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Pennridge Kyle Beller SOL National football championship

Pennridge third-year head coach Kyle Beller credits his players for the Rams winning the Suburban One National title outright

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, Quarterfinal Round (7 teams advance to PIAA playoffs):No. 3 CB West 4, No. 6 Conestoga 3 (OT)

Zola Morelli scored the game-winner in overtime as the Bucks downed the defending state champs in an intense back-and-forth battle. The junior took a pass from Aida Ierubino and, in a 1-on-1 matchup, drilled the ball into the back of the net. The victory was made even more thrilling since the Bucks had lost to Conestoga in the PIAA semifinals last year. 

Ierubino, a top player in the state, set the stage for the win as she scored the first three goals for the Bucks, including the game-tying goal late in the fourth quarter. 

No. 4 Methacton 3, No. 5 Souderton 1No. 5 Downingtown West 2, No. 2 Avon Grove 1No. 1 Villa Maria 8, No. 9 Garnet Valley 1What’s Next:CB West advances to the semifinals, where the Bucks will host No. 5 Downingtown West on Wednesday. The Bucks secured a PIAA playoff berth with their quarterfinal win. The two teams did not meet in the regular season. Souderton will host No. 9 Garnet Valley in a playback game on Tuesday. A win would guarantee a PIAA playoff spot.Class 3A, Second Round:No. 5 Souderton 1 (3-2 SO), No. 12 CB South 1Key Plays:

Both teams scored in the second quarter, and that would be all either would get through two overtimes. With the game going to a shootout, Charlotte McNeill scored the game-winner, winning the shootout 3-2. 

Top Performances:Charlotte McNeill, Souderton: The senior and leading scored all three of Souderton’s goals in the shootout. Caroline Williams, CB South: She scored the game-tying goal in the second quarter.Giana Bocchino, Souderton: She scored Souderton’s lone goal in regulation.Nina Coll, Souderton: The goalie had eight saves to secure the win.Nora McQueen, CB South: The Titans goalie turned away seven shots.Hannah Fuente, Souderton: The senior led the defensive effort in the backfield.No. 3 CB West 8, No. 14 Neshaminy 0

The Bucks were more than ready to play after their first-round bye, as they took a 4-0 lead in the first quarter.

Top Performances:Aida Ierubino, CB West: The senior Maryland commit scored three goals and assisted on two more. Zola Morelli, CB West: She scored twice for the Bucks.No. 4 Methacton 6, No. 13 North Penn 1

The Knights saw their successful season come to an end at the hands of PAC champion and powerhouse Methacton.

Top Performances:Calie Fisher, Methacton: She led the offense with two goals.Lea DeWan, Methacton: She had two assists.Tallie Smink, North Penn: She scored the Knights’ lone goal.Emma Hoffman, North Penn: The senior center back made three defensive saves. What’s Next?CB West and Souderton advanced to Friday’s quarterfinal round. Souderton visits No. 4 Methacton, while CB West hosts No. 6 Conestoga. Methacton edged Souderton 3-2 in the regular season; CB West and Conestoga did not play.North Penn (11-9), Neshaminy (14-6; Patriot Division champion) and CB South (14-6) saw their successful seasons come to an end.No. 1 Villa Maria 7, No. 16 Ridley 0No. 9 Garnet Valley 4, No. 8 Boyertown 1No. 2 Avon Grove 3, No. 18 Spring-Ford 1No. 6 Conestoga 7, No. 11 Owen J. Roberts 2No. 7 Downingtown East 5, No. 10 Plymouth Whitemarsh 0Class 2A, Quarterfinal Round (5 teams advance to PIAA playoffs)No. 4 Kennett 4, No. 5 Gwynedd Mercy 2No. 8 Harriton 2, No. 1 Springfield Delco 1No. 7 Unionville 2, No. 2 Bishop Shanahan 1No. 3 Mount St. Joseph 7, No. 6 Oxford 1What’s Next:Gwynedd Mercy will play top-seeded Springfield Delco in the first round of playbacks on Tuesday. The Monarch will need to win two playback games to qualify for the PIAA tournament. Unionville plays Mount St. Joseph and Kennet takes on Harriton in the semfinals.

Best In Bucks: These Bucks County athletes had their best performances as regular season wrapped up

Class 1A Quarterfinals (2 teams advance to PIAA playoffs)No. 3 Dock Mennonite 9, No. 6 Villa Joseph Marie 0

Sophomore Belyse Landis paced a potent Pioneers’ offense with four goals, while fellow sophomore Scarlett Derstine scored three times. Lydia Ehst and Brielle Bauman added one apiece as Dock advanced to the semifinals after being eliminated in the quarterfinals last season. 

No. 4 Faith Christian 4, No. 5 Pope John Paull II 2

The defending district champions advanced to the semifinals after edging familiar foe Pope John Paul II. The Lions will face another familiar opponent – BAL rival Delco Christian – in the semis.

What’s Next:No. 2 New-Hope Solebury had a quarterfinal-round bye and will begin play in the semifinals against Dock Mennonite on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The two teams didn’t play in the regular season. Faith Christian will face No. 1 Delco Christian, who had a bye in the quarterfinals, on Tuesday. Delco won both of their regular season matchups (3-2, 2-1). Both semifinal winners will advance to the PIAA tournament.