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PIAA High School Football: Pennsbury, Abington Week 9 highlights

Luke Beighley rushed for 145 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Falcons to their first win of the season.

The District One Field Hockey tournament is underway, and there are plenty of Bucks County area teams in the mix. Check out the matchups, and follow for final scores, photos and game recaps for your favorite teams right here.

Class 3A (7 teams advance to PIAA playoffs)First round, Monday, Oct. 21:No. 3 CB West, No. 5 Souderton have first-round byesNo. 12 CB South 1, No. 21 Downingtown East 0

In their first home playoff game in four seasons, the Titans didn’t disappoint. Amy Hazell scored the lone goal of the game in the second quarter, capitalizing on a deflection from teammate Ella Marchesi. Nora McQueen made nine saves in goal, shutting out a challenging Downingtown East squad. 

The Titans will face SOL Colonial rival No. 5 Souderton in Wednesday’s second-round matchup. Souderton won both regular season meetings (1-0, 4-2).

 No 14 Neshaminy 3, No. 19 Haverford 2

A huge game from a determined and tireless Mia Brooks gave Neshaminy an exhilarating double-overtime win at home. Brooks scored the first goal of the game in the first quarter, but Haverford tied it in the second. In the fourth quarter, it was Brooks again with the go-ahead goal, and again, Haverford quickly scored the equalizer.

With under three minutes remaining in the second overtime period, and a shootout looming, Brooks got the ball to Maci Fox in front of the net, and Fox delivered the game-winning goal. 

Goalie Lexi Tarapchak had several game-saving saves in overtime, and collected 15 stops in the game.

Neshaminy will face No. 3 CB West in the second round on Wednesday. CB West defeated Neshaminy 7-0 in the regular season. 

No. 13 North Penn 2, No. 20 CB East 1

Kylie Barwis gave the Knights a 1-0 lead on a penalty corner in the second quarter, and Paige Shearer added an insurance goal that turned out to be the game-winner after a late score by CB East. Brynn Williamson scored for the Patriots with under four minutes to go, but the Knights’ defense prevented any further damage. 

The Knights’ standout goalie, Kylie Moister, had nine saves to secure the win. Patriots’ goalie Camryn Puhalla also had a strong game, turning away 12 shots.

North Penn will face No. 4 Methacton on Wednesday. CB East concluded the season with a 9-10 record. 

No. 16 Ridley 3, No. 17 Pennsbury 1

Ryan Burdette scored on an assist from Regan Rodriguez, but the Falcons couldn’t overcome a 3-0 deficit, despite goalie Abby McCole shutting out Ridley in the second half.

The Falcon concluded a successful season with a 13-7 record.

No. 18 Spring-Ford 5, No. 15 Quakertown 1No. 9 Garnet Valley 7, No. 24 Council Rock South 0No. 10 Plymouth Whitermarsh 3, No. 23 Pennridge 0No. 11 Owen J. Roberts 4, No. 22 WC Henderson 0Second round: Wednesday, Oct. 22No. 13 North Penn at No. 4 Methacton, 6 p.m.No. 12 CB South at No. 5 Souderton, 4 p.m.No. 14 Neshaminy at No. 3 CB West, 7 p.m.No. 16 Ridley at No. 1 Villa Maria, 3 p.m.No. 9 Garnet Valley at No. 8 Boyertown, 7 p.m.No. 18 Spring-Ford at No. 2 Avon Grove, 7 p.m.No. 11 Owen J. Roberts at No. 6 Conestoga, 4 p.m.No. 23 Pennrdige/No. 10 Plymouth Whitemarsh at No. 7 Downingtown West, 6 p.m.Class 2A (5 teams advance to PIAA playoffs)First round, Tuesday, Oct. 21:No. 5 Gwynedd Mercy 8, No. 12 Wissahickon 0No. 15 Upper Moreland at No. 2 Bishop Shanahan, 6 p.m.Quarterfinals: Thursday, October 23

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Class 1A (2 teams advance to PIAA playoffs)Quarterfinals, Tuesday, Oct. 21:No. 2 New-Hope Solebury has first-round byeNo. 6 Villa Joseph Marie at No. 3 Dock Mennonite, 6 p.m.No. 5  Pope John Paull II at No. 4 Faith Christian, 7 p.m.Semifinals: Tuesday, October 28