Check out the recaps for SOL softball teams in action Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Karla Donohoe)
SOL Patriot Division
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 4, PENNSBURY 3
The Golden Hawks made it official, notching a hard-fought win over the Falcons to clinch at least a share of the title. The game was played on Neshaminy’s turf field while Council Rock North – due to field conditions - has not played its final league game against Harry S Truman, a game that will determine if the Golden Hawks are sole or co-champions.
“In our season finale, we successfully captured our second consecutive and only second Patriot division championship in school history,” CR South coach Scott Molle said. “The girls had established preseason goals, and we have accomplished several of them today with this win.
“Lexi Waring delivered another outstanding performance on the mound, striking out 10 and surrendering only four hits. When Lexi faced adversity, she demonstrated her resilience by finding the necessary pitches to secure crucial outs. Her current level of pitching is exceptional, and it will be beneficial to rest her until Wednesday.”
The Falcons did not make it easy for the Hawks and had the tying run on third and winning run on second with one out in the seventh, but Waring came up with back-to-back strikeouts to close out the game.
The Hawks took a 2-0 lead in the third when Julia Scannapieco hit a two-run blast to center field in the third inning and added a run in the fourth.
The Falcons pulled to within 3-2 after Jenna Thompson’s two-run single in the fifth. The two teams exchanged runs in the sixth.
Scannapieco was the offensive star, finishing with two hits and three RBIs. Veronica Houk had a pair of hits.
Waring earned the complete game win in the circle for the Hawks, who will have an opening round bye in the District 1 6A Tournament next week.
By the numbers: Council Rock South: Julia Scannapieco (2-for-3, HR, 3RBI, 1R), Veronica Houk (2-for-4, 1R)
Lexi Waring (W) (7.0 IP, 4H, 3R, 1ER, 6BB, 10K, 2-for-2)
Pennsbury: Jenna Thompson (1-for-3, 2 RBI)
Key innings: Top of third: Margot McLean led off with a single and with two outs, Scannapieco hit a home run to center field to put the Hawks on top 2-0.
Top of sixth: The Hawks – who led 3-2 – scored a run that turned out to be the game-winner. Waring led off with a single, and with one out, McLean was safe on an error. Molly Gabriele singled to load the bases. With two outs, Scannapieco drew a walk, forcing in a run that gave the Hawks a 4-2 lead.
Council Rock South coach Scott Molle:
--Scannapieco delivers: “Julia Scannapieco continued to excel at the plate, hitting another home run and contributing 3 RBIs. Her impressive statistics this season are a testament to her hard work, and we are confident that she will remain focused heading into the playoffs. Julia's senior leadership has been invaluable, setting a positive example for our underclassmen that will have a lasting impact on South's program.”
--Captains set tone: “Our team captains, Shannon Williams, Lexi Waring, and Molly Gabriele, have been outstanding role models and leaders, consistently demonstrating the qualities that the team admires and respects. We have every confidence that they will ensure the team's readiness for our first playoff game. This regular season has been highly satisfying, and the coaching staff acknowledges the instrumental role that our captains have played in our success.”
Up next: Council Rock South (17-3, 9-1 SOL) is the number two seed in the District 1 6A Tournament and will have an opening round bye. Pennsbury (11-8, 5-5) is the 15th seed and will host #18 Downingtown West in an opening round game Monday.
Council Rock South 002 101 0 4-11-1
Pennsbury 000 021 0 3-4-2
Non-league:
NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 12, SOUTH HUNTERDON REGIONAL 3
The Lions opened up a 6-0 lead in the second inning and never looked back on their way to the non-league win under the lights at South Hunterdon.
Dagny Mobley and Mabel Klossner combined for the win in the circle. Mobley threw the first two innings, allowing two hits and one earned run. Klossner closed it out, allowing five hits in five shutout innings while fanning 11.
Klossner also had a big day at the plate, finishing with a double, two triples and three RBIs. Danielle Wilson also had three hits while Rachel Sim and Riley Sim both had two hits. Kaylee Harris hit an inside-the-park home run.
By the numbers: New Hope-Solebury: Danielle Wilson (3-for-4, 1RBI, 2R), Mabel Klossner (3-for-4, 2B, 2 3B, 3RBI, 1R), Rachel Sim (2-for-4, 3RBI, 2R), Kaylee Harris (1-for-2, HR, 2RBI, 1R), Riley Sim (2-for-4, 2B), Emily Wilson (2B, 2RBIs)
Dagny Mobley (W) (2.0 IP, 2H, 2R, 1ER, 3BB, 2K), Mabel Klossner (S) (5.0 IP, 5H, 1R, 0ER, 0BB, 11K)
Key inning: Top of second: Kaylee Harris led off the inning with an inside-the-park home run. With one out, Riley Sim lined a single to right, and Izzy Elizondo drew a walk. With two outs, Danielle Wilson hit an RBI single, and Emily Wilson followed with a two-run double to right field. Wilson scored on a single by Rachel Sim, and Klossner followed with an RBI triple to right field, spotting the Lions a 6-0 lead.
Up next: New Hope-Solebury (14-5, 7-2 SOL) is the number two seed in District 1 2A and will host #3 Faith Christian in a district semifinal contest Tuesday.
New Hope-Solebury 061 140 0 12-14-2
South Hunterdon 020 100 0 3-7-1
UPPER MERION 4, UPPER MORELAND 1
The Golden Bears held a 6-5 edge in hits but came out on the short end on the scoreboard in Thursday’s non-league game on the turf at Upper Merion.
The Vikings took a 1-0 lead in the first and upped their advantage to 4-0 with a three-run fourth. The Golden Bears scored their only run in the fifth when Steph Jones hit an RBI single to center.
Joslyn McCellen and Erin Distel each had a pair of hits for the Golden Bears.
Delaney Stout allowed two earned runs in the loss, striking out 11 and walking four.
By the numbers: Upper Moreland: Joslyn McCellen (2-for-3), Erin Distel 92-for-3).
Delaney Stout (6.0 IP, 5H, 4R, 2ER, 4BB 11K)
Up next: Upper Moreland, the fifth seed in the District 1 5A Tournament, will host #12 Strath Haven in an opening round game Monday.
Upper Moreland 000 010 0 1-6-1
Upper Merion 100 300 x 4-5-0
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