Check out the recaps for SOL softball teams in action Wednesday. (Neshaminy photo provided courtesy of Jesse Garber: https://jsgarber.zenfolio.com/p475906194 )
SOL Patriot Division
NESHAMINY 10, BENSALEM 0 (6 innings)
RyLeigh Bilbrey tossed a two-hit shutout, and the Redskins scored runs in every inning except the first to notch the mercy rule win in Wednesday’s league opener.
The Redskins scored the only run Bilbrey would need in the bottom of the second when – after back-to-back-to-back singles by Rachel Allen, Bilbrey and Peyton Tierney – Maddie Nelson drew a bases-loaded walk.
The lead grew to 3-0 when the ‘Skins added a pair of runs in the third inning. Lindsey Gorka and Morgan Leonhauser collected consecutive singles to open the inning. A costly two-out miscue allowed a pair of runs to cross the plate.
A two-run fourth that put the Redskins on top 5-0 was highlighted by Gorka’s RBI double. The Redskins blew the game wide open with a four-run fifth. Leonhauser’s two-run triple was the inning’s big blow.
Neshaminy brought an early end to the game with an unearned run in the sixth.
Gorka’s 3-for-4 effort at the plate included a double, two RBIs and two runs scored. Leonhauser was 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBIs and a run scored. Bilbrey was 2-for-4 with an RBI, and Nelson had a pair of RBIs.
Bilbrey struck out six and walked one in the shutout win.
Neshaminy (1-0 SOL) will host Archbishop Ryan in a non-league contest Thursday, and Bensalem (0-1) will host Council Rock South in Tuesday’s league opener.
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SOL Freedom Division
UPPER MORELAND 22, NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 4
The Golden Bears had a good day at the plate in their SOL opener.
It began with Liz Santry, who was 2-for-3 with a double, home run and four RBIs. Alyssa Wiley was 3-for-5 with a triple and three RBIs while Natalie Walton went 2-for-3 with a double, triple and two RBIs.
Joslyn McCellan, Ryan Ricchini and Stephanie Jones also had doubles today.
Upper Moreland (1-1, 1-0) will travel to Upper Dublin Friday, while New Hope-Solebury will host Plumstead Christian School Friday.
Non-league
UPPER DUBLIN 10, RADNOR 2
The Flying Cardinals collected 12 hits and Kyla Garrison was once again in command in the circle as UD rolled to its second non-league win in as many games.
“It was another good team effort to help this young squad get more experience, more confidence and continue to work on their composure, which is extremely important as we get ready to enter league play on Friday,” UD coach Heather Boyer said.
The two teams exchanged runs in the first inning, and the Cardinals added a single run in the fourth inning before taking control with four runs in the fifth and four more in the sixth inning.
Kaitlyn Small, who finished the game 3-for-4, hit a solo home run in the four-run fourth. It was her first varsity home run. Kaitlyn Zacharia and Katelyn Gamburg hit back-to-back doubles with two outs in the fifth inning. Gamburg’s drove in a pair of runs. Both players finished the game 2-for-4.
Garrison helped her own cause with a 3-for-4 day at the plate. Bella Fiore was 2-for-4 with two RBIs, a stolen base and a run scored. Anna Levin also was 2-for-4 with an RBI and run scored. Emeline Bell had three stolen bases and three runs scored.
In a winning effort in the circle, Garrison, allowed three hits and two runs (both unearned) while striking out eight and walking none.
Upper Dublin (2-0) will host Upper Moreland in Friday’s SOL opener.
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PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 11, PERKIOMEN VALLEY 0 (5 innings)
The Colonials took care of business in a hurry in Wednesday’s non-league contest, erupting for eight runs in the bottom of the first on their way to the mercy rule win. Molly Moore tossed a two-hit shutout in the abbreviated contest, striking out seven and walking none.
Highlights of the eight-run inning included consecutive singles by Caelin Kosvitch, Moore, Rian Reed (2 RBIs) and Sam Skivo (RBI). Marissa Perez had the inning’s big hit – a three-run double to left field with two outs to put the Colonials on top 7-0. Moore’s second hit of the inning drove in the eighth run.
The Colonials added three unearned runs in the fourth.
Moore led the Colonials with a 3-for-3 day that included one RBI. Skivo was 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored.
Plymouth Whitemarsh (1-1) will travel to Abington Wednesday for its SOL opener.
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CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 20, WISSAHICKON 3 (6 innings)
The visiting Bucks took an 8-1 lead into the sixth inning when they exploded for 12 runs, bringing an early end to their non-league opener.
In the top of the first, Taylor Hooven lined a solo home run to center field, and after Chloe Dryden and Laila Murray hit back-to-back singles, Dryden stole home to spot the Bucks an early 2-0 lead.
Highlights of a four-run fourth included back-to-back singles by Molly Gibson and Avery Rubenstein to open the inning, and one out later, Julia Thomas lined an RBI double to left. Hooven singled and scored when Dryden hit a two-out double, and the Bucks led 6-0. They added two runs in the fifth and then brought an early end to the game with a 12-run sixth that was highlighted by Gibson’s grand slam to center field.
There were offensive heroes galore for the Bucks, who collected 22 hits. Dryden was 4-for-5 with two doubles, three RBIs and three runs scored, and Gibson was 4-for-5 with a home run, six RBIs and four runs scored. Hooven was 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs and three runs scored. Also contributing multi-hit games were Murray (2-for-4, 2B), Emily Anton (2-for-5, 2B, RBI, 2R), Jill Boyle (2-for-3, 2R) and Thomas (2-for-4, 2B, 2 RBIs, 2R).
Sienna Lawson started and allowed two hits in four shutout innings, striking out five and walking none. Ana Glemser closed out the game, allowing one hit and three runs (all unearned) while striking out three and walking one.
Central Bucks West (1-0) will host Central Bucks East in Tuesday’s SOL opener, and Wissahickon (1-2) will travel to Upper Dublin Thursday, March 30, for its league opener.
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DOWNINGTOWN WEST 8, HATBORO-HORSHAM 2
The Hatters and Whippets were deadlocked 2-2 heading into the fifth inning when the Whippets erupted for four runs to all but put the game out of reach.
After the Whippets put a run on the board in the top of the first, the Hatters answered with one in the bottom of the inning. Alyssa Tooley led off the frame with a line drive single to right and scored on an error to knot the score 1-1.
The Whippets took a 2-1 lead with a run in the top of the third, thanks to a solo home run, but again, the Hatters answered in the bottom of the inning. Tooley again got things started with a leadoff double to right, and after Cara Neeld was safe on an error, Tooley scored on Madison Karpovich’s sacrifice fly.
The Whippets added four runs in the fifth, and this time, the Hatters had no answer.
Tooley accounted for two of the Hatters’ three hits on the day, finishing 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored out of the leadoff spot.
Tooley absorbed the loss in the circle despite fanning 12 and walking only one in six innings. Isabella Karpovich threw a scoreless seventh.
Hatboro-Horsham (0-2) will travel to Pennsbury for a non-league game Thursday.
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PENNRIDGE 16, ABINGTON 0 (4 innings)
(Game stats will be added when they are confirmed)
Grace Helbling tossed an abbreviated four-inning no-hitter, striking out seven and walking one. The Rams gave her plenty of support, scoring early and often on their way to the mercy rule win.
A four-run first gave Helbling all the support she needed. The Rams added eight runs in the third and four more in the fourth.
Pennridge (1-0) will host Quakertown in a non-league game Friday at 6:30 p.m., and Abington (0-3) will host Plymouth Whitemarsh Wednesday in its SOL opener.
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