Check out the results for SOL softball teams in action Thursday.
National Conference
BENSALEM 4, PENNSBURY 1
When Dan Schram decided to make some changes after Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to Council Rock South, the Owls’ coach didn’t stop with one or two.
“From the Council Rock South game to this, I changed six positions, and I have to say. I had good kids playing in positions, but I hadn’t had a lot of good outside time to figure where everyone is best,” Schram said. “When you have a school team, you could be overloaded at positions.
“I have three or four girls who can catch, three or four girls who are first basemen, but there can only be one catcher and one first baseman, so I have to put people in different spots. To know where the right spots were, it took a little time. How we had people positioned today really benefitted us. The lineup was very productive. We really hit well.”
The win over the Falcons was the program’s first since 1996, and they had to earn it.
“Every single game is a war,” Schram said. “You know Pennsbury is going to come back strong from this. They always do.”
While Jackie Morell was working her magic on the mound, junior Kelsey Dekoyer provided the game’s biggest offensive blow – a two-run home run in the fourth.
“That was huge,” Schram said. “Kelsey batted sixth in the lineup.
“We were having trouble with production in the bottom of the lineup, and the bottom of the lineup was really cooking today.”
Junior Carley Smith, who was 2-for-2, helped set the tone for the game delivering an RBI double in the bottom of the first to spot the Owls an early 1-0 lead. Her two-bagger plated Lauren Morell (2-for-3), who had singled and moved up to second on a sacrifice bunt.
DeKoyer’s home run in the fourth upped that lead to 3-0 before the Falcons plated a single run in the fifth. The Owls got that run back in the top of the sixth when a newcomer to the lineup – Kate Formichelli – delivered an RBI double to give the Owls their final margin of victory.
In a winning effort, Morell allowed five hits while striking out five and walking three.
“Jackie Morell pitched a brilliant game,” Schram said. “It was a total team effort.
“Our entire lineup produced. Everybody hit.
“Pennsbury played good defense. They played well. There were a lot of classic Pennsbury elements. We hit well, we played well. Our morale overall was very, very strong, and hats off to my kids – they really, really came together, and I’m very, very proud of them.”
Both teams are 1-2 in conference play. The Owls are 4-2 overall.
Bensalem 100 201 0 4
Pennsbury 000 010 0 0
ABINGTON 20, COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 5 (4 innings)
The Ghosts took out any frustration they may have been feeling after suffering back-to-back losses earlier this week on the unsuspecting Golden Hawk, pounding out 20 hits and scoring just as many runs.
“I think we just went in there with nothing to lose, and after seeing CB South and Neshaminy and how good they are, we figured we’ll just go in and play and let the chips fall where they may,” coach Ellie White said.
Nikki Ray, who earned the win in the circle, led the Ghosts’ hit parade, finishing 4-for-5 with a triple four RBIs and four runs scored. Amy Worek was 2-for-4 with a double and four RBIs. Maddie Malfara was 2-for-4 with a double, two RBIs and three runs score.
The Ghosts took the suspense out of this one early, plating five runs in the top of the first and adding two more in the second. If there were any doubts about the outcome, those doubts were put to rest when the Ghosts exploded for eight runs in the third. They added five more in the fourth, and not even a four-run fourth by the Golden Hawks could put a dent in Abington’s lead.
“It was a total team effort offensively and defensively,” White said. “It’s nice to know they can come back after getting their butts handed to them two days in a row and come back with some energy and some life in them and go get something.”
Both teams are 2-1 in league play (3-2 overall).
Abington 528 5 20
Council Rock South 010 4 5
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 9, HARRY S TRUMAN 1
The Indians scored three runs in the third and led 4-0 before the Tigers plated a single run in the fourth. A three-run fifth by the Indians all but sealed the Tigers’ fate.
Offensive highlights for the Indians included a home run by Hannah Stalker to lead off the third inning, a triple by Marissa Gergel as well as a clutch two-run single by Nicole Rounsavill. Rounsavill and Sabrina Crane, according to coach Chris McDermott, both had a pair of big putouts at shortstop and third base respectively. Crane also was 2-for-3 at the plate. Taylor Amazeen added a double to Rock North’s offensive attack.
Elyse McMenamin earned the win on the mound, striking out seven. Amanda Camp threw two innings and struck out a pair.
The Tigers, according to coach Kyle Hoffman, hurt themselves by committing eight errors, and they were unable to take advantage of three hit batters and five walks by managing just two hits.
Council Rock North improved to 2-1 in the league (2-2 overall) while the Tigers are 1-2 in league play (2-3 overall).
Council Rock North 003 130 2 9
Harry S Truman 000 100 0 1
NESHAMINY at WILLIAM TENNENT (Postponed to Friday, April 10)
Continental Conference
SOUDERTON 6, CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 0
Alex Scheeler turned in a dazzling no-hit performance, brightening a cold and dismal spring day for an Indian squad that captured its fourth straight win. The freshman hurler fanned nine and walked only two in a stellar outing.
“She’s been doing so great with taking command and control of the games,” coach Steph Rummel said. “I think she and (catcher) Morgan Yoder are working really well together.
“Morgan’s really starting to learn her pitches. That says a lot about Morgan as a catcher because she keeps Alex straight on the mound. I just think they work really well together, and they’re starting to jive. Having a dominant catcher like Morgan – it rubs off on your pitcher, and it gives you that confidence.
“Alex is doing a great job, especially for how young she is. She’s really stepping up. Hopefully, she’ll continue to get better like she has been.”
The Indians plated the only run Scheeler would need in the second, but for good measure, they tacked on two in the fifth and three more in the sixth. Alex Gaydos delivered a two-run single up the middle in the fifth to put the Indians on top 3-0, and a two-run double by Dayna Shelly highlighted the three-run sixth inning.
The Indians upped their record to 3-0 in conference play (4-1 overall) while the Bucks are 2-1 in the league (3-2 overall).
Central Bucks West 000 000 0 0
Souderton 010 023 x 6
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH at PENNRIDGE (Postponed to Friday, April 10, 6:30 pm)
NORTH PENN at QUAKERTOWN (Postponed to Monday, April 14)
American Conference
WISSAHICKON 15, PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 7
The Trojans took a 4-0 lead in the bottom of first only to see the Colonials answer with three in the top of the second. Unfazed, they scored three of their own in the bottom of the inning. It was an 8-7 game heading into the bottom of the sixth when the Trojans exploded for seven runs to put the game out of reach.
“We’re doing well, but we did everything we could to lose the game,” coach Mike Borkowski said. “We had five errors and seven walks, but the big thing was that they bounced back.
“I gave them a talking to after the fourth inning. After that, we locked it down and allowed one run in the last three innings. We came back and put up a big sixth inning with seven runs. They got the message. They answered, they hung in there – it wasn’t pretty, but we got the win.”
Michela Coleman was 3-for-4 with two doubles, RBI and three runs.
“She set the table from the leadoff spot,” Borkowski said.
Brittany Gelman was 1-for-4 with three RBIs. Julianne Griffin was 2-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs scored. Andrea Muzarek was 2-for-4 with two RBIs and three runs scored while Jackie McLaughlin was 2-for-4 with two RBIs. Zoe Trumbore finished the day 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBIs and a run scored.
The Trojans are 2-1 in league play (3-2 overall) while the Colonials fell to 0-3.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 030 310 0 7
Wissahickon 430 017 x 15
UPPER MERION 9, NORRISTOWN 0
Olivia Sblorlini had a big a day in the circle and at the plate. The senior pitcher allowed just three hits in a complete game shutout, fanning seven and walking none.
“She really pitched well,” coach John Whitney said.
For good measure, Sborlini also had a pair of hits – a double as well as a two-run home run in the sixth inning.
The Vikings scored two runs in both the second and third innings and then added three in the fifth and two more in the sixth to blow the game wide open.
“They struggled in the field,” Whitney said. “Their pitcher did a good job, but they threw the ball around a little bit, and that’s what hurt them.”
“We just did what we had to do. We played pretty good defense and got some runs here and there.”
Senior Linda Sobek added a pair of hits for the Vikings, who managed just six hits.
The Vikings are 2-0 in league play (3-1 overall) while the Eagles fell to 0-3.
Norristown 000 000 0 0
Upper Merion022 032 x 9
CHELTENHAM 13, SPRINGFIELD (MONTCO) 1
Morgan Gianelle had herself a day at the plate. The freshman ripped a three-run home run in the second and added a two-run blast in the sixth, finishing a productive day with five RBIs and three runs scored.
“It’s nice because she’s a freshman, and she’s really strong, so it’s nice to see her break out,” coach Ron Perlstein said.
Diamond Walker smashed a two-run home run to deep center in the seventh. Also for the Lady Panthers, Maddie Baer was 2-for-3 with a double, and Madison Gianelle was 1-for-2 with a run scored.
Grace DeRosa scattered seven hits in a complete game win, allowing one run while fanning 14 and walking just one.
“They were scrappy, they were tough, but they never were able to get decisive hits,” Perlstein said.
The Lady Panthers opened up a 5-0 lead after two innings and never looked back on their way to the big win.
Cheltenham improved to 3-0 in conference play while the Spartans are 2-1.
Cheltenham 230 212 3 13
Springfield 001 000 0 1
UPPER MORELAND 11, UPPER DUBLIN 9
The Flying Cardinals received a big offensive performance from Sarah Tannenbaum, who was 3-for-5 with two runs scored and five RBIs. Highlighting her performance was a three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh. Sarah Sharp (double) and Jackie McMenamin both added three hits.
Wednesday, April 8
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 7, HATBORO-HORSHAM 5
The Patriots, who pounded out 13 hits, scored two runs in the first and three more in the second to take an early 5-0 lead, The Hatters pulled to within two (5-3), but that’s as close as they would get.
For the Patriots, Brady Tillotson was 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBIs. Theresa Haug was 2-for-4 with three RBIs. Kristina Posner, Megan Cloran and Madi Michvech were all 2-for-4 while Anna Careghini was 2-for-5.
For the Hatters, Jen Cader was 3-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored. Dee Moyer was 2-for-4 with an RBI and run scored. Jaynie Black was 2-for-3 with a double and RBI.
The Patriots are 2-1 in league play (3-3 overall) while the Hattters are 0-3 in the league (1-3 overall).
Central Bucks East 230 002 0 7
Hatboro-Horsham 002 012 0 5
NESHAMINY 8, CHRISTOPHER DOCK 3
Junior pitcher Cailyn Seely earned the non-league win for the Redskins, allowing six hits and one earned run. She fanned eight and walked three. The Redskins received multi-hit performances from Hunter Hart, Sarah Snider-Leonhauser and Nikki Wild.
Dock took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the fifth, thanks to an RBI double by Emily Gordon and a throwing error. The Redskins responded with seven hits over the final two innings to score seven unanswered runs.
Gordon led Dock with a 2-for-4 effort. She also threw out two runners trying to steal. Jill Bolton and Lanae Hunsberger each had a double.
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