Non-league
PENNSBURY 20, PENNINGTON 7
John Curtis and Trent Becker combined for 14 goals and eight assists, leading the Falcons to a convincing non-league road win.
Luke Flannery had a big night at the faceoff X, winning 16 of 23 faceoffs. He also had eight ground balls.
By the numbers: Pennsbury: John Curtis (8G 5A), Trent Becker (6G 3A), Robbie Montague (3G), Brady Ghelhoff (1G 1A), Gavin Lucisano (1G 1A), Jackson Thorne (1G 1A), Matt Minogue (1A), Jackson Thau (1A), Robert Ligato (1A), Luke Flannery (16/23 8GB), Jakob Medes (2/3 FO 2GB), Charlie Layden (1/2 FO 1GB), Colin Rakowski (4 saves)
Up next: Pennsbury will host Pennridge on Monday.
Pennsbury 8-8-3-1 20
Pennington 3-1-1-2 7
Thursday, April 16
Wissahickon 9, Hatboro-Horsham 4
(Submitted by Wiss lacrosse)
Trojans Rally to Secure Victory Over Hatters
The Hatters took the early lead in the first quarter. The game opened with sophomore Kyle Intal dodging down the middle to put the Trojans on the board first. However, the Hatboro-Horsham Hatters dominated the remainder of the opening frame. Behind three unanswered goals from senior Nate Nemchinov, freshman Caden Edwards, and senior Shane Phillips, the Hatters closed the first quarter with a 3–1 lead.
The Momentum Shifts in Second Quarter
The Trojans found their rhythm in the second. Junior attackman, Austin Myers, sparked the comeback with an unassisted dodge from the wing, bringing the Trojans within one. Shortly after, Sophomore Colin Murphy dodged and threaded a pass to an open Sophomore Kyle Intal in the middle to knot the score at 3–3.
Senior Paul Brogan gave the Trojans a lead they would never relinquish, beating standout goalkeeper Anderson Kirby (who finished with 15 saves and a 62% save rate) with a powerful dodge down the right alley. Before the half ended, Link Matozzo drew a triple-team and found a wide-open Colin Murphy for a clinical finish, sending the Trojans into the locker room up 5–3.
Defensive Dominance and Transition Scoring in Second Half
The Trojans extended their lead in the third quarter when Myers found a cutting Murphy for a 6–3 advantage.
The highlight of the night came on a textbook transition play: goalkeeper Liam Ruhren (9 saves, 69% save rate) made a stop and outletted quickly to Senior LP Cole Lilienfeld. Lilienfeld moved the ball to Tyler Moore, who found Intal for his third goal of the game. Moments later, Hatters Senior Quinn Fullmer capitalized on a full-field ride and firing a "rocket" from outside the restraining box to get the Hatters back in the game.
The Trojan defense slammed the door shut in the last three quarters, allowing only one goal. Key defensive stands were led by Senior Cole Lilienfeld (2 Caused Turnovers) Junior Quinn McClintic (2 Caused Turnovers), Freshman Nick Etzler (3 Caused Turnovers) and Ruhren in goal.
The seniors truly stepped up today. Lilienfeld anchored the unit with a stellar defensive performance, while Paulie Brogan found the back of the net and Link Matozzo sparked the offense with a hat trick of assists.
By the numbers:
Wissahickon: Henry Kang (1ct) Austin Myers (1g, 2a, 3gbs) Tyler Moore (1g, 1a, 2gb) Nick Etzler (3gbs, 3ct) Kyle Intal( 3g, 2gb), Chase Comer(3gb), Nolan Reilly ( 11 gbs 14/16 FaceOff), David Pileggi (1gb) Quinn McClintic (5gbs, 2cts) Colin Murphy (2g, 2a, 1gb) Liam Ruhren (3 gbs, 9 saves) Link Matozzo (3a, 1gb). Gavin Hinchcliffe (1gb), Paulie Brogan (2g 1gb) Cole Lilienfeld (2ct 2gb),
Props: “Ultimately, ball possession is the key to victory, and Nolan Reilly made that look easy. By dominating the faceoff X both inside and outside of the Suburban League, Reilly consistently gave our offense the green light to go to work. Lilienfeld had a very nice game on defense and in clearing the ball. It is warriors like Colin Murphy, who go out on the field and give their all on both the offensive side as well as on defense, that make this team proud to coach.”
Up next: Wissahickon will host Upper Moreland for a SOL Match up on Tuesday, April 21 at 3:45pm. The Hatters look to get back on track when New Hope Solebury visits them on Monday April 20th.
Wissahickon 1 4 3 1 – 9
Hatboro-Horsham 3 0 1 0 – 4
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