Check out the results for SOL girls’ soccer teams in action on Tuesday. To view photos of the CB South/Pennridge game, please visit the Photo Gallery.
American Conference
SPRINGFIELD 2, CHELTENHAM 1
The Spartans stunned the Panthers in their first league game after getting on the scoreboard eight minutes into the game when Brianna Littlepage capitalized off an Ellie Leitzel assist, and they never relinquished their lead.
“We lost to them twice last year,” said third year coach Suzette Wolfe. “We lost to them in our last game of the season by a lot.”
Jen Natale scored in the 30th minute to make sure the Spartans didn’t repeat their 2012 loss, but the Panther Tiana Han snuck in a goal with two minutes left to avoid the shutout.
“It was very hot and there were opportunities both ways,” said Wolfe. “We dominated at certain times, but at the end, they were trying really hard to score and they did.”
Wolfe was particularly thrilled with the play of her three starting freshman - Molly Dugan (sweeper), Emily Giampietro (midfield) and Leitzel (attack). Wolfe also credited much of her team’s early success to Kaitlyn Gillinger who returned to Springfield after attending Gwynedd Mercy for the past two years.
“I am not expecting to win the whole league,” said Wolfe. “But I’d like get a few more wins than we did last year, at least half of our league games.”
The Spartans only won three league games last season, which was their first year back in the American Conference and now upped their record to 1-2 while the Panthers fell to 0-3.
SPRINGFIELD 2-0 2
CHELTENHAM 0-1 1
UPPER MORELAND 1, PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 1 (2 OT)
The Colonials jumped out to an early 1-0 lead when Nicole Abbott scored only three minutes into the game, but the Golden Bears quickly answered seven minutes later as Sydney Bachmayer finished a Morgan Valera corner kick to score the equalizer.
“Bachmayer is a freshman, (and) she has started all of our games so far,” said first year coach Lisa Benvenuto. “She continues to provide pressure as a forward for us.”
The Colonials and Bears continued their back and forth battle through regulation and two overtimes, and neither team found the goal again.
“It was probably a fair result,” said PW Steve Slack. “Both teams worked out for the full duration. We missed some opportunities we wish we could’ve got back.”
Both squads are young and inexperienced, starting only two or three seniors.
“Defensively, we played solid, but we are going to be a little down compared to seasons past,” said Slack who credited freshmen Carly Abbott and Jule Terraces with standout performances.
“We are definitely young as well,” said Benvenuto who was impressed by the play of her young keeper Kim Benge (13 saves) and midfielder Christina Kame.
“Kame plays on flank and is able to run the field well and give us opportunities offensively and help defensively as well because of her speed. Benge has been doing well, she’s been pretty confident out there,” said Benvenuto.
The Bears (0-0-1 SOL, 0-2-1 overall) face Upper Merion and Benvenuto hopes to continue their pattern of marked improvement with each game. The Colonials (0-0-1 SOL, 1-0-1 overall) have the daunting task of facing league opponents Cheltenham and Upper Dublin back-to-back on Thursday and Friday.
UPPER MORELAND 1-0-0-0 1
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 1-0-0-0 1
WISSAHICKON 0, UPPER DUBLIN 0 (2 OT)
The Trojans and Lady Cardinals battled in what coach Shannon Franke called “an action packed game” during their 100-minute season opener. Play was even between the longtime rivals, but Franke says her squad got into a groove of possession midway through the first half. The Trojans were able to get a couple of good looks on goal but weren’t able to put them in the net.
“The standout in the first half was junior Anna Chiodo-Ortiz,” said Franke. “Her speed, quick read, and pure grit was what we needed to keep UD at bay.”
Franke says the level of intensity picked up as the teams entered overtime play, but still neither team was able to score.
"Our backs are starting to really gel, led by Chiodo-Ortiz (junior and first year captain)," said Franke whose team is now 0-2-1.
"Both teams will rest well tonight, no doubt dreaming of the next time they meet,” said Franke, who team will have a rematch the Cards on Oct. 1 at Upper Dublin.
For now the Trojans will travel to Springfield on Thursday while the Cardinals (0-2-1) host Norristown.
WISSAHICKON 0-0-0-0 0
UPPER DUBLIN 0-0-0-0 0
UPPER MERION 2, NORRISTOWN 0
Liz Botto and Anna Davis combined to lift the Vikings to a 2-0 shutout over the Eagles in the first game of Suburban One League play. The Vikings are 2-2 on the season and host Upper Moreland on Thursday while the Eagles fell to 0-1 and look ahead to Upper Dublin.
National Conference
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 7, ABINGTON 2
The Golden Hawks used an impressive five-goal second half to soar to a league-opening win over the Ghosts. Nikki Caffey paced the Hawks’ offense, scoring a hat trick and picking up one assist, while Erica Crosier, Becca Davey, Sydney Jones and Jesse Magee each added single goals. Shannon Boyle (2 assists) led her team in assists while Taylor Dillon, Lindsay Hish and Shelby Stolz each chipped in one assist. Julia Guarini and Emily Valleras found the net to put the Ghosts on the scoreboard in the second half.
The Hawks are now 2-0 and host Truman on Thursday while the Ghosts fall to 0-2 and travel to Council Rock North for their next league match on Thursday.
CR SOUTH 2-5 7
ABINGTON 0-2 2
PENNSBURY 2, BENSALEM 0
The Falcons and Owls found themselves locked in a scoreless tie at the half as they kicked off league play. Finally, freshman Mary Webb found the net three minutes into the second half, and senior Courtney Bennet (Megan England assist) upped the lead to 2-0 six minutes later as the Falcons earned their third consecutive shutout. Falcon keeper Sarah McDonald denied the Owls only shot on goal. The Falcons nabbed their first league victory and upped their record to 4-0 overall while the Owls fell to 0-1 SOL (0-4 overall).
PENNSBURY 0-2 2
BENSALEM 0-0 0
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 3, WILLIAM TENNENT 0
Bri Colombo (Kiki Glatz assist) powered in a goal towards the end of the first half to give the Indians a lead over the Panthers as league play began. The Indians began to pull away in the second half as Michaela Finneyfrock registered the helper on a Jessica Clark goal, putting the Indians up 2-0. Finneyfrock then found the net herself (Rachel Ledbedder assist) to secure the Indians’ first win of the season.
“We started the season with an awful lot of injuries,” said head Coach Gina Lewing. “We had two back-to-back scrimmages that killed us, but we had almost the full roster back tonight.”
Lewing was especially pleased with the play of Madeline Attanasio and Anna Budney, who is one of the players returning to field after being injured.
“They are starting to come together as a full squad,” said Lewing. “Anytime you score more than a goal and don’t give up any, you are thrilled.”
The Indians, who improved their record to 1-1-1 overall, host Abington on Thursday while the Panthers (1-2) travel to Pennsbury.
CR NORTH 1-2 3
TENNENT 0-0 0
NESHAMINY 10, TRUMAN 0
The Redskins dominated their league opener over the Tigers, staking out a 4-0 lead in the first half. The ‘Skins continued to add on to their lead throughout the second half, averaging a goal every five minutes to finish the day shutting out the Tigers 10-0. Fran Donato, Amy Mandia, Alyssa Tobin and Jess Kelly led the attack with two goals apiece, followed by Stephanie Donahue (1 assist) and Megan Schafer (2 assists) with one goal each. Katie McCoy, Gabby Farrell, Sarah Hertenberger and Julia Andreozzi all chipped in assists. Keeper McKenna Mullin was credited with the shutout for the Redskins who have outscored their opponents by four or more goals in every game this season and only allowed one goal, upping their record to 1-0 SOL (3-0 overall). The Tigers dropped to 0-1 in the league (1-2 overall). League play continues on Thursday as Neshaminy hosts Bensalem and Truman visits Council Rock South.
NESHAMINY 4-6 10
TRUMAN 0-0 0
Continental Conference
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 1, HATBORO HORSHAM 0
The Patriots and Hatters were knotted 0-0 at the half as they began league play on Tuesday night at War Memorial Field. Another 25 minutes would pass in the second half of the tightly contested match before Nicole Pannella turned an Emma Loving pass into a goal. Patriots coach Paul Eisold commended the play of midfielder Annie Axenroth and defenders Emily Horn and Shaun Kane.
“We had the better of the play,” said Eisold. “But Hatboro played tough defensively and had a good game plan.”
Paige Marcinkowski records the first shutout for the Patriots in goal. East upped its record to 4-0 (1-0 SOL) while the Hatters fall to 1-1-1 (0-1 SOL). The Patriots will visit rival CB West on Wednesday (7 pm) and Hatboro hosts Souderton on Thursday.
CB EAST 0-1 1
HATBORO 0-0 0
PENNRIDGE 4, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 0
The Rams are cruising through the 2013 season as they picked up their third consecutive shutout, outscoring the Titans 4-0. In the 18th minute, Julia Rufe sent a corner kick to Andrea Caya who headed it off the crossbar and set up Jackie Stevens to finish the job and establish the early lead. Stevens found the net again after weaving her way through Titan defenders for an unassisted goal, sending the Rams into halftime with a 2-0 lead.
Nine minutes into the second half, Ashley Butcher assisted freshman Katie Fischer to put the game out of reach for CB South. Ten minutes later, Olivia Fernandez made it a 4-0 game (Julia Foster assist) and helped the Rams roll to their their first league win.
The Titans held a 7-2 advantage in corner kicks and a 15-12 advantage in shots, but were unable to convert their opportunities into goals. Rams’ keepers Amanda O’Hara (5 saves) and Brittany Smith (3 saves) combined for the shutout while Emily Polcino and Sophia Boggs turned away 3 shots for the Titans. The Rams are 1-0 in the SOL (4-0 overall) and will face Quakertown on Thursday, while the Titans fell to 0-1 in the conference (1-1 overall) and look ahead to North Penn this week.
PENNRIDGE 2-2 4
CB SOUTH 0-0 0
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 2, QUAKERTOWN 1 (OT)
The Panthers started off with an early lead in their SOL opener against the Bucks when Linzi Wolfe found Shannon Gibat, who has already racked up eight goals this season, in the 16th minute. The Panthers would holdon to that lead until midway through the second half when West’s Maddy Shaw scored the equalizer, ultimately sending the teams into overtime. Nine minutes into overtime, Shea McCarty tallied the game winner for the Bucks, who held a 23-12 advantage in shots. Panthers' goalie Erinne Finalysonn had a busy night in goal, turning away 18 shots in a stellar outing while Bucks’ Grace Bendon denied 5 goals. The Bucks (1-0 SOL) and Panthers (0-1 SOL) are both 2-1 on the season.
CB WEST 0-1-1 2
QUAKERTOWN 1-0-0 1
SOUDERTON 0, NORTH PENN 0 (2 OT)
The Indians and Maidens battled for 100 scoreless minutes and ultimately remained deadlocked 0-0.
“It was really even,” said Indians’ coach Joe Duffy. “Both teams had trouble getting into their attack. Defense is probably going to be one of our strengths and their strengths as the year goes on.”
The Maidens held a 13-7 advantage in shots while Maiden goalie Hannah Lambert turned aside three shots and Big Red’s keeper Jackie Perry stopped 12 shots.
“Jackie played really well,” said Duffy, whose team improves to 2-0-1 (0-0-1 SOL). “She kept us in it.”
The Maidens fall to 0-1-1 (0-0-1 SOL) and host CB South on Thursday as Souderton travels to Hatboro (7pm).
SOUDERTON 0-0-0-0 0
NORTH PENN 0-0-0-0 0
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