Check out the recaps for SOL field hockey teams in action Monday. PW/Abington photos provided courtesy of Kim Supko. Check back for a gallery of photos.
SOL Colonial Division
NORTH PENN 4, PENNRIDGE 2
The visiting Knights jumped out to a 2-0 lead after one quarter and took that two-goal advantage into halftime.
In the third quarter, the Lady Rams rallied to knot the score with single goals from Deegan Smith and Dylan Smith.
Hailey Barwis broke the tie with a goal just under five minutes into the final frame, and Barwis added an insurance goal with 8:39 remaining for the 4-2 final.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
Devon Crowley from Avery Hanrahan (NP) 13:26
Izzy Hong from Cissy Lewis (NP) 9:31
Second quarter
No score
Third quarter
Deegan Smith (P) 13:02
Dylan Smith from Naomi Nulty (P) 10:12
Fourth quarter
Hailey Barwis from Cara Albano (NP) 10:32
Hailey Barwis from Maddie Koch (NP) 8:39
By the numbers: Penalty Corners: NP – 4; P – 7, Shots: NP – 12; P – 4
Goalkeeper Saves: NP: Liz McClarren – 3; P: Ella Ricci – 4; Defensive save: Lily Roller (P) 1.
North Penn coach Shannon McCracken:
–The game: “Great team effort tonight to secure the victory. We got going early and were up 2-0 at halftime but allowed Pennridge to tie the game in third quarter allowing two goals. I am proud of our composure and focus in the fourth quarter to score two goals and better our team defense.”
–Props: “This effort was led by forwards Cara Albano and Hailey Barwis and midfielder Cissy Lewis.”
(Submitted by Pennridge FH)
North Penn built a two-goal first-half advantage and withstood a determined Pennridge comeback to earn a 4-2 victory over the Rams in Perkasie.
The Knights wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, converting a penalty corner opportunity just 1:34 into the contest. Devin Crowley finished a setup from Avery Hanrahan to give North Penn an early 1-0 lead. The visitors doubled their advantage later in the quarter when Izzy Hong converted another penalty corner opportunity off an assist from Cecilia Lewis, sending the Knights into halftime with a 2-0 lead.
Pennridge responded with energy coming out of the break. Less than two minutes into the third quarter, Deegan Smith produced a highlight-reel effort, taking a self-start free hit, weaving through four North Penn defenders, and finishing unassisted to cut the deficit to 2-1.
The Rams continued to apply pressure and eventually found the equalizer on a penalty corner. After the initial shot opportunity was missed, Naomi Nulty stayed with the play and found Dylan Smith alone in front of the cage. Smith buried the chance into the backboard to tie the game at 2-2 and cap off Pennridge’s comeback.
With the game even entering the fourth quarter, North Penn regained the lead through its transition attack. At the 10:32 mark, Cara Albano finished an unassisted rush up the field to put the Knights back in front. North Penn added an insurance goal later in the quarter when Hailey Barwis converted a feed from Albano, extending the lead to 4-2 and securing the road victory.
Despite the loss, Pennridge generated quality chances throughout the contest and held a 7-4 advantage in attacking penalty corners. Goalkeeper Ella Ricci recorded four saves, while Lily Roller added a defensive save to help keep the Rams within striking distance. North Penn goalkeeper Elizabeth McClarren stopped three of the five shots she faced to earn the win.
“We showed a lot of character battling back from two goals down and finding a way to tie the game,” said head coach Chris Chookagian. “Deegan’s goal gave us a spark, and our corner unit executed well to get us back even. North Penn capitalized on a couple key opportunities in the fourth quarter, and that proved to be the difference. There were plenty of positives in the way we competed and responded throughout the night.”
Props Spotlight
Deegan Smith ignited the Pennridge comeback with an outstanding individual effort, carrying the ball through four defenders before finishing for the Rams’ first goal of the game.
Dylan Smith scored Pennridge’s tying goal in the third quarter, finishing off a well-worked penalty corner sequence.
Naomi Nulty recorded an assist on the Rams’ second goal, displaying awareness and composure after recovering a missed shot opportunity on the penalty corner.
Up next: North Penn record (6-11, 2-7 SOL) will host Souderton in its SOL finale Wednesday.
North Penn 2-0-0-2 4
Pennridge 0-0-2-0 2
SOL non-league crossover
QUAKERTOWN 5, COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 1
With one game remaining on their regular season schedule, the Panthers upped their record to 16-1 with a win over the visiting Golden Hawks.
Sunny Draper’s hat trick led the Panthers, who also received a pair of goals from Cassidy Landis. Penny Longacre had three assists in the win.
Mia Shink scored Rock South’s lone goal midway through the fourth quarter.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
Sunny Draper assisted by Penny Longacre (Q) 9:50
Second quarter
Cassidy Landis assisted by Mya Pallone (Q) 14:30
Third quarter
Sunny Draper assisted by Penny Longacre (Q) 13:55
Fourth quarter
Mia Shink (CRS) 10:42
Cassidy Landis assisted by Sunny Draper (Q) 7:58
Sunny Draper assisted by Penny Longacre (Q) 4:00
Quakertown Field Hockey Honors Teachers and Mentors in Dominant Team Victory
(Submitted by Quakertown FH)
It was a special night in Quakertown as our Panther field hockey program took time to celebrate the educators and mentors who shape our lives off the field. Before game time, each varsity player invited and recognized a teacher or mentor who has made a lasting impact on their journey. We were playing for far more than just a scoreboard, we were playing for our mentors, our school, and a community that never fails to show up in support. The energy was contagious from the opening whistle. We came out firing, establishing momentum just five minutes into the game when Sunny Draper buried a stunning reverse rip to put us on the board. Cassidy Landis kept the pressure on in the second quarter, extending the lead with a beautiful strike from the top of the circle.
Sunny and Penny were locked in all evening, displaying elite chemistry on the attack. Sunny added two more goals to her tally, both set up by precise assists from Penny, while Cassidy found the back of the cage once more off an assist from Sunny.
We are so thankful for all of our teachers and mentors in attendance and cannot thank them enough for their unwavering support. Special appreciation also goes out to our game day sponsors tonight The Trolley Barn and Schnecksville Notary. Also, A very special thank you to Orthodontic Specialists, who generously sponsored our playoff shirts featuring this season’s motto: “Built for This, The STANDARD.”
The momentum doesn’t stop here. Tomorrow night promises to be another memorable event as we celebrate our seniors in grand fashion at Alumni Stadium in Quakertown, this TEAM is special.
Up next: Quakertown will host Wissahickon for its Senior Night on Tuesday (7pm). Council Rock South will travel to Bensalem on Tuesday, and will close out its regular season Wednesday with a SOL crossover game against Central Bucks South.
Council Rock South 0-0-0-1 1
Quakertown 1-1-1-2 5
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 3, NESHAMINY 2
Emily Aldrich had a hat trick, leading the Titans to the come-from-behind win over the visiting Redskins.
Sparked by a pair of goals by Mia Brooks, Neshaminy led 2-1 after one quarter. Aldrich evened the score 2-2 with her second goal of the game in the second quarter.
Aldrich turned a pass from Ella Marchesi into the go-ahead goal four-and-a-half minutes into the third quarter. Neither team scored the rest of the way.
Scoring summary
First quarter
Mia Brooks (N) 13:11
Emily Aldrich from Jenna Butler (CBS) 1:20
Mia Brooks (N) 0:00
Second quarter
Emily Aldrich from Sophia Washam (CBS) 5:35
Third quarter
Emily Aldrich from Ella Marchesi (CBS) 10:31
Fourth quarter
No score
By the numbers: Shots: CBS 13, NHS: 5; Penalty corners: CBS 9, NHS 5
Goalie saves: CBS Sophia Hurley (3) NHS Lexi Tarachak (10)
Central Bucks South coach Steph Bardell:
–The game: “Lots to celebrate at our final regular home season game, Dream Crazy for Gretta Pink Out and celebrating our Community Youth Field Hockey Players. We packed a bunch into the beginning of the game.
“Slow start due to the excitement from the day, but our team was able to squeak out the win and get back to our style of play quickly.”
–Props: “Emily Aldrich came out firing on all cylinders with tipping in from all angles on her way to a hat trick.
“Big props to the goalkeeper for Neshaminy who turned away double digit saves against us.”
Up next: Central Bucks South will travel to Pennridge Tuesday (7pm), and Neshaminy – 18th in the latest District 1 3A power rankings – will return to action in the opening round of the District 1 3A Tournament..
Central Bucks South 1-1-1-0 3
Neshaminy 2-0-0-0 2
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 6, COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 0
Brynn Bonargo scored four goals – one in each quarter – in a standout individual performance that propelled the Patriots to the big win.
Bonargo scored East’s two first-half goals – both with assists from Jules Zipperlen. Sophia DePrizio added a pair of goals.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
Brynn Bonargo from Jules Zipperlen (CBE) 1:34
Second quarter
Brynn Bonargo from Jules Zipperlen (CBE) 11:20
Third quarter
Brynn Bonargo from Lily Okolichany (CBE) 3:26
Fourth quarter
Brynn Bonargo (CBE) 13:25
Sophia DePrizio (CBE) 4:23
Sophia DePrizio from Caitlyn Puhalla (CBE) 1:09
Goalkeeper saves: Nora Kanyok CBE 2, Kasey Papp CRN 10
Central Bucks East coach Emma Rosenthal:
“It was a great total team win to start out the week strong. We really needed today’s win after not having a win in the last three games. The second half of today we really got back into the flow of things – connecting with each other and having great passing combinations.”
–Props: “Jules Zipperlen had two great balls from the backfield all the way to Brynn Bonargo on the offensive end that turned into goals. We weren’t afraid to send big balls and really got hungry in the circle. We’ll look to finish the regular season strong.”
Up next: Central Bucks East will travel to Central Bucks West for its SOL finale on Tuesday (7pm), and Council Rock North will be on the road at Pennsbury on Tuesday (7pm).
Council Rock North 0-0-0-0 0
Central Bucks East 1-1-1-3 6
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 4, ABINGTON 0
Ten seniors were honored prior to Monday’s regular season finale, and then the Colonials went out and scored a goal in each quarter to earn a win that assured them of a share of the SOL Liberty Division title.
Scoring Summary
First quarter
Katie Guarino from Eva Archie (PW) 7:28
Second quarter
Leah Caucci from Quinn Burns (PW) 2:51
Third quarter
Sammy Callan (PW) 7:12
Fourth quarter
Kayleigh Boland from Sammy Callan (PW) 10:40
Plymouth Whitemarsh coach Charise Halteman:
–The game: “It was a privilege to honor our ten seniors before the start of our game this evening. We celebrated the contributions and commitment of Eva Archie, Sammy Callan, Rachel Crafft, Olivia Duke, Katie Guarino, Gracie Kerns, Maddie Marcial, Bree Molony, Megan Profrock, and Frankie Salvato. The senior class brought high energy to the game tonight and we scored once in each quarter to secure a 4-0 win.
“Katie Guarino finished off a ball from Eva Archie on a corner play in the first quarter (7:28). Leah Caucci finished off a beautiful cross ball from the left side of the field from Quinn Burns at the 2:51 mark of the second quarter. Sammy Callan scored an unassisted goal in the third quarter (7:12) and then assisted on the final goal of the game when Kayleigh Boland scored in front of the goalkeeper at the 10:40 mark of the 4th quarter. Tonight’s win finished off the regular season for our team, and we look forward to playoffs next week.”
Up next: Plymouth Whitemarsh – 11th in the latest District 1 3A power rankings – will return to action in the opening round of the district tournament.
Abington 0-0-0-0 0
Plymouth Whitemarsh 1-1-1-1 4
Non-league
VILLA JOSEPH MARIE 5, LOWER MORELAND 2
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