Powell highlighted the offense for the Patriots as each scored five goals. Forman also had five assists, one ground ball and two caused turnovers while Powell had three assists, two draw controls, five ground balls and one caused turnover.
Bishop contributed three goals, 12 draw controls and three ground balls while Kieran Fink (one caused turnover), Lindsey Thompson (two ground balls) and Courtney Mackenzie (three ground balls) had a goal apiece.
Ava Lisle had two ground balls and one caused turnover in the win while Kendall Hudson had one ground ball and one caused turnover. Quinn Ferry added four draw controls, four ground balls and one caused turnover. Morgan Eater had one caused turnover and goalie Fiona Henderson made five saves.
Central Bucks East (12-6, 7-1 SOL) is 11th in the District 1 3A power rankings.
Central Bucks East 10 6 – 16
Council Rock South 5 2 – 7
Non-league
Upper Dublin 17, West Chester East 9
Visiting Upper Dublin clamped down on defense en route to notching a non-league victory over West Chester East on Thursday.
The Cardinals, who will be part of the upcoming PIAA District One Class 3A tournament (which begins Tuesday), put this one away early by outscoring their hosts 13-5 in the opening half.
“The defense as a unit did a great job of working together,” Upper Dublin coach Dee Cross said.“Maisie Hanson, Aidan Hopkins, Lydia Casey and Erin Eby are all working hard to improve each game. We also had to play some girls out of position and each one stepped up to the challenge.”
Julia Reardon (one assist) and Jenn McCarry (two assists) highlighted the offense for the Cardinals with seven and six goals, respectively.
Becky Browndorf added a hat trick to go along with four assists while Jackie Rama also had a goal. Meg DiMartile chipped in with an assist and goalie Riley Brady made nine saves.
Upper Dublin (12-5, 6-3 SOL) is 14th in the latest District 1 3A power rankings.
Upper Dublin. 13 4 – 17
West Chester East. 5 4 – 9
Hatboro-Horsham 17, Lansdale Catholic 2
Hatboro-Horsham had little trouble in cruising past visiting Lansdale Catholic in a non-league game Thursday.
The Hatters, who did not allow a goal in the second half, received seven goals and three assists from Cam Ryan and three goals and two assists from Gabrielle Liott.
Audrey Leibfreid and Megan Acker each had a pair of goals in the win while Leah Cresta (one assist), Sophia Liott and Sarah Mahoney had single tallies.
Arielle Hammer notched the win in goal.
Hatboro-Horsham (11-7, 5-4 SOL) is 22nd in the District 1 3A power rankings.
Lansdale Catholic 2 0 – 2
Hatboro-Horsham 11 6 – 17
Harriton 19, North Penn 7
North Penn, which owns a share of the National Conference title, dropped a non-league decision to a Harriton squad that is the district’s third-seeded squad.
“We played a strong Harriton team and it definitely prepared us for what we could see in the (upcoming district) playoffs,” North Penn coach Heather Mellow said.“I’m very proud of my team for not giving up.”
Alli Lindsay had three goals and two assists for the Knights while Casey Cavanaugh netted a pair of goals.
Grace Sacchetti (one assist, three draw controls) and Kristin Varilla each had one goal and Emily Varilla had an assist and three draw controls.
North Penn (10-8, 7-1 SOL) is 18th in the District 1 3A power rankings.
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