Isabella Brown has played for the Philadelphia Soccer Club for four years. Her teammates have been the same for the past two or three years and last week the Coppa Rage achieved their greatest accomplishment – finishing second in the U16 United States National Championship Series in Bradenton, Florida.

“It was really great,” Brown said. “We had a fun time as a team. I think we’ve grown to become really close and more like a family. It was just a time to put all of our hard work into play. We really showed our talent and our work ethic as a team and we performed.

“It’s a big accomplishment, I would say. I mean, second in the nation is a pretty big title. Obviously we’re going to come back next year and work hard and get back to where we were and hopefully be first.”

They went 3-2 in their five games last week. After losing their first game against La Roca, 1-0, they responded with three straight wins – 2-1 over Cincinnati Cup Gold, 4-1 over Louisiana Fire and 1-0 against Broomfield Soccer Club. The tournament ended with a 2-0 loss to La Roca in the championship.

Brown scored the lone goal in the 1-0 semifinal win over Broomfield. In the sixth minute she found the top right corner and that stood as the game-winner to send her team to the championship.

“I think Maura Day threw in the ball and Gianna Rivera – she had a really good turn on the defender,” Brown recalled. “She passed me the ball and I took a touch and hit it. It went into the upper 90 corner from maybe 20 yards out, right outside the 18. I just jumped into Gianna’s arms and everyone just ran towards each other and we all hugged and celebrated and screamed together.

“It was definitely a great experience and a fun time. Our whole team celebrating was a really special moment for us.”

The team features plenty of familiar faces from the Reporter/Times Herald/Montgomery Media area. Brown is an Oreland resident and a rising junior at Springside Chesnut Hill Academy, along with Brigid McDonald and Elena Franklin, who are from Abington and Upper Dublin, respectively. Abington’s Maura Day, Archbishop Wood’s Ava DeGeorge and Giula Nevtroski and Hatboro-Horsham’s Emma Levin all play for the Coppa Rage under head coach Tom DeGeorge, who holds the same position at Archbishop Wood.

The Coppa Rage qualified for the National Championship Series by winning their National League bracket in March in North Carolina.

The team also won the Pennsylvania state championship and a tournament in Bethesda, Maryland this season. They reached United States Youth Soccer Eastearn Regional semifinals and competed in the top bracket of the Jefferson Cup in Virginia.

The players will head back to their respective high schools in a couple weeks for the fall season. In November, they’ll get back together and start working toward their goal of claiming the top spot in the country.

“We’re just going to enjoy high school, work hard,” Brown said, “and then we’ll be back in November for a few tournaments in the fall. Then National League starts up again in December and we’ll be back on our grind.”

Bonner-Prendergast won’t get to play down the shore this weekend. Neither will Episcopal Academy. Both teams were scheduled to play at Wildwood Catholic but those plans have been altered.

Bonner-Prendergast will now take on Roman Catholic at home on Friday. Kickoff is at noon. That game was originally scheduled for Friday night in Wildwood.

Episcopal Academy’s season opener against West Catholic will now be at EA Saturday afternoon (2 p.m.). That game also was originally scheduled to be played at Wildwood Catholic.

Strath Haven’s season-opening field hockey contest against Upper Dublin on Friday has been postponed due to damage at Upper Dublin cause by Hurricane Ida.

Golf

Shawn Mazzalupi carded a 3-under-par 32 at Springfield Country Club, giving Radnor the strength it needed at the top to gut out a 202-206 victory over Penncrest Thursday.

Chase Spephano was the only other Radnor golfer under 44 with a 36.

Penncrest used its depth to keep it close. Eli Shah carded a 36. Ryan Cahill checked in with a 38, and Yusuf Ahmed added a 42.

In the Catholic League:

Archbishop Wood 250, Cardinal O’Hara 262 >> Chaela Barnett started with six straight pars to card a 37, and her sister Lola Barnett added a 38 to lead Wood to the victory at Five Ponds Golf Club.

Anthony Carson paced O’Hara (3-5) with a 39. Ryan Garvey added a 40, Brendan Till a 42.

Girls Tennis

Kamora Kelton battled out a 6-2, 6-7, 6-4 win at second singles over West Chester Henderson’s Ella Tunnell, but Episcopal Academy found itself on the wrong side of a 4-3 nonleague decision.

Carter Yearley and Maggie Lo won at first doubles, and Maggie Dugery and Maddy Mitchell swept to a win at fourth doubles.

Kylie Kochis – in a 7-5, 8-6 battle with Ashley Kennedy at first singles – and Sophia Ming earned singles points for Henderson.

Volleyball

Led by 19 digs from Ella Zwilling, Agnes Irwin swept Shipley, 3-0, in a nonleague match.

Jenna Zwilling tucked away seven kills. Heidi Reller served up six aces for the Owls, who prevailed by game scores of 25-12, 25-7 and 25-15.

Girls soccer

Pottsgrove 3, Phoenixville 0

HIGHLIGHTS: Alexa Leaman scored two goals to lead the Falcons over the Phantoms in Friday’s Pioneer Athletic Conference (Frontier Division) opener.
Leah Henzes scored the third goal for Pottsgrove. Leaman was assisted on her tallies by Emily Vishio (off a corner) and Emma Gonzalez (off a cross).
Pottsgrove 1 2 – 3
Phoenixville 0 0 – 0
Goals: Pottsgrove – Alexa Leaman 2, Leah Henzes 1.
Assists: Pottsgrove – Emily Vishio 1, Emma Gonzalez 1.
Saves: Pottsgrove – Ella Smith 6. Phoenixville – Ella Stout 7.

Spring-Ford 2, West Chester Rustin 0

Highlights: Liv Watt and Raven Wellington each had goals, while Erika Eickhoff needed to make just five saves as Spring-Ford opened the season with a 2-0 win over Rustin at the Henderson Tournament.
Brooke Pappa assisted on Watt’s score. Spring-Ford outshot Rustin 16-5 on the day and held a 4-0 advantage on corners.

Methacton 0, Upper Dublin 0, 2OT

HIGHLIGHTS: Junior goalkeeper Mairi Smith made 8 saves to earn her first shutout of the season, the Warriors playing the Cardinals all even through regulation and two overtimes Friday.
Sophomore Aubrey Beaugard’s second half shot off of the crossbar was as close as either team got to scoring. Shots were 11-7 in favor of Methacton. Each team had 2 corners.

Boys soccer

Pottsgrove 2, Schuylkill Valley 0

HIGHLIGHTS: Landon Shivak figured in on both the Falcons’ goals Friday as they opened the 2021 season by blanking the Red Devils.
Shivak assisted on Chris Drager’s tally at the 16:05 mark in the second half, then scored unassisted with 3:55 left. Pottsgrove edged SV in shots on goal, 3-2.

West Chester East 2, Methacton 1, OT

Highlights: Brendan Miller netted the OT game-winner to lift WC East over Methacton in their season opener.
West Chester East 1 0 1-2
Methacton 1 0 0-1
WCE goal scorers: Liam Miller assisted by Brendan Miller; OT goal by Brendan Miller, assisted by Jacob McNamee
MHS goal scorer: Braden Kavanagh assisted by Zach Willen
WCE goalie: Johnny Regester- 3 saves
MHS goalie: Steve Remish- 3 saves
Shots: WCE 8, MHS 7. Corners: WCE 7, MHS 5

Unionville 1, Owen J Roberts 0

Highlights >> In the West Chester Henderson Labor Day Classic, Zack Johnson scored the lone goal in the second half for Unionville. Justin Teufel had two saves in the shutout while OJR keeper Andrew Keddie stopped six shots.
Unionville 0 1 – 1
Owen J. Roberts 0 0 – 0

Spring-Ford 4, Plymouth Whitemarsh 2

Highlights: A three-goal first half fueled Spring-Ford in its season-opening victory. SF goals were netted by Dylan Smith (PK), Justin Russell, Luca Carboy and Cole Preschutti.
Spring-Ford 3 1 – 4
Plymouth Whitemarsh 1 1 – 2
Goals: SF – Dylan Smith (PK), Justin Russell, Luca Carboy, Cole Preschutti
Assists: SF – Leo Aguilar, David Alban, Matt Henzler

Field hockey

Boyertown 5, Schuylkill Valley 0

HIGHLIGHTS: The Bears opened their season Friday by blanking the Red Devils in non-league play.
Remi Lloyd figured on three of Boyertown’s goals, scoring in the first and third quarters and assisting on Alyx Morgan’s tally in the third.
Schuylkill Valley 0 0 0 0 – 0
Boyertown 2 1 2 0 – 5
Goals: Boyertown – Remi Lloyd 2, Alyx Morgan 1, Lauren Eves 1, Hannah Ulrich 1,
Assists: Boyertown – Remi Lloyd 1, Peyton Shellaway 1, Lauren Eves 1.
Corners: Boyertown 11, Schuylkill Valley 1.

Daniel Boone 4, Wilson 0

HIGHLIGHTS: Kayla Wilkes netted a hat trick to key the Bulldogs’ Berks League win over the Blazers Friday.
For Boone, Sophia Keim had an eight-save day in goal.
Goals: Wilson – Kalya Wilkes 3, Sydney Stuht 1.
Assists: Wilson – Alexis Hoffman 2, Catherine Ametz.
Saves: Daniel Boone – Sophia Keim 4. Wilson – Olyvia Baxewanis 3.
Corners: Daniel Boone 4. Wilson 5.

Pottsgrove 8, Upper Moreland 0

Highlights: Carlee Dattilo (2) and Cecilia Burg (3) had multi-goal games in the Falcons’ non-league rout Friday.

Goals: Pg – Carlee Dattilo (2), Cecilia Burg (3), Abby Hakes (1), Mailei Schecterly (1), and captain Katie Bean (1).
Assists: Pg- Katie Bean, Riley Kalejta, Mailei Schechterly, Alaura O’Neill and Ava Sibley.
Saves: Pg – Makenzie Johnson 7. UM – Emma Hurley 13.

Unionville 3, Spring-Ford 2

A hot start by Unionville with three first-quarter goals carried it past the Rams in a non-league opener. Brooke Phillips, Siena Pitone and Molly Main tallied for the Longhorns before Emma Friend (Alexa Collins assist) and Marissa Cagliola (Eva Drumbore assist) got SF back into the contest in the final frame.

Spring-Ford 0 0 0 2-2
Unionville 3 0 0 0-3
Saves: Bella Butler (SF) 9

North Penn 2, Methacton 1

Highlights: Erin O’Donnell’s two-goal game was the difference as the Knights knocked off the Warriors Friday.
Methacton 1 0 – 1
North Penn 1 1- 2
Goals: M – Jess Serafin. NP – Erin O’Donnell 2
Assists: M-Nicole Uebele. NP – Maddie Waldspurger.
Saves: M – Gabby DiPrinzio 9. NP = Kiera Holt 9

Girls volleyball

Daniel Boone 3, Schuylkill Valley 1

HIGHLIGHTS: Ashley Kriebel made 14 kills Friday, helping the Blazers top the Red Devils in Berks League action. Set scores were 25-20, 17-25, 25-21 and 25-21.
Along with Kriebel, Boone got big individual efforts from Stephanie George (six kills, two blocks), Aubrey Hunt (five kills, five aces, nine digs) and Jayda Kugler (25 assists).

Methacton 3, Wissahickon 0

Methacton swept via set scores of 25-16, 25-13, 25-14 in Friday’s opener. The Methacton offense was led by senior Mel Eglinton with 10 kills and 4 aces and senior Meg Haftl with 33 assists and 7 aces.

Girls Tennis

Upper Perkiomen 5, Boyertown 2

Singles: Kara Bussinger (B) def. Hope Thompson 7-5, 6-3; Maddy Dyer (UP) def. Olivia Vangeli 6-4, 6-2; Brenna Bussinger (B) def. Sara Andrasek, 6-3, 6-3.
Doubles: M’Lynn Poulson/Liz Greczek (UP) def. Abby Cadwallader/Lauren Campbell, 6-3, 6-3; Addison Rennells/Emi Sensinger (UP) def. Brenna Henry/Katrina Clark, 6-1, 6-1; Emily Vogel/Cassidy Bush (UP) def. Lila Schmid/Rebecca Sandoval, 7-6 (2), 6-2; Alayna Phillips/Jada Leidy (UP) def. Sydney Kuszyk/Jordan Parker 6-4, 6-0.

GIRLS SOCCER

Upper Perk 9, Oley Valley 0

Upper Perk 6, Schuylkill Valley 0

Highlights: The Indians started their season off with a bang this weekend, recording a pair of wins at the Oley Valley Tournament. Upper Perk defeated the host Lynx in their opener, then followed it up with a triumph over the Red Devils.

Against Oley Valley, Mary Kate Sitko tallied a hat trick, with Jada Roderick registering a pair of goals. Saturday, the offense continued to be hot as the Indians saw Megain Cairns, Sara Edwards and Sarah Fisher each tally a pair of goals.  Cairns was involved in five of the six goals, as she added three assists on the day, with Fisher contributing two assists as well.

Upper Perk 7 2 – 9

Oley Valley 0 0 – 0

Goals: UP – Mary Kate Sitko 3, Jada Roderick 2, Megan Cairns 1, Sara Edwards 1, Sarah Straup 1, Lauren Powers 1.

Assists: UP – Sarah Fisher 2, Elizabeth Proctor 1, Sam Kozminski 1, Taylor Bieler 1, Peyton Lill 1.

Saves: UP – Gabby Neal 1. OV – 12.

Upper Perk 3 3 – 6

Schuylkill Valley 0 0 – 0

Goals: UP – Sara Edwards 2, Sarah Fisher 2, Megan Cairns 2.

Assists: UP – Megan Cairns 3, Sara Fisher 2.

Saves: UP – Neal 3. SV – 10.

West Chester Henderson 1, Spring-Ford 0

Highlights: The Rams conceded a goal off a corner with under 10 minutes to play in regulation at the West Chester Henderson Tournament.

FIELD HOCKEY

Perkiomen Valley 3, Haverford 0

HIGHLIGHTS: Kiki Rotay’s hat trick paced the Vikings’ in their season opening victory Friday over Haverford. Rotay’s first goal came off an assist from Lauren Keyte before slamming home two more scores off rebounds.

Goals: Perk Valley – Kiki Rotay 3.

Assists: Perk Valley – Lauren Keyte 1.

Saves: Perk Valley – Liz Gaffney 13; Haverford – Kaily Distler 3.

BOYS SOCCER

Perkiomen Valley 4, West Chester East 1

Highlights: Javier Schorle scored a hat trick to key the Vikings’ non-league win over East Saturday.

Schorle had two first half goals to put PV up 2-0 at half, then headed home a third goal off a Sean Schoeniger corner kick to put PV up 3-0.

WC East mounted an attack and was able to cut the lead to 3-1.

Perkiomen Valley 2 2 – 4

W.C. East 0 1 – 1

Goals: PV – Javier Schorle 3, Leo Kanopka. WCE – Matt Houp.

Assists: PV – Owen Slack 3, Sean Schoeniger 1.

Saves: PV – Justin Angelo 5. WCE – Johnny Regester 4.

Oley Valley 3, Upper Perk 2

Highlights: The Indians were edged by the Lynx in the opening round of the Oley Valley Classic Friday.

Ethan Barr and Ben Goodrich scored goals for UP, with assists credited to Matthew Milkowich and Jim Friedman.

Upper Perk 3, Schuylkill Valley 0

Highlights: Jim Friedman netted a hat trick to lead the Indians to victory over the Red Devils in Saturday’s play from the Oley Valley Classic.

David Schwab assisted on two of Friedman’s tallies, with Matthew Fisher adding the third assist.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Girls Volleyball

Perk Valley 3, Spring-Ford 2

Highlights: The Vikings edged the Rams in Friday’s PAC opener for both schools. Set scores were 17-25, 23-25, 25-13, 25-17 and 15-12.

Statistical standouts for PV were Naomi Clauhs (14 kills, four aces, 16 assists), Samantha Corey (six blocks, four kills). Lilah Maus (10 kills, four aces, one block) and Natalie Min (seven aces, eight kills, nine digs).

The Main Line high school girls’ soccer scene is traditonally full of strong teams, and last fall was no exception, even with the COVID-shortened season. Top teams included Lower Merion (12-0, Central League champions), Conestoga (7-3-2), Radnor (8-4), Archbishop Carroll (8-4 overall, 5-1 Catholic League) and Villa Maria Academy (8-4).
Here’s a look at the Main Line girls soccer teams as they begin the 2021 fall campaign:
Lower Merion lost a couple of key players to graduation last spring – co-MVP Maya Masotti and All-Central League first team goalie Audrey Brown – but still has a solid cast of key returnees.
One key returning Ace is junior midfielder Elly Slensky, who was a first team All-Central League and All-Main Line selection last fall. She was a strong all-around performer for the Central League champions, and added scoring punch as well (three goals, three assists in 12 games).
“Elly helps support our forwards and has an endless motor,” said Lower Merion head coach Kevin Ries.
A couple of returning seniors who received second team All-Main Line girls soccer honors last fall are defender Roberta Moger and forward Hannah Blodget.
“Hannah plays hard, is unselfish and has a knack for the goal,” said Ries. “Roberta is a four-year starter in the back and controls the wing.”
Other returning Aces to watch include junior midfielder Emma Burke, junior forward Grace Downey and junior defender Sadie Cohen. Downey received All-Main Line honorable mention last fall.
“Emma works tirelessly in the midfield and protects our backline,” said Ries. “Grace is a tough, strong player on the ball. She can finish with both feet. Sadie is a great 1v1 defender with speed.”
Conestoga features 16 seniors and seven juniors, many of whom were part of the Pioneers’ 2019 trip to the PIAA 4A state final. Key players include senior center forward Abby Klebe, who scored 12 goals last year and was a first team All Main Line and All-Central pick last fall; senior center defender Haleigh Wintersteen, who was a second team All-Main Line and All-Central selection; senior defensive midfielder Megan Daly; senior attacking midfielder Emily Burgess; junior center defender Mia Galrao; and senior outside back Eli Mayock.
Pioneer head coach Ben Wilson said, “Abby is an extremely fast, high-pressure forward, who has great strength on the ball and composed finishing ability. Haleigh poses a great threat to teams on set-plays, and her authoritative style of defending brings great confidence to the team. Megan is a great safety-blanket who shuts-down counter-attacking opportunities, wins tackles, and distributes the ball extremely well. Emily possesses great confidence on the ball and is extremely explosive taking players on in the final third to get to goal or create opportunities for others. Mia has become a staple in the backline, she’s great in possession to help launch attacks from the back and a very strong composed defender.
Eli has incredible speed and a high work-rate, brings intensity and high-pressure ability whether she is playing outside back, wing, or forward, and is always a goal scoring threat with her hard shots and crosses.”
Radnor features a trio of key seniors in midfielder Emily Daiutolo, forward Jane Daiutolo and midfielder Kate Boujoukos. Emily Daiutolo is a multiple time All-Central League honoree, was an All-Main Line first team pick last fall and was team MVP her sophomore season. Boujoukos and Jane Daiutolo received second team All-Main Line honors last fall.
“Emily will lead a talented midfield and provide both defensive stability and offensive awareness to spark the attack,” said Radnor head coach Jake Solderitsch. “Jane is an exceptional 1v1 attacker with a nose for the goal and an equal willingness to create chances for her teammates. Kate’s physical presence combined with her endurance to run box to box throughout the game grinds down opponents and provides reliability and consistency that her teammates can always count on.”
Haverford High School has a trio of solid captains who have been varsity performers for four years – forward Mackenzie Lacey, midfielder Paige Snell, and defender Emma Lonergan. Lacey and Snell received All-Main Line honorable mention last fall and have received All-Central League honors as well. Other seniors to watch include midfielder/defender Maura Dougherty, midfielder Leah Hayes, goalie Madison Kantawala, defender Campbell Carlin, forward Erin O’Brien and forward Akie Kobayashi.
Harriton has a trio of seniors to watch this fall – Camilla Trotti, Josie Becker and defender Kira McDonnell. Two other key Rams are sophomore midfielders Emma Moureaud and Ariel Katz, both of whom received All-Main Line honorable mention for their efforts last fall.
“Camilla returns to our backline, providing leadership, and her ability to engage in Harriton’s attack will be needed,” said Harriton head coach Jeff Rhodes. “Josie’s enthusiasm and ability to step up big when it counts help anchors our attack. Kira helps anchor our defense – we return the entire defensive line. Kira’s ability to read the game well and shut down attacks will help the Rams prevent scoring opportunities.”
Baldwin School has a solid number of key returning players this fall, including senior forward and co-captain Clara Page, a three-sport athlete and captain who is committed to UCal Berkeley for lacrosse; senior midfielder and co-captain Josie Stockett; senior forward Brianna Wright; senior midfielders Callie Stoltz and Grace Halak; and junior defenders Maddie Davis and Ana Naylor.
“Clara is a strong target forward,” said Baldwin head coach Adrian Cox. “She plays well with her back to the goal, links well with midfielders and can put the ball in the net. Josie has good field vision and dribbling skills, and can create her own shot off the dribble and makes smart decisions. Brianna is a tireless worker and extremely versatile. She is a two-way player who creates opportunities on goal and hustles relentlessly on defense using her speed and quickness. Callie is a talented and physical player with an excellent shot from long distance. She is a fearless tackler and strong ball winner. Grace is a smart and selfless player. She understands her role, is a good decision maker and provides great cover for teammates. Maddie is a hard worker and super competitive, has excellent recovery speed and solves emergencies on defense. Ana is a tenacious individual defender with a hate-to-lose mentality. She anticipates plays well and will be instrumental in building our attack out of the back.”
Villa Maria Academy has a couple of key midfielders to watch this fall – junior captain Kaelyn Wolfe and senior second-year captain Peyton Coron. Wolfe is a two-time All-AACA player, was a first team All-Main Line selection last fall and led the Hurricanes in scoring as a sophomore. Coron is a three-time all-league selection and received All-Main Line honors last fall.
“Kaelyn is explosive with the ball with excellent field vision,” said Villa Maria head coach Gary Christopher. “Peyton is technical, fast and dynamic with the ball.”
Archbishop Carroll has three key players to watch this fall – sophomore central mid Olivia Stout; senior center mid Reagan Duzy, a four-year starter who received All-Catholic League honors last fall; and junior forward Ella Wright.
Carroll head coach Tom Quintois said, “Olivia is a very technical player capable of creating and finishing. She possesses an high soccer IQ and sees the field with the best of them. Reagan is a very disciplined, focused leader who is very skilled. Ella is an athletic, skilled player who capable of playing virtually every position on the field at a high level. This year she is taking on more of the offensive load.”
Episcopal Academy features eight returning starters, led by senior midfielder and co-captain Kendal Elison, senior forward and co-captain Bella Piselli, senior center back Makayla Cawley, junior goalie Maya Naimoli, sophomore center back Natalie Magnotta and sophomore midfielder Ava Roberts. Last fall, Piselli received second team All-Main Line selection, and Elison and Naimoli received All-Main Line honorable mention. Other players to watch include senior center back Lauren Gage, senior forward Alexa Capozzoli, senior defender Julia Cunningham, senior forward Erin Cunningham, senior defender Morgan Stickley and sophomore forward Lainey McGonagle.
Academy of Notre Dame has seven returning seniors who according to ND head coach Bill Bradley will provide valuable leadership and experience, including their four captains – midfielder Sarah Kichula, forward Caeli Maher, forward Julia Rossi and back Mia Vittanzo.
“We have four incoming first-year players who will get playing time as well,” said Bradley. “All of our roster has played travel soccer at some point in their career, including some of the premier travel clubs in the area like FC Europa, Penn Fusion and Lower Merion.”
Agnes Irwin, which posted a 3-2 record last fall, has a solid trio of senior captains, including midfielder Belle Fusco (who received All-Main Line honorable mention in 2020), midfielder Carly Wilson and defender Sydney Wilson. Other Owls to watch include junior goalie Morgan O’Donnell, sophomore defender Abby Ballinger, sophomore defender Campbell Collins, junior midfielder Kennedy Kelleher and sophomore midfielder Lily Fusco.
Merion Mercy Academy features some good midfielders this fall, including senior tri-captain Mary Kate Lopresti (who received All-Main Line honorable mention in 2020), senior tri-captain Hannah Mishinkash and junior Cara Comey.
“Mary Kate’s creativity and competitiveness as a two-way player will help us at midfield and into the attacking third,” said Merion Mercy head coach Brett McGovern. “Hannah’s ability to win the ball and calmly possess in the midfield will help us as we try to build an attack. Cara’s playmaking abilities will help us in trying to penetrate tough opposing defenses.”
Barrack Hebrew Academy has a trio of seniors to watch this fall – striker Jessie Singer, Dayna Felger and midfielder Arielle Zabusky. “Jessie has great ability to create space and scoring opportunities, and attacks defenders with speed and creativity,” said Barrack head coach Keith Bradburd. “Dayna has the ability to create her own goal-scoring opportunities, and is willing to take on defenders and challenge the goalkeeper with quick decision-making ability. Arielle has superb field vision and is able to distribute the ball and also score goals. Her field awareness and strength on the ball will be the key for our team to maintain possession.”

LANSDALE >> Lansdale Catholic scored the first three goals of the second half to break a halftime tie and pull away from Souderton in a 6-3 win Tuesday afternoon at Lansdale Catholic High School.

“We just talked about we only have 15 girls and we’re here to play together and play for God because we’re a Catholic school and win together,” LC captain Nicole Mezzatesta said of the halftime message. “We just wanted to show who we are and come out strong.

“We communicated and dropped back on D. We worked together to play through the back and we got a couple through-balls through to score. That’s how we went up.”

A pair of fortunate bounces sandwiched around a beautiful play helped the Crusaders (2-0) score three straight goals and take a 5-2 lead early in the second half.

Bella Wack scored the go-ahead goal from midfield. Her kick from just inside the offensive half of the field bounced inside the box, over the Souderton keeper’s head and into the net to break a 2-2 tie.

Mezzatesta quickly added another goal to double the lead to 4-2. Emily Simpson sent a pass up the middle of the field and Mezzatesta perfectly timed her run to stay onsides. She finished her breakaway with a score to the right side of the goal.

“It bounced off of me and went to Em,” Mezzatesta said. “Em played a through-ball and I just dribbled until the goalie came out and placed it in the corner.”

Simpson made it 5-2 when she crashed the net during a Delaney King shot. King’s strike hit the post and bounced in front of the net, where Simpson gathered the ball and buried it for a comfortable three-goal lead.

Lansdale Catholic got on the board first when Megan Steinbach took advantage of a miscommunication between Souderton defenders. When neither of Big Red’s players went for the ball, Steinbach gained possession, turned and put the ball just under the crossbar for a 1-0 lead.

“I think overall mentality and approach was where we shot ourselves in the foot,” Souderton coach Ian Smith said. “Early on we went down a goal. After that it felt like we were chasing and we had moments when we were sharp and we had moments when we were running around like chickens with our heads cut off. Sometimes that’s to be expected in the first game of the season. At least we know we have stuff to work on.”

The Indians (0-1) responded with the next two goals. Alivia Beresovoy tied the game at one and Avery Nogami put Souderton ahead.

Mezzatesta tied the game just before halftime.

“I just saw a through-ball and I went with it,” she explained. “I placed it in the corner so the goalie couldn’t dive and get it.”

Nogami scored her second goal of the game in the second half to get Souderton within two, 5-3. Kaitlyn DeCandilo sent a corner kick into the box and Nogami put it directly into the back of the net.

“Senior captain, huge piece,” Smith said of Nogami’s role on the team. “Last year I joked she’s probably the most fouled player in Suburban One. She just throws herself at everything and she gets a lot of goals like that, too. That’s how she got the goal on the corner kick. When she steps foot on the field she gives 110% every time and that’s all you can ask as a coach. We’ll work on getting that mentality collectively as a team and we’ll build from there.”

King finished off the scoring with a goal to extend LC’s advantage back to three, 6-3.

Lansdale Catholic 6, Souderton 3
Souderton 2 1 – 3
Lansdale Catholic 2 4 – 6
Goals: S: Avery Nogami 2, Alivia Beresovoy. LC: Nicole Mezzatesta 2, Megan Steinbach, Emily Simpson, Bella Wack, Delaney King.
Saves: S: Ashlyn Odenwald 4. LC: Shea Maxwell 2.

The third time proved the charm for the Pennridge girls soccer team.

After falling in trips to the PIAA final in 2011 and 2018, green was finally gold in 2020, as Leah Malone’s double-overtime strike gave the Rams the state Class 4A championship.

With a large returning group back from the side that celebrated in Hershey, Pennridge has a chance to one again achieve big things in 2021.

The Rams graduated just three starters for last year’s 16-1-0 squad, returning a trio of All-SOL Colonial Division selections in senior Riley Hepler and sophomores Liv Grenda and Anna Croyle. Senior Malone and sophomore Sophie Craig were second-team picks, senior Sierra Shaeffer returns at goalkeeper while senior Emily Kriney is back from injury.

The rest of the Colonial Division will not make thing easy. Central Bucks West handed the Rams their lone loss of 2020 and have all-state senior forward Taylor Moyer back. North Penn’s hopes to bounce back are helped by the return of all-division second-team goalie senior Anna Fiore. Souderton split its 10 matches last year (5-5-0) and Big Red is looking to do better than .500.

Abington edged Hatboro-Horsham for the SOL Liberty crown, both went on to earn district wins – HH reaching the quarterfinals, the Ghosts making the semifinals – and still have their sights on topping the division standings. Wissahickon has hopes on getting involved in the division race.

In the Philadelphia Catholic League, Archbishop Carroll and Archbishop Wood both reached their respective classes’ PIAA tournaments – Carroll making its first-ever state appearance. Wood graduated all-state midfielder Paige Hoeger but has eight starters back as the Vikings look for their first PCL title since 2016.

Lansdale Catholic, meanwhile, aims to return to the upper portion of the PCL standings are finishing 3-3-0 in league play in 2020.

Gwynedd Mercy wants to keep its momentum from making the District 1-3A final while in the PAC an experience Methacton squad hopes to build off going 6-4-3 last season.

Abington
Coach: Rick Tompkins
League: Suburban One League Liberty Division.
District-Class: 1-4A.
Last Season: 10-2-1 (8-1-1), SOL Liberty champion, lost to Pennridge in District 1-4A semifinals.
Top Returners: Caroline Hughes, Ashley Reilly, Maura Day, Carley Slavin.
Others to Watch: Marisa Hellyer (Midfield), Madison Oldham (Defense).
Outlook: “It will depend on our ability to score goals, Tompkins said. “Our midfield will be very good.”

Archbishop Carroll
Coach: Tom Quintois (fourth season).
League: Philadelphia Catholic League.
District-Class: 12-4A.
Last Season: 8-4 (7-1 league), lost to Cumberland Valley in PIAA-4A quarterfinals.
Key Losses: Keri Barnett, Nikki Cashin, Kayla DeMola, Jasmine Vega, Maria Organ.
Players to Watch: Olivia Stout (So., Midfield), Bella Stout (Jr., Midfield), Regan Duzy (Sr., Midfield), Olivia Hoffman (Sr., Midfield), Amanda Armstrong (Sr., Forward), Kiley Mottice (Sr., Forward), Ella Wright (Jr., Midfield), Emma Tolaga (Sr., Midfield), Julia Curran (So., Defense), Molly Friel (So., Midfield), Maura Kane (So., Midfield) Sophia Verlingeri (Fr., Defense), Analei Frank (Fr. Defense), Jessica Hoppel (Sr., Forward), Bridget Robinson (Jr., Goalkeeper), Sarah Dunham (Sr., Forward), Chloe Bleckley (So., Defense), Ava Bleckley (Jr., Defense), Giavanna Spadea (So., Midfield), Clara Leigh (Fr., Goalkeeper).
Outlook: “We look forward to the challenge of playing in the PCL and a very difficult non-league schedule,” Quintois said. “Our girls are eager to build on last year’s successes. This is a talented and resilient group that has high expectations.”

Archbishop Wood
Coach: Tom DeGeorge (fourth season).
League: Philadelphia Catholic League.
District-Class: 12-2A.
Last Season: 7-2-0 (4-1-0 league), lost to Allentown Central Catholic in PIAA-2A quarterfinals.
Key Losses: Paige Hoeger (VCU), Leighann Kafel (Farleigh Dickinson).
Top Returners: Alyssa DeGeorge (Sr.), Daryn Savage (Jr.), Emily Beck (Sr.).
Others to Watch: Sadie Ricci, Guilia Nevrotski, Shaina Kloss, Bella Diodato (Sr.), Natalie Gablein (Sr.), Megan Hickey, Madison Kennedy, Grace Hoeger, Ava DeGeorge (So.).
Outlook: “Excited for this season with returning eight starters from last year(‘s) team,” DeGeorge said. “Goal is to win the Philadelphia Catholic league. Last two years made great runs in PIAA states. Losing in semifinals two years ago and quarterfinals last year. The experience as a team on these runs will help us this year and making a run at state championship in Hershey.”

Cheltenham
Coach: Leah Matusow (second season).
League: SOL Freedom Division.
District-Class: 1-4A.
Last Season: 7-1, United X League champion (spring 2021 season).
Key Losses: Vivi Stackhouse, Swathi Murali, Ella Brown, Jenna Margasak, Lia Marquette.
Top Returners: Sophie Peck (Sr., Defense), Kayla Brockington (Sr., Defense), Lola Jahhs (Sr., Forward), Amelia Fishman (Jr., Midfield).
Others to Watch: Amaya Washington (So., Goalkeeper), Kennedy Williams (So., Forward), Tabitha Sterman (So., Defense), Ciara Rodriguez (So., Midfield), Taden Versaw-Barnes (Jr., Defense), Lily Crocker (Jr., Midfield).
Outlook: “After missing last year’s fall season, we are grateful to be playing this fall,” Matusow said. “We are looking to be competitive in our league, want to build on last year’s success and have fun! I am really excited about our team, the leadership that I see on and off the field, and the level of commitment that our girls show every day.”

Gwynedd Mercy
Coach: Bill Dailey
League: Athletic Association of Catholic Academies (AACA).
District-Class: 1-3A.
Last Season: 8-3-1 (6-3-0 league), lost to Villa Joseph Marie in penalty kicks in District 1-3A final.
Key Losses: Samantha Berish, Hailey Morris, Tristen Hasson, Kaylie Griffin, Grace Galbreath, Carly Andrew, Ellen Malone.
Top Returners: Halle Coller (Sr., Midfield), Paige Johnson (Sr., Defender), Cassidy Palazzo (Sr., Forward), Alexandra Berish (Jr., Defense), Hannah Griffin (Jr., Midfield), Kiera Cassidy (Sr., Forward).
Others to Watch: Samantha McDonnell (Sr., Defense), Ella Koschineg (So., Defense), Riley Morris (So., Midfield), Sabrina Beniquez (Jr., Forward), Caroline Drakeley (Jr., Midfield), Ellie Verrill (Jr., Goalkeeper), Lynley Koschineg (So., Goalkeeper).
Outlook: “We’re looking to capitalize on our 2020 District 1 AAA Final appearance,” Dailey said. “With an experienced yet still young team full of team spirit and chemistry, we hope to make a push to finish higher in the AACA league and return to the District Final.”

Germantown Academy
Coach: Christopher Nelson (11th season).
League: Inter-Academic League.
Last Season: 1-3-1.
Key Losses: Devin Smith.
Top Returners: Cailin Hasson (Center Back) Heidi Cross (Holding Midfielder), Lilly Funk (Attacking Midfielder).
Others to Watch: Alex Goodridge (Forward), Caitlin Boland-Szura (Goalkeeper), Jess Kolecki (Attacking Midfielder)
Outlook: “With a relatively young team, we’ll hope to gel over the course of the season and peak as we hit the Inter-Ac and PAISAA schedule,” Nelson said. “With seniors playing straight up the center of the field, we’ll look to our younger players to contribute on the width of the pitch as both strong defenders and vibrant attacking players.”

Hatboro-Horsham
Coach: Kelsey Daley (fourth season).
League: SOL Liberty Division.
District-Class: 1-4A.
Last Season: 9-3-0 (8-2-0 division), lost to Downingtown East in District 1-4A quarterfinals.
Key Losses: Maggie O’Neill (Sacred Heart), Izzy de la Torre, Aly Yankanich.
Top Returners: Emily Thomas (Sr., Forward), Sophia Liott (Sr., Midfield), Emma Levin (So., Midfield), Mia Malofiy (Jr., Forward).
Others to Watch: Bridget McFadden (Sr., Defense/Midfield), Sam Hollish (Sr., Goalkeeper), Martine Royds (Sr., Goalkeeper), Caroline Shegogue (Jr., Midfield).
Outlook: “We are excited to compete for the League title this season,” Daley said. “Hoping everyone can stay healthy. We have a strong core of seniors returning who will lead the team to a competitive season in league and out-of-league games.”

Lansdale Catholic
Coach: Bree Benedict (fourth season).
League: Philadelphia Catholic League.
District-Class: 12-2A.
Last Season: 3-5-0 (3-3-0 league).
Key Losses: Nicole Steinbach.
Top Returners: Ava Mercier (Jr., Center Midfield), Nicole Mezzatesta (Jr., Forward), Megan Steinbach (Jr., Forward), Olivia Boccella (So., Defense).
Others to Watch: Casey Sabolsky (Jr., Defense), Emily Simpson (Jr., Forward/Goalkeeper).
Outlook: Coming off a tough year our focus is to rebuild and get back into the top half of the Catholic league,” Benedict said. “We have creative players and will look to play with more possession than in years past. Megan Steinbach led all scoring last year and we will look to her to lead our young team of Sophomores and Juniors in the attack.
“In the Catholic League, every game can be a tough, physical battle so we will take it one game at a time and try to get better as the season goes on to get into the PCL playoffs.”

Methacton
Coach: Bret Smith (19th season).
League: PAC Liberty Division.
District-Class: 1-4A.
Last Season: 6-4-3.
Key Losses: Jessica Lineen, Julia McCann, Madia Mazzucola.
Top Returners: Lizzie McNichol (Sr., Defense), Ruby Murray (Sr., Forward), Sarah Kenwood (Sr., Midfield), Kirsten O’Brien (Sr., Midfield), Shannon O’Brien (Sr., Defense), Camryn Steere (Sr., Defense), Mairi Smith (Jr., Goalkeeper), Molly Rowland (Jr., Midfield), Mackenzie Coupe (Jr., Defense), Aubrey Beaugard (So., Forward).
Others to Watch: Kendall Ricca (So., Midfield), Mia Chan (So., Forward), Anna Rees (So., Defense).
Outlook: “Our conference and schedule every season is never easy,” Smith said. “That said, we’ve got a lot of returning starters with a ton of varsity experience at almost every position on the field, and are hoping to build off of a COVID-shortened winning season last year. Our goal remains, like every year, to qualify for the District and PAC playoffs, and see what happens after that.”

North Penn
Coaches: Mark Klemmer and Mike Rio (third season).
League: SOL Colonial Division.
District-Class: 1-4A.
Last Season: 1-6-3 (1-6-3 division).
Key Losses: Landry Holt, Becca Richardson, Kloey Carminati, Regan Ertel.
Top Returners: Anna Fiore (Sr., Goalkeeper), Marissa Dacosta (Sr., Defense), Riley Saxman (Sr., Midfield), Emily Varilla (Sr., Forward).
Others to Watch: Lauren Blanch (Jr., Midfield), Jamie Webb (Jr., Defense).
Outlook: “The girls have approached this season with the right energy and mentality to make a run back into the district playoffs and hopefully further,” Rio said. “Although last season wasn’t as successful as we would have liked, we are returning a bunch of players with experience from our state playoff run two seasons ago and hope to use that as motivation to make it back again.
“This is a great group of girls and it is a pleasure to coach them. As a team, we look to play with speed in possession and great team defense. We have a nice mix of senior leadership and young new players that enjoy playing with each other.”

Plymouth Whitemarsh
Coach: T.J. DeLucia (first season).
League: SOL Liberty Division.
District-Class: 1-4A.
Last Season: 3-6-1 (3-6-1 division).
Key Losses: Gabby Cooper, Leah Kaye, Natalie Lannie, Bella McNew, Devon Skiles.
Top Returners: Fiona Gooneratne (Sr., Midfield), Caitlin Dinh (So., Goalkeeper), Kate Yocom (Jr., Defense/Midfield), Angelina Balcer (Jr., Midfield), Lauren Ianniello (Jr., Defense).
Others to Watch: Caelin Kosvitch (So., Forward), Ella Clark (Jr., Forward), Abby Boegner (So., Midfield), Brianna Reynolds (So., Defense), Gabby Lifshutz (Jr., Defense).
Outlook: “We lost 11 seniors (eight starters) from last year’s team so this season, we will field a young, inexperienced but talented team,” said DeLucia, who was a PW assistant coach the previous five seasons. “They are hungry to put their stamp on the Plymouth Whitemarsh Girls Soccer program. We know there are no easy games in the SOL – Liberty Division but we welcome that challenge.”

Pope John Paul II
Coach: Rachel Cecchini (first season).
League: PAC Frontier Division
District-Class: 1-3A.
Last Season: 5-4-0, lost to Villa Joseph Marie in District 1-3A semifinals.
Top Returners: Cameron Schuler (So., Striker), Erin Flanagan (Sr., Center Back).
Others to Watch: Sophia Hinke (Sr., Striker/Midfield).
Outlook: “We have a great group of girls this season,” Cecchini said. “After losing a number of seniors last year, we are working on coming together, united. As a first year coach, I am also learning and finding what works best as far as formation/lineups and getting to know the girls’ strengths and opportunities. I feel confident and excited for this upcoming season!”

Souderton
Coach: Ian Smith (second season).
League: SOL Colonial Division.
District-Class: 1-4A.
Last Season: 5-5-0 (5-5-0 division).
Key Losses: Hannah Alderfer, Olivia Andrade, Averie Doughty (Bloomsburg), Lorelei DuBois, Ella Kregel, Morgan Molyneaux (Shippensburg), Leah Mowery (Eastern), Gianna Natale, Taylor Yoder (Moravian).
Top Returners: Avery Nogami (Sr.), Maggie Fisher (Jr., Center Back), Kaitlyn DiCandilo (Sr., Midfield), Nicole Schulingkamp (So., Midfield)
Others to Watch: Miranda Vasey (Sr., Forward), Ava Steidle (Jr., Center Back).
Season Outlook: “The team has a clear vision and shares the same goals,” Smith said. “As a whole, the team is hungry to get better and prove themselves. The team has a wonderful mix of young talent and senior leaders who are just as talented.”

Upper Dublin
Coach: Chuck Gesing (third season).
League: SOL Liberty Division.
District-Class: 1-4A.
Last Season: 1-8-1 (1-8-1 division).
Key Losses: Lauren Melick, Ella Eustace, Karolina Bocul, Anna Desch.
Top Returners: Rachel Adelman (Sr.), Bliss Brenner (Sr.), Maddie Amoia (Sr.), Ava Costanzo (Sr.), Alex Devers (Jr), Regan Rubin (Jr.), Alaina Sanders (Jr.), Olivia Hoffmann (Jr.), Emeline Bell (Jr.).
Others to Watch: Lilli Kleiman (Jr.), Meg McMeel (So.), Erin Seabrook (Fr.).
Outlook: “Improvement over last year should happen quickly for the Cardinals,” Gesing said. “A postseason appearance is the goal for this group.”

Upper Merion
Coach: Paige Jones (first season).
League: PAC Frontier Division.
District-Class: 1-3A.
Last Season: 2-4-2.
Key Losses: Sophia Lamesta, Sarah Adams, Cat Merritt, Izzy Legendre.
Top Returners: Whitney Steiner (Sr.), Brooke Olsen (Jr.), Julia Newby (Jr.)
Others to Watch: Adriana Lamesta (So.), Samantha Walmsley (So.), Chelsea Smith (Fr.).
Outlook: “We have a lot of young potential on the team this year as well as a lot of upperclassmen leaders,” Jones said. “With that being said, our team chemistry is incredible, but we are looking to build that more on the field. Our defense is solid, but we are working on becoming more offensive-minded. Overall, we are looking forward to a competitive season.”

Upper Moreland
Coach: Lisa Benvenuto (ninth season).
League: SOL Freedom Division.
District-Class: 1-3A.
Last Season: 4-4-1 (4-3-1 division).
Key Losses: Kathryn Morrow, Kaiya Herb.
Top Returners: Emma Frasca (Sr., Forward), Natalie Walton (Jr., Goalkeeper), Willow Taylor (So., Midfield), Abby Engart (Sr., Midfield), Kyra Favors (So., Forward).
Others to Watch: Reva Naik (Sr., Midfield), Mallory Roedig (Sr., Midfield), Molly Meakim (So., Defense).
Outlook: “We are so excited for a full schedule and getting back into competition,” Benvenuto said. “We have a strong crew of ten seniors leading the team, who have experienced so much over the course of their years at UM. There is an emphasis on unity and team this year, which is really developing our girls into a strong group of players who rely on each other, and push each other. The intensity and desire are evident on the field, and our teamwork will only help us to achieve our goals for the season.”

William Tennent
Coach: Bill Hontz (fifth season).
League: SOL Freedom Division.
District-Class: 1-4A.
Last Season: 9-3-0 (8-0-0 division), SOL Freedom champion, lost to Avon Grove in District 1-4A first round.
Key Losses: Gabby Sowers, Caitlin Somerville.
Top Returners: Jackie Sowers (Jr., Midfield), Erin Somerville (Jr., Midfield), Theresa Dilts (So., Forward), Jules Colella (Jr., Defense), Sarah Hart (Sr., Defense).
Others to Watch: Kayla Kulp (Jr., Goalkeeper), Paige Marek (Fr., Midfield), Brielle Langford (So., Midfield/Forward).
Outlook: “Hoping to finish in the top half of our division and the opportunity to compete in the PIAA playoffs that are always difficult in this region,” Hontz said.

Wissahickon
Coach: Chris McDaniels (fourth season).
League: SOL Liberty Division.
District-Class: 1-4A.
Last Season: 5-4-2 (4-4-2 division).
Key Losses: Peyton Weber, Caroline Hassall.
Top Returners: Anna May (Sr.), Natalie Ryan (Sr.), Kylie Friedman (Jr.), Margo Kasenchar (Jr.).
Others to Watch: Margaret Wilde (Sr., Forward), Sage Stelzer (Jr., Defense), Serena Harris (Jr., Defense), Elaina Bailey (Sr., Defense), Lucy Greenstein (So., Defense), Lannah Werynski (So., Defense), Taylor Piergrossi (Sr., Goalkeeper).
Outlook: “We return several key players so we are looking to build on the progress we’ve made the last three years and challenge to win the conference this year,” McDaniels said. “We’ll have a potent offense with several players able to chip in regularly with goals and a defense anchored by seasoned players that are familiar with our system. The goal is to win games and have fun along the way!”

GIRLS SOCCER

Non-League

Pottsgrove 3

Daniel Boone 2

Highlights: Emma Gonzalez and Avery Makoid split hero duties for the Falcons in Tuesday’s non-league contest. Gonzalez scored two-second half goals, including one with 30 seconds left in regulation to tie the score 2-2 and send it to overtime. Makoid booted in the game-winner two minutes into OT. Alicia Saichareune set up the game-tying score and the game-winner.

Daniel Boone 1 1 0- 2

Pottsgrove  0 2 1- 3

Goals: DB – Allie Woodcock, Lily Ferguson (PK).

PG – Emma Gonzalez 2, Avery Makoid.

Assists: DB – Leah Henzes.

PG – Alicia Saichareune 2.

Saves:  PG – Ella Smith 6.

Perkiomen Valley 2

Kennett 1

Highlights: Mia Milleo and Giann Corropolese tallied goals, while the Vikings’ back line held Kennett to just one shot in Tuesday’s non-league win.

Kennett 0 1 – 1

Perk Valley  1 1 – 2

Goals: K – Betty Ferranto.

PV – Mia Milleo, Gianna Corropolese.

Assists: K – Leah Henzes.

PV – Gianna Corropolese, Ashley Pickles, Rylee Rosati.

Saves:  PV -Kailie Picard 0 (6 touches).

K – Brooke Moskey 12 (5 touches).

PAC

Upper Perkiomen 7

Pope John Paul II 0

Highlights: Lauren Powers netted a pair of goals in Tuesday’s PAC Frontier win. Gabby Neal recorded her third shutout of the season to improve the Indians to 3-0 to start their season.

Upper Perkiomen 4 3 – 7

Pope John Paul  0 0 – 0

Goals: UP – Mary Kate Sitko 2, Lauren Powers, Lindsay Bieler, Morgan Sweed, Sara Edwards, Megan Cairns.

Assists: UP – Sarah Fisher 2, Erin Edwards, Morgan Sweed.

Saves: UP – Gabby Neal 2; PJP – Kyanni Escudero 7.

BOYS SOCCER

PAC

Upper Perkiomen 2

Pope John Paul II 1

Highlights: Matthew Fisher scored off an assist from David Schwab in the second overtime to deliver the Indians a victory in Tuesday’s PAC Frontier win.

Goals: UP – Vincent Durrant, Matthew Fisher.

Assists: UP – Jim Friedman, David Schwab.

Saves: UP – Matthew Wanamaker 5.

Non-League

Kennett 6

Pottsgrove 0

Kennett 3 3 – 6

Pottsgrove  0 0 – 0

Goals: K – Gavin Steele 4, Vincent Poncet, Joshua Gruenwald.

Saves: PG – AJ Lattanze 13; K – Kevin Vasquez 4.

Owen J. Roberts 1

Wilkes Barre 0

Highlights: Nicky Gambone found the back of the net with 15 minutes left to deliver the Wildcats a non-league victory Tuesday.

Owen J. Roberts 0 1 – 1

Wilkes Barre  0 0 – 0

Goals: OJR – Nicky Gambone.

Saves:  OJR – Andrew Keddie 3.

GIRLS SOCCER

PAC

Spring-Ford 2, Boyertown 1

Highlights: Claire Lanzisera led a 10-man Rams squad with two goals in the final 16 minutes of play as Spring-Ford rallied from a goal down to defeat Boyertown.

Boyertown 1 0 – 1

Spring-Ford  0 2 – 2

Goals: BT – Alina Friz; SF – Claire Lanzisera

Phoenixville 2, Pope John Paul II 1

Highlights: Sydney Goodhart scored the game-winner for the Phantoms in a PAC Frontier victory.

Phoenixville 0 2 – 2

Pope John Paul II 0 1 – 1

Goals: PJP – Cameron Shuler. Phoenixville- Natalie White (free kick), Sydney Goodhart

Assists: PJP-Sophia Hinke. Phoenixville-Ella Ballow

Saves

PJP-Kyanni Escudero 8. Phoenixville-Ella Stout 6.

Upper Perkiomen 7, Pottstown 2

Highlights: Sara Edwards’ hat trick paced the Indians’ in Wednesday’s PAC Frontier win.

Upper Perk 3 4 – 7

Pottstown 1 1 – 2

Goals: UP – Sara Edwards 3, Sara Fisher 2, Megan Cairns, Morgan Sweed; P – Calista Daye 2.

Assists: UP – Erin Edwards, Sara Fisher, Sam Kozminski.

Saves: UP – Neal 8; PT – Team 18.

BOYS SOCCER

PAC

Upper Perkiomen 7, Pottstown 0

Highlights: The Tribe made it 2 in 2 with a rout of the Trojans thanks in part to Evan Sands’ hat trick. Logan Watkins, David Schwab, Ethan Barr and Enoc Padilla also found the net for Upper Perk. Matthew Fisher, Jare Van Pelt, Mike Kuczowski, Watkins, Schwab and Barr tallied assists.

Methacton 3, Owen J. Roberts 1

Highlights: Braydan Alhum, Braden Kavenagh and Otto Hul found the back of the net for the Warriors in Wednesday’s PAC Liberty win.

Methacton 2 1 – 3

OJR 0 1 – 1

Goals: M – Braydan Alhum, Braden Kavenagh, Otto Hul; OJR – Ethan Williams.

Saves: M – Remish 3; OJR Keddie 6.

Phoenixville 3, Pope John Paul II 0

Highlights: Ricky Kaniewski figured in on two of the Phantoms’ goals Wednesday as they blanked the Golden Panthers in PAC Frontier Division play.

Kaniewski scored once and assisted on another Phoenixville tally.

Goals: Px – Ricky Kaniewski 1, Keedar Vyas 1, J.J. Ford 1.

Assists: Px – Matt Khazen 1, Ricky Kaniewski 1, Efe Ulcay 1.

Saves: Px – Matt Bahnsen 4.

Abington 1, Upper Dublin 0 >> Lily Gray scored off a ball sent into the 18-yard box by Maura Day as Abington earned its first win in the SOL Liberty Division matchup Thursday.

Day finished with 19 completed passes and seven shots on net while Carley Slavin had 24 complete passes for the Galloping Ghosts (1-1-0, 1-0-0 division). Mei Mei Chang had 13 completed passes and three shots on net with Gray having six complete passes and put four shots on net.

With the loss, Upper Dublin dropped to 0-1-1 (0-1-0).

North Penn 2, Central Bucks West 0 >> Lauren Blanch scored twice in the first half — Kylie Holmes with the assist on the first tally — and North Penn claimed a shutout SOL Colonial Division win.

Gwynedd Mercy 2, Nazareth Academy 2 >> Gwynedd Mercy rallied from a 2-0 halftime deficit to earn an AACA draw with visiting Nazareth Academy.

Riley Morris pulled the Monarchs (2-0-1, 0-0-1 league) to within 2-1 in the 55^th minute while Keira Cassidy’s tally off a Kat Pluck assist leveled the contest  in the 64^th minute.

Nazareth Academy (0-0-1, 0-0-1) took a 1-0 lead on an Amanda Millevoi goal in the 17^th minute then went up two while Devon Cheeseman converted a penalty kick in the 22^nd minute.

Pandas goalie Grace Sullivan made 12 saves while GMA keeper Ellie Verrill had six saves.

Quakertown 2, Plymouth Whitemarsh 0 >>  Quakertown scored a goal in each half to claim a SOL Liberty Division win.

Plymouth Whitemarsh sophomore goalkeeper Caitlyn Dinh had 12 saves.

Central Bucks South 3, Souderton 0 >> Visiting Central Bucks South scored all three of its goals in the first half to win the SOL Colonial Division contest.

“Alexis Stefanowicz (junior) worked throughout the match to provide energy for the team in the middle of the field and helped the Indians regain their footing to keep the second half scoreless,” Souderton coach Ian Smith said. “Abby Kolb (junior) worked tirelessly at the outside back position, turning possession into chances early on in the match, and eventually putting in a consistent shift defensively.”

Upper Moreland 1, Lower Moreland 0 >> Emma Frasca scored late in the second half while Upper Moreland goalie Natalie Walton made four saves to post a shutout as the Golden Bears began their season with an SOL Freedom win.

“This was a great competitive match — our ‘first game jitters’ showed a bit in the first half and we played a bit reactive rather than taking control,” Upper Moreland coach Lisa Benvenuto said. “The momentum of the game was back and forth for both teams, and both teams had opportunities but just did not capitalize. Lower Moreland is a young team, but they should not be taken lightly.”

Frasca’s tally came at 71:39 as Brooke Lobban’s pass through backline of Lower Moreland (0-2-0, 0-1-0 division) took a deflection off a defender and Frasca got to the ball and proceeded to put it into the back of the net.

Perk Valley 11, Norristown 0 >> Perkiomen Valley’s Kieran Cabot collected a hat trick while Nicole-Bottomlye-Lytle and Lily Tremba both had a goal and three assists in the Vikings’ PAC Liberty win over Norristown.

WEST NORRITON >> Cheltenham put together a dominant performance in Monday night’s 6-0 win over Norristown at Norristown Area High School.

The Panthers (2-1) maintained possession for a majority of the game and put 30 shots on goal. Six different players scored in the win.

“(The offense) brought it tonight for sure,” Cheltenham coach Leah Matusow said. “Something we’ve been talking about a lot is finishing. We’re getting the shots. Tonight we finished and it was a beautiful thing to see. A lot of good one-two passes, good connections and it was nice to finally put the ball in the net.”

“I think we connected pass really well,” Cheltenham’s Amelia Fishman said. “We just put them together and that’s what got us all of our goals. I think we just worked really well together.”

The first goal came in the sixth minute. Lily Crocker sent a cross into the middle of the field and it deflected off of Lola Jahhs. Taden Versaw-Barnes was there to grab the deflection and deposit it into the goal.

Cheltenham’s lead doubled in the 29^th minute. Mimi Williamson took a free kick from just outside the 18. Her cross went to the far post, where Versaw-Barnes headed it to the middle of the field. Jahhs finished to make it a 2-0 Panthers lead.

Fishman finished off the scoring for the first half with a 38^th-minute goal. Versaw-Barnes sent a corner kick into the box. Fishman eventually gathered the loose ball and lifted it over the keeper to make it a 3-0 game.

In the second half, Cheltenham had two defensive players score – captains Kayla Brockington and Sophie Peck. Brockington made it 4-0 in the 54^th minute when she hit the post, gathered her rebound and found the back of the net. Peck raced down the sideline, dribbled around the keeper, and scored to make it 6-0 in the 86^th minute.

“They don’t get too many opportunities (to score),” Matusow said. “When they’re there they try to finish, which is great. They’ve been amazing and fantastic leaders and we’re proud to have them as our captains.”

Maya Schwartz also scored in the second half for Cheltenham. Her 62^nd-minute penalty kick made it a 5-0 game.

“Everyone is capable,” Fishman said of six different girls scoring. “I think everyone on this team has a great foot. It’s just how we get it off. I think everyone on our team is doing a great job.”

The Panthers defense wasn’t tested often, but made the plays necessary to record a second consecutive shutout. Brockington, Peck, Kennedy Williams and Malena Vila were among defenders who made smart plays throughout the night to keep the ball out of harm’s way.

“We have a dominant defense,” Matusow said. “Our captains Sophie Peck and Kayla Brockington do an outstanding job back there. They’re leaders from start to finish. They lead in the back and it’s nice girls come off the bench and bring the same intensity. It was a complete game, which was really nice.”

Goalkeeper Claudia Morales was busy for Norristown (0-3). She stopped 24 shots to keep the game from getting even more lopsided.

Cheltenham 6, Norristown 0

Cheltenham 3 3 – 6

Norristown 0 0 – 0

Goals: C: Taden Versaw-Barnes, Lola Jahss, Amelia Fishman, Kayla Brockington, Maya Schwartz, Sophie Peck.

Saves: C: Rohan McInneshin 1. N: Claudia Morales 24.

TOWAMENCIN >> Expectations remain high for the Pennridge girls soccer team. But the standard the defending PIAA Class 4A champs expect from themselves may be even higher.

A goal in each half gave the visiting Rams a 2-0 Suburban One League Colonial Division victory over North Penn on a sweltering Tuesday afternoon. But as she left the Crawford Stadium turf, senior Leah Malone shared her side’s feeling that it was a less than satisfactory performance.

“Honestly that was unacceptable from us,” said Malone, “I know we’re capable of so much more than what we just put out here and honestly that’s just not good enough.”

Malone was involved in both goals as the Rams improved to 4-0-0 (2-0-0 division). The High Point commit’s cross found Emily Kriney in front for the opening tally in the seventh minute. The Rams – ranked third in United Soccer Coaches latest fall girls national poll – finally got some more distance from the Knights when Malone struck in the 60th minute off an assist from Liv Grenda.

Pennridge’s Liv Grenda (36) and North Penn’s Lauren Branch (7) battle for the ball during their game on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. (Mike Cabrey/MediaNews Group)

“We had to do so much more work because of simple mistakes that shouldn’t be happening in games like this,” Malone said. “And we know that going into the rest of our season we got to clean that up because teams are going to make us pay for that if we don’t.”

A strong effort from North Penn goalkeeper Anna Fiore prevented the Rams from a higher goal total while the best scoring opportunity for the Knights (1-2-0, 1-1-0) came with them trailing 1-0 in the first half as Lauren Branch’s shot hit the crossbar and NP could not knock in the rebound.

“They obviously score a nice goal off the cross there and then we had a chance to pull it back and just missed it, so it’s just the way it goes sometimes, “ North Penn co-head coach Mike Rio said. “Thought it was kind of sloppy in the first half, I was happy with the way we responded, especially at the start of the second half.

“I thought we had some good possessions, good ball movement, got the ball in their defensive third a bit and we were able to create some opportunities and just couldn’t find the back of the net.”

The Rams put a handful of good strikes at the net but most were sent right at Fiore. The senior keeper also blocked Tori Angelo’s turnaround shot out for a corner a few minutes after Kriney’s goal and also came off her line to corral a few balls before Pennridge could finish runs.

“She’s been great for us so far at the start of the season,” said Rio of Fiore. “Shot she’s facing, she’s taking care of for the most part. You know, even other things – crosses, things like that she’s not giving up rebounds. Yeah, even on the even things she’s making it look easy which is what you want your goalie to do.

“She’s been a rock for us back there, she’s playing great. Obviously her senior leadership at this point is fantastic.”

Pennridge goalie Sierra Shaeffer was not called on as much as Fiore as the Rams posted their third shutout of 2021 but the senior came through when needed. After Branch’s shot from the right side of the box hit the crossbar, the ball bounced down to Ella Broadhurt only for Shaeffer to deny the up-close shot and kept the Rams in the lead.

“We talk about that, you don’t know how many chances you’re going to get against a good team as good as them,” Rio said. “When you get them, you got to put them in the back of the net. We got a couple, especially that one in the first half, it just didn’t go.”

“But yeah, they’re great competition, they’re a great measuring stick to kind of see just how you stack up. I was really happy with a lot of what our girls did today and I thought we defended really well for most of the game. I thought we had bits where we were moving the ball forward that we looked really good too so it’s definitely a game that we can build on.”

North Penn goalkeeper Anna Fiore makes save during the Knights’ game against Pennridge on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. (Mike Cabrey/MediaNews Group)

Both teams finish their week with road SOL Colonial contests Friday. North Penn looks to stop a two-game skid at Souderton at 6:30 p.m. Pennridge, meanwhile, visits Central Bucks West at 7 p.m. The Rams have won their last 14 games since falling to West 1-0 last October.

“We need to expect that teams are going to give us our best game,” Malone said. “And I don’t know what was in everybody’s head but it definitely has to be better than that on all of our parts, myself included.”

Pennridge grabbed the 1-0 lead against the Knights at 33:12 in the first half as Malone tracked down a ball near the end line and put a cross to the front of the goal for Kriney, who used her upper body to direct the ball into the net.

“One of our principals is you make sure you get to that ball,” Malone said. “Even if you don’t know if it’s going out of bounds or not, you make sure you’re going to get there and be positive it’s not going out of bounds. So I was just kind of sticking to that and making sure that I got there – super important because that’s what it leads up to and we are able to capitalize on things like that.”

North Penn’s Marissa Dacosta (13) tries to take the ball from Pennridge’s Hailey Primwhere (29) during their game on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. (Mike Cabrey/MediaNews Group)

The Rams doubled their advantage midway through the second half. Grenda sliced through the defense on a run into the box then delivered a pass to Malone, who sent her shot into the right side of the goal at 20:36.

“Being composed in front of the net is something I struggled with so I was happy I was able to put that away,” Malone said. “But she does a great job getting into the box in situations like that so I was proud of her.”

GIRLS SOCCER

Pope John Paul II 5, Upper Merion 1

Highlights: Cameron Schuler scored twice as the Golden Panthers broke into the win column Tuesday with a victory over the Vikings in PAC Frontier Division play.

The remainder of PJP’s scoring was shared in equal measure by Lauryn Rezza, Sarah Boyce and Amaya Ransom.

Upper Perkiomen 4, Phoenixville 1

Highlights: Sara Fisher netted a hat trick to key the Indians in Tuesday’s PAC Frontier Division win over the Phantoms.

Fisher’s output featured the first two of three second-half tallies by UP. Sara Edwards also figured in the offense with one goal and two assists.

Phoenixville 1 0 – 1

Upper Perkiomen  1 3 – 4

Goals: UP – Sara Fisher 3, Sara Edwards 1.

Assists: UP – Sara Edwards 2, Erin Edwards 1, Megan Cairns 1.

Saves: Px – Maddie Schramm 6. UP – Gabby Neal 4.

Pottsgrove 5, Pottstown 2

Highlights: Brianna Thorum scored a pair of goals to lead the Falcons past the Trojans in Tuesday’s PAC Frontier Division pairing.

Thorum got both her goals in the second half, with Avery Makoid (one assist) adding the capper.

Pottstown 0 2 – 2

Pottsgrove  2 3 – 5

Goals: Pg – Brianna Thorum 2, Emily Gonzalez 1, CeCe Hines 1, Avery Makoid 1.

Assists: Pg – Alicia Saichareune 1, Avery Makoid 1, Lexi Leaman 1.

Saves:  Pg – Ella Smith 5.

Spring-Ford 9, Norristown 0

Highlights: The Rams got pairs of goals from three players as they rolled over the Eagles in Tuesday’s PAC Liberty Division game.

Regan Cleary, Claire Lanzisera and Summer Smith were Spring-Ford’s scoring stars. Defensively, its goalkeeping trio turned in the clean sheet without having to make any saves.

Goals: SF – Regan Cleary 2, Claire Lanzisera 2, Summer Smith 2, Molly Kennedy 1, Ava Hissing 1, Ellie Richardson 1.

Saves:  SF – Erika Einhoff 0, Olivie Neild 0, Sarah Donohue 0.

BOYS SOCCER

Perkiomen Valley 4, Owen J. Roberts 1

Highlights: The Vikings overcame the Wildcats’ early lead with a big second half in Tuesday’s PAC Liberty Division contest.

Javier Schorle scored twice to lead the PV charge. Owen J Roberts scored first as Isaac Stephenson finished an Ethan Williams cross. 

PV overcame the deficit led by two goals from Javier Schorle, a goal and an assist from both Owen Slack and Adam Natoli, and two assists from Owen Love.

Owen J. Roberts 1 0 – 1

Perkiomen Valley  0 4 – 4

Goals: OJR – Isaac Stephenson. PV – Javier Schorle 2, Owen Slack 1, Adam Natoli 1.

Assists: OJR – Ethan Williams. PV – Owen Love 2, Owen Slack 1, Adam Natoli 1.

Saves: OJR – Andrew Keddie 4. PV – Justin Angelo 1, Adam Natoli 1.

Spring-Ford 6, Norristown 3

Highlights: Justin Russell netted a hat trick Tuesday to key the Rams’ PAC Liberty Division victory over the Eagles.

David Alban had another pair of goals for Spring-Ford, which saw Joey Ricevuto assist on two tallies.

Norristown 1 2 – 3

Spring-Ford  3 3 – 6

Goals: Nt – Diego Guzman, Josmel Carmona. SF – Justin Russell 3, David Alban 2, Jonah Wuertz.

Assists: SF – Joey Ricevuto 2, Luca Carboy, Mikey Sullivan, Colin Read, Logan Bromirski.

Saves: SF- Logan Hyduke 4.

Upper Merion 2, Pope John Paul II 1

Highlights: Stephan Rist accounted for the Golden Panthers’ scoring in Tuesday’s PAC Frontier Division game with the Vikings.

Rist converted a penalty kick at the 25-minute mark of the second half. Dylan Russ made six saves in goal for PJP.

FIELD HOCKEY

Boyertown 3, Spring-Ford 0

Highlights: Remi Lloyd factored in on a pair of goals, and Sarah Yoder put together a shutout in goal as the Bears won Tuesday’s PAC Liberty contest.

Goals: BT – Hannah Ulrich, Remi Lloyd, Katelyn Dulin.

Assists: BT – Remi Lloyd, Peyton Shellaway.

Saves: BT – Sarah Yoder 8.

BOYS GOLF

Owen J. Roberts 185, Upper Merion 216

At Kimberton G.C. (par-34)

Owen J. Roberts (185): Jared Berish 36, Stefania Fedun 36, Victor Mominey 36, Nick Parr 37, Will Jaeger 40.

Upper Merion (216): Audrey Schuebel 42, Amanda Schuebel 43, Robbie Pasquarella 43, RJ Monroe 44, Amola VIllivalama 44.

Pope John Paul II 195, Perkiomen Valley 209

At Raven’s Claw G.C. (par-36)

Perkiomen Valley (209): Chris Cowgill 40, Ryan Horenci 41, Jack Colyer 42, Ayush Patel 43, Andrew Cowgill 43.

Pope John Paul II (195): Adam Profrock 35, Aidan Canning 36, Paul Brady 41, Jack Brennan 41, Alex White 42.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Strath Haven 3, Upper Merion 1

Highlights: The Vikings (3-1) dropped Tuesday’s non-league contest in four sets (25-19, 27-25, 19-25, 27-25) for their first loss of the season.

For UM, Sophia Schweikert had 21 kills and 17 digs, while Vanessa Hutchinson led the team with 27 digs. Julia Giammarco had a career-high 13 kills and Caitlyn Daywalt dished out 31 assists. Sydney Bright had 11 service points and Raven Albrecht served 5 aces. gs to 3-1.

Perkiomen 3, Pottsgrove 0

Highlights: The Vikings earned a three-set (25-14, 25-21, 25-18) win over the Falcons in a PAC crossover contest Tuesday.

Statistical standouts for PV included Veronika Paciorek (9 kills, 2 blocks, 1 assist), Naomi Clauhs (6 kills, 2 aces, 15 assists, 7 digs), Natalie Min (3 aces, 8 digs), Lilah Maus (6 kills, 2 aces), Sam Corey (7 kills).

BOYSS CROSS COUNTRY

Tuesday’s Meet

Berks League

D. Boone 15, Muhlenberg 50

D. Boone xxx Reading High xx

D. Boone 20, Schuylkill Valley 42

1. Luke Seymour (SV) 16.32. 2. Luke Gehringer (DB) 17.59. 3. Cory Miller (DB) 18.06. 4. Mason Hallman (DB), 5. Giovanni DiNenna (DB). 6. Skylar Fries (DB). 7. Stephen McDevitt (DB). 8. Lex Crespo (SV), 9. Billy Bulafka (DB). 10. Zachery Keith (Mu). 11. Angelo Perez (Rdg). 12. Aiden Konestsky (SV). 13. Matthew Ferenz (DB). 14. Wil Gaskins (DB). 15. Matthew Maciejewski (SV).

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Tuesday’s Meet

Berks League

D. Boone 15, Muhlenberg 50

D. Boone 15, Reading High 50

D. Boone 15, Schuylkill Valley 49

1. Natalee Kryman (DB) 21.28. 2. Danielle Ferrara (DB) 21.48. 3. Hannah Santos (DB) 22.05. 4. Emrie Watts (DB). 5. Renee Camburn (DB). 6. AnnaBeth Glass (DB). 7. Averi Hidalgo (SV). 8. Grace Habecker (DB). 9. Olivia Poore (DB). 10. Juliet Solensky (Mu). 11. Sarah Gilbert (SV), 12. Natalie Fisher (DB). 13. Averi Hidalgo (SV). 14. Emma Walsh (SV). 15. Jayden Dennis (SV).

GIRLS TENNIS

Tuesday’s Matches

Spring-Ford 7, Upper Merion 0

Singles: Mia Matriccino (SF) def. Chloe Doan 6-0, 6-0; Isabel Mejia (SF) def. Isabel Greenberg 6-0, 6-0; Cady Krause (SF) def. Alina Hernandez 6-0, 6-0.

Doubles: Alexis Luo/Evelyn Mejia (SF) def. Reesa Glauner/Adele Eaton 6-0, 6-0; Chloe Moore/Lana Hang (SF) def. Miya Shin/Maria Pemberton 6-0, 6-0; Kate Klein/Brooke McPike (SF) def.  Brooke Puglisi/Colette Egan 6-0, 6-0; Katie Tiffan/Kacie Rohn (SF) def.  Rianna Ferreira/Visha Patel 6-0, 6-0.

Methacton 7, Pope John Paul II 0

Singles: Alice Liang (Me) def. Tess Crossan 6-0, 6-0; Hana Nouaime (Me) def. Mia DelMoro 6-0, 6-0; anika Suresh (Me) def. Kelly O’Connor 6-0, 6-1.

Doubles: Lauren Montgomery/Irene Biju (Me) def. Catie Fiore/Mia Zernick 6-0, 6-0; Angela Lian/Dru O’Brien (Me) def. Amy Kost/Claire Schiele 6-2, 6-1; Morgan Coupe/Carlee Dellose (Me) def. Sofia Pieri/Della Campanella 6-1, 6-1; Natalia Parientes/Melinda Jin (Me) def. Josie Cisick/Olivia Butera 6-0, 6-0.

Upper Perkiomen 7, Pottsgrove 0

Singles: Hope Thompson (UP) def. Rachel Lilliendahl 6-1, 6-3; Maddy Dyer (UP) def. Samantha Mohollen 6-1, 6-1; Sara Andrasak (UP) def. Abby McDonald 6-0, 6-1.

Doubles: M’Lynn Poulson/Liz Greczek (UP) def. Caitlyn Carney/Natalie Buzby 6-0, 6-0; Emily Vogel/Cassidy Bush (UP) def. Vianna Le/Alaina Hathaway 6-0, 6-1; Addison Rennells/Emily Sensinger (UP) def. Summer Rose Fabian/Paige Petersen 6-0, 6-0; Alayna Phillips/Jada Leidy (UP) def. Qiyoamall Brame/Angelica Bou 6-0, 6-0.

Boyertown 4, Phoenixville 3

Singles: Kara Bussinger (Bt) def. Rachel Wasoe 6-1, 6-0; Olivia Vangeli (Bt) def. Elizabeth Snavely 6-4, 6-0; Brenna Bussinger (Bt) def. Elise Pham 6-2, 6-0.

Doubles: Madeline Kerry/Lexi Moyer (Px) def. Abby Cadwaller/Abby Schell 7-5, 6-4; Maeve Bishop/Megan Schulz (Px) def. Brenna Henry/Katrina Clark 6-4, 7-5; Lauren Campbell/Grace Fisher (Bt) def. Sophia Pratte/Gwen Natale 2-6, 6-1, 6-4; Leah Firster/Allison Slifer (Px) def. Lila Schmid/Rebecca Sandoval 6-1, 6-1.

Monday’s Match

Spring-Ford 6, Methacton 1

Singles: Mia Matriccino (SF) def. Alice Liang 6-2, 6-1; Hana Nouaime (Me) def. Isabel Mejia 6-1, 6-1; Cady Krause (SF) def. Anika Suresh 7-6 (1), 6-3.

Doubles: Alexis Luo/Evelyn Mejia (SF) def. Lauren Montgomery/Irene Biju 6-0, 6-4; Lana Hang/Chloe Moore (SF) def. Angela Lian/Drew O’Brien 5-7, 6-2, 6-0; Kate Klein/Catherine Schappell (SF) def. Morgan Coupe/Carlee Dellose 6-2, 6-4; Katie Tiffan/Kacie Rohn (SF) def. Natalia Parientis/Melinda Jin 6-3, 6-2.

Boyertown

Head coach: Bill Goddard, 22nd season

Last year’s record: 4-7-1 PAC & overall

Players to watch: Emma Beidler, Sr.; Lindsey Heisler, Sr.; Maddi Springman, Sr.; Kyra Seyler, Sr.; Audrey Swartley, Sr.; Brooklyn Smith, Sr.; Ashlyn Crawford, Sr.; Sam Devlin, Jr.; Karly Sheahan, Jr.; Alina Friz, So.

Outlook: The pendulum has swung in opposite directions the past two seasons at Boyertown. For all the good fortune of the 2019 PIAA 4A championship season, things went the other way in 2020 with injuries plaguing the top returners in a 4-7-1 year and fifth-place finish in the 7-team pandemic-altered PAC season. This fall should bring more of a return to the norm, which is Boyertown performing in the upper tier of the PAC. Junior Sam Devlin is the lone returning All-Area performer (second team in 2020) but there are new names ready to step up. Look for the Bears to be in the mix for a PAC playoff spot and push for a return to the district playoffs.

Methacton

Head coach: Bret Smith, 19th season

Last year’s record/accomplishments: 6-4-3 overall

Players to watch: Lizzie McNichol, Sr., def.; Ruby Murray, Sr., fwd.; Sarah Kenwood, Sr., mid.; Kirsten O’Brien, Sr., mid.; Shannon O’Brien, Sr., def.; Camryn Steere, Sr., def.; Mairi Smith, Jr., GK; Molly Rowland, Jr., mid.; Mackenzie Coupe, Jr., def.; Aubrey Beaugard, So., fwd.; Kendall Ricca, So., mid.; Mia Chan, So., fwd.; Anna Rees, So., def.

Outlook: The Warriors had their first winning season since 2010 during last year’s COVID-altered season and now they’re hunting for more. With the majority of the lineup returning and ‘a ton of varsity experience at almost every position’ according to coach Bret Smith, there’s reason to believe Methacton can make it so. All-Area second team defender Lizzie McNichol heads the list of returnees, alongside honorable mentions Ruby Murray, Kirsten O’Brien, Molly Rowland and goalkeeper Mairi Smith. Spots of inconsistency troubled the Warriors last season, a focus of correction in 2021. “We would play a really great game against a tough team, and then follow it up with what probably wasn’t our best effort,” Smith said. “If we can play every game the way we are capable of, we should have a very successful season.” Methacton last year was the only team to get results against both PAC heavyweights Spring-Ford and Owen J. Roberts, a sign that it can be a contender for its first trip to the PAC playoffs. Methacton missed out on the modified district playoffs last year, which is a source of motivation this fall. “The girls all feel they kind of got robbed of that playoff experience, and are really motivated to make sure they get in this year,” Smith said.

Norristown

Head coach: Robert Grim, 1st year

Last year’s record: Not available (United Ten spring season)

Players to watch: Jane Baker, Sr.; Kayliana Henry, Sr.; Nisa Kim, Sr.; Claudia Morales, Sr.; Madeline  Plummer, Sr.

Outlook: Norristown will appreciate a traditional season as much as anyone after last year when the fall season was cancelled due to pandemic precautions and a spring season as part of the United Ten league was extremely limited. With a lost year and new coach trying to bring the team together, the wins probably won’t be plentiful for the Eagles. But just having a season and having the chance to compete is an upgrade for Norristown.

Owen J. Roberts

Head coach: Joe Margusity, 27th season

Last year’s record: 10-1-1 PAC, 10-2-1 overall, PAC co-champion, District 1-4A quarterfinals

Players to watch: Morgan Weaver, Sr., def.; Kaleigh Bold, Sr., def.; Avery White, Sr., fwd.; Alexa Vogelman, Jr., fwd.; Gabbi Koury, Jr., mid.; Olivia Thompson, Jr., mid.; Sabrina Marks, So., mid.; Rachel Sbei, Jr., def.; Colby Wasson, Jr., GK.

Outlook: A season after fielding a super-young lineup and having the mixed results to match, OJR came of age in 2020. The result was a share of the PAC championship with Spring-Ford and a 10-2-1 record. The Wildcats must replace All-Area performers Emily Sands (Kutztown) and Sarah Kopec, but otherwise return the bulk of the 2020 squad. The group is led by three-time All-Area first team defender Morgan Weaver, a Boston University commit, along with the PAC’s top-scoring forward Alexa Vogelman and standout holding midfielder Gabbi Koury, both juniors. With Weaver and outside backs Kaleigh Bold and Rachel Sbei returning, it will help the transition for new starting goalkeeper Colby Wasson. All together, it makes the Wildcats the favorite in the Pioneer Athletic Conference and a team that appears capable of a deep postseason run.

Perkiomen Valley

Head coach: Kim Paulus, 17th season

Last year’s record: 3-9 PAC & overall

Players to watch: Annabelle Booker, Jr., def.; Nicole Bottomley-Lytle, Jr., fwd.; Maddie O’Donnell, Jr., mid.; Rylie Pinkerton, Jr., def.; Emma Stankunas, Jr., def.; Lily Tremba, Jr., mid.; Rain Boyd, So., mid.

Outlook: Perk Valley is often known for its defensive prowess, which suits it in 2021 with a strong center back duo leading the squad in juniors Rylie Pinkerton and Emma Stankunas (All-Area second team in 2020). “(They) bring skill, leadership, and experience; each logged a lot of minutes last year and are the heart of our team,” said coach Kim Paulus. PV has also benefitted by the addition of junior Maddie O’Donnell, who transferred from Spring-Ford after being the starting left back of the Rams’ district final team. Contending for a PAC title will be a big ask, but the Vikings are playing the long game. “Our goal is always to improve. We want to get better every day and year to year,” said Paulus. “This group is very much aware that we are building for the future, too, and are approaching this year with a positive growth mindset.”

Phoenixville

Head coach: Stewart Sherk, 3rd season

Last year’s record: 3-4 overall

Players to watch: Natalie White, Sr., def.; Ella Stout, Sr., GK; Sydney Goodhart, Sr., mid.; Catherine McNamara, Sr., def.

Outlook: The Phantoms enter the year with confidence on defense with returning multi-year starters in goalkeeper Ella Stout and defenders Natalie White and Catherine McNamara. “We will be dependent on those core players keeping us in games,” said coach Stew Sherk. The other end of the field brings much more uncertainty though. “We have struggled to find the back of the net,” Sherk said. “We are hopeful we can be creative and have players step up to get us where we need to be. But our defense and goalkeeping should keep us in some games.” Phoenixville should figure into the middle of the Frontier Division and will need to get a few results as an underdog to reach its goal of qualifying for the District 1 tournament.

Pope John Paul II

Head coach: Rachel Cecchini, 1st year

Last year’s record: 6-3-1 overall, District 1-3A semifinals

Players to watch: Erin Flanagan, Sr., def.; Sophia Hinke, Sr., fwd.; Cameron Schuler, So., fwd.

Outlook: The Golden Panthers’ pandemic-delayed start to the 2020 season resulted in a mad dash to qualify for the District 1-3A playoffs, which they accomplished and pushed to the semifinals, losing to perennial power Villa Joseph Marie. New coach Rachel Cecchini will bank on All-Area honorable mentions Erin Flanagan and Cameron Schuler to lead again, but with many new additions, including coach Cecchini, finding cohesion is a priority. “The team lost a lot of seniors last year so we are really looking to come together, learn each other’s habits, and connect,” said Cecchini.

Pottsgrove

Head coach: Steve Mellor, 10th season

Last year’s record: 1-12 PAC & overall

Players to watch: Emily Vishio, Sr., mid.; Avery Makoid, Sr., mid.; Keleigh Nihart, Jr., def.

Outlook: Timing conspired against the Falcons in 2020. The team faced a rebuild after the program’s best season ever in 2019 (16-6, District 1-3A semifinals) and had to do it playing in the pandemic-altered 7-team PAC last year that was filled with the league’s top programs. Pottsgrove managed only one win, but many more can be counted on this fall (it’s already 2-1 as of Sept. 13) with the return of the PAC’s two-division format. Senior multi-year starters Emily Vishio and Avery Makoid have the midfield in good shape but a fair few newcomers will need to step up. “We have young, inexperienced players that will have to contribute early and often for us to find success,” coach Steve Mellor said. The Falcons lead the chase pack on Upper Perkiomen for the Frontier Division and should challenge for a return to the district playoffs.

Pottstown

Head coach: Manuel A. Paez Sr., 2nd season

Last year’s record: 0-4 overall

Players to watch: Calista Daye, Sr., fwd.; Kaleigh Martin, Sr., mid.; Yasmin Paez, Sr., mid.

Outlook: A common theme for programs outside the top tier is worries over where the goals will come from. The Trojans don’t have that issue with senior forward Calista Daye, who is five goals from the school’s record. Daye and classmates Kaleigh Martin and Yasmin Paez are the core pieces of a Pottstown team that will also rely on a number of rookies. “We’re looking forward to a full schedule this year,” said coach Manny Paez. “A general improvement of our record is our goal this year.”

Spring-Ford

Head coach: Tim Raub, 2nd season

Last year’s record: 10-1-1 PAC, 13-2-1 overall, PAC co-champion, District 1-4A finalist, PIAA 4A semifinalist

Players to watch: Liv Curry, Sr., def.; Reese Kershner, Sr., mid.; Raven Wellington, Sr., def.; Claire Lanzisera, Sr., fwd.; Laura Norwood, Sr., def.; Liv Watt, Sr., mid.; Ally Garvey, So., fwd.; Erika Eickhoff, Jr., GK.

Outlook: Many pieces fell into place for Spring-Ford in 2020 in coach Tim Raub’s first season at the helm. A strong senior class featuring All-Area first team midfielders Hope Flanegin (Lehigh) and Molly Thomas (East Carolina) and second team goalkeeper Riley Wallace was bolstered by new additions like Mercury All-Area Player of the Year Liv Curry that helped Spring-Ford to a share of the PAC title and a run to the District 1-4A championship, which doubled as a PIAA semifinal in the COVID-19 pandemic-altered 2020 postseason. The follow-up won’t be so simple though. The aforementioned trio has graduated and the Rams have been hit with varied other departures via transfer (All-Area second team defender Mo O’Donnell moved to Perk Valley) and injury (All-Area first team forward Ally McVey). Spring-Ford has one of the deepest talent pools in the region, which will have to be tapped into to remain a PAC frontrunner this fall in support of their four returning starters Curry, Reese Kershner, Raven Wellington and Claire Lanzisera. Don’t expect a major dropoff from the Rams, but a lot will have to come together to match last year’s success.

Upper Merion

Head coach: Paige Jones, 1st season

Last year’s record: 2-4-2 overall

Players to watch: Whitney Steiner, Sr., def.; Brooke Olsen, Jr., def.; Julia Newby, Jr., mid.; Adriana Lamesta, So., mid.; Samantha Walmsley, So., def.; Chelsea Smith, Fr., fwd.

Outlook: It looks to be a growing year for the Vikings with only one impact senior in Whitney Steiner and the introduction of new coach Paige Jones, who takes over for Jeff Kushner. “We have a lot of young potential on the team this year as well as a lot of upperclassmen leaders,” Jones said. “With that being said, our team chemistry is incredible, but we are looking to build that more on the field.” Finishing scoring opportunities is a big uncertainty for the Vikings. In Jones’ first year the goal is to get UM trending in the right direction and consistently competitive in the PAC.

Upper Perkiomen

Head coach: Mike Freed, 13th season

Last year’s record: 5-8-0, District 1-3A playoff qualifier

Players to watch: Gabby Neal, Sr., GK; Lindsey Bieler, Sr., def.; Sam Kozminski, Sr., mid; Sara Edwards, Jr., fwd.; Erin Edwards, Jr., def.; Mary Kate Sitko, Jr., mid.; Lauren Powers, Jr., def.; Megan Cairns, So., mid.; Sarah Fisher, So., fwd.

Outlook: Everywhere you look there are teams in transition, filled with uncertainty … except Upper Perk. The Indians return eight starters and 10 players with significant varsity experience from a team that performed well in the pandemic-altered 7-team PAC and qualified for districts. There are many bright spots, led by senior goalkeeper Gabby Neal and 2020 All-Area honorable mentions defender Lauren Powers and forward Sarah Fisher. One disappointment is the absence of All-Area first team midfielder Kyra Lesko suffering an ACL injury in the spring. That injury forced UP to “revamp the formation and put some players in different positions than they normally play,” according to coach Mike Freed. The Tribe are the deepest team in the PAC Frontier and are the favorites in the division. They’ve set realistic goals of winning the Frontier, and qualifying for the PAC and District 1-3A postseasons. “If the team plays to its ability, all three are very attainable goals,” said Freed.

Others

The Hill School

Head coach: Elena Dauphinais, 1st season

Last year’s record:No season

Players to watch: Amanda McCarrick, Sr., mid.; Karly Cabot, Jr., fwd.; Chloe Moser, So., mid.

Outlook: It’s been a difficult spell for Hill after having its 2020 season cancelled and now entering a season with a third head coach in three years. The good news is that Elena Dauphinais has been there the entire time, elevating from assistant to head coach after the departure of Tim Leyland. With such limited play since 2019 the Blues are starting anew. “We have a lot of players who feel confident in the midfield, so knowing that we can try a lot of different combinations of personalities there is exciting for us to consider as we look to establish our best lineup,” Dauphinais said. Wins may come in short supply for Hill this fall against the best in the Inter-Ac and MAPL but Dauphinais is looking to build for the long haul. “We are a young team, so establishing a team culture that is poised for long-term success is our focus first and foremost,” she said.

Perkiomen School

Head coach: Justine Segear, 12th season

Last year’s record: No season

Players to watch: Cecelia Vassallo, Sr.; Cheyenne McCloud, Jr.; Chiara Plata.

Outlook: Like most teams that saw the 2020 season cancelled, just getting to play games this fall is a mark of victory. “I’m excited to have a season again this year,” said coach Justine Segear. “Last year was tough not having any games so we are just excited to be able to play again. I am looking forward to welcoming the new students and building our team chemistry.” Forward Cece Vassallo and defender Cheyenne McCloud have been impact players since they were freshmen and will be looked upon the lead the way. Perkiomen will be competing in the Penn-Jersey Blue Division where Barrack and New Foundations are expected to be their top competition.

– Compiled by Austin Hertzog, ahertzog@pottsmerc.com

GIRLS SOCCER

Saturday’s Games

Methacton 2

Emmaus 1

Highlights: Aubrey Beaugard collected her second double-overtime game-winning goal in as many days, lifting the Warriors past the Hornets in non-league play.

Beaugard connected with 8:13 left in the second OT period. She had both Methacton’s goals.

Methacton 0 1 0 1 – 2

Emmaus  0 1 0 0 – 1

Goals: Me – Aubrey Beaugard 2. Em – Kam Watkins.

Assists: Me – Kirsten O’Brien 1, Molly Rowland 1.

Saves: Me – Mairi Smith 11. Em – Molly Lineberger 6.

With 8:30 left in double OT, Aubrey Beaugard scored the game winner with an assist from Molly Rowland! The Warriors season record is now at 4-2-1. Awesome job, ladies! #MakeItCount @MethactonSports pic.twitter.com/Y0DznSkunu

— MethactonGirlsSoccer (@girlsmhssoccer) September 18, 2021

Radnor 1

Phoenixville 0

Highlights: Ella Stout’s 10-save goaltending was the bright spot for the Phantoms in Saturday’s non-league loss to Radnor.

Radnor got its tally from Selah Koleth in the first half.

Radnor 1 0 – 1

Phoenixville  0 0 – 0

Goals: Rad – Selah Koleth.

Assists: Rad – Jane Daiutolo.

Saves: Rad – Mallory Toomey 3. Px – Ella Stout 10.

BOYS SOCCER

Saturday’s Games

Perkiomen Valley 5

Norristown 1

Highlights: A four-goal outburst in the second half made the difference for the Vikings in their PAC Liberty Division contest with the Eagles.

Javier Schorle, Owen Slack and Adam Natoli were among the goal scorers for PV, which got six-save goaltending from Justin Angelo.

Perkiomen Valley 1 4 – 5

Norristown  1 0 – 1

Goals: PV – Javier Schorle, Owen Slack, Adam Natoli, Schoeniger. Nt – Rosas.

Assists: PV – Owen Love 2, Owen Slack, Schoeniger. Nt – Carmona.

Saves: PV – Justin Angelo 6. Nt – Renato Castillo 5.

Boyertown 2

Tulpehocken 1

Highlights: Beckett Wenger did all the scoring for the Bears in Saturday’s non-league win over the Trojans.

Wenger’s unassisted goals both came in the second half.

Tulpehocken 1 0 – 1

Boyertown  0 2 – 2

Goals: Tul – Aidan Miller 1. Bt – Beckett Wenger 2.

Assists: Tul – Owen Harris 1.

Owen J. Roberts 5

Coatesville 1

Highlights: Nicky Gambone and Garrett Harlow both netted a pair of goals in Saturday’s non-league win.

Coatesville 0 1 – 1

Owen J. Roberts  2 3 – 5

Goals: OJR – Nicky Gambone 2, Garrett Harlow 2, Braden Mathews; C – Nathaniel Delsanto.

Assists: OJR – Ethan Williams 2, Austin Chambers, Joey Kish; C – Brandon Pulagrin.

Saves: OJR – Ander Keddie and Joe Epps 4; C – Evan Seagraves 12.

Shots: 16-4 OJR

FIELD HOCKEY

Saturday’s Games

Berks League

Daniel Boone 7

Tulpehocken 0

Highlights: Jessica Newland had a hat trick for the Blazers as they blanked Tulpehocken Saturday.

Hannah Huddleston kicked in with a pair of third-quarter goals to help pad Boone’s 3-0 halftime advantage.

Daniel Boone 2 1 3 1- 7

Tulpehocken  0 0 0 0 – 0

Goals: DB – Jessica Newland 3, Hannah Huddleston 2, Clara Lacek 1, Marlee Fetrow 1.

Assists: DB – Aubrey Newman 2, Marlee Fetrow 1, Lilianna Stefanelli 1.

Saves:  DB – Kaitlynn Gershen 1. Tul – Alexis Wert 11.

Non-League

Methacton 3

Downingtown East 2

Highlights: The Warriors displayed offensive balance Saturday en route to their non-league win over the Cougars.

Celia Long, Bene Catoia and Carmelo Maro did the scoring for Methacton, with Jess Serafin and Elise Dewan contributing assists.

Downingtown East 1 1 – 2

Methacton  2 1 – 3

Goals: DtE – Belbin 1, Schweiger 1. Me – Celia Long, Bene Catoia, Carmelo Maro.

Assists: DtE – Davidson 1. Me – Jess Serafin 1, Elise Dewan 1.

Saves: DtE – Stort 18.

Pope John Paul II 5

Harriton 0

Highlights: Cate Mink and Abby Wilmot scored pairs of goals Saturday to lift the Golden Panthers over the Rams in non-league play.

Fiona Burke rounded out the scoring for PJP.

Goals: PJP – Cate Mink 2, Abby Wilmot 2, Fiona Burke 1.

Assists: PJP – Kelly Pires 1.

Saves: PJP – Gianna Manza 6.

Owen J. Roberts 3

West Chester Rustin 1

Highlights: After relenting the first goal of the game, the Wildcats scored three straight, including two in the second half, to pick up Saturday’s non-league win.

Owen J. Roberts 1 2 – 3

W.C. Rustin 1 0 – 1

Goals: OJR – Evie Wolters, Ava Clemson, Rylee Laloup; WCR – Maggie Ricciuto.

Assists: OJR – Rylee Laloup, Sierra Milano.

Saves: OJR – Amelia Erb 3, Reilley Hagarty 1; WCR – 4.

Corners: OJR 9-3

SOG: OJR 13-6

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Saturday’s match

Spring Ford 3, Springfield-Delco 0

Highlights: Ally Plitnick was the statistical star for the Rams in Saturday’s non-league sweep of Delco. Set scores were  25-18, 25-9 and 25-22.

Plitnick had 30 assists, 3 aces and 10 digs. Other SF stars were Camryn Elsner (19 digs), Sara Fritzinger (11 kills), Kylie Michal (5 kills, 2 blocks) and Faith Hudon (7 kills, 18 digs).

GIRLS SOCCER

Spring-Ford 1

Parkland 0

Highlights: Molly Kennedy’s header off a Liv Curry service found the back of the net with 1:19 to play in the second overtime as Spring-Ford knocked off District 11 power Parkland in a non-league matchup.

Erika Eickhoff registered seven saves on the night to pick up the clean sheet.

Pottsgrove 2

Lansdale Catholic 1

Highlights: Brianna Thorum scored the game-winner in the first overtime of Pottsgrove’s non-league win over the Crusaders Monday.

Pottsgrove 1 0 1 – 2

Lansdale Catholic 0 1 0 – 1

Goals: PG – Emma Gonzalez, Brianna Thorum; LC: Megan Steinbach.

Assists: PG – Leah Hess.

Saves: PG – Ella Smith 5.

BOYS SOCCER

Perkiomen Valley 3

Spring-Ford 1

Highlights: Owen Love factored in on all three Vikings’ goals (one goal, two assists) in Monday’s PAC Liberty win over the Rams.

Spring-Ford 0 1 – 1

Perkiomen Valley  1 2 -3

Goals: SF- Max Exeter; PV- Adam Natoli, Javier Schorle, Owen Love.

Assists: PV- Love 2.

Saves: SF- Pozniak 2; PV- Angelo 3.

Shots: PV 5-4

Corners: SF 3-1

Alliance Christian 2

Covenant Christian 1

Highlights: Gautier Simonpoil and Cole Boyles both had a goal and assist as Noah Day made 14 saves in Alliance Christian’s Commonwealth Christian Athletic Conference victory Monday.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Boyertown 3

Perkiomen Valley 2

Highlights: The Bears won a back-and-forth five setter (25-23, 24-26, 25-23, 19-25, 15-11) over the Vikings for a PAC Liberty win Monday.

The Bears’ statistical leaders included Adrianna Derstine (28 kills, 8 digs), Allie Pioli (9 kills, 5 digs), Emma Smith (20 digs, 2 aces), Grace Rinehimer (40 assists) and Carly Little (4 kills, 3 blocks).

For PV, Naomi Clauhs (13 kills, 3 blocks, 21 assists and 15 digs), Lilah Maus (11 kills, block, ace), Pia Nagac (10 digs, assist) and Camila Leyes (3 aces, 13 digs, 2 assists) were statistical stars in the defeat.

Spring-Ford 3

Methacton 1

Highlights: The Rams knocked off the Warriors in four sets (25-21, 25-14, 12-25, 25-7) in a PAC Liberty matchup Sunday.

Senior Ally Plitnick (22 Assists, 4 Kills), senior Camryn Elsner (21 digs), junior Sara Fritzinger (7 kills), freshman Lauren Angelucci (9 kills) and junior Kylie Michal (4 kills, 4 blocks) led Spring-Ford in the win.

For Methacton, Kayla Ginther and Claire Claudy both had eight kills and Mandy Baldwin tallied seven kills and six aces.

Non-League

Lansdale Catholic 3

Owen J. Roberts 1

Highlights: The Wildcats dropped Monday’s non-league game in four sets (25-21, 22-25, 25-23, 27-25).

Meghan Toughey (5 aces, 17 digs, 15 kills, block assist), Bridget Kowalski (1 assist, 17 digs), Caroline Halsey: (ace, 5 kills, 1 block, 6 block assists), Ellie Kalbach (4 aces, 1 kill, 21 assists, 1 dig, 2 block assists), Sarah Mominey (3 aces, 16 assists) and Katie Arcara (2 aces, 13 kills, 7 digs, 3 block assists) stuffed the statsheet for OJR.

BOYS GOLF

Pope John Paul II 194

Owen J. Roberts 199

At Kimberton

Pope John Paul II (194): Adam Profrock  36, Jack Brennan 38, Paul Brady 39, Ryan McQuarri 40, Aiden Canning 41.

Owen J. Roberts (199): Stefania Fedun 38, Victor Mominey 38, Will Jaeger 39, Erik Harken 41, Nick Parr 43.

Perkiomen Valley 205

Boyertown 208

At Hickory Valley G.C.

Perkiomen Valley (205): Andrew Cowgill 38, Ryan Horenci 41, Jack Colyer 41, Chris Cowgill 42, *Nick Torrillo 43, *Shea Fusco 43.

Boyertown (208): Michael Fenton 37, Peyton Moyer 40, Josh Bardsley 42, Deven Bhatia 43, Luke Hennessey 46.

Perkiomen School 260

Renaissance Acad. 324

At Butter Valley (par 36)

Highlights: The Panthers (4-0) remained undefeated with Monday’s win. Scoring for the Panthers were Zach Glavin (43), Lilly Hetrick (48), Ethan Carr (49), Ella Laski (55) and Ty Gordon (65).

Spring-Ford 194

Quakertown 214

At Turtle Creek (par 36)

Spring-Ford (194): Jake Blackmore 38, Garrett Wible 38, Luke Fazio 38, Jon Seifarth 40, Jaden Minter 40.

Quakertown (214): Nick Joyce 35, Ty Wilkin 42, Brady Gallagher 43, Zach Oeschly 46, Joey Pizzi 48.

GIRLS GOLF

Spring-Ford 161

Methacton 210

At Linfield National (par 35)

Spring-Ford (161): Alie Adams 39, Cierra Griffith 39, Audrey Cummings 41, Nicole Yun 42.

Methacton (210): Sarah Lawrie 39, Kate Thoms 40, Alexis Cohen 60, Shivani Joshi 61.

GIRLS TENNIS

Methacton 7

Pottstown 0

Singles: Alice Liang (Mt) def. Lili Freese 6-0, 6-0; Hana Nouaime (Mt) def. Taylor Maguire (Pt) 6-0, 6-0; Anika Suresh (Mt) def. Jesseny Redrovan (Pt) 6-0, 6-0.

Doubles: Lauren Montgomery/Irene Biju (Mt) def. Layla Bearden/Leisha Walton 6-0, 6-0; Angela Lian/Dru O’Brien (Mt) def. Elizabeth Adedeji/Sida Vain 6-0, 6-0; Morgan Coupe/Carlee Dellose (Mt) forfeit; Natalia Parientes/Melinda Jin (Mt) forfeit.

Perkiomen Valley 7

Pope John Paul II

Singles: Gracie Strohecker (PV) def. Tess Crossen (PJP II) 4-6, 6-3, 6-0; Kaitlyn Murphy (PV) def. Mia Delamoro (PJP II) 6-1, 6-1; Sydney Boardman (PV) def. Kelly O’Connor (PJP II) 6-1, 6-2.

Doubles: Sam Swarr / Ananya Sudarshan (PV) def. Catie Fiore / Mis Zernick (PJP II) 6-4, 6-0; Emmy Flynn / Cindy Li (PV) def. Claire Schier / Amy Rost 6-2, 6-1; Hannah Cox / Sarah Verguldi  (PV) def. Sofia Pieri / Daniella Campanella (PJP II) 6-2, 6-1; Kelsey Leonard / Sarah Shaheen (PV) def. Molly Houchins / Victoria Wagner (PJP II) 6-2, 6-4.

Upper Perkiomen 7

Norristown 0

Singles: Maddy Dyer (UP) def. Angele Bakutibe 6-0, 6-0; Sarah Andrasak (UP) def. Josie Day 6-1, 6-1; Elyssa Sledgen (UP) won by forfeit.

Doubles: M’Lynn Poulsen/Liz Greczek (UP) def. Alicia Skipwith/Danielle Alvarez 6-0, 6-0; Emily Vogel/Cassidy Bush (UP) def. Sarai Marks/Maryam Taylor 6-0, 6-0; Addison Rennells/Emi Sensinger (UP) won by forfeit; Alayna Phillips/Jada Leidy (UP) won by forfeit.

Spring-Ford 7

Boyertown 0

Singles: Mia Matriccino (SF) def Kara Bussinger 6-0, 6-1; Isabel Mejia (SF) def Olivia Vangeli 6-0, 6-0; Cady Krause (SF) def Brenna Bussinger 6-1, 6-0.

Doubles: Alexis Luo/Evelyn Mejia (SF) def Abby Cadwaller/Abby Schell 6-0, 6-0; Chloe Moore/Lana Hang (SF) def Brenna Henry/Katrina Clark 6-0, 6-0; Kate Klein/Brooke McPike (SF) def Lauren Campbell/Grace Fisher 6-0, 6-0; Katie Tiffan/Kacie Rohn (SF) def Lila Schmid/Rebecca Sandoval 6-0, 6-0.

FIELD HOCKEY

Upper Perkiomen 10

Pottsgrove 0

Highlights: Eight different UP players scored in Monday’s PAC Frontier win over the Falcons.

Upper Perk 9 1 – 10

Pottsgrove  0 0 – 0

Goals: UP – Jade Traynor 2, Luci Carpenter, Jesse Traynor, Takoda Wells, Ashlyn Gatto, Audrey Nagata, Gianna Delzingaro, Gianna Flemming,

Assists: UP – Kylene Gooch 2, Jade Traynor, Luic Carpenter, Sarah Steinman.

Saves: UP – Lynnsi Joyce 5; PG – Makenzie Johnson 7, Tonya Stone 5.

Shot: UP 10-5

Corners: UP 5-4

Methacton 1

Spring-Ford 0

Highlights: Elena Snodgrass’ goal proved the difference in Monday’s PAC Liberty Division win for the Warriors.

Methacton 1 0 – 1

Spring-Ford  0 0 – 0

Goals: MT – Elena Snodgrass.

Saves: SF – Isabella Butler 9.

Corners: MT 18-2

Boyertown 2

Perkiomen Valley 1

Highlights: Lauren Eves scored in the third to tie the score before Alyx Morgan found the back of the net in the fourth for the game-winner in Boyertown’s PAC Liberty win Monday.

Boyertown 0 2 – 2

Perkiomen Valley 1 0 – 1

Goals: BT – Lauren Eves, Alyx Morgan; PV – Abby Bowman.

Assists: BT – Kaitlyn Dulin, Lauren Eves; PV – Kayla Minkon.

Saves:  BT – Sarah Yoder 6; PV – Liz Gaffney 18, Julia Downing (defensive).

Corners: 17-11 BT

Owen J. Roberts 9

Norristown 0

Highlights: Victoria Blancarte and Rylee Laloup both scored a pair of goals as seven different Wildcats found the back of the net in Monday’s PAC Liberty Division win.

Goals: Victoria Blancarte 2, Rylee Laloup  2, Alyssa Greiner, Kailie Leatherman, Izzy LeBlanc, Taylor Marburger. Megan Himmelreich.

Assists: Megan Himmelreich, Paige Lobb.

Corners: OJR 4-0

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

North Penn 3, Souderton 0 >> Charlotte Patterson finished with 24 assists, nine digs, four kills and three aces as North Penn rallied from a 16-8 deficit to win the first set then took the next two for a 31-29, 25-14, 25-17 SOL Continental victory.

Kate Hanley had 13 kills and six aces for the Knights. Kiley McTaggert added nine kills, nine digs and four aces while libero Leila Eid made 28 digs.

For Souderton, Nikki Hamilton collected 15 assists and seven digs while Alyssa Reiner had nine kills, two digs and an ace. Alex Mazzeo had nine digs, three aces, two assists, Alli Sauerwald posted five kills, four digs and three aces while Teya McConaha had two blocks and a kill.

Hatboro-Horsham 3, Cheltenham 0 >> Jade Lauzier recorded 10 of Hatboro-Horsham’s 33 aces as the Hatters earned a 25-8, 25-10, 25-13 SOL American win.

Julie Reilly had with seven aces to go with 13 assists for the HH (4-0, 3-0 conference) while Abigail Kosmalski, Ava Santo and Emma O’Reilly each registered four aces.

Kayla Jones put down nine kills on 11 kills with Cassidy Hudson adding three kills.

Upper Merion 3, Owen J. Roberts 0 >> Sophia Schweikert was superb for Upper Merion in a PAC Liberty sweep, finishing with 21 kills, 23 digs and three aces in a 25-22, 25-10, 25-17 win.

Vanessa Hutchinson had 26 digs and four aces for the Vikings (5-2, 5-1 league). Caitlyn Daywalt collected 23 assists.

Council Rock South 3, Methacton 1 >> Methacton’s Mandy Baldwin made 10 kills while Meg Haftl had 21 assists as the Warriors lost the nonleague match 25-15, 25-23, 13-25, 26-24 to fall to 1-4 (0-2 PAC).

FIELD HOCKEY

Wissahickon 2, Upper Dublin 0 >> Kate Lovensheimer assisted on both goals as Wissahickon stayed undefeated with an SOL Liberty victory.

Ella Hummel gave the Trojans a 1-0 lead at 4:30 in the first quarter while Riley Ball scored to double the advantage with 55 seconds left in the third quarter.

Goalkeeper Dara Fishman made 18 saves for Upper Dublin while Wissahickon goalie Alli Wood had seven saves.

Dock Mennonite 8, Delco Christian 2 >> Celeste Derstine had a hat trick – scoring the game’s first three goals and Dock Mennonite led 5-0 after a quarter – and also handed out two assists as the Pioneers picked up a BAL win.

Olivia Zaskoda had two goals for Dock (5-1-0, 5-0-0 league). Sarah Curry, Ainsley Moyer and Sadie Bernd all added a goal while Erin Miler collected an assist.

Dock got five saves from goalies Haley Harper (four) and Aubrey Gahman (one) while Delco Christian keeper Therese Olive made 15 saves.

Jenkintown 2, Bristol 0 >> Jenkintown shut out Bristol for a road BAL win.

GIRLS SOCCER

Gwynedd Mercy 5, Merion Mercy 2 >> Riley Morris scored twice – finding the back of the net once in each half – as Gwynedd Mercy tallied the first five goals to beat Merion Mercy in the AACA matchup.

Hannah Griffin, Lauren Drakley and Sabrina Beniquez each added a goal for the Monarchs. Halle Coller assisted on Drakeley’s goal.

Hannah Mishinkash and Lindsey Lyons both had a goal for Merion Mercy.

GMA goalie Ellie Verrill had two saves while Merion Mercy’s Jennifer McMonagle made 11 saves.

Methacton 1, Phoenixville 0 >> Kirsten O’Brien scored the PAC contest’s lone goal off an Aubrey Beaugard assist while Mairi Smith made three saves in post a shutout as the Warriors improved to 5-2-1.

Phoenixville goalie Ella Stout had eight saves.

BOYS SOCCER

Dock Mennonite 8, VFMA 0 >> Sean Gillespie scored 45 seconds into the game as Dock Mennonite went into halftime up 6-0 and rolled to a shutout win over Valley Forge Military Academy.

Cameron LeSeur had two goals, putting the Pioneers (2-1-2) up 2-0 off a Nolan Vaszily assist then collecting his second to make it 7-0 at 48:17.

Gillespie, John O’Donnell, Trevor Ridge and Alex DiPietro all finished with a goal and an assist while Benjamin German and Aidan Jurin both had a goal.

Spring-Ford 1, Pope John Paul II 0 >> Dylan Smith converted a penalty kick in the second half as Spring-Ford edged Pope John Paul II for a PAC victory.

PJP II goalkeeper Dylan Russ made eight saves. Rams keeper Eric Moriarity had four saves.

GOLF

Central Bucks West 196, North Penn 221 >> Kevin Lydon shot a 37, Alex Feraco finished with a 39 and Central Bucks West claimed an SOL Colonial victory at Doylestown Country Club.

Jack Quinn added a 40 for the Bucks while North Penn was led by Haley Ekert and Connor Toussaint, who both shot 41.

Methacton 205, Pope John Paul II 208 >> Methacton’s Colin Meyer shot a match-low 39 as the Warriors picked up a PAC win.

Matthew Rieger finished with a 40 for the Warriors. Ryan McQuarrin and Nick Togno both posted 41s to lead Pope John Paul II.

Springfield-Montco 219, Upper Moreland 223 >> Ethan Shore paced Springfield with a 5-over par 40 at Sandy Run County Club as the Spartans claimed a SOL Freedom Division win.

Upper Moreland’s Bo Meakim led all golfers with a 2-over 37.

GIRLS TENNIS

Wissahickon 7, Hatboro-Horsham 0 >> Ella Chang at first singles and Wissahickon’s first and second doubles teams all won 6-0, 6-0 as the Trojans earned an SOL Liberty sweep.

EAST ROCKHILL >> It’s always a plus when a lesson learned comes along with a victory, and that’s what happened for the Pennridge girls soccer team on Wednesday.

“It took a while. We need to get into it faster,” sophomore Liv Grenda said of her team’s contest with rival Central Bucks South. “And we need to go at it and get more aggressive right from the beginning.”

It was a sluggish start for the Rams, but nevertheless a familiar ending, as Pennridge found its way to a windy (and sometimes rainy) 2-0 Suburban One League Colonial Division win on the turf at Helman Field.

Grenda scored unassisted with just 1 minute and 44 seconds left in the first half, pointing the Rams in the right direction.

“I remember after that, our team rallying around and saying ‘let’s go. We gotta keep going. We gotta stay on the right foot from here on out,'” Grenda said.

Pennridge raised its unbeaten division record to 4-0, with a contest at Truman next up, on Friday at 3:30 p.m.

South dropped to 1-4 in the division and is at Bensalem Friday at 3:30.

“(Controlling the ball) is always the goal, try to keep possession, work the ball around and then attack when we can,” said Grenda, who helped Pennridge maintain possession for most of the contest. “We always try to adapt throughout the game, see what’s going on and work around it.”

Pennridge doubled its lead about midway through the second half, when sophomore Anna Croyle scored unassisted to make it 2-0 with 24:16 to play.

The Rams came out with the win but weren’t completely satisfied.

“I feel like we can get a lot better,” Grenda said. “I feel like we’re gonna be on our way up soon.”

Sierra Shaeffer got the shutout in net for the defending 4A State Champs.

“Everyone’s expecting, and myself included, for us to be where we finished last year,” Rams coach Audrey Anderson said. “But it takes some time. We weren’t where we were at the end of last season until the end of the season. So I think we have to be patient and not panic so much early in games.”

It took nearly 40 minutes on Wednesday, but the Rams scored late in the first half and battled through.

“It’s a little frustrating but hopefully we can learn from these things and not take anything for granted and just keep going to goal,” Anderson said. “When we become a one-dimensional team, it’s easy to defend us. So we’re trying to do a little bit better with becoming a little bit more active other places on the field so we’re not so predictable with our play.

“We’re pretty smart. We have a lot of players with high soccer I.Q. that see the field really well. It’s that final third where teams are defending us up high and they tend to hang back, which makes it a little bit more difficult. But we’ll figure it out.”

HORSHAM >> Trying to make amends for a 2020 season that didn’t meet anyone’s expectations, the Upper Dublin girls soccer team was handed another unexpected challenge on the doorstep of the 2021 campaign.

The wrath of Hurricane Ida, including a tornado that touched down in Maple Glen, devastated parts of the township that included the high school and surrounding athletic fields, casting all of UD’s teams out on the road to start their respective seasons. Instead of splintering, the Cardinals decided they were going to get stronger from it and with a stingy defense setting the pace, have started to find their stride.

Behind a wonder strike from Alex Devers and the ever-present defending, Upper Dublin got a needed lift by picking up a hard-earned 1-0 win at Hatboro-Horsham under the lights Wednesday.

“At the start of the season, it was hard because not only were we still trying to put all the pieces together, but all of that happened on top of it,” senior defender Bliss Brenner said. “This win shows we’re going in the right direction and we’re only going to get better from here.”

Upper Dublin (2-1-3, 2-1-2 SOL Liberty) had its season-opener moved from a home game to Methacton and since then, have played six straight road games with the last five all coming as night starts. Their defense, which features seniors Brenner and Maddie Amoia on the flanks, junior Emeline Bell and freshman Erin Seabrook at center back, Alaina Sanders at defensive mid and senior Rachel Adelman in goal, has allowed just two goals on the season.

Adelman, a four-year starter in goal, battled a nagging injury last year but has come up big for her side this fall and did so again Wednesday. She had two huge saves in the first half, palming a rocket of a free kick by Hatters (2-2-1, 2-2-1 SOL Liberty) standout midfielder Emma Levin over the bar with eight minutes left and covering a tight-angled shot at the near post by Caroline Shegogue just before the horn.

Good defending in soccer is a group effort and Adelman cited that as the key to the group’s stingy start.

“We finally just clicked,” Adelman said. “Between our communication and our starting center backs, they’ve just been unbelievable and they and I just work together like clockwork.”

Scoring goals has been a struggle for both teams this fall and they both came into the match off 1-1 draws on Monday. The Hatters have a valid reason at the moment, as senior co-captain and three time first team All-SOL forward Emily Thomas is sidelined with an injury but hopes to be back no later than next week.

That didn’t stop the hosts from putting forth a good effort on Wednesday as they geared to contend with Upper Dublin’s versatile attacking threats. Levin, a sophomore co-captain who has taken on some of the responsibility offensively, created some good chances with her set pieces while senior co-captain defensive mid Sophia Liott battled hard in the middle winning numerous 50/50 balls and had a good scoring chance, ringing the post midway through the first half.

“We’ve been struggling to find the back of the net, Emily is our senior captain and our goal-scorer, so I think we got a little deflated from that,” Hatters coach Kelsey Daley said. “Emma Levin has stepped up in so many ways, she’s a tremendous player but she can’t do it all. I thought we played well, we really struggled against Abington but since then we’ve been bouncing back well, just struggling to score.”

UD coach Chuck Gesing knew his team would start to score eventually and the Cardinals couldn’t have asked for a much better strike to be the game-winner on Wednesday. Lili Kleiman created problems with her speed in the first half and Regan Rubin was able to take on and beat defenders with Olivia Hoffman, Ava Costanzo and Berkley Harmon all making good runs.

Midway through the second half, it fell to Alex Devers to break the deadlock. The junior, who started at forward, played some attacking mid and finished in a holding role, had the ball and a little space to use. With one touch, she unleashed a gorgeous curling strike from about 25 yards out that ducked under the bar and in.

“Every game, we’ve gotten better in the attack and we’re all starting to combine more and build that chemistry we’re finally understanding,” Devers said. “When it’s late in the game, everyone wants to score and I can’t take credit for winning this game. It was a team effort from Rachel all the way up to our forwards.

“It’s relief and it always feels good to score and celebrate with the team, so I think it’s definitely a step in the right direction.”

After scoring, UD went to total defense mode, although Rubin nearly made it 2-0 when she rattled the underside of the crossbar on a distance shot. Gesing thought his team was showing some tired legs at points in the match, but was extremely happy with the way the Cardinals closed things out and how they’ve handled this trying season.

Upper Dublin went just 1-8-1 in 2020, but even with a storm nobody saw coming forcing them from their nest for a while, they’re building for much more this fall.

“The difference between the senior class from when they were juniors to seniors is huge,” Gesing said. “We’re getting contributions from all over the field we weren’t getting last year. They’ve stepped up so much, the juniors are following along and everyone is coming along with us.”

Both sides now enter the crossover phase of the SOL schedule, where they will face the SOL Freedom’s teams starting Friday before hitting the second set of Liberty fixtures. Daley hoped seeing teams that aren’t as used to playing the Hatters will help get the offense going again but stressed they can’t afford to overlook anyone either.

Upper Dublin students are slated to finally be back in the high school on Monday and the players were hoping some home games would soon follow. Until then, they plan to keep taking on every test in front of them they way they have every other, all together, as a team.

“It brought us together,” Brenner said. “We already had the same goal of playing together and doing our best, so with all the challenges we faced, instead of pointing fingers or feeling sorry for ourselves, we took it to be stronger, come together and be a better team.”

UPPER DUBLIN 1, HATBORO-HORSHAM 0
UPPER DUBLIN 0 1 – 1
HATBORO-HORSHAM 0 0 – 0
Goals: UD – Alex Devers.

BOYS SOCCER

Souderton 2, Central Bucks West 0 >> Ben Lare and Joe Sirchia scored in the second half while goalies Chris McKenna and Roman Sigafoos combined on a shutout as Souderton earn an SOL Colonial win.

McKenna denied a penalty kick in making seven saves in the first half for the Indians (2-1-2, 1-1-2 division). Sigafoos played second half and had six saves.

Lare put Souderton up 1-0 in the 65th minute off assists from Thomas Smith and Nolan Hughes. Hughes also had an assist on Sirchia’s strike in the 75^th.

North Penn 1, Central Bucks East 0 >> Jim Perrin found the back of the net for SOL Colonial matchup’s lone goal as North Penn improved to 3-2-0- (2-2-0 division).

GIRLS SOCCER

Upper Moreland 1, New Hope-Solebury 1 >> Malloy Roedig gave Upper Moreland a 1-0 lead on strike from about 25 yards out in the 11^th minute but New Hope-Solebury pulled even on Mia Usatin’s goal in the 50^th minute and the SOL Freedom contest ended in a draw.

Upper Moreland is now 4-0-1(4-0-1 division) while New Hope moved to 1-4-1 (1-3-1).

Wissahickon 4, Plymouth Whitemarsh 2 >> Wissahickon built a 3-0 lead before Plymouth Whitemarsh scored twice late but Emma Baker’s goal put the Trojans up two as they went on to earn an SOL Liberty win.

Kylie Friedman, Margaret Wilde and Margo Kasenchar each had a goal for Wissahickon (2-2-1, 2-1-1). PW dropped to 0-5-0 (0-5-0).

Abington 5, Quakertown 0 >> Lily Gray had three assists as Abington shut out Quakertown for its third consecutive win.

Gray assisted as Piper McGinley scored the game’s first goal then had the helper on the Galloping Ghosts’ four and fifth tallies by Taylor Reilley and Wren Castor, respectively.

Marissa Hellyer gave Abington (4-2-0, 4-1-0 SOL Liberty) a 2-0 lead while Carley Slavin scored the Ghosts’ third off an Ashley Reilly assist.

Central Bucks East 2, North Penn 1 >> Audrey MacNair gave North Penn a 1-0 lead in the first half off an Reyna Doherty assist but Central Bucks East scored twice after halftime to win the SOL Colonial contest.

FIELD HOCKEY

Central Bucks East 3, North Penn 2 (OT) >> Caroline Suko scored at 8:45 in overtime and Central Bucks East goalie Grace Gidwani made 30 saves as the Patriots erased a 2-0 deficit to earn an SOL Colonial win.

Maddie Waldspurger assisted on both North Penn goals – Riley O’Donnell tallying the opener at 11:41 in the first quarter with Caleigh Sperling finding the back of the cage at 9:05 in the second quarter.

East made it 2-1 at 8:01 in the second quarter while Sophia Parker tied things at 1:37 in the third.

Goalie Kiera Holt had eight saves for the Knights (3-3-0, 2-3-0 division), which lost its third in a row. East (3-2-0, 3-2-0) won its second straight.

Springfield-Montco 4, Cheltenham 0 >> Annie Coll collected two assists and also scored Springfield’s fourth to cap a three-goal second quarter in a SOL Freedom victory.

Norah Conlin, Hailey Lesniak and Anna Joblokov each had a goal for the Spartans (4-1-0, 4-1-0), who won their fourth straight. Abby Congdon picked up an assist with goalie Erin Roy making our saves.

Archbishop Carroll 2, Cardinal O’Hara 1 >> Archbishop Carroll’s Sienna Golden scored the tying goal then assisted on Shannon Wood’s winning tally as the Patriots rallied to edge Cardinal O’Hara for a PCL win.

Courtney Schumache assisted on Golden’s goal while goalie Reilly McMeniman had 10 saves for Carroll (5-3, 2-0 league). Mia Scarduzio scored for O’Hara assisted by Kerryn Eife.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Methacton 3, Perkiomen Valley 2 >> Mandy Baldwin had 13 kills and three aces while Mel Eglinton collected 10 kills and four aces as Methacton won a back-and-forth, five-set PAC Liberty match 25-16, 20-25, 26-24, 19-25, 15-12

Meg Haftl handed out 29 assists for the Warriors (2-4, 1-2) with Kayla Ginther making 17 digs.

For Perk Valley, Naomi Clauhs had 13 kills, 21 assists, 15 digs and three blocks while Natalie Min added 13 digs, nine kills, two aces and a block. Lilah Maus had 11 kills, a block, and an ace, Cami Leyes had 13 digs and three aces with Pia Nagac making 10 digs.

GIRLS TENNIS

Lower Moreland 6, Wissahickon 1 >> It was a Kideckel singles sweep for Lower Moreland in its SOL nonconference win. Hannah Kideckel to first singles 6-0, 6-1, Rebecca Kideckel took second singles 6-4, 6-1 and Sarah Kideckel claimed third singles 7-6 (8), 6-3.

Wissahickon picked up its lone win from the first doubles pair of Lauren Kooman and Claira Baldasano collecting a 6-3, 7-6 victory.