SPRINGFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA – George Lambritios spent the early part of Saturday afternoon on the soccer pitch, kicking two goals in Marple Newtown’s 4-0 victory against Cardinal O’Hara. After being substituted out of the game late in the second half, Lambritios left the field to join the Tigers’ football team. The senior forward kicked three extra points and a 31- yard field goal in Marple Newtown’s 40-0 win over Lower Merion.
Fellow senior Hunter Dyson also scored two goals, including the first of the game. After a Cardinal O’Hara foul in the penalty area, Dyson converted a penalty kick in the third minute to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead. Dyson has scored five goals in the past two games.
After losing players to suspension, the Tigers struggled, losing three consecutive games. After losing to Conestoga on Sept. 24, Marple Newtown has rebounded to win four consecutive games. For head coach Charlie Dodds, it comes down to the fundamentals.
“We’ve been playing a simple game, making short passes and playing two touch soccer,” Dodds said. “I think when we’re technical enough, that’s when we possess the ball, we’ll do well.”