Check out the recaps for SOL girls’ lacrosse teams in action Friday. PW/CR North photos courtesy of Michael Rice. Check back for a gallery of photos: https://solsports.zenfolio.com/f683838916 (Neshaminy senior photos provided courtesy of Jesse Garber)
Non-league
Plymouth Whitemarsh 8, Council Rock North 6
Plymouth Whitemarsh closed out the regular season with a big Senior Night victory over Council Rock North on Thursday.
“It was a hard-fought win on our Senior Night,” said Colonials’ coach Ellen Reilly. “Coming up big for us were midfielders Bri Reynolds and Maite Jayo. Katie Lukens and Liv Budin played great low defense. Grace Kerns came into the game and hustled all over the field.”
The Colonials netted seven goals in the first half and took a 7-2 lead into halftime. Maite Jayo finished the game with three goals, Bri Reynolds and Meghan Wendler each scored two, and Soph Gartland added one goal.
“We had a nice lead at halftime,” Reilly said. “North came out in the third quarter really pressuring us. We had opportunities but couldn’t capitalize – their goalie made some nice saves. In the fourth we possessed the ball but still couldn’t put it in the net. Council Rock North scored two to bring it to 8-6. My defense had two good caused turnovers, and my goalie made a nice save. We held on for the win.”
Cat McBride led the Indians with two goals, while Gaby Mann, Jordan Azaolf, and Julia Ondria each added one goal.
Plymouth Whitemarsh ends the regular season at 14-4 overall (8-3 in American Conference play). The Colonials are seeded 13th in the latest District 1 3A rankings. Council Rock North (11-4 overall, 8-2 in National Conference play) will finish the regular season at 10 am Saturday at Academy of Notre Dame De Namur. The Indians are seeded 11th in the latest District 1 3A rankings.
Council Rock North 2-4 6
Plymouth Whitemarsh 7-1 8
Upper Moreland 10, Central Bucks East 6
Upper Moreland pulled out a hard-fought 10-6 victory over a game Central Bucks East team in Thursday’s regular season-finale for both squads.
“Today was a great way to end the regular season,” UM coach Kim Frantz said. “It was a hard-fought game and another defensive battle. So proud of how the team played today. We were very connected on defense and moved the ball really well on attack, especially in the second half.
“We are excited to head into the postseason. We have tough games ahead, but everyone is up for the challenge and is excited.”
Annalise led the Golden Bears with five goals, three assists and four draw controls. Olivia Meakim had two goals and one assist, and Molly Meakim added one goal and one assist. Maggie Morrow had two goals and one draw control while Willow Taylor had one assist and two draw controls. Keiley Hawk had two draw controls.
Paige Keller scored three goals and had one caused turnover to lead the Patriots. Paige Dougherty had a goal and an assist, Megan Fahey scored one goal, and Cece Hayes had three assists and one caused turnover. Bella DeHaven and Nicolette Satterfield each had a pair of caused turnovers.
Abby DiAmico made seven saves in the cage for the Patriots.
“It was a great season for Central Bucks East,” said coach Maggie Stella, whose team finished at 8-9 overall, 5-5 in National Conference play. “I am very proud of the hard work and effort each of my players put into the season.
“I cannot thank our seniors enough. Paige Keller and Nicolette Satterfield played four wonderful years with this program. They are both excellent leaders in their own way and cover every inch of the field together. We have big shoes to fill. I know my players are looking forward to next year.”
East was seeded 25th in the most recent District 1 3A rankings. Upper Moreland – which closes out the regular season at 15-3 (9-2 in the American Conference), is the top seed in the District 1 2A rankings.
Abington 15, Jenkintown 3
It all begins with possession.
Abington had a stellar afternoon, controlling the ball and dictating the play en route to a 15-3 rout of neighboring Jenkintown in Thursday’s nonleague game.
“We did a great job on the draw and maintaining possession,” said Ghosts’ coach Meg MacClain. “Harper McGinley led the team with seven draw controls and Katie Pennekamp had five. Transitions were on point, starting with junior goalie Jayden Bagby (8 saves), who was aggressive out of the net today.”
Eight players contributed to the scoring, with sisters Harper and Piper McGinley each scoring three goals and adding three assists (Harper McGinley added 2 caused turnovers and 6 ground balls, while Piper McGinley had 1 caused turnover and 1 ground ball).
The Ghosts also received scoring from Katie Pennekamp (3 goals, 2 CTO, 4 GB), Ein Ely (2 goals, 2 CTO, 1 GB), Abby Ellner (1 goal, 1 CTO, 3 GB), Nora Luskin (1 goal, 1 A, 3 GB, 1 DC), Charlotte Lowery (1 goal), and Carly Hughes (1 goal, 1 CTO, 1 GB).
“I’m really proud of our attack as they played as a unit, were able to move the ball quickly and get many different scorers,” MacClain said. “Our attack also did well on the redefend and were able to cause Jenkintown turnovers to get the ball back.
“Our defense was on point and communicated well; they pushed doubles and were able to cause many turnovers.”
Racking up defensive stats for Abington were Olivia Capps (2 CTO, 2 GB, 2 DC), Piper Young (2 CTO, 1 GB), Madden Murray (1 CTO), Addison Doyle (1 CTO, 3 GB), Sophia Afflisio (1 CTO), Keely Gallagher (2 CTO).
Abington closes the regular season at 10-7 overall, 6-5 in American Conference play. The Ghosts hold the 22nd seed in the most recent District 1 3A rankings.
Abington 7-3-3-2 15
Jenkintown 0-2-1-0 3
Bensalem 12, Neshaminy 6
Springfield Twp 13, Harriton 6
Wednesday, May 8
Upper Moreland 16, William Tennent 0
Fifteen players contributed to the scoring for the Golden Bears, including several players who got their first varsity goal.
Olivia Meakim led a balanced attack with two goals and two assists, Molly Meakim added two goals and one assist, and Willow Taylor had one goal and two assists. Adding one goal each were Molly Meakim, Keiley Hawk, Keira Hess, Addi Hurley, Charlie Clement, Addi Gans, Tierney Hogan, Sophie Perrine, Gianna Brown, Izzy Duncan and Mackenzie Reilly. Avery Adamski added an assist.
Addi Hurley was credited with two saves in the shutout win.
Souderton 18, Neshaminy 7
Tatum Andrews scored five goals and assisted on three others to lead the Indians to the league win on Wednesday. The junior also had one draw control. Senior Avery Farina also had a big game, finishing with four goals and one assist.
Carly Gavetti had a five-point game that included three goals and two assists as well as a team-high nine draw controls, and Caroline Kelcy also had a hat trick and one assist with three draw controls. Addie Yost had two goals and one assist and two draw controls.
Also contributing for the Indians were Savannah Smith with one goal and Anah Petrovich with one assist.
Nicolle Kleckner was credited with 12 saves in goal in a winning effort for the Indians.
For Neshaminy, Abby Perkins had a hat trick, Mia Sermani had two goals while Keira Swinski and Jackie Mull each had one goal. Avery Zachke recorded 12 saves in goal for the ‘Skins.
Souderton (7-10, 1-9 SOL) will host New Hope-Solebury on Friday to close out its season.
Neshaminy 4-3 7
Souderton 9-9 18
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