UPPER DARBY, PA – With a current PCL record of 8-1, Prendie continues on a victorious path with playoffs looming around the corner. Last week, the Pandas hosted the St. Hubert Bambies in a physical catholic league match-up.
MBAP scores its third goal of the contest
The majority of the first half was played down in front of St. Hubert’s goalie. The Bambies defense fought back strong against Prendie’s superior offense. Riley Dolan, who holds Bonner-Prendie’s school record in assists with 102, scored the first goal off a corner. Molly McNulty scored the second goal for the Pandas and Dolan added her teams third. At the end of the first half, Prendie led St. Hubert’s 4-0.
Although the halftime score may not reflect the impressive play by St. Hubert’s goalie, Liz Siravo fought strong and made some incredible saves. Siravo was also aided by her team’s strong defense.
The Pandas struck quickly on offense in the beginning of the second half. Maeve Finnegan and Kerri Quinn scored back to back goals to increase their lead 6-0. Even though the Bambies were down by 6 goals, Siravo and her defense kept their composure in and around the goal.
Despite the defensive effort from St. Hubert’s, the Pandas offense added three more goals from by Carly Brosious, Kerri Quinn, and Molly McNulty, leading to a final score of 9-0.
Interview with Hubert's goalie Liz Siravo
Interview with Prendie's Riley Dolan
Interview with Prendie's Coach Joanne Dolan
This Friday, No. 5 St. Hubert’s will compete against No. 4 Archbishop Wood in the PCL quarterfinals. No. 2 Prendie have an automatic bid to the PCL semifinals on Oct. 31st. Hubert’s coach, Theresa Gorman, lauded her goalie’s performance and looks forward to the upcoming playoffs.
“I feel great that Liz (Siravo) stepped up to varsity this year with absolute confidence," said St. Hubert’s coach Theresa Gorman. “We are going to continue playing the game we have been playing and keep backing each other up week by week.”
As for Prendie, coach Joanne Dolan explains that their league win against the Bambies is a major confidence boost for her team going into the playoffs. Coach Dolan commented that her team standout, Riley Dolan, has been extremely grateful of all of her accomplishments this season.
“She’s a team player and is humble about her accomplishments.”
Riley on the other hand, was not even planning on having a monumental season.
“I never even thought about the possibility of breaking a record.”