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CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 2, QUAKERTOWN 1
After falling behind just three minutes into Friday’s season opener, Central Bucks East battled back and rallied to take a 2-1 victory over Quakertown in an SOL crossover game.
Paige Longacre opened the scoring for Quakertown just over 3 minutes into the contest. East knotted the game in the second quarter on drive from the top by Emerson McFeely. Brynn Bonargo’s score with 5:50 remaining in the fourth quarter held up as the game-winner.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
Paige Longacre (Q) from Cameron Landis 11:50
Second quarter
Emerson McFeely (CBE)
Third quarter
No score
Fourth quarter
Bryn Bonargo (CBE) from Syd Lafferty 5:50
By the numbers: Cam Puhalla (CBE) 12 saves.
Central Bucks East coach Emma Rosenthal:
--On the game: “It was fantastic to kick off our season today with a win. I don’t believe we’ve opened with a win in the past four years, so it’s definitely exciting momentum to start with. We got off to a slow start but came back quickly after the early Quakertown goal. I’m especially proud that today was a complete team victory. Every single person on the varsity roster got game time and contributed to the win. We learned a lot from today’s game. I’m excited to see what we have to bring to the rest of the season.”
—Defensive props: “Our defense did a fantastic job today, led by goalkeeper Cam Puhalla with 12 amazing saves. Sam Lafferty, Katie Szczypiorski, Kate McCauley, Morgan Harrington, Brynn Williamson, and Harper Tomlinson all made great defensive plays.”
—Offensive standouts: “On offense, Brynn Bonargo, Syd Lafferty, and Emerson McFeely did a great job making things happen.”
Quakertown coach Peach Draper:
--On the game: “We came out on fire this morning, striking first just 3 minutes and 10 seconds into the game. On a corner, Cameron Landis delivered a slip pass to Paige Longacre, who buried it in the cage to give us the early lead.
“From there, the matchup turned into a hard-fought battle. We generated plenty of opportunities but couldn’t quite capitalize. Despite battling through a few injuries, we showed toughness and determination from start to finish. While this wasn’t the home opener result we hoped for, the effort and intensity displayed reflect the progress being made at practice.
“We are looking forward to carrying that work ethic into their next challenge, a highly anticipated home night game on Monday evening against Upper Perk.”
—Props: “Darcy Baxter and Anna Haberle both put in gritty performances in goal and we were in CB East's circle a lot.”
Up next: Quakertown will host Upper Perkiomen in a non-league game Monday (7pm), and Central Bucks East will host Downingtown East in a non-league game Tuesday.
Quakertown 1 0 0 0 – 1
Central Bucks East 0 1 0 1 – 2
SPRINGFIELD TWP 1, ABINGTON 1 (OT)
Springfield Twp’s Grace Bell had a strong season debut in goal, making 5 saves, including several in 1-on-1 situations, while Abington’s Palmina D'Angelo (3 saves) and Keely Gallagher (6 saves) were equally impressive as the Ghosts and Spartans battled to a 1-1 tie in Friday’s season-opening SOL crossover.
“It was a great team effort for us today,” Abington coach Janine Larr said. “After working hard in practice this past week, the girls came out ready to play and made Springfield work for every play and scoring opportunity they had. It was probably some of the best field hockey I have seen between two very evenly matched teams. I’m very proud of how everyone played and stepped up today.”
Springfield coach Brianna Buckley had equally high praise for her squad.
“This was a great way to start the season opener, overtime on a hot Abington turf,” the Spartans’ coach said. “The cohesiveness is coming together.
“Both teams fought hard but couldn’t find the game-winner.”
Abington’s Summer Orner scored the game’s first goal in the third quarter, and Springfield’s Kiara Ochab scored the equalizer in the fourth quarter.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
No score
Second quarter
No square
Third quarter
Summer Orner (A) from Brooke Dougherty 5:40
Fourth quarter
Kiara Ochab (S) from Molly McGuickin
Overtime
No score
Abington coach Janine Larr:
--On the game: “After a very evenly matched first half, where both teams played incredible field hockey, Abington was able to strike first with a goal at the 5:40 mark in the third quarter. Senior forward Brooke Dougherty sent a beautiful pass to the opposite post where junior Summer Orner was waiting to tip it in.
“Abington held on to the lead until the fourth quarter, where Springfield was able to even the score when Klara Ochab netted a cross-net pass from Molly McGuckin. The score remained 1-1 through regulation. Despite a few good looks from both teams during OT, both goalies stepped up, and the game ended after OT in a 1-1 tie.”
--Props: “Abington’s senior mid Maeve Link was all over the field both offensively and defensively, displaying her ability to move the ball and help create offensive opportunities. Senior mid Carly Hughes also worked hard on the offensive and defensive ends. Very little got by her today and she helped set the tempo for the game and came up big when needed.
“Senior forward Brooke Dougherty's speed and hustle allowed the Ghosts to get many offensive opportunities. She was joined by junior forward Addie Harrington, who received every ball sent to her and was able to help push the ball up the field to create offensive opportunities. Junior mid Gwen Judge also stepped up with hustle and speed. She played great defense and was key on the offensive end in getting the ball up the field and into Springfield's circle for scoring opportunities.
“On the defensive end, junior defensive back Morgan Gillette stepped up and made several huge plays, especially in OT, to prevent Springfield from getting the ball in the net. Senior defensive back Kirsten Sanders also made some big plays and worked hard to help prevent Springfield from getting scoring opportunities.
“Senior goalie Palmina D'Angelo recorded 3 saves in the first half, while junior goalie Keely Gallagher recorded 6 clutch saves in the second half and overtime to keep the game tied.”
Springfield Twp coach Brianna Buckley:
—On the late goal: “Our lone goal came in the fourth quarter when Molly McGukin sent a sharp cross-net pass that Klara Ochab converted to reach a game-tying score.”
—Props: “Strong midfield play by Julia Cooney and Ella McLaughlin kept feeding the offensive pressure toward goal. Strong defensive efforts by both ends kept the game tied through overtime. Grace Bell provided steady play in net with multiple timely saves.”Up next: Springfield Twp will travel to Wissahickon Tuesday for a non-league contest, Abington will host Hatboro-Horsham in Thursday’s SOL opener.
Springfield Twp 0 0 0 1 0 – 1
Abington 0 0 1 0 0 – 1
WISSAHICKON 10, CHELTENHAM 0
Samantha Farno got her fall season off to a stellar start, assisting Sophia Kim on Wissahickon’s first goal and adding two of her own—all in the first quarter—to stake the Trojans out to a 6-0 first-quarter lead on the way to a dominant 10-0 victory in Friday’s season opener against Cheltenham in an SOL crossover game.
Manika Ishi and Layla Keller each scored twice in the victory.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
Sophia Kim (Samantha Farno assist), W, 9:13
Julia Wells (unassisted), W, 7:27
Samantha Farno (Layla Keller assist), W, 5:17
Samantha Farno (unassisted), W, 4:30
Manika Ishi (Regan Szczepkowicz assist), W, 3:02
Layla Keller (unassisted), W, 2:28
Second quarter
No score
Third quarter
Manika Ishi (unassisted), W, 9:25
Emmie Keller (unassisted), W, 7:03
Manika Ishi (Sophia Kim assist), W, 5:52
Layla Keller (Layla Keller assist), W, 0:13
Fourth quarter
No score
Wissahickon coach Hannah Havrilla: “Our goal for today was to focus on keeping the game simple—using short passes and spreading the field to let the ball do the work. The defense did an excellent job stepping up on 50/50 balls. Midfielders and forwards stretched the field well and executed two-touch passing to create scoring opportunities.”
Up next: Wissahickon will host Springfield Twp in a non-league game Tuesday, and Cheltenham will host Lower Moreland in Friday’s SOL opener.
Cheltenham 0 0 0 0 – 0
Wissahickon 6 0 4 0 – 10
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 2, DOWNINGTOWN EAST 0
Carrie Williams assisted on Central Bucks South’s first goal, then scored the second as the Titans earned a season-opening 2-0 victory over nonleague opponent Downingtown East on Friday.
Nora McQueen made 4 saves for the host Titans, who fired off 16 shots on goal to East’s 4 shots, and had 6 penalty corners to 4 for East.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
Tessa Walls (CBS) from Carrie Williams 11:04
Second quarter
No score
Third quarter
Carrie Williams (CBE) 4:05
Fourth quarter
No score
By the numbers: Shots: CBS 16, DE 4, Goalie saves: Nora McQueen (CBS) 4, Kaci Elinski (DE) 14.
Central Buck South coach Keli Chioffe: “It is always fantastic to start the season off with a win. All the girls played a role in the win today. We are starting to trust and believe in one another and will continue to work hard at practice.”
Up next: Central Bucks South will travel to Council Rock South for a nonleague game at 5 pm Wednesday.
Downingtown East 0 0 0 0 – 0
Central Bucks South 1 0 1 0 – 2
SOUDERTON 4, ARCHBISHOP CARROLL 1
A three-goal third quarter broke open a close game as Souderton rolled to a 4-1 win over Archbishop Carroll in Friday’s nonleague season opener.
Gianna Bocchino came up clutch twice for Souderton, scoring a goal with no time left on the clock at the end of both the second and third quarters. Lexi Yanchunas and Autumn Wagner each added a goal and an assist.
Souderton held a decisive 15-5 advantage in shots.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
No score
Second quarter
Gianna Bocchino (S) from Lexi Yanchunas 0.00
Third quarter
Autumn Wagner (S) 13:27
Lexi Yanchunas (S) from Autumn Wagner1:36
Gianna Bocchino (S) from Charlotte McNeill 0.00
Fourth quarter
Lucy Sedwick (AC) from Scarlett Gloden 4:39
By the numbers: Shots: S 15, AC 5, Corners: AC 7, S 6. Goalie Saves: S 4, AC 11.
Souderton coach Sue Casciato:
--On the game: “Obviously, it's nice to start the season with a win against a tough opponent. We struggled to finish in the first half, as their goalie made some really nice saves. We were able to finally score a few goals in the third quarter. We have a challenging week coming up next with three tough opponents, including Methacton and Gwynedd Mercy.”
Up next: Souderton will travel to Gwynedd Mercy for a non-league game Thursday.
Souderton 0 1 3 0 – 4
Archbishop Carroll 0 0 0 1 – 1
UPPER MORELAND 6, INTERBORO 0
(Submitted by Upper Moreland Field Hockey)
Upper Moreland came out fired up for its first game of the season!
This was an all-around team win for the Golden Bears, who have a very committed group of players with excellent senior leadership.
The offense exploded for 6 goals. Sophomore Olivia Torres had 2 goals and 3 assists, while senior Ella Gould received the game ball for her outstanding performance having a hand in the first 3 goals of the game. Gould started off the scoring with a shot in front of the cage off an assist from fellow senior Melissa Torpey, who did an excellent job controlling the ball on the right side of the field all day.
The Bears’—and Gould’s—second goal was off of a corner. Having been working hard on corners in preseason, the Bears focused on using their stickwork to cause Interboro to foul and set up Upper Moreland with more corners. The hosts got 13 corners, and did not allow any for Interboro. On the second corner of the game, Gould inserted the ball to Torres, who shot and Gould tipped it in. With time out in the first quarter, Torres ripped a drive from the top of the circle (assist Gould) to make the score 3-0.
Junior forward Soph Riehle scored in the second and third quarters off of assists from forward MJ Riley and Olivia Torres’ second assist. Torres was not done, as she added the final goal of the game unassisted to finish her 4-point performance.
Defensively, Torres had 6 successful takeaway tackles while Gould recorded 4.
Bears’ midfielders Bridget Hess (sophomore), Ella Gould and Taylor Pagano (sophomore) did an amazing job moving the ball up the field and not allowing Interboro to have scoring chances.
This team has worked very hard in the off-season playing winter league, summer league and some players went to a camp at Millersville. Today was a great start to what will hopefully be an awesome season for the Bears.
Up next: Upper Moreland will be on the road at William Tennent for its SOL opener Thursday.
Interboro 0 0 0 0 – 0
Upper Moreland 3 1 1 1 – 6
BENSALEM 2, WILLIAM TENNENT 0
Bensalem opened the 2025 season with a 2-0 win over William Tennent in Friday’s SOL crossover game. Chloe Masciantonio scored a goal that turned out to be the game-winner in the opening quarter. Mollie Reilly added an insurance goal in the third quarter.
Goalie Hailey Fricke recorded 10 saves in the shutout win.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
Chloe Masciantonio (B) from Veronica Lennon 7:29
Second quarter
No score
Third quarter
Mollie Reilly (B) from Reese Sayers
By the numbers: Hailey Fricke (B) 10 saves
Bensalem coach Gary Kubik:
--On the game: “Bensalem started the scoring at the 7:29 mark of the first quarter off of one of its 16 corners of the day. Veronica Lennon collected an insertion from forward Chloe Masciantonio and sent a shot on net, which Masciantonio converted for the Owls’ first score of the year.
“In the third quarter, Mollie Reilly finished the scoring with a nice backhand from the right side, off a feed from sophomore Reese Sayers, her first varsity point.’
--Props: “The forwards did a great job creating opportunities; the midfield controlled the middle of the field, led by Veronica Lennon and Paige Dando; and the defense of Lucciana Krecko, Abby Cheung, and Lexi Hartman was outstanding.
“Hailey Fricke, who had 10 shutouts on junior varsity last year, started this season off in the same manner, posting the shutout for Bensalem.”Up next: Bensalem will travel to Conwell-Egan for non-league game Monday, and William Tennent will host Hatboro-Horsham in a non-league game Wednesday
OWEN J ROBERTS 3, NORTH PENN 2
North Penn led early, but Owen J. Roberts rallied to pull out a 3-2 win in Friday’s season-opener.
Cissy Lewis and Tallie Smink each scored for the Knights, who received a strong 10-save effort from goalkeeper Kiley Moister.
The Knights , according to coach Shannon McCracken, were led by solid play from midfielder Devon Crowley and back Tallie Smink.
The Wildcats held a 15-9 edge in shots, while North Penn had a 6-5 advantage in penalty corners.
By the numbers:
First quarter
Cissy Lewis (NP) 10:29
Natalie Terlesky (OJR) from Ella Shady
Tallie Smink (NP) from Devon Crowley 0:00
Second quarter
Madison Hunt (OJR) from Maddie Tillou 13:43
Third quarter
Madison Hunt (OJR) 7:04
Fourth quarter
No score
By the numbers: Kiley Moister (NP) 10 saves.
Up next: North Penn will travel to Neshaminy for a non-league game at 3:30 pm Tuesday.
Owen J. Roberts 1 1 1 0 – 3
North Penn 2 0 0 0 – 2
AGNES IRWIN 4, CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 3, OT
Aida Ierubino (Zola Morelli assist) scored the game-tying goal with just 11 seconds left in regulation, but Central Bucks West ultimately fell to nonleague opponent Agnes Irwin 4-3 in overtime in Friday’s season opener.
Ierubino also scored the Bucks’ first goal of the season.
Agnes Irwin won it in overtime when Gabby Lee connected on her third goal of the game, scoring after many shots on a corner that the defense was unable to clear.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
No score
Second quarter
Aida Ierubino (CBW) 14:04
Mary O’Connor (AI) from Gabby Lee 7:15
Gabby Lee (AI) 5:44
Laney Hall (CBW) from Claire Demmer 2:47
Third quarter
No score
Fourth quarter.
Gabby Lee (AI) 8:55 (Penalty Stroke)
Aida Ierubino (CBW) from Zola Morelli 0:11
Overtime
Gabby Lee (AI) from Lucy Jones
Central Bucks West coach Lori Ierubino:
--On the game: “This game was a very competitive season opener. I was pleased with our effort and fight – we tied the game with seconds left. Kendra Pitts was spectacular in goal. Our task is to move on and learn and get better from this defeat.”Up next: Central Bucks West will host Pennridge at 7 pm Wednesday in its SOL opener.
Central Bucks West 0 2 0 1 0 – 3
Agnes Irwin 0 2 0 1 1 – 4
MOUNT ST JOSEPH ACADEMY 8, PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 3
Carly Spinner and Claire Carrington combined to make 10 saves in goal, but Plymouth Whitemarsh dropped an 8-3 season-opening contest to nonleague opponent Mount St Joseph Academy on Friday.
Scoring Summary: Plymouth Whitemarsh: Bridget Fullerton (1 goal), Gracie Kerns (1 goal), Emily Dobrowolski (1 goal), Carly Spinner (6 saves), Claire Carrington (4 saves).
Up next:Plymouth Whitemarsh will travel to Downingtown West for a non-league game Tuesday.
PENNRIDGE 1, DOCK MENNONITE ACADEMY 0
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