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Thursday’s Southeastern Pa. roundup: String Theory softball tops Marianna Bracetti in Public League playoffs

The top games and performances from Thursday's action in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Souderton topped Archbishop Carroll, 6-2, on Thursday. LOU RABITO / Staff
Souderton topped Archbishop Carroll, 6-2, on Thursday. LOU RABITO / StaffRead more

Moira Gilbert hit a homer as String Theory topped Marianna Bracetti, 20-0, in the first round of the Public League playoffs on Thursday. Katie McMullen had two doubles and EvanRose Smith hit a triple. String Theory will play Lincoln in the second round on Friday.

In other Public League playoff action, Prep Charter defeated Washington, 19-3. Alyssa Coates recorded the win on the mound. The Huskies will face Phila. Academy Charter in the next round on Friday.

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Julie Ermi hit a home run in Harriton’s 14-4 victory over Penncrest. Ava Paternoser had three hits and three RBIs.

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Ashley Haggerty went 2-for-4 with a double and one RBI to lead Pope John Paul II past Pottsgrove, 6-5. Grace Harvey had a double and one RBI. Alex DiCampello and Anna Vitelli added one RBI apiece.

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Genevieve Ebaugh’s eight strikeouts helped Kennett romp Phoenixville, 7-0. She also had one hit and one RBI.

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Abby Burns had seven strikeouts as Souderton beat Archbishop Carroll, 6-2. Jess Lepore went 2-for-3 with one RBI.

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Emily Bassick went 4-for-5 with a homer, seven RBIs and two runs to lift West Chester Rustin past Unionville, 20-15. Mallory Hardwick had two doubles, three RBIs and two runs. Maddie Fise hit a home run.

Baseball

Joe Alper hit two doubles and Mike McQuilken had one as Prep Charter defeated Rush, 18-3, in the first round of the Public League playoffs.

In other Public League playoff action, David Anaya went 2-for-2 with a triple and five RBIs to lift Boys’ Latin past Hill-Freedman, 21-6.

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Brett Panis recorded the save, had two hits and scored one run to help Delco Christian beat Plumstead Christian, 2-1.

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Jack Herr went 1-for-3 with three RBIs in Jenkintown’s 9-6 victory over Christian Academy.

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Joe Messina pitched a no-hitter with six strikeouts to lead Neumann-Goretti past St. Joseph’s Prep, 2-0. Billy D’Ambrosia went 2-for-3 with one RBI.

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Penncrest topped Harriton, 7-2, behind two RBIs from Chris Reed. Kevin Mills hit a triple and Dylan Bittle and Danny McLoughlin added one RBI apiece.

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Blake Doherty pitched a shutout with 11 strikeouts to help New Hope-Solebury down Kensington, 6-0.

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Akeem Salaam hit a double and Pat Hasson had three hits and two RBIs in Archbishop Ryan’s 9-1 win over Devon Prep.

Boys’ Lacrosse

Ryan Carroll had a hat trick as Central Bucks East beat Truman, 11-0. Ryan Eife and Ryan Stout added two goals apiece.

Girls’ Lacrosse

Alexandra Long and Emily Matson each scored five goals as George Schools defeated Abington Friends, 18-12, in the Quaker Cup Semifinals. Sara Matson recorded a hat trick.

The Cougars will play Friends’ Central in the Quaker Cup final on Saturday. The Phoenix beat Westtown, 17-6, to advance to the championship.

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Izzy Byler scored five goals in Jenkintown’s 16-6 victory over St. Hubert. Caroline Arena and Sam Pizer each notched hat tricks.

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Upper Dublin downed West Chester East, 17-9, thanks to Julia Reardon’s seven goals. Jenn McCarry added five goals.

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Kaely Cristello’s six goals led Marple Newton past Chichester, 20-8. Sarah Cristello, Olivia Ebersole and Kylie Gioia had one hat trick apiece.