Pennridge takes over in the 4th quarter to pull away the win vs Haverford in round one of District 1 playoffs.

Pennridge (10) hosted Haverford (23) for their final home game of the season. It’s always emotional seeing the seniors play their last game at home but I don’t even think it was on their radar, after the win tonight I think their mindset immediately shifted to what’s next.

It was a close game throughout the first three quarters. The rams were up 4-1 with 4 minutes on the clock in the 1st. Haverford was able to go back to back putting the score rams up 4-3 at the end of the 1st. Madigan Posey put up 2 in the first along with a goal from Gianna Leuthe assisted by Kayla Verespy and a free possession goal by Megan Moylan. Haverford struck first in the second quarter tying up the score 4-4. The Rams answered back with a Megan Moylan goal assisted again by Kayla Verespy. Haverford put up two back to back taking the score 6-5 in favor of the fords. Moylan scored her third with 2 minutes on the clock tying the score back up 6-6. Haverford had another answer and scored with 51 seconds left on the clock taking the lead 6-7. Rams Emma Gall scored her first an only of the night tying the score once again, and the game went into half time 7-7.

The third quarter was a ton of back and fourth and an almost scoreless effort. The sole goal of the 3rd quarter was Gianna Leuthe on a 8m drive. Our defense was on fire, allowing no goals this quarter and stood tall for the remainder of the game. The Fords scored first in the 4th quarter, I knew they would go to go quick to get more leverage in the quarter. They are a patient team and I was worried if they tied or got up on the scoreboard they would hold it out. We had some huge draw wins in the 4th, should out to Moylan, Leuthe, and Madigan Posey who all battled for every possession tonight. The rams went on a 4-0 run offensively and no goals were allowed by our defensive unit until the final seconds when a comeback for the fords was just too late. Leuthe put up her 3rd and final on the night early in the 4th and Madigan posey scored back to back to back and buried our final 3 goals of the night securing our win!

Defense on Fire: Julia Lenox was incredible tonight for us, she was extremely aggressive, calculated, and everywhere she needed to be. Julia is a returner with playoff experience and it clearly showed tonight. She secured 4 caused turnovers and had multiple big runs up the midfield. It was a night for Nina Rotella! We celebrated the freshman’s 100 career save mark when she stuffed the first shot of the game. Nina had 11 saves tonight, she was so locked it and it was a huge reason we pulled out the win. We knew Haverford had some really great shooters, it was really about putting in the prep work and planning on how to react and adjust mid game. Very proud of this unit and everyone on our team that works so hard for these wins. We could not do it without every player whether they are in the field or the sideline.

Looking forward to getting the opportunity to play vs CB West again this season, we fell short to them only a few weeks ago and let the conference slip out of our hands. We are excited and ready now more than ever.

Madigan Posey (5g, 2gb, 7dc)
Gianna Leuthe (3g, 1a, 3gb, 3d )
Megan Moylan(3g, 2gb, 6dc)
Emma Gall (1g, 1cto)
Kayla Verespy (2a)
Julia Lenox (4cto)
Jenna Verespy (3gb)
Nina Rotella (11 saves)

Quarters
4-3
7-7
8-7
12-9

Up next: Away vs CB West 7PM

Conference 9-1
Playoff 1-0
Overall 15-4