Check out the recaps for SOL softball teams in action Tuesday. File photo courtesy of John Gleeson.
SOL Patriot Division
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 5, PENNSBURY 4
Walk-off wins are becoming all-but-routine for the Golden Hawks, who picked up their second of the season after notching four last year.
Their most recent on Tuesday came with two outs in the bottom of the seventh when Molly Gabrielle legged out an infield single that plated courtesy runner Paige Brady. For Brady, it was the fourth time in six walk-offs that she’s scored the game-winner. Lexi Waring’s one-out single set the stage for the game-winner.
The Golden Hawks trailed 4-1 heading into the bottom of the fifth when they plated three runs to even the score, a tie that stood until the seventh inning.
Julia Scannapieco, Kelly Delise and Waring led the Hawks with two hits each. Waring notched the complete game win.
Jenna Thompson and Sydnee Kandravi both had two hits for the Falcons.
By the numbers: Council Rock South: Julia Scannapieco (2-for-4), Kelly Delise (2-for-3, 2B, 2R), Lexi Waring (2-for-4, 1RBI)
Lexi Waring (W) (7.0 IP, 6H, 4R, 3ER, 6BB, 5K)
Pennsbury: Jenna Thompson (2-for-4, 3B, 1R), Sydnee Kandravi (2-for-3, 3RBIs, 1R)
Key innings: Bottom of fifth: Trailing 4-1, the Golden Hawks rally to knot the score. Scannapieco and Jenna Pesapane opened the inning with back-to-back singles. Delise walked to load the bases. Veronica Houk singled home a run, and Delise scored on an error. Sophia Salamon’s sacrifice fly brought home the tying run (4-4)
Bottom of seventh: With one out, Waring singled and was replaced by courtesy runner Paige Brady, who advanced to second on an error. With two outs, Brady scored on an infield single by Gabriele. (5-4).
Council Rock South coach Scott Molle: “Today was one of the coldest and windiest days I have experienced. We had a slow start again today, which has been our modus operandi thus far, but these girls never give up and always look forward. I am extremely proud of the game we played today, not only offensively but also defensively, and once again Lexi Waring settled in and secured the big win for us.
“Pennsbury is a scrappy team that is well-coached – any mistakes will be capitalized upon. They successfully threw out two of our players at home on accurate throws. We thrive on being aggressive, and it paid off with another walk-off win.”
–Props: “Molly Gabriele was able to leg out an infield single, securing the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning. Molly is a diligent worker who consistently gives her all in practice and has been instrumental for us at the plate. As one of our leaders, it was impressive to see her contribute to the team’s victory today.
“Kelly Delise continued her streak, leading the team in hitting. She collected two hits, scored two runs, and drew a walk. Julia Scannapieco and Lexi Waring also had two-hit days, with Waring adding a run batted in. Jenna Pesapane continued to excel, going 1-for-2 with two walks and scoring the tying run. Our team dispersed the runs batted in today, with five different players collecting at least one. We are currently playing well and continually improving each day. It will be exciting to see where the remainder of the season takes us. We have a close-knit team that plays for each other and genuinely enjoys playing on the field with their teammates. As a coach, games like these make me extremely proud of how far they have come since the fall.”
Up next: Council Rock South (7-2, 4-1 SOL) will travel to Central Bucks West on Thursday for a non-league game, and Pennsbury (4-5, 2-3) will be on the road at North Penn Thursday for a non-league win.
Pennsbury 020 200 0 4-6-8
Council Rock South 010 030 1 5-10-1
NESHAMINY 4, BENSALEM 1
The Redskins opened up a 3-0 lead in the second inning and led the rest of the way. Molly Ambrosius and Adriana Superka shared time in the circle in the win.
Ellie Miller, Kendall McCafferty, Maddie Jacoby and Kelly Burns each had two hits to lead the ‘Skins.
By the numbers: Neshaminy: Ellie Miller (2-for-3, 2B, 2RBI), Kendall McCafferty (2-for-4), Maddie Jacoby (2-for-2, 2 2B 1RBI), Kelly Burns (2-for-3, 1RBI)
Molly Ambrosius (W) (4.0 IP 1H 0R 0ER 5BB 9K) Adriana Superka (S) (3.0 IP, 1H 1R, 0ER, 1BB, 1K)
Key inning: Bottom of second: Morgan Leonhauser lined a single to lead off the inning, and with one out, Jacoby doubled to left field, plating Leonhauser. Burns followed with a single and stole second. With two outs, Miller lined a single to right field, plating a pair of runs. (3-0)
Neshaminy coach Sarah Martoccio: “We had a really nice all-around team win today. Our bats were on up and down the lineup, and even a lot of our outs were really hard-hit balls right at people. We are starting to hit our stride, and I am really excited to see that continue throughout the next few games.”
Up next: Neshaminy (4-4, 3-2 SOL) will travel to Central Bucks South for a non-league game Thursday, and Bensalem (2-8, 0-4) will be on the road at Pennridge Thursday for a non-league game.
Bensalem 000 001 0 1-2-0
Neshaminy 030 100 x 4-11-3
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 13, HARRY S TRUMAN 3 (6 innings)
The Indians pounded out 17 hits, led by the three-hit efforts of Sierra Klein and Katie Wilkoski.
Rock North scored runs in every inning and used a five-run fifth to blow the game wide open.
Lucy Mills earned the win in the circle.
By the numbers: Council Rock North: Kayla Ripper 2-for-2, 2RBI, 1R), Sierra Klein (3-for-4, 2 2B, 1RBI, 2R), Payton Helsman (2-for-4, 2RBI), Katie Wilkoski (3-for-4, 2 2B, 2R), Alison Bodick (2-for-2, 2B, 1RBI, 1R), Zoe Hornstein (2-for-4, 1RBI, 2R)
Lucy Mills (W) (4.0 IP, 7H, 3R, 3ER, 3BB, 3K), Mia Kiskurno (2.0 IP, 0H, 0R, 5K)
Key inning: Bottom of fifth: Leading 7-3, the Indians put the game away with a five run fifth. Katie Wilkoski lined a single to left to lead off the inning, and Mia Kiskurno followed with a bunt single. Zoe Hornstein’s single loaded the bases. A pair of runs crossed the plate on Ripper’s single to center field. Olivia Schlindwein’s bunt pushed a run across, and another run scored on Emily Dziekan’s sacrifice fly. Klein lined a double to right field, and Payton Helsman singled home a run. (12-3)
Council Rock North coach Susan Yee: “Truman is improving. Their girls play hard and have a positive outlook, and that is going to be a long-term difference for their program. Their leadoff batter was a problem for us all day, and Skyler Mahler made one of the best diving catches on a bunt I’ve seen in a long time. The ball barely went more than waist high, and she was able to get under it. It was really impressive.
“Our girls did a good job battling the elements today. They strung hits together without trying to do too much, and they played a solid game defensively behind our pitchers. Lucy Mills showed a lot of mental toughness in the circle this afternoon. She is a pitcher who very much relies on her spin and hitting her spots, so putting her out there to throw with wind chills in the 30’s where she can’t feel her hand and fingers took a ton of mental fortitude on her part. She did a great job persevering through it and letting her defense work for her.”
Up next: Council Rock North (8-2, 5-0 SOL) will travel to Souderton for a non-league game Thursday, and Harry S Truman (0-7, 0-4) will travel to Central Bucks East for a non-league game Thursday.
Harry S Truman 002 100 3-7-5
Council Rock North 312 151 13-17-0
SOL Colonial Division
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 10, PENNRIDGE 8
(Game summary submitted by CB West SB)
Central Bucks West took a 10-0 lead into the fifth inning and needed just three outs to end the game after five innings. But Pennridge made the game interesting by scoring six runs in the top half of the fifth and two more in the sixth inning, thus extending the game to a full seven-inning game.
Ana Glemser started the game and went four shutout innings for the Bucks while striking out six batters and allowing only one hit through the first four innings. After leaving the game and seeing Pennridge battle back from a ten-run deficit to make the game close, Ana was called upon to return to the circle to finish what she had started. Glemser pitched out of a sixth-inning jam and then struck out all three batters she faced in the seventh to collect the save for the Bucks. In fact, Ana Glemser completed the rare feat of picking up both a win and a save in the same contest.
On the day, Glemser gave up only two hits, two earned runs and struck out ten Pennridge batters. Ana Glemser also contributed at the plate with a home run and three RBIs. But she wasn’t the only big hitter for the Bucks on this day. Catcher Sammy Hooven also contributed a three-run home run to left center field and drove in a total of five runs on the day. Center fielder Jill Boyle was 3-for-4 on the day and also scored two runs and stole a base. Katherine James, Laila Murray, and Marley Swain also contributed hits for the Bucks, who totaled ten hits on the day. Freshmen Taylor Sheplock stole two bases during the game.
By the numbers: Central Bucks West: Jill Boyle (3-for-4, 1RBI, 2R), Ana Glemser (1-for-3, HR, 3RBI, 1R), Sammy Hooven (2-for-3, HR, 5RBI, 1R)
Ana Glemser (W)(S) (6.1 IP, 3H, 2R, 2ER, 5BB, 10K)
Pennridge: Payton Keyser (2-for-4, HR, 2RBI, 2R), Jules Pliszka (1-for-3, 2RBI, 1R), Taylor Toutkoushian (1-for-4, 2RBI, 1R), Averi Docker (0-for-0, 1R, 4BB)
Key innings: Bottom of third: Marley Swain led off the inning with a single but was erased on a fielder’s choice by Sheplock. Katherine James singled, and Boyle’s single drove in the inning’s first run. Glemser followed with a three-run blast to left field. Laila Murray singled, Taylor Hooven drew a walk, and Sammy Hooven smashed a three-run home run. With two outs, Swain reached first on a dropped third strike, Sheplock walked, and Swain scored on a wild pitch. (8-0)
Top of fifth: Trailing 10-0, the Rams put six runs on the board. The inning was highlighted by singles by Emersyn Lesher, Keyser (RBI), Pliszka (2 RBIs), Toutkoushian (2 RBIs) and Madison Heinrich (RBI). (10-6)
Top of sixth: With one out, Keyser ripped a solo home run to center field. Lilly Davies doubled to right field, and Dockery received an intentional walk. Both runners advanced on a wild pitch. Davies scored on a groundout by Jadyn Gulbinski. (10-8)
Central Bucks West coach Mike Daher: “This was a very good win for us against a very competitive Pennridge team that kept battling with us throughout the entire game. After going up 10-0 on them and then seeing Pennridge battle back and making it a very close 10-8 game, it was important for us to tighten up our pitching and defense and to come away with a win.”
–Props: “Ana striking out the side in the seventh inning was a tremendous accomplishment and for her to come back into a very close game and to close the game out the way she did gave us a big win and hopefully will be something for us to build on moving forward.”
Up next: Central Bucks West (4-4, 1-3 SOL) will travel to Central Bucks East Wednesday, and Pennridge (1-6, 1-3) will host Bensalem Thursday in a non-league game.
Pennridge 000 062 0 8-8-1
Central Bucks West 008 200 0 10-9-1
NORTH PENN 8, CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 0
Felicia Connolly was impressive in a two-hit shutout, fanning eight in the complete game win. North Penn scored all the runs the junior pitcher would need with a five-run fifth inning.
Cailin Halfpenny was the offensive catalyst, going 3-for-4 out of the leadoff spot for the Knights.
By the numbers: North Penn: Cailin Halfpenny (3-for-4, 1RBI, 1R), Mady Archer (2-for-5, 2B, 1R), Felicia Connolly (2-for-4, 2B, 1RBI, 1R), Alyssa Veal (1-for-2, 2B, 3R)
Felicia Connolly (W) (7.0 IP, 2H, 0R, 0ER, 1BB, 8K)
Key inning: Top of second: Gabby Battavio, Alana Battavio, Teghann Bowman drew back-to-back-to-back walks to load the bases with none out. With one out, Halfpenny grounded an RBI single to center, Tallie Smink was hit by a pitch forcing a run home, and Archer lined an RBI single to left, putting the Knights on top 3-0. Another run crossed the plate on Brandi Groarke’s groundout. Connolly singled home a run. (5-0)
North Penn coach Rick Torresani: “This was a good win. We’re starting to play good softball, and Felicia Connolly is getting her strength back and starting to pitch well.
“Cailin Halfpenny drove in a run early and had three hits.”
Up next: North Penn (4-3, 4-1 SOL) will host Pennsbury on Thursday, and Central Bucks East (4-4, 1-3) will host Central Bucks West Wednesday.
North Penn 050 020 1 8-10-1
Central Bucks East 000 000 0 0-2-5
SOL Liberty Division
HATBORO-HORSHAM 6, WISSAHICKON 5 (8 innings)
The Hatters earned a walk-off win in the bottom of the eighth inning when – with the bases loaded – Sydney Cassel delivered a one-out single to center to plate the game-winner.
Isabella Karpovich earned the win in relief and added a pair of hits. Maya Ravi also had two hits.
Juliet O’Farrell, Ava Frederick and Riley McGarry led the Trojans with two hits each.
By the numbers: Hatboro-Horsham: Maya Ravi (2-for-3, 1R), Isabella Karpovich (2-for-3), Adriana DeLeon (1-for-4, 2B, 2R), Madison Karpovich (1-for-4, 2RBI)
Isabella Karpovich (W) (3.2 IP, 4H, 2R, 2ER, 2BB, 3K)
Wissahickon: Juliet O’Farrell (3-for-4, 2RBI), Ava Frederick (2-for-4, 2B, 1RBI), Riley McGarry (2-for-4, 2B, 1RBI), Sydney Darnell (1-for-3, 2B, 2RBI, 1R)
Key innings: Bottom of the eighth: Isabella Karpovich and Kennedy Conn led off the inning with back-to-back singles, and the bases were loaded when DeLeon was safe on an error. With one out, Sydney Cassel lined a single to center to plate the game-winner. (6-5)
Top of seventh: The Trojans knotted the score when – with two outs – Frederick roped an RBI double to right field. (5-5)
Bottom of sixth: With the Hatters trailing by one, Isabella Karpovich lined a single to left to open the inning, and Conn drew a walk. DeLeon laid down a perfectly placed bunt that plated a run, and MaryKate Langley dropped a perfect suicide squeeze, scoring one which gave the Hatters the lead heading into the seventh. (5-4)
Hatboro-Horsham Bob Sadowl: “The girls played really well with a lot of energy which was great to see on such a cold day. They bounced back nicely after a tough loss on Friday.”
–Props: “Sydney Cassel had the walk-off single in the bottom of the 8th.
Madison Karpovich collected two RBIs while throwing out two baserunners stealing. Maya Ravi had 2 hits. Isabella Karpovich pitched well in relief picking up the win.”
Up next: Hatboro-Horsham (5-4, 1-4 SOL) will travel to New Hope-Solebury for a non-league game Thursday, and Wissahickon (3-7, 1-4) will travel to Cheltenham for a non-league game Thursday.
Wissahickon 000 040 10 5-9-2
Hatboro-Horsham 120 002 01 6-8-3
SOL Freedom Division
UPPER MORELAND 19, LOWER MORELAND 1 (5 innings)
Delaney Stout was the catalyst in the circle and at the plate in Tuesday’s mercy rule win. She allowed just three hits and one run (unearned) while striking out 13 in the abbreviated contest. For good measure she had a pair of hits – a two-run double in the first as well as a three-run home run in the second – and drove in six runs.
Claire Walton also had a big day at the plate, contributing four hits and scoring five runs.
By the numbers: Upper Moreland: Claire Walton (4-for-5, 2B, 5R), Kelly Bates (2-for-4, 1RBI, 4R), Sofia Magagna (1-for-5, 2RBI, 2R), Joslyn McCellan (1-for-4, 2RBI, 1R), Delaney Stout (2-for-5, HR, 6RBI, 1R), Erin Distel (2-for-4, 2RBI, 2R), Stephanie Jones (2-for-3, 1R)
Delaney Stout (W) (5.0 IP, 3H 1R, 0ER, 1BB, 13K)
Key inning: Top of first: Claire Walton led off and was safe on an error, With two outs, Joslyn McCellan drew a walk, Stout lined a double to left field, plating a pair of runs. Distel and Jones walked, and a two-base error on a line drive by Lianna Adames allowed two more runs to cross the plate. (4-0)
Up next: Upper Moreland (6-2, 3-1 SOL) will host Plymouth Whitemarsh in a non-league game Thursday, and Lower Moreland (1-5, 0-4) will host Abington in a non-league game Thursday.
Upper Moreland 443 44 19-15-1
Lower Moreland 000 10 1-3-7
SPRINGFIELD TWP 16, CHELTENHAM 0 (3 innings)
Ashley Schulz had a monster day at the plate, leading the Spartans to the no-doubt-about-it win with three hits – including a double and triple – and driving in seven runs.
The Spartans erupted for 10 runs in the first inning on their way to the mercy rule win.
By the numbers: Springfield Twp: Ashley Schulz (3-for-4, 2B, 3B, 7 RBIs, 2R), McKayla McKeever (1-for-3, 1RBI, 3R)
Julia Mathews (W) 2.0 IP, 1H, 0R, 0BB, 2K), Rylee Kimsey-Strike (1.0 IP, 0H, 0R)
Key inning: Bottom of first: McKeever singled on a hard ground ball to center to lead off the inning, and Nora Manchester was hit by a pitch. McKeever advanced to third on a passed ball and scored when Schulz was safe on an error. Juju Cooney singled home a run, and one out later, Joce Davis, Jordyn Serrao and Mathews hit back-to-back-to-back RBI singles. McKeever drew a walk, and after a Cheltenham miscue loaded the bases, Schulz ripped a bases-clearing triple to left field. (10-0)
Springfield Twp coach Heather Gehlhaus: “Ashley had a phenomenal day at the plate going 3-for-4 with seven RBIs and two runs scored. McKayla also had a good day with three runs scored.
“Our pitchers did their jobs to help get the win.”
Up next: Springfield Twp (3-5, 2-3 SOL) will host Upper Dublin in a non-league win Thursday, and Cheltenham (0-4, 0-3) will host Wissahickon in a non-league game Thursday.
Cheltenham 000 0-1-9
Springfield Twp (10)42 16-9-2
NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 18, WILLIAM TENNENT 3 (4 innings)
The Lions scored early and often on their way to the mercy rule win.
Kaylee Harris and Mary Stefanache led the Lions with three hits each. Harris, Dagny Mobley, Izzy Elizondo and Mabel Klossner each had three RBIs.
By the numbers: New Hope-Solebury: Kaylee Harris (3-for-3, 2B, 3RBI, 3R), Mary Stefanache (3-for-3, 3R), Dagny Mobley (1-for-3, 2B, 3RBI, 2R), Izzy Elizondo (2-for-4, 3 RBIs), Mabel Klossner (1-for-3, HR 3RBI, 3R)
Dagny Mobley (W) (3.0 IP, 6H, 3R, 2ER, 0BB, 2K), Mabel Klossner (1.0 IP, 0H, 0R, 3K).
William Tennent: M Kocher (2-for-2, 1R), Rylie O’Toole (1-for-2, 2RBI)
Key inning: Bottom of first: Danielle Wilson and Kaylee Harris led off with back-to-back singles, and Mabel Klossner emptied the bases with one swing of her bat, hitting a three-run home run to center field. (3-0)
Up next: New Hope-Solebury (5-3, 4-1 SOL) will host Hatboro-Horsham in a non-league game Thursday, and William Tennent (7-1, 4-1) will host Quakertown in a non-league game Thursday.
William Tennent 003 0 3-6-3
New Hope-Solebury 365 4 18-14-0
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