Check out the recaps for SOL softball teams in action Monday. Pennsbury/Mount St. Joseph photos provided courtesy of Darryl Rule of D&J Photography. Visit the photo gallery to view game galleries: https://solsports.zenfolio.com/f860927651 (Hatboro-Horsham photos courtesy of Jesse Garber & Jessica Cassel/HH softball)
SOL Colonial Division
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 1, SOUDERTON 0
In an unusual arrangement, the Bucks were the home team in a game played at Souderton, the second of two games hosted by the Indians Monday afternoon. The game was moved up a day to avoid possible bad weather that is predicted for the area.
A rough day for the Indians – who were shut out for the second time in as many games Monday – was a good one for the Bucks, who escaped with a 1-0 win.
Sienna Lawson was dominant again in the circle, throwing a seven-inning complete game. She allowed only four hits struck out 11. Souderton had runners in scoring position in the second, fifth, sixth and seventh innings but could not plate a run.
Lawson pitched out of several difficult innings, including the sixth inning when Souderton had a two-out single by Kendall Clemmer with a runner on second, but a strong throw from left fielder Jill Boyle kept the runner on third and prevented the go-ahead run from scoring.
West struggled at the plate but got on the board in the bottom half of the sixth inning to break a scoreless tie. Ana Glemser drove a McKenna Schroding pitch into the left center field gap for a leadoff double, the first hit of the game for Central Bucks West. Chloe Dryden followed with a groundout to shortstop, advancing Glemser to third. Glemser scored the game’s only run when Laila Murray hit a run-producing ground ball to second that scored the only run in the contest.
Two Souderton pitchers, Richter and McKenna Schroding combined for the one hitter, allowing one run while combining for four strikeouts and two walks.
The 11-strikeout, four-hit game by Bucks’ ace Sienna Lawson proved too much for the Indians to overcome.
“This was a good win for us and one that we really needed to get a good seeding in the District One Tournament,” West coach Mike Daher said. “We faced some really good pitching today, so to come away with a 1-0 win felt good. We got great pitching from Sienna again and we played solid defense.
“Hopefully, our bats will get going as we enter the playoffs. We obviously did not have many hits today, one in fact, but that one hit by Ana Glemser was a big one. She got that hit off of an outstanding pitcher in McKenna. The fact that Chloe Dryden and Laila Murray were able to get their bat on the ball and move up the runner as they did was also very important in our win. When you are struggling a little at the plate, it is important to do all of the other little things well, like getting timely hits and moving runners along and we were able to do that today.”
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SOL Patriot/Colonial crossover game
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 15, PENNRIDGE 3 (5 innings)
The Indians scored three runs in the top of the first to take an early lead. They never looked back on their way to the abbreviated win in Monday’s crossover contest.
“After our last home game with Neshaminy, our team adopted a focus on ‘bringing our seniors back,’ meaning we want to give them a chance to play on our home field again by earning a home playoff game,” said Rock North coach Susan Yee, whose team is 14th in the latest District 1 6A power rankings. “We have been teetering on that ranking, and we knew we really needed to have energy and focus if we want to achieve our goal while on a stretch of three straight road games to end the regular season.
“There is no such thing as an easy game in the Suburban One, and closing out the year with three road games against an undefeated team and two Suburban One opponents is no easy task, but the girls have really taken to heart the goal of bringing our seniors back to CR North, and it has been fun to see them coming together as a group.”
The fun started early for the Indians, who benefitted from two hit batters as well as RBI singles by Sierra Klein, Chelsea Seiler, and Zoe Hardy to plate three first-inning runs. They added five more runs in the second and four more in the third on their way to the mercy rule win.
The Indians collected 15 hits in the abbreviated contest, led by the three-hit efforts of leadoff batter Kayla Ripper (3-for-4, 2B, RBI, 3R) and second baseman Chelsea Seiler (3-for-4, 3 RBIs, R). Adding two hits each were Klein (2-for-3, 3 RBIs, R) and Haley Edelman (2-for-3, 3 R).
The Rams managed just four hits and three runs (one earned) off winning pitcher Olivia Schlindwein, who struck out seven and walked six.
Gabby Hamberger’s 2-for-3 effort with a double and two RBIs led the Rams.
“Pennridge is in a tough situation being without their star pitcher (Averi Dockery), but they have some good young talent, and you can tell they are going to bounce back with a vengeance,” Yee said. “They battled and cheered through the very last pitch of the game, and they threatened offensively more than their line score would show. I was particularly impressed with the grit of Gabby Hamburger and her approach at the plate. I think she will make some noise in the future.”
Council Rock North (12-7, 8-7 SOL) will travel to Pennsbury Tuesday for its regular season finale, and Pennridge (5-13, 3-11) will be on the road at Central Bucks South.
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Non-league
HATBORO-HORSHAM 2, NESHAMINY 0
Alyssa Tooley had herself a day to remember.
Granted, the Hatters’ senior pitcher undoubtedly wasn’t expecting the day to be anything special.
“I have been sick all weekend,” Tooley said. “I’m still kind of sick.”
Tooley might not have been feeling well, but it would be hard convincing the Redskins, who were no-hit for seven innings by the West Chester-bound senior. After the game, Tooley acknowledged that there may have been a direct correlation between feeling subpar and tossing a no-hitter.
“Since I’m sick, I wasn’t throwing as hard, so I really wanted to focus on my spins because I feel like sometimes I get too caught up in my own head trying to overpower the hitter with speed,” the Hatters’ ace said. “But really, it comes down to the spin, so I think today physically just being ill helped me realize that I need to focus on the spin rather than the speed.”
It really didn’t occur to Tooley that she was throwing a no-hitter until the top of the fifth after issuing a one-out walk to Kendall McCafferty.
“There was this one play – it was a ground ball to our third baseman, and she threw to second for a fielder’s choice, and I remember going in the dugout and I was like, ‘Wait, that was the first time they got a hit, but it was a fielder’s choice, so it’s not a hit,’” Tooley said. “I didn’t want to say it out loud to anybody because I don’t want to jinx it.
“When I was pitching, I was like, ‘Don’t think about it, don’t think about it. Throw a strike.’”
The West Chester-bound pitcher struck out 12 and walked three in a seven-inning gem. Her batterymate – catcher Sydney Cassel – co-starred with Tooley in the impressive non-league win.
“I am super proud and excited of how our team has been playing,” Hatters’ coach Jen Tooley said. “Sydney Cassel has stepped up as a force behind the plate and at the plate. She had her first varsity home run today that helped to secure the win. She threw out a runner, defended two dropped third strikes to help her pitcher, Alyssa Tooley, with her no hitter. Alyssa had great spin on her pitches today. You would not have guessed that she was not feeling well today either with her performance on the mound.”
Tooley struck out the first two batters she faced but then hit a batter before striking out the next batter to close out the first inning.
In the second, Tooley walked the leadoff batter, who was gunned down by Cassel attempting to steal second. The play loomed large when Tooley walked the next
batter but then made that walk irrelevant by striking out the next two.
The Hatters – who managed just three hits of their own – got two of them in the bottom of the second. Ryleigh White hit a one-out single, and Sydney Cassel picked the most opportune time to hit her first round-tripper of the season, smacking a line drive to center field to plate the game’s only runs.
Neshaminy’s lone baserunner the rest of the way came after Tooley retired nine in a row before issuing a one-out walk in the top of the fifth. She retired the next two batters she faced and eight in a row to close out the game, putting an exclamation point on the win when she recorded her 12th strikeout for the final out of the game.
“It was really exciting,” Tooley said. “I’m starting to feel a little better, so maybe a no-hitter cured my sickness.
“I just wanted to win the game. It was a big game because I know they beat North Penn, which is a powerhouse team. I know we’re not playing North Penn, but it was kind of cool.”
Tooley threw 92 pitches – 61 for strikes – and faced just 24 batters.
Neshaminy’s Molly Ambrosius threw well enough to win most days, allowing just three hits and two runs while striking out six and walking five.
Hatboro-Horsham (11-6, 10-5 SOL) will travel to Upper Dublin Tuesday, and Neshaminy (12-7, 10-5) will be on the road at Bensalem for Tuesday’s regular season finale.
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COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 9, WILLIAM TENNENT 3
A four-run third inning by the Golden Hawks broke a 1-1 tie, and they never looked back on their way to the Senior Day win.
“We had six days off, and we were able to shake some rust off,” Rock South coach Scott Molle said. “This time of the season it’s not easy not playing for almost a week, and the girls were able to get the job done today.
“Today we recognized our five seniors, and it was awesome to be a part of this special group of young ladies. The senior leadership from day one in winter workouts has been amazing to see, and with a new coaching staff, they made sure we stayed together as a group and bought into the culture we wanted to bring here at South. All five of the seniors have had such an impact on me as a coach, and I am going to miss them next year. They are all just incredible to be around, and I am so happy I was able to join them in their senior year journey.”
Lexi Waring notched the complete game win, allowing three hits and three runs (two earned) while striking out eight and walking two.
“Lexi Waring had another great day in the circle for us allowing just three hits,” Molle said. “She has been so good in the circle for us this year, and she continues to pitch at a high level.”
With the score deadlocked 1-1, Helen Woloshyn led off the four-run third inning with an inside-the-park home run. Gabby Bloom followed and drew a walk. Grace Stepp was safe on a miscue, and Bloom scored on a double steal. Julia Scannapieco hit a two-run home run to center field for a 5-1 lead. The Panthers never threatened.
“At the plate today Helen Woloshyn had another big day with three hits for us, highlighted by an inside-the-park home run,” Molle said. “She also was able to steal three bases for us and got us in the board in the first inning with her speed.
“Julia Scannapieco had a two-hit game and went yard for us with a two-run home run and also doubled. Julia has had an awesome season so far and gets big hits when we need them all year. Avery Tumolo had a nice day at the plate also grabbing a double and RBI along with a single. Avery has been solid for us this year and comes up with timely hits. We have a busy week playing four games to end the season. The girls are focused and eager to keep playing South softball.
“We want to shout out to our seniors once again – they are a special group. It was an emotional day for them, and we are so happy they play hard each and every game.”
Contributing multi-hit games for the Hawks were Woloshyn (3-for-4, HR, 3 SB, 2R), Scannapieco (2-for-3, HR 2 RBIs, 2R), Tumolo (2-for-4, 2B, RBI, R) and Waring (2-for-4, RBI).
Council Rock South (16-1, 12-1 SOL) will travel to Harry S Truman Tuesday, and William Tennent (13-6, 10-5) will be on the road at Lower Moreland Tuesday.
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CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 6, VILLA JOSEPH MARIE 1
Sarah Zmuda allowed six hits and one run in the complete game win, striking out 10 and walking three to lead the Patriots to the non-league win.
The Patriots’ defense also received an assist, playing an error-free game behind Zmuda while East’s offense pounded out 11 hits.
“It was a well-played game – no errors, and that’s what has plagued us all year,” East coach Karl Knapp said. “Our freshman pitcher pitched well and only gave up the one run.
“They’ve tried hard all year, and to get that win is a real good thing for them, boosts their morale. It’s been a tough year, but they never give up. You don’t see them hanging their heads. Kudos to them – especially this time of year when you have nothing to play for. You’re not going to playoffs or anything, and then to go out and still put forth a good effort. It was really nice.”
The Patriots took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first, thanks to a two-out RBI single by Sara Camposano. In the third inning, they added three more runs to go on top 4-0.
Maggie Funston got things started with a one-out double, and Hailey Helmstetter followed with a single. A walk to Camposano loaded the bases. With two outs, Kaylee Masterson grounded a run-scoring single to left field. Avery Laschiver followed with an RBI single, and Camposano scored the third running on a double steal of home.
In the fourth inning, the Patriots staged a two-out rally. Funston’s line single to left got the ball rolling, and she scored when Helmstetter doubled to center field. Camposano’s RBI single to right field gave the Patriots a 6-0 lead.
The Jems broke up the Patriots’ shutout bid with a run in the top of the fifth, but that’s as close as they would get.
“We had some good plays at third by Maggie Funston, some good plays by Sara Camposano at short,” Knapp said. “We put in Avery Laschiver – who hardly ever plays – in left field, and she threw out a runner at home, and she also got a hit, so that was good for her.
“It was a nice game all around, especially having an error-free game. If we had more of those, I think wed’ have another two or three wins under our belt. It’s been a tough year for errors, and it’s hard to say why because in practice they don’t seem to miss.”
Leading the Patriots with two hits each were Funston (2-for-3, RBI, R), Helmstetter (2-for-4, 2B, RBI, R) and Camposano (2-for-3, 2 RBIs, R).
“We’re playing a lot of people out of position because our starting catcher went out for the year,” Knapp said. “Our center fielder is still playing on a bad ankle – she had had a sprained ankle that kept her out for several weeks. We were without one of our starting outfielders because they have a mandatory orchestra today and tomorrow, so we put one of our outfielders at second base. They’re doing a real great job for what they’ve been through this year.”
Central Bucks East (5-14, 1-14 SOL) will close out its season at North Penn on Tuesday.
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PENNSBURY 11, MOUNT ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY 0 (5 innings)
Kylie Dressel tossed a five-inning shutout in an abbreviated contest, and the Falcons 
scored early and often on their way to the mercy rule non-league win.
Pennsbury scored all the runs Dressel would need in a two-run second that was highlighted by an RBI single from Bella Morales.
The Falcons added three runs in the third. All three runs scored when – with the bases loaded – Hannah DeFinnis singled and advanced all the way to third on a two-base error that emptied the bases and gave the Falcons a 5-0 lead.
In a six-run fourth inning, Presley Foote hit a two-run single, and Ellery Mahony had a two-run double.
Morales 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored.
Pennsbury (11-6, 9-5 SOL) will host Council Rock North Tuesday and will travel to Council Rock South for Thursday’s regular season finale.
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METHACTON 2, SOUDERTON 0
In game one of two games on Monday afternoon, the Indians managed just one hit off the Warriors’ Sadie Fitch, who notched the complete game win.
The Wariors put a run on the board in the top of the fourth.
Makayla Mihelcic led off the bottom of the inning with a line drive single to center, and the Indians got a runner as far as third but came up empty.
Methacton added a run in the fifth to close out the scoring.
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GWYNEDD MERCY ACADEMY 15, SPRINGFIELD TWP 2 (5 innings)
The Monarchs scored two runs in the top of the first. The Spartans answered with a run in the bottom of the inning on an RBI single by Joce Davis to make it a 2-1 game.
The rest of the afternoon belonged to the Monarchs, who scored 13 runs over the next three innings on their way to the win in the abbreviated contest.
Springfield Twp (5-13, 4-11 SOL) will host Cheltenham on Tuesday.
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