District 1 Class 4A Playback Games
#1-3 Pennridge 3, #!-20 Penncrest 0
The Rams bounced back from their semifinal loss to Conestoga with a solid performance on both sides of the ball.
Lindsey DeHaven, Chance Hendricks and senior Kat Estep all notched goals for Pennridge, which held No. 20 Penncrest scoreless for the second straight game. It was the 10th shutout of the season for the Pennridge defense.
The Rams secured the third seed out of District I for the upcoming PIAA 4A playoffs and will face District 12 champion Central at a site and time to be determined in Tuesday's opening round.
#1-5 Downingtown East 2, #1-7 Pennsbury 1
A late goal wasn't enough to rally the Falcons to a win on Friday.
Downingtown East led 1-0 at the half, then built a 2-0 advantage before Gabby Zalot's penalty kick put Pennsbury on the board in the 76th minute.
Pennsbury coach Kaitlyn Battiste noted the play of Darrien Furiness in the midfield and Kendall Palatine, who started at goalkeeper after filling in at the position during Tuesday's win over Abington.
The Falcons will be the sixth seed out of District I for the upcoming PIAA 4A playoffs and will face the District 3 champion in the opening round at a site and time to be determined. The District 3 title game between Cumberland Valley and Central Dauphin is set for Saturday night.
DOWNINGTOWN EAST 1 1 – 2
PENNSBURY 0 1 – 1
Goals: P – Gabby Zalot
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