Abington (57)
Kelly Gregorio 1 0-0 2; Jen Kelly 4 1-3 12; Ajanae Boone 3 0-0 7; Emily Leer 8 0-1 16; Aiyannah Peal 4 1-4 9; Felicia Strother 0 0-0 0; Chynna West 0 0-0 0; Liz Layton 3 0-0 6; Tess Johns 1 0-0 3; Sam Stutz 0 0-0 0; Jess Schmidt 0 0-0 0; Sarah Listenbee 0 0-0 0; Jaime Shectman 1 0-0 2. Totals: 25 2-8 57.
William Tennent (35)
Alison Malatesta 0 2-2 2; Ashley Alden 1 0-0 2; Deanna Schneiderreit 1 0-0 3; Liz Koval 2 4-8 8; Hanna Sellers 2 0-2 4; Taylor Morgan 2 0-2 4; Becky Allen 2 0-0 5; Emily O’Donnell 0 0-0 0; Melissa Wasserleben 2 0-0 5; Melissa Horn 0 0-0 0; Gina Tyson 1 0-0 2. Totals: 13 6-14 35.
A: 20-14-18-5—57
WT: 6-13-7-9—35
Three-pointers: Kelly 3, Boone, Johns (A); Schneiderreit, Allen, Wasserleben (WT).
SEVEN THINGS
1. Abington (4-1 overall, 2-0 SOL National) is a very talented team. Versatile senior 5-foot-11 guard Ajanae Brown has already signed with the University of Rhode Island, and junior 6-foot-2 forward Emily Leer is going to be a Division I college player. Guard Jen Kelly is an excellent shooter and had three 3-pointers in the first quarter against William Tennent. Freshman foward Aiyannah Peal had nine points vs. Tennent. The Ghosts have so much talent that Liz Layton, who started for a 23-win team last season, is coming off of the bench.
2. Abington led Tennent by 20 points, 26-6, early in the second quarter. The Panthers (2-2, 0-2) were at a distinct disadvantage without three of their top players: forward Sarah Godfrey (illness), guard Megan Zimmerman (illness) and guard Laura Kosma (sprained knee).
3. Leer had 16 points for Abington. Kelly scored 12 points, Peal had nine points, and Boone finished with seven points. “Abington is a very well rounded team,” Tennent coach Paul Veltre said. “They were able to score at will from all over.”
4. Abington has won by 52 points, 24 points, 21 points and 22 points.
5. Abington coach Dan Marsh on his team's talent level: “It’s funny. I said to the Neshaminy coach that this is the most talent I’ve ever had. But it will be my most difficult coaching job. But it’s nice. I’m not going to complain.”
6. Boone on the team's talent level: "We have every weapon. We have everything. Nothing is missing. We have everything we need to win a championship."
7. Abington and Council Rock-North (3-1, 2-0) are the clear favorites in the SOL National, but they don't meet until Jan. 9.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Archbishop Carroll 55, Archbishop Wood 41
Archbishop Carroll (55)
Jen Carney 1 2-4 5; MaryKate McCann 0 0-0 0; Hollie Mershon 5 0-0 10; Kerri Shields 5 4-4 17; Kaitlin Cole 5 1-2 11; Erin Shields 4 0-0 10; Emily Fazzini 1 0-0 2; Rachel Pearson 0 0-0 0. Totals: 21 7-10 55.
Archbishop Wood (41)
Sam Greenfield 3 0-0 7; Steph Keyes 1 1-2 3; Ashley Robinson 1 9-12 11; Christine Verrelle 0 0-2 0; Cait McCartney 3 2-2 8; Jenelle Hudson 0 0-0 0; Tori Arnao 3 6-7 12. Totals: 11 18-25 41.
AC: 14-17-15-9--55
AW: 3-15-11-12--41
Three-point goals: Kerri Shields 3, Erin Shields 2, Carney (AC); Greenfield (AW).
SEVEN THINGS
1. Carroll (2-0 Philadelphia Catholic League) took a big lead early and led by 15 points, 18-3, early in the second quarter. Wood (2-1, 2-1 PCL) went on a 14-5 run in the second quarter and closed the deficit to six points, 23-17, with 1:46 to go in the first half. Carroll was up by 20 for most of the third quarter, but Wood got within 11, 48-37, in the fourth quarter.
2. Carroll was able to slow down Wood senior center Ashley Robinson for most of the game. Robinson finished with 11 points and eight rebounds. "I was triple-teamed and quadruple-teamed," Robinson said. Wood wasn't able to get the ball to Robinson a lot until the fourth quarter.
3. Four sophomores played quite a bit for Wood, which returned only one starter (Robinson) from last year. Sophomore forward Tori Arnao had 12 points and three steals, and sophomore forward Cati McCartney had eight points. Sophomore guards Christine Verrelle and Steph Keyes were also on the floor a lot.
4. Senior guard Kerri Shields scored 17 points for Carroll, senior forward Kaitlin Cole had 11 points and Erin Shields had 10 points. Carroll had six 3-pointers--five in the first half.
5. Carroll is probably the best Class AAA team in Pennsylvania. If it doesn't win the state championship, it will be a surprise. But Wood can play with most of the top Class AAA teams in the state.
6. This was a rematch of last year's PCL semifinal. Carroll jumped out to an early lead in that one, too, and won by eight.
7. Wood junior guard Sam Greenfield: "We've adjusted (after losing four starters). We brought some girls up from junior varsity. We are a young team, but we'll be fine."
Jen Carney 1 2-4 5; MaryKate McCann 0 0-0 0; Hollie Mershon 5 0-0 10; Kerri Shields 5 4-4 17; Kaitlin Cole 5 1-2 11; Erin Shields 4 0-0 10; Emily Fazzini 1 0-0 2; Rachel Pearson 0 0-0 0. Totals: 21 7-10 55.
Archbishop Wood (41)
Sam Greenfield 3 0-0 7; Steph Keyes 1 1-2 3; Ashley Robinson 1 9-12 11; Christine Verrelle 0 0-2 0; Cait McCartney 3 2-2 8; Jenelle Hudson 0 0-0 0; Tori Arnao 3 6-7 12. Totals: 11 18-25 41.
AC: 14-17-15-9--55
AW: 3-15-11-12--41
Three-point goals: Kerri Shields 3, Erin Shields 2, Carney (AC); Greenfield (AW).
SEVEN THINGS
1. Carroll (2-0 Philadelphia Catholic League) took a big lead early and led by 15 points, 18-3, early in the second quarter. Wood (2-1, 2-1 PCL) went on a 14-5 run in the second quarter and closed the deficit to six points, 23-17, with 1:46 to go in the first half. Carroll was up by 20 for most of the third quarter, but Wood got within 11, 48-37, in the fourth quarter.
2. Carroll was able to slow down Wood senior center Ashley Robinson for most of the game. Robinson finished with 11 points and eight rebounds. "I was triple-teamed and quadruple-teamed," Robinson said. Wood wasn't able to get the ball to Robinson a lot until the fourth quarter.
3. Four sophomores played quite a bit for Wood, which returned only one starter (Robinson) from last year. Sophomore forward Tori Arnao had 12 points and three steals, and sophomore forward Cati McCartney had eight points. Sophomore guards Christine Verrelle and Steph Keyes were also on the floor a lot.
4. Senior guard Kerri Shields scored 17 points for Carroll, senior forward Kaitlin Cole had 11 points and Erin Shields had 10 points. Carroll had six 3-pointers--five in the first half.
5. Carroll is probably the best Class AAA team in Pennsylvania. If it doesn't win the state championship, it will be a surprise. But Wood can play with most of the top Class AAA teams in the state.
6. This was a rematch of last year's PCL semifinal. Carroll jumped out to an early lead in that one, too, and won by eight.
7. Wood junior guard Sam Greenfield: "We've adjusted (after losing four starters). We brought some girls up from junior varsity. We are a young team, but we'll be fine."
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Bensalem 58, William Tennent 46 OT
William Tennent (46)
Alison Malatesta 0 2-4 2; Megan Zimmerman 3 1-3 7; Sarah Godfrey 3 0-0 7; Liz Koval 2 2-6 6; Deanna Schneiderreit 2 0-0 6; Taylor Morgan 4 0-4 8; Ashley Alden 3 1-4 8; Hanna Sellers 1 0-2 2; Gina Tyson 0 0-0 0. Totals: 18 6-23 46.
Bensalem (58)
Paige Ormont 1 0-3 2; Kate Clarkson 1 1-6 4; Jackie Deegler 6 3-8 15; Sharmane Hall 6 4-13 16; Kristen Gilroy 4 9-12 17; Jody Sokal 2 0-2 4; Ashlee Spence 0 0-0 0; Jess Williams 0 0-0 0; Alexia Ewing 0 0-0 0. Totals: 20 17-44 58.
WT: 4-9-20-12-1--46
B: 10-8-13-14-13--58
Three-point goals: Schneiderreit 2, Godfrey, Alden (WT); Clarkson (B).
TEN THINGS
1. In the Suburban One National opener, Bensalem (1-1 overall, 1-0 SOL) outscored visiting William Tennent (1-1, 0-1) in overtime, 13-1.
2. Tennent tied the game, 45-45, on a drive by Liz Koval as time expired in regulation. Sarah Godfrey started the play with a defensive rebound on a foul shot with about five seconds left. Godfrey passed ahead to Alison Malatesta, and Malatesta passed to Koval.
3. Senior forward Sharmane Hall, senior forward Jackie Deegler and senior guard Kristen Gilroy combined for 48 of Bensalem's 58 points. Hall had 16 points, 12 rebounds and three steals. Deegler had 15 points and eight rebounds. Gilroy had 17 points, three steals, three blocks and three assists.
4. Tennent had six players with between six and eight points. Taylor Morgan and Ashley Alden had eight points apiece.
5. The Panthers scored 13 points in the entire first half, but had 20 points in the third quarter. They were down by as many as nine points in the first half. Tennent tied the game, 23-23, with a 14-5 run and had a six-point lead late in the third quarter, 33-27. Bensalem opened the fourth quarter with an 8-2 run.
6. Free-throw shooting was not good. The teams combined to shoot 34.3 percent (23 for 67) from the foul line. Tennent shot 26.1 percent (6 for 23). Bensalem shot 38.6 percent (17 for 44). Gilroy shot 75 percent (9 for 12), while the rest of the Owls shot 25 percent (8 for 32).
7. In two games, Hall is averaging 12.5 points and 14.0 rebounds. Deegler is averaging 13.0 points and 8.5 rebounds.
8. Bensalem junior Jody Sokal had no varsity experience, but scored four points and gave the Owls valuable minutes off the bench in the first half.
9. "It's a good win for us," Owls coach Don Bogan said. "Tonight, the girls stayed together. When (Tennent) scored at the end (of regulation), we kept our composure."
10. Tennent hosts Hatboro-Horsham on Dec. 10 and SOL National favorite Abington on Dec. 12. Bensalem visits Pennsbury on Friday.
Photo by Christopher Cornell
Alison Malatesta 0 2-4 2; Megan Zimmerman 3 1-3 7; Sarah Godfrey 3 0-0 7; Liz Koval 2 2-6 6; Deanna Schneiderreit 2 0-0 6; Taylor Morgan 4 0-4 8; Ashley Alden 3 1-4 8; Hanna Sellers 1 0-2 2; Gina Tyson 0 0-0 0. Totals: 18 6-23 46.
Bensalem (58)
Paige Ormont 1 0-3 2; Kate Clarkson 1 1-6 4; Jackie Deegler 6 3-8 15; Sharmane Hall 6 4-13 16; Kristen Gilroy 4 9-12 17; Jody Sokal 2 0-2 4; Ashlee Spence 0 0-0 0; Jess Williams 0 0-0 0; Alexia Ewing 0 0-0 0. Totals: 20 17-44 58.
WT: 4-9-20-12-1--46
B: 10-8-13-14-13--58
Three-point goals: Schneiderreit 2, Godfrey, Alden (WT); Clarkson (B).
TEN THINGS
1. In the Suburban One National opener, Bensalem (1-1 overall, 1-0 SOL) outscored visiting William Tennent (1-1, 0-1) in overtime, 13-1.
2. Tennent tied the game, 45-45, on a drive by Liz Koval as time expired in regulation. Sarah Godfrey started the play with a defensive rebound on a foul shot with about five seconds left. Godfrey passed ahead to Alison Malatesta, and Malatesta passed to Koval.
3. Senior forward Sharmane Hall, senior forward Jackie Deegler and senior guard Kristen Gilroy combined for 48 of Bensalem's 58 points. Hall had 16 points, 12 rebounds and three steals. Deegler had 15 points and eight rebounds. Gilroy had 17 points, three steals, three blocks and three assists.
4. Tennent had six players with between six and eight points. Taylor Morgan and Ashley Alden had eight points apiece.
5. The Panthers scored 13 points in the entire first half, but had 20 points in the third quarter. They were down by as many as nine points in the first half. Tennent tied the game, 23-23, with a 14-5 run and had a six-point lead late in the third quarter, 33-27. Bensalem opened the fourth quarter with an 8-2 run.
6. Free-throw shooting was not good. The teams combined to shoot 34.3 percent (23 for 67) from the foul line. Tennent shot 26.1 percent (6 for 23). Bensalem shot 38.6 percent (17 for 44). Gilroy shot 75 percent (9 for 12), while the rest of the Owls shot 25 percent (8 for 32).
7. In two games, Hall is averaging 12.5 points and 14.0 rebounds. Deegler is averaging 13.0 points and 8.5 rebounds.
8. Bensalem junior Jody Sokal had no varsity experience, but scored four points and gave the Owls valuable minutes off the bench in the first half.
9. "It's a good win for us," Owls coach Don Bogan said. "Tonight, the girls stayed together. When (Tennent) scored at the end (of regulation), we kept our composure."
10. Tennent hosts Hatboro-Horsham on Dec. 10 and SOL National favorite Abington on Dec. 12. Bensalem visits Pennsbury on Friday.
Photo by Christopher Cornell
Friday, December 5, 2008
Neshaminy 48, Villa Joseph Marie 37
Villa Joseph Marie (37)
Jennie Quattrocchi 2 2-2 8; Carolyne Heston 2 0-0 6; Melissa Van Wert 5 4-6 17; Meghan Ledwith 0 4-4 4; Kate Abel 0 0-0 0; Suzanne Bierly 1 0-0 2; Lauren Waterson 0 0-1 0; Christine Gorrell 0 0-1 0. Totals: 10 10-14 37.
Neshaminy (48)
Kelsey Ryan 6 3-4 15; Avery Wunder 2 4-5 8; Chelsea Rota 2 1-8 5; Jenn Slivka 1 0-1 2; Brianna Weiler 1 2-2 4; Victoria Mazzeo 3 3-6 9; Amanda Lally 1 2-2 4; Demi Tierney 0 0-0 0; Brianna Hires 0 1-2 1. Totals: 16 16-30 48.
VJM: 8-7-9-13--37
N: 8-16-7-17--48
Three-point goals: Van Wert 3, Quattrocchi 2, Heston 2 (VJM).
Link to Neshaminy-VJM game story from Courier Times
Link to Courier Times article about Bensalem's Sharmane Hall
SIX THINGS
1. Junior forward Kelsey Ryan scored Neshaminy's first 12 points and finished with 15. “(Ryan) worked extremely hard in the off-season,” Neshaminy coach Joanne McVey said. “We’re looking for her to have a big year in a number of ways, including leadership.”
2. The Redskins trailed by four, 8-4, in the first quarter. But they scored 18 unanswered points in about 6 1/2 minutes to take over the game. VJM never got closer than three points the rest of the way.
3. Neshaminy senior forward Chelsea Rota really disrupted the game with her aggressiveness, speed and athleticism. “(Rota) doesn’t put up a lot of numbers, but she creates havoc,” McVey said. Ryan added, "(Rota) is one of the quickest players I've ever seen. She will blow people away."
4. Redskins junior Victoria Mazzeo and sophomore guard Jenn Slivka were also very effective on defense.
5. Seven of Villa Joseph Marie's 10 field goals were 3-pointers. Midway through the fourth quarter, VJM had seven 3-pointers and one two-point field goal.
6. Neshaminy is smaller than VJM, but beat the Jems on the boards with quickness and aggressiveness. VJM had 16 total rebounds. Neshaminy's Brianna Weiler (seven rebounds) and Mazzeo (five rebounds) got close to that on their own.
Archbishop Wood 2008-2009
Coach: Jim Ricci (3rd season)
2007-2008 record: 23-3 overall (12-0 PCL North)
Roster
1 Jenna Swope F, 5-9, So.
3 Jenelle Hudson G, 5-5, Sr.
4 Samantha Greenfield G, 5-7, Jr.
5 Grace Mirack G, 5-7, So.
10 Rachel Friend G, 5-5, So.
11 Ashley B'Oris G, 5-6, Sr.
13 Ashley Robinson C, 6-3, Sr.
20 Aubrey Howland F, 5-10, So.
21 Kelly Young G-F 5-10, Sr.
22 Christine Verrelle G, 5-8, So.
24 Jen Maxwell F, 5-8, Sr.
30 Victoria Arnao C, 6-0, So.
31 Stephanie Keyes G, 5-9, So.
34 Caitlin McCartney G, 5-7, So.
40 Grace Gallagher C-F, 5-9, Sr.
2007-2008 record: 23-3 overall (12-0 PCL North)
Roster
1 Jenna Swope F, 5-9, So.
3 Jenelle Hudson G, 5-5, Sr.
4 Samantha Greenfield G, 5-7, Jr.
5 Grace Mirack G, 5-7, So.
10 Rachel Friend G, 5-5, So.
11 Ashley B'Oris G, 5-6, Sr.
13 Ashley Robinson C, 6-3, Sr.
20 Aubrey Howland F, 5-10, So.
21 Kelly Young G-F 5-10, Sr.
22 Christine Verrelle G, 5-8, So.
24 Jen Maxwell F, 5-8, Sr.
30 Victoria Arnao C, 6-0, So.
31 Stephanie Keyes G, 5-9, So.
34 Caitlin McCartney G, 5-7, So.
40 Grace Gallagher C-F, 5-9, Sr.
Schedule
Dec. 6 at John W Hallahan W, 81-29 (1-0, 1-0)
Dec. 9 at St. Hubert W, 48-12 (2-0, 2-0)
Dec. 11 Archbishop Carroll L, 41-55 (2-1, 2-1)
Dec. 13 at Notre Dame L, 50-53 OT (2-2)
Dec. 16 at Lansdale Catholic W, 54-26 (3-2, 3-1)
Dec. 27 Mount Notre Dame L, 33-55 (3-3)
Dec. 28 Webb W, 64-47 (4-3)
Dec. 29 Peters Twp. W, 45-37 (5-3)
Jan. 3 Fenwick Catholic
Jan. 6 Kennedy-Kenrick
Jan. 9 at Cardinal O’Hara
Jan. 13 Little Flower
Jan. 15 Bishop McDevitt
Jan. 17 at Eastern
Jan. 18 at Trenton Central
Jan. 20 at Cardinal Dougherty
Jan. 23 at Archbishop Prendergast
Jan. 25 at Ursuline Academy
Jan. 27 Archbishop Ryan
Jan. 29 at West Catholic
Feb. 3 Neumann-Goretti
Feb. 6 Conwell-Egan
Abington 2008-2009
Coach: Dan Marsh
Last year: 23-7 (11-3 SOL National)
Schedule
Dec. 5 Abington Friends W, 77-25 (1-0)
Dec. 6 St. Basil L, 38-42 (1-1)
Dec. 9 Neshaminy W, 49-25 (2-1, 1-0)
Dec. 10 Plymouth-Whitemarsh W, 47-26 (3-1)
Dec. 12 at William Tennent W, 57-35 (4-1, 2-0)
Dec. 16 Pennsbury, ppd.
Dec. 19 at CR-South W, 57-42 (5-1, 3-0)
Dec. 23 at CB South L, 44-49 (5-2)
Dec. 29 at Owings Mills W, 65-15 (6-2)
Dec. 30 at Eastern Tech W, 55-33 (7-2)
Jan. 5 Wissahickon
Jan. 6 at Truman
Jan. 9 CR-North
Jan. 13 at Bensalem
Jan. 16 at Neshaminy
Jan. 20 William Tennent
Jan. 23 at Pennsbury
Jan. 27 CR-South
Jan. 28 at Methacton
Jan. 30 Truman
Feb. 3 at CR-North
Feb. 6 Bensalem
Last year: 23-7 (11-3 SOL National)
Schedule
Dec. 5 Abington Friends W, 77-25 (1-0)
Dec. 6 St. Basil L, 38-42 (1-1)
Dec. 9 Neshaminy W, 49-25 (2-1, 1-0)
Dec. 10 Plymouth-Whitemarsh W, 47-26 (3-1)
Dec. 12 at William Tennent W, 57-35 (4-1, 2-0)
Dec. 16 Pennsbury, ppd.
Dec. 19 at CR-South W, 57-42 (5-1, 3-0)
Dec. 23 at CB South L, 44-49 (5-2)
Dec. 29 at Owings Mills W, 65-15 (6-2)
Dec. 30 at Eastern Tech W, 55-33 (7-2)
Jan. 5 Wissahickon
Jan. 6 at Truman
Jan. 9 CR-North
Jan. 13 at Bensalem
Jan. 16 at Neshaminy
Jan. 20 William Tennent
Jan. 23 at Pennsbury
Jan. 27 CR-South
Jan. 28 at Methacton
Jan. 30 Truman
Feb. 3 at CR-North
Feb. 6 Bensalem
Bensalem 2008-2009
Coach: Don Bogan (20th season)
Last year: 15-10 (9-5 SOL National)
Roster
22 Kate Clarkson, Sr., G
24 Kristen Gilroy, Sr., G
5 Paige Ormont, Sr., G
Jen Nolan, Jr., F
20 Jody Sokal, Jr., G
Shannon Werth, Jr., G
4 Jackie Deegler, Sr., F
Sharmane Hall, Sr., F
Alexis Nyekan, Jr., G-F
Jere St. Louis, Fr., G
10 Jess Williams, Sr., G
50 Ashlee Spence, Fr., F
Ebony Welch, Jr., G
12 Alexia Ewing, So., G
Allison Ormont, So., G
Schedule
Dec. 6 at Norristown L, 50-57 (0-1)
Dec. 9 William Tennent W, 58-46 OT (1-1, 1-0)
Dec. 12 at Pennsbury W, 54-41 (2-1, 2-0)
Dec. 16 at CR-South, ppd.
Dec. 17 Academy Park W (3-1)
Dec. 19 Harry S Truman W, 44-18 (4-1, 3-0)
Dec. 22 New Hope-Solebury W, 58-34 (5-1)
Dec. 23 Chester W, 68-55 (6-1)
Dec. 30 at Cheltenham L, 33-71 (6-2)
Jan. 6 CR-North
Jan. 9 at Neshaminy
Jan. 10 at Bristol
Jan. 13 Abington
Jan. 16 at William Tennent
Jan. 20 Pennsbury
Jan. 23 CR-South
Jan. 27 at Harry S Truman
Jan. 30 at CR-North
Jan. 31 at Penn Wood
Feb. 3 Neshaminy
Feb. 6 at Abington
Last year: 15-10 (9-5 SOL National)
Roster
22 Kate Clarkson, Sr., G
24 Kristen Gilroy, Sr., G
5 Paige Ormont, Sr., G
Jen Nolan, Jr., F
20 Jody Sokal, Jr., G
Shannon Werth, Jr., G
4 Jackie Deegler, Sr., F
Sharmane Hall, Sr., F
Alexis Nyekan, Jr., G-F
Jere St. Louis, Fr., G
10 Jess Williams, Sr., G
50 Ashlee Spence, Fr., F
Ebony Welch, Jr., G
12 Alexia Ewing, So., G
Allison Ormont, So., G
Schedule
Dec. 6 at Norristown L, 50-57 (0-1)
Dec. 9 William Tennent W, 58-46 OT (1-1, 1-0)
Dec. 12 at Pennsbury W, 54-41 (2-1, 2-0)
Dec. 16 at CR-South, ppd.
Dec. 17 Academy Park W (3-1)
Dec. 19 Harry S Truman W, 44-18 (4-1, 3-0)
Dec. 22 New Hope-Solebury W, 58-34 (5-1)
Dec. 23 Chester W, 68-55 (6-1)
Dec. 30 at Cheltenham L, 33-71 (6-2)
Jan. 6 CR-North
Jan. 9 at Neshaminy
Jan. 10 at Bristol
Jan. 13 Abington
Jan. 16 at William Tennent
Jan. 20 Pennsbury
Jan. 23 CR-South
Jan. 27 at Harry S Truman
Jan. 30 at CR-North
Jan. 31 at Penn Wood
Feb. 3 Neshaminy
Feb. 6 at Abington
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