Check out the recaps for SOL boys’ lacrosse teams in action Monday. CB West/CB East photos provided courtesy of Tracy Valko. Check back for a gallery of photos. CLICK HERE to go directly to Suburban One Sports' BOYS' LACROSSE GALLERIES.
National Conference
Central Bucks West 12, Central Bucks East 7
Michael Rafalowski reached the 100-goal plateau as part of a four-goal, one-assist effort as Central Bucks West jumped out to an early lead and downed Central Bucks East 12-7 in the latest 
installment of the neighborhood rivalry.
Killian Eickman won 18 of 23 faceoffs for the Bucks, while Ben Hutchinson made 20 saves to pick up the win in the cage.
By the numbers: Central Bucks West: Michael Rafalowski (4G, 1A), Luke Fisher (4G, 1A), Colton Albrecht (2G, 1A), Owen Becker (1G, 1A), Liam Grant (1G), Killian Eickman (18/23FO), Ben Hutchinson (20 saves).
Up next: West hosts Central Bucks South at 7 pm Thursday. The Patriots will host Pennridge at 3:45 pm Thursday.
Central Bucks West 4 1 3 4 – 12
Central Bucks East 1 1 2 3 – 7
Council Rock North 8, Central Bucks South 4
After dropping an 11-8 decision to neighborhood rival Council Rock South last Thursday, Council Rock North regrouped and got back in the win column, doubling up Central Bucks South 8-4 in Monday’s National Conference game.
Jack Fitzgerald posted a whopping 15 saves, while Owen Rodowicz scooped up 11 ground balls and caused three turnovers.
By the numbers: Council Rock North: Trey Minter (3G), Billy McBride (1G), Liam Dudley (1G), Chase Klein (1G, 1GB), Liam Castillo (2G, 2A), Chase Grillie (1GB), Chase Steadman (1A), Hayden Eshelman (2GB), Owen Rodowicz (11GB, 3CTO), Michael Jacoby (1GB), Tommy McGovern (1GB), Chase Jones (2GB), Jack Fitzgerald (15 saves).
Council Rock North coach John Fitzpatrick: “Great bounce-back game for North. We need to build off this and continue with this energy. Our defense did an outstanding against a really great team. They really play smart and you have to keep you head on a swivel.”
—Props: “Owen Rodowicz had 11 ground balls and 3 caused turnovers.
“Goalie Jack Fitzgerald played lights out with 15 saves.”
Up next: North will host nonleague opponent Methacton at 5:15 pm Wednesday. South will visit Central Bucks West at 7 pm Thursday.
Pennridge 14, Pennsbury 13
Freshman Matteo Fanelli capped off a five-goal performance by netting the game-winner with 61 seconds left on the clock as Pennridge pulled out the victory in a thrilling 14-13 battle against Pennsbury in Monday’s National Conference showdown.
In a back-and-forth battle that saw the lead change hands throughout, the Rams received a seven-point effort (3 goals, 4 assists) from Reid Moyer and a team-leading five goals from Sean Leuthe. Cole Nitterour won 20 of 28 faceoffs.
Trent Becker led the Falcons with four goals and three assists, while Colin Rakowski kept the game close with 12 saves.
By the numbers: Pennridge: Harrison Cranage (2A), Matteo Fanelli (5G, 1A), Reid Moyer (3G, 4A), Sean Leuthe (5G), Gage Gottshalk (1G), Kaiden Nguyen (1A), Cole Nitterour (20/28 FO), Justin Gramlich (3 saves). Pennsbury: Trent Becker (4G, 3A), John Curtis (3G, 2A), Robbie Montague (1G), Brady Ghelhoff (2G, 1A), Robert Ligato (1G, 1A), Tucker Monzo (1G), Matt Minogue (1G), Luke Flannery (8/28FO, 2GB), Colin Rakowski (12 saves).
Pennridge coach Chris Pianko
—The game: "It was back and forth the entire first half. It was basically - one team would score a goal, then the other and back and forth. It was 4-4 after the first quarter, 7-7 at half. The offenses were both humming and being very, very efficient and effective.
"Pennsbury started to pull away in the third quarter. They won some big faceoffs and some great ground balls in the middle of the field, and they were up by two, 11-9, at the end of the third.
"I thought our guys did a good job, again being down two later in the game. It was very similar to CB South last week. Being able to make sure they're doing the right things, and they're not pressing too hard and trying to play hero ball. They did a great job both maintaining possession and clearing the ball where they needed to and making sure they're getting the best shot in front of them.
"It was tied 12-12 with about four minutes left, and we were able to score one from the same kid who got the game-winner against CB South – Gage Gottshalk. So then we went up by one. They scored fairly quickly right after that with maybe a minute-and-a-half or two minutes left to tie it back up, 13-13.”
—The game-winner: "Matteo Finelli scored the game-winner with 1:01 on the clock, and they had a flag down slash, so we were able to both take the lead as well as have a man up on the faceoff to be able to run the clock out a little easier.
"It was a nice win. We've got a lot of new players that are in big contributing roles for us this year compared to some of the last few years. We've been saying - just keep getting better every day, and we'll be a pretty good team at the end of the year. We've got to keep learning from the mistakes and building on it."
—Props: "We got a huge game from Matteo Fanelli, the last of the Finelli brothers. As a freshman, giving us five goals and one assist is pretty big. Sean Leuthe had a great game in the midfield. He had five goals as well and was really able to get the offense started. He had a hat trick in the first quarter, so he had three of our first four goals.
"Reid Moyer again had a big game from the midfield. We ask him to do a lot on the defensive side from the short stick perspective. He plays man down with a long pole for us and offense as well, and he had three goals and four assists, so a big game from him.
"And then Cole Nitterour at the faceoff X had a great game being able to get our offense the possessions they needed."
Up next: The Rams will visit Central Bucks East at 3:45 pm Thursday. Pennsbury will travel to North Penn for a 5:30 pm Thursday game.
Pennridge 4 3 2 5 – 14
Pennsbury 4 3 4 2 – 13
Souderton 16, North Penn 4
The Indians, who led 6-1 after one quarter, took an 11-2 lead into halftime on their way to the convincing win Monday.
Brody Anderson’s six-goal effort led the Indians’ attack.
By the numbers: Souderton: Brody Anderson (6G, 3GB, 2CTO), Liam Murray (2G, 3A, 4GB, 3CTO, 1/1 FO), Logan Blair (3G, 3GB), Owen Kleppinger (2G), Cam Ruff (1A), Logan Cornes (1G, 2GB, 1CTO), Chris Touhey (1G), Max Ryon (1G, 3GB, 2CTO), Dan Trumbore (1GB), Andrew Rivera (5 Saves), Brayden Sam (1 Save), Alex Benfield (3GB, 3CTO), Alex Frazier (1GB 1CTO), Shaun Whitcomb (1GB), Landon Moore (5/9 FO 4GB), Carter Henning (4/8 FO 2GB), Noah Lisius (1/2 FO)
Up next: Souderton will host Pope John Paul II in a non-league game Tuesday, and North Penn will host Pennsbury Thursday.
North Penn 1-1-0-2 4
Souderton 6-5-4-1 16
American Conference
Hatboro-Horsham 13, New Hope-Solebury 5
Anderson Kirby made 18 saves and held New Hope-Solebury scoreless in the first half, as Hatboro-Horsham rolled to a 13-5 victory in Monday’s American Conference game.
Nate Nemchinov (5 goals) and Caden Edwards (2 goals, 3 assists) paced the offense for the Hatters, who led 7-0 at halftime.
By the numbers: Hatboro-Horsham: Nate Nemchinov (5G), Anderson Kirby (18 saves), Vinny Graziani (1G, 2A), Joe McFillin (1G), Cooper Beardsley (1G, 1A), Caden Edwards (2G, 3A), Shane Phillips (3G, 1A, 3/5FO), Nick Anello (2A), Devin Tercha (5CTO, 6GB), Dom Hernandez (1CTO, 5GB), Ian Conway (4CTO, 3GB), Quinn Fullmer (8CTO, 5GB), Charlie McKinney (1CTO, 1GB).
Up next: New Hope-Solebury is right back at it, hosting Neshaminy at 7 pm today. The Hatters return to action at West Chester East at 10 am Saturday.
New Hope-Solebury 0 0 4 1 – 5
Hatboro-Horsham 2 4 5 2 – 13
Upper Dublin 14, Upper Moreland 0
Ben Shervin turned aside all 14 Upper Moreland shots he faced to post the goose egg as Upper Dublin blanked the Golden Bears 14-0 in Monday’s American Conference game.
Vinny Addlisio won 17 faceoffs for the Cardinals, and Michael Pileggi paced the offense with two goals and four assists.
By the numbers: Upper Dublin: Tristen McNichol (3G), Michael Pileggi (2G, 4A), Nate Brown (3A), Ryan Bond (3G), Ajay Foster (1G), Matthew Shohen (4G, 1A), Chase Foster (1G, 2A), Connor Pinkos (1A), Vinny Afflisio (17FO), Ben Shervin (14 saves).
Up next: Upper Moreland will visit Wissahickon at 3:45 pm today. The Cardinals will return to action at 3:30 pm April 28 when they visit Plymouth Whitemarsh.
Abington 15, Springfield Twp 4
Quakertown 18, Cheltenham 9
Nonleague
Council Rock South 8, Pope John Paul II 7
Hayden Cattie scored the game-winner as Council Rock South downed Pope John Paul II 8-7 in Monday’s nonleague game. Jake Baniewicz was 8 for 14 at the faceoff X.
By the numbers: Council Rock South: Hayden Cattie (2G), Tristain O’Neill (1G,1A) Brendan Rooney (1G,1A), Cole Telegadis (1G), Brody Walker (1G), Brain Cowden (1A), Conor McCaffery (1G), Lucas Lacey (1G), Patrick Malone (1A).
Up next: The Golden Hawks will host North Penn at 5:30 pm Monday.
Council Rock South 2 2 3 1 – 8
Pope John Paul II 1 1 2 3 – 7
Plymouth Whitemarsh 19, Archbishop Ryan 7
Plymouth Whitemarsh made sure this one was never in doubt.
The Colonials were aggressive from the outset, pouring in seven goals in the first quarter, then outscoring Archbishop Ryan 9-1 in the second half, to roll to a 19-7 victory in Monday’s nonleague game.
Dylan Ippolito and Jack Cooper posted identical four-goal, three-assist games, while Zach Strohl nabbed 11 ground balls and caused four turnovers.
By the numbers: Plymouth Whitemarsh: Nolan Schneider (5G, 2GB, 1CTO), Jack Cooper (4G, 3A, 2GB, 1CTO), Dylan Ippolito (4G, 3A, 2GB), Drew Strohl (3G, 2A, 1GB), Sean Herron (2G, 3GB), Owen Cababe (1G, 3GB), Morgan Hulitt (1A, 1GB), Zach Strohl (2A, 11GB, 4CTO), Luke Smith (3GB), Gavin Best (2GB, 1CTO), Colin Thew (1CTO), Ryan Gaurino (1GB), Sam Montemayor (2GB), James Piciatelli (1GB), Kai Silverman (1GB, 7/12 FO), Will Hartel (1GB), Fadl Greene (8/12 FO), Mason Best (7 saves), Brian Devitis (2 saves).
Up next: The Colonials will host Cheltenham at 4 pm Thursday.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 7 3 4 5 – 19
Archbishop Ryan 1 5 1 0 – 7
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