Check out the recaps for SOL girls’ soccer teams in action Friday.
Non-league
Hatboro-Horsham 6, Cheltenham 0
Senior goalkeeper Riley McGuire posted the shutout in goal, and freshman Courtney Rinius scored the first two goals of her varsity career as Hatboro-Horsham rolled to a 6-0 win over Cheltenham in Friday’s SOL non-league crossover game.
Ryleigh White also scored twice for the Hatters, and Lily Harvey returned from injury to add a goal and an assist.
Scoring Summary
First Half
Marisa Bennett (H-H) from Leah Nelson
Courtney Rinius (H-H) Lily Harvey
Ryleigh White (H-H) from Dakota Slye
Second Half
Courtney Rinius (H-H) from Lily Harvey
Lily Harvey (H-H) from PK
Ryleigh White (H-H) from Brena McKeown
Hatboro-Horsham coach Chris Artman: “This was a good bounce-back effort coming off a tough loss to Upper Dublin. We dominated the game from start to finish.”
–Scoring early: “The offense got going when Marisa Bennett finished a great ball from Leah Nelson. Freshman Courtney Rinius got her first career high school goal on a slick pass from Lily Harvey. We kept the pressure on, and Ryleigh White scored her fourth goal of the season after finishing a Dakota Slye through ball.”
–Keeping up the pressure in the second half: “The second half started much like the first half ended. Great ball movement resulting in a second goal from Courtney Rinius. Shortly after, Lily Harvey made a great individual play, beating her defender and getting into the area where she was fouled and then converted a well struck penalty kick. Ryleigh White capped off the scoring with her fifth of the season after a fantastic through ball from sophomore Brena McKeown.”
–Props: “We just got Lily Harvey back from an injury she sustained in preseason. She made an immediate impact with a goal and two assists. Once again, our back line came up big shutting down their offense. Juniors Leah Nelson, Madison Dugan, Maddy Morino, and Cara Neeld have been solid all season.
–Panthers’ goalie impressive in defeat: “In the second half, Cheltenham’s goalie made at least seven spectacular saves, some from point blank. Even the girls on our bench were commenting on the saves she was making.”
Next up: The Hatters (3-4, 1-3 SOL) return to action when they host Wissahickon at 7 pm Tuesday. Cheltenham will visit Springfield Twp Tuesday at 3:30 pm.
Cheltenham 0-0 0
Hatboro-Horsham 3-3 6
Souderton 9, Norristown 0
Emily Dick and Kahlan Hurley combined for the shutout in goal, while Lilly Heron dominated the other end of the field, pouring in four goals – including the first of the game that would hold up as the game-winner – as Souderton pounded Norristown 9-0 in Friday’s nonleague game.
Scoring Summary
Lilly Heron – 4 goals
Maddie Moreland – 2 goals and 1 assist
Cailee Cush – 1 goal and 2 assists
Julie Purvy – 1 goal
Ella Longacre – 1 goal
Kaitlyn Lanci – 1 assist
Lilly Fisher – 1 assist
Next up: Souderton (4-4, 1-3 SOL) will visit Central Bucks South at 5:30 pm Tuesday.
Upper Moreland 3, Interboro 0
Maggie Brophy played a part in each goal as Upper Moreland topped Interboro 3-0 in Friday’s nonleague matchup. Brophy assisted on Ava Warga’s first-half goal, was credited for a goal on Interboro’s own goal, then notched another goal off a Lizzie Walker assist just two minutes later.
Gracie Costello posted her fifth shutout of the season with five saves in goal.
Scoring Summary
First Half
Ava Warga (UM) from Maggie Brophy, 29th minute (1-0)
Second Half
Interboro own goal off Maggie Brophy shot, 55th minute (2-0)
Maggie Brophy (UM) from Lizzie Walker, 57th minute (3-0)
Upper Moreland coach Lisa Benvenuto: “Three game weeks are a grind; it was nice to see the girls bounce back from yesterday’s loss with this solid win. Today was a team effort with everyone contributing.”
–The scoring: “It took us a bit to settle in and get used to the field and the surface. In the 29th minute we were able to move the ball through the middle, finding Maggie Brophy who put a ball out to Ava Warga. Ava was able to sneak it past the goalie, giving us the lead.
“At halftime we discussed being first on ball and playing simple. We controlled possession in the second half and were high pressuring their midfield and their back line. Maggie Brophy controlled the middle really well today and was dangerous on both the offensive and defensive ends. In the 55th minute, we put on a strong offensive attack that resulted in an Interboro own goal. Two minutes later, Lizzie Walker found Maggie Brophy on a beautiful corner. Brophy headed the ball right in.”
–Props: “Maggie Brophy, Keiley Hawk, Lizzie Walker, Grace Perce, Gracie Costello and Annalise Messina were solid for us.”
Next up: The Golden Bears (5-2, 2-2 SOL visit neighborhood rival Lower Moreland for a 3:30 pm Tuesday matchup.
Upper Moreland 1-2 3
Interboro 0-0 0
Lower Moreland 7, MaST 0
Kenna Rozanski and Haylee Huber each had a goal and an assist as Lower Moreland rolled past nonleague opponent MaST in Friday’s game. A total of 11 different players contributed to the scoring.
Scoring Summary
Emma Leibert (LM) from Shannon Mahon
Nikki Sahl (LM) from Kenna Rozanski
Kenna Rozanski (LM) from Quinn Rozanski
Haylee Huber (LM) (from) Gabbie Sellecchia
Dara Chartock (LM) from Hannah Wasserstrom
Sienna Smolczynski (LM)
Katina Pittaoulis (LM) from Haylee Huber
Lower Moreland coach Todd Hill: “The girls worked hard to play good soccer against MaST today. I was pleased with the way we moved the ball around the field. I think that Gabby Sellecchia, Sienna Smolczynski, Ardyn McKee, Katina Pittaoulis, Haylee Huber, Mariah Gazzara, and Waverly Badour did a great job spreading out the field and moving the ball.”
Next up: The Lions (6-1, 4-0 SOL) host Upper Moreland at 3:30 pm Tuesday.
William Tennent 4, Conwell-Egan Catholic 1
The Panthers bounced back from a disappointing loss to Lower Moreland to earn a convincing non-league road.
Tennent scored two goals in a 90-second span early in the second half to pull away and take a 4-1 win over the Eagles. Grace Bochnak scored off an assist from Sofia Jakimoski shortly after halftime, then Lia Jablonowski (Paige Marek assist) added to the lead less than two minutes later.
Scoring Summary
First Half
Paige Marek (WT) from Leila Santos
Bailey Kasner (WT) from Lia Jablonowski
Second Half
Grace Bochnak (WT) from Sofia Jakimoski
Lia Jablonowski (WT) from Paige Marek
Next Up: Tennent (6-2, 3-1 SOL) will hit the road and visit New Hope-Solebury at 7 pm Tuesday.
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