Check out the recaps for SOL softball teams in action Thursday.
SOL Patriot Division
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 8, PENNSBURY 0
Freshman Mia Kiskurno tossed a four-hit complete game shutout, leading the Indians to the road win.
The Indians were led at the plate by the three-hit efforts of Kayla Ripper, Zoe Hardy and Kiskurno. Ripper and Kiskurno both had a pair of RBIs.
By the numbers: Council Rock North: Kayla Ripper (3-for-4, 2RBI, 1R), Zoe Hardy (3-for-4, 1R), Mia Kiskurno (3-for-4, 2RBI, 1R), Zoe Hornstein (2-for-4, 3R), Sierra Klein (3B)
Mia Kiskurno (W) (7.0 IP 4H 0R, 2BB, 5K)
Key innings: Top of fourth: With two outs and the bases empty, Alison Bodick drew a walk. Zoe Hornstein was safe on an error that allowed Bodick to advance to third. Kiskurno singled to center, plating Bodick, and a pair scored on Ripper’s single to right field. (3-0)
Top of sixth: With one out, Hornstein, Kiskurno, and Ripper singled to load the bases. A run scored on Olivia Schlindwein’s fielder’s choice, and Chelsea Seiler singled home a run. (5-0).
Council Rock North coach Susan Yee: “It was another good team effort. The girls talked, they made consistent adjustments at the plate, and they strung hits together. They have really been buying into the concept of just squaring up the ball one at a time, and making things happen as a group as opposed to one kid doing it in one swing.
“Pennsbury is young, but they are a perennial powerhouse, so anytime you can visit there and come away with a win, you count your blessings. I told the girls, ‘I know we had an emotional win against CR South on Tuesday, so we have to put extra effort into not having a letdown game today because if we don’t come in playing at the top of our game, Pennsbury will make us pay.’ I’m just really proud of the girls for their team effort and mental focus to avoid that fate.”
Up next: Council Rock North (7-2, 4-0 SOL) will host Harry S Truman Tuesday, and Pennsbury (4-4, 2-2) will travel to Conwell-Egan Saturday for a battle with its neighboring rival (11 am).
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Pennsbury 000 000 0 0-4-3
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 13, BENSALEM 4
Veronica Houk stole the spotlight in the Golden Hawks’ win.
The Hawks’ left fielder was perfect at the plate, finishing 4-for-4 with a double and home run. Her three-run home run to left field in the sixth inning put the Golden Hawks on top 12-4 on their way to the road win.
The two teams exchanged 3-run innings in the first, and the Golden Hawks took a lead they would not lose with three runs in the second.
Jenna Pesapane had three hits, a double and two RBIs, and Kelly Delise had two hits.
Julia Scannapieco earned the complete game win.
For the Owls, Veronica Pachucki led the way with three hits while Gina and Ana Oliverio both had two hits. Adrianna Vargas also had two hits, including a three-run home run in the first inning.
By the numbers: Council Rock South: Veronica Houk (4-for-4, 2B, HR, 3RBI, 3R), Jenna Pesapane (3-for-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI, 3R), Kelly Delise (2-for-4, 1RBI)
Bensalem: Veronica Pachucki (3-for-4, 1RBI), Gina Oliverio (2-for-4, 1R), Dana Oliverio (2-for-4, 2B, 1R), Adrianna Vargas (2-for-3, 2B, 3RBI, 2R)
Key innings: Top of first: Veronica Herzog drew a leadoff walk, advanced to second on a wild pitch and scored when Scannapieco singled to left field. Pensapane lined a double to left field that plated a run, and a one-out single by Shannon Williams scored Pensapane with the third run of the inning. (3-0)
Bottom of first: Gina Oliverio led off the inning with a line single to right, and Dana Oliverio legged out a bunt single, setting the stage for a three-run home run by Vargas. (3-3)
Top of second: Houk led off the inning with a single, advanced to second on an error and scored on Herzog’s one-out single. With two outs, Pesapane doubled to left to plate a run, and she scored when Delise singled to right field. (6-3)
Council Rock South coach Scott Molle: “It was a team win today. Our offense demonstrated exceptional productivity, collecting 17 hits with all the starters achieving at least one hit.”
--Props: “Veronica Houk was our standout offensive player, boasting a 4-for-4 record with a double, two singles, three runs scored, and a three-run home run. Her consistent performance has earned her a spot in the starting lineup.
“Jenna Pesapane delivered another impressive performance, securing two doubles, a single, and two RBIs, alongside three runs scored. Her outstanding freshman year continues with her currently tied for the most hits on our team.
“Kelly Delise added another notable performance, achieving two hits and maintaining her lead in team batting average. Her ability to consistently make solid contact is commendable.
“Julia Scannapieco secured her second win of the year, navigating seven innings and demonstrating resilience in critical situations. We face a formidable opponent in Lake Lehman tomorrow, and we eagerly anticipate the challenge of competing against a top-tier team.”
Up next: Council Rock South (6-2, 3-1 SOL) will host Lake-Lehman in a non-league game Friday, and Bensalem (2-7, 0-3) will host Archbishop Ryan in a non-league game Monday.
Council Rock South 331 014 1 13-17-1
Bensalem 300 010 0 4-9-5
NESHAMINY 10, HARRY S TRUMAN 3
The Redskins erupted for six runs in the second and opened up a 10-0 lead before the Tigers put three unearned runs on the board in the bottom of the seventh.
Frankie Fee and Erica Dalton led the Redskins’ 10-hit attack with two hits and one RBI each.
Maysie Thomson earned the complete game win, allowing three hits and three runs (all unearned) while walking six and striking out nine.
By the numbers: Neshaminy: Frankie Fee (2-for-4, 1RBI, 1R), Erica Dalton (2-for-4, 1RBI, 1R)
Maysie Thomson (W) (7.0 IP, 3H, 3R, 0ER, 6BB, 9K)
Key inning: Top of second: Jill Rickards and Arista Fine opened the inning with back-to-back singles. Rickards scored on a steal of home. Lily Morello (RBI), Dalton, Ellie Miller (RBI) and Addie Pennisi (RBI) all contributed singles. Zahmira Coppola-Miller sac fly plated a run. (6-0)
Up next: Neshaminy (3-4, 2-2 SOL) will host Bensalem Tuesday, and Harry S Truman (0-6, 0-3) will be on the road at Council Rock North Tuesday.
Neshaminy 061 200 1 10-10-2
Harry S Truman 000 000 3 3-3-4
SOL Colonial Division
NORTH PENN 7, SOUDERTON 5
The Knights erupted for five runs in the bottom of the second inning and led the rest of the way, handing the Indians their first division loss of the young season.
The big difference in this one was the fact that the Knights did not commit an error while the visiting Indians had six, resulting in five unearned runs.
Felicia Connolly, who was on a pitch limit, started and threw four innings to earn the win. Brandi Groarke closed out the game.
By the numbers: North Penn: Seven players had one hit each for the Knights.
Felicia Connolly (W) (4.0 IP, 7H, 3R, 3ER, 0BB, 2K)
Souderton: Josi Tolentino (2-for-4, 2 2B, 1RBI, 1R), Emma Messmer (2-for-4, 1RBI, 2R)
Key innings: Bottom of second: Connolly opened the inning with a single, and the inning also included singles by Alana Battavio (RBI), Gabriella Brigidi and Mady Archer (RBI). The Knights benefitted from three Souderton errors in the inning (5-0)
North Penn coach Rick Torresani: “It was a good win for the girls. We had Felicia Connolly back for four innings today. She came out and did a good job. We played a clean game behind her. We needed to get back on the winning track, and we needed to have Felicia on the mound, and that’s what happened today. It was a needed win.”
Souderton coach Tyler Bui: “North Penn came ready to play. I was extremely impressed with their composure and discipline at the plate to start the game. Their batters up and down the lineup forced us to make a lot of stress pitches early in the game.
“We found ourselves down 5-0 in the second inning, caused by errors not typical of our team. I sometimes forget that we are a very young team, so these things will happen. I am extremely proud of our girls. After digging ourselves a huge hole, they never gave up and put the tying run at the plate in the last inning. These types of games are only going to make us better.”
Up next: North Penn (3-3, 3-1 SOL) will travel to Warwick on Saturday for a non-league game (11 am). Souderton (5-2, 3-1) will host Cheltenham in a non-league game Friday.
Souderton 001 201 1 5-10-6
North Penn 050 200 x 7-7-0
SOL Liberty Division
QUAKERTOWN 9, WISSAHICKON 6
The Panthers trailed 5-2 after four innings but went on a 7-0 tear to earn the come-from-behind road win. Highlighting the win was Leah Schwalm reaching a personal milestone when she collected the 100th hit of her stellar career.
The all-state catcher also played a starring role in Thursday’s win, collecting three hits – including a double – and finishing with five RBIs.
“Leah is so solid,” Quakertown coach Rich Scott said. “Between her and a couple of girls last year, they’re just solid players. She’s so coachable and just does whatever is asked of her, and she’s money up there at the plate.”
Kira Jefferson and Ava Eatherton also had three-hit days. Ava Zebert earned the win in the circle.
The Trojans were led by the two-hit effort of Juliet O’Farrell, who had a double and two RBIs. Gianna Tretola had a triple that plated Julia Lentz- who doubled - in a three-run first. Ava Frederick hit a two-run home run that gave the Trojans a 5-2 lead in the third inning.
By the numbers: Quakertown: Kira Jefferson (3-for-4, 2R), Leah Schwalm (3-for-4, 2B, 5RBIs), Ava Eatherton (3-or-4, 2B, 2RBI), Ellie Hilton (1-for-4, 3B, 2RBI), Cadence Jozefowski (1-for-4, 3R)
Ava Zebert (W) (7.0 IP 8H, 6R, 6ER, 4BB, 8K)
Wissahickon: Juliet O’Farrell (2-for-4, 1R), Ava Frederick (1-for-3 HR, 2RBI, 1R), Gianna Tretola (1-for-3, 3B, 1RBI, 2R), Julia Lentz (1-for-4, 3B, 1RBI, 1R)
Key innings: Top of fifth: Trailing 5-2, the Panthers scored four runs. Kayla Scheibenhofer had a leadoff single, and with one out, Jefferson legged out a bunt single. Jozefowski was safe on an error that loads the bases, and Schwalm follows with a two-run single to left field. With two outs, Ava Eatherton singled home a run. (6-5)
Top of seventh: Leading 6-5, the Panthers added three more runs. Jozefowski was safe on a one-out error and steals second. Schwalm followed with an RBI double, and then Ellie Hilton tripled to right field to plate a run. Hilton scored on Eatherton’s groundout. (9-5)
Quakertown coach Rich Scott: “It was a great team win. Wissahickon is much improved. They have a decent squad.”
--Props: “Ellie Hilton had a double and a couple of RBIs, Ava Eatherton did very well, Kira Jefferson had three hits out of the leadoff spot. Carli Maha hit a rocket between third and short, and the third baseman stuck out her glove and caught it. It was a very hard-hit ball.
“Ava Gebert did well on the mound. I took her out for a couple of batters in the seventh inning and put our freshman in. She struggled, and I put Ava back in. I told (our freshman) that she gave Ava enough of a rest to come back in and finish the game because Ava Zebert was struggling a little too. She just needed that little bit of break to come back in and recoup herself.”
Up next: Quakertown (3-3, 2-1 SOL) will host Abington on Tuesday, Wissahickon (3-6, 1-3) will travel to Hatboro-Horsham on Tuesday.
Quakertown 200 040 3 9-11-1
Wissahickon 302 000 1 6-8-6
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 13, ABINGTON 0 (5 innings)
The Colonials took control of this one early, scoring four runs in the first and putting the game out of reach with eight in the second. The win was the fifth in as many games after three straight losses to open the season.
“I’m so proud of these girls and the way they’ve come together after our 0-3 start,” PW coach Mike Perez said. “We have high expectations this year, and I wanted to test us early with games vs top teams in the district.
“Scheduling them all in the first week of the season may have been a little ambitious, but I’m happy with how we’ve rebounded. We have a lot of new pieces (six players in new positions from last year), and we just had to figure out how they all fit together. But we have two of the top pitchers in the area and a lineup full of firepower.”
The Colonials collected 10 hits – five for extra bases. Anna Powell had a pair of doubles, and Rian Reed had a double. Kaline Childers tripled, and Gia Bono hit a solo home run in the fifth.
Madison Moran and Emma Keely combined for the four-hit shutout.
By the numbers: Plymouth Whitemarsh: Zoey Robinson (2-for-4, 1RBI, 1R), Rian Reed (2-for-2, 2B, 1RBI, 2R), Anna Powel (2-for-2, 2 2B, 4RBI), Madison Moran (1-for-1, 3RBI), Gia Bono (1-for-1, HR, 2RBI, 3R)
Madison Moran (W) (2.0 IP, 1H, 0R, 2BB, 3K), Emma Keely (3 IP, 3H 0R, 0BB, 4K)
Key inning: Top of first: With one out, Kalina Childers line a triple to right field, Bono was hit by a pitch and stole second. Both runners scored on Moran’s line single to right field. Reed followed with an RBI double to right field. (4-0)
Plymouth Whitemarsh coach Mike Perez:
--Scoring early and often: “The bats came out on fire in the top of the first with four hits (three extra base hits) and four runs, highlighted by Madison Moran’s 2-run single and Anna Powel’s 2-run double. We exploded for eight runs in the second, including an RBI single by Rian Reed and yet another 2-run double by Anna Powel. The scoring wrapped up with Gia Bono’s solo shot (second of the season) in the fifth. Other shoutouts include Emma Kelly’s three shutout innings (3 hits, 4 K, 0 BB) in relief in the circle, Melanie Daloisio’s single off the bench, and Emily Dobrowolski’s home run robbing catch in left field.”
Up next: Plymouth Whitemarsh (5-3, 4-0 SOL) is off until next Thursday when the Colonials will travel to Upper Moreland for a non-league game.
“Our five seniors head to Disney World tomorrow for PW’s Senior Trip, and we’ll be back on the field next Thursday vs Upper Moreland,” Perez said.
Abington (2-5, 1-3) will host Springfield Twp in a non-league game Monday.
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Abington 000 00 0-4-3
SOL Freedom Division
WILLIAM TENNENT 9, LOWER MORELAND 2
The Panthers scored three runs in the second inning, breaking a 1-1 tie and taking a lead they would not lose. The win was the seventh straight to open the season for the Panthers.
Addison Strachan earned the complete game win, allowing five hits and two runs. Raelynn Salamon led the Panthers’ 12-hit attack with three hits while Madison Pirolli and Alexia Weidner both had two hits.
By the numbers: William Tennent: Raelynn Salamon (3-for-4, 1R), Madison Pirolli (2-for-4, 2RBI, 1R), Alexia Weidner (2-for-4)
Addison Strachan (W) (7.0 IP, 5H, 2R, 2ER, 2BB, 1R)
Key inning: Bottom of third: With the score deadlocked at one apiece, the Panthers scored three runs. With one out, Victoria Colagreco drew a walk, and Sydney Teufel was safe on an error, Both runners scored on Chloe Hostetler’s line drive double to center field. Hostetler scored on Pirolli’s single. (4-1)
Up next: William Tennent (7-0, 4-0 SOL) will travel to New Hope-Solebury on Tuesday, and Lower Moreland (1-4, 0-3) will host Collegium Charter in a non-league game Monday.
Lower Moreland 010 001 0 2-5-2
William Tennent 103 104 x 9-12-1
NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 14, CHELTENHAM 0 (5 innings)
Dagny Mobley and Mabel Klossner combined for a no-hitter in Thursday’s abbreviated contest that saw the Lady Panthers manage just two baserunners – a hit batter in the second and a two-out error in the third. The duo combined for 13 strikeouts and no walks.
Dagny threw two shutout innings, fanning five, and Klossner tossed three innings, striking out eight.
Klossner also had herself quite a day at the plate, finishing 4-for-4 with a double, home run, four RBIs and three runs scored.
All told, the Lions had 14 hits. Mobley added three hits, including a double and three RBIs. M Patel had two hits – including a double - out of the leadoff spot with four $Bis and three runs scored.
By the numbers: New Hope-Solebury: Mabel Klossner (4-for-4, 2B, HR, 4RBI, 3R), Dagny Mobley (3-for-4, 2B, 3RBI), Maya Patel (2-for-3, 2B, 4RBI, 3R)
Dagny Mobley (W) (2.0 IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 5K), Mabel Klossner (3.0 IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, 8K)
Key inning: Top of the first: Patel drew a one-out walk, and Klossner gave the Lions a lead they would not lose with an inside-the-park two-run home run. (2-0)
Top of the second: The five-run second was highlighted by Patel’s bases-clearing double (3 RBIs) and an RBI double by Klossner. Mobley had an RBI single in the inning that began with a leadoff single by Rachel Sim. (7-0)
Up next: New Hope-Solebury (4-3, 3-1 SOL) will host William Tennent on Tuesday, and Cheltenham (0-3, 0-2) will travel to Souderton for a non-league game Friday.
New Hope-Solebury 255 20 14-14-1
Cheltenham 000 00 0-0-3
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