RECAP >> A nine-goal second half proved to be the difference for Emmaus as the Hornets defeated Southern Lehigh 14-7 on Saturday afternoon in Center Valley. The game was part of the annual Crosse Out Cancer event.
The win completed a 4-0 week and it was the eighth straight for head coach Justin Fuhrman’s squad who improved to 12-1 overall.
Junior Kaleb Mains led all scorers in the victory with a season-high five goals for the Hornets. Teammate Will Barber also had a big game with a seven-point effort (4g/3a), while classmate Liam Rooney added five points (2g/3a).
Senior Michael Chies and juniors Gabe Chies and Jewlien Torres also scored goals.
Southern Lehigh was paced by junior Cade Robbins who had a hat trick. Classmate Cole Mack and freshman Otto Young each added two goals, while freshman goalie Eli Dancho was busy making 18 saves. The Spartans dropped to 5-5 with the loss.
Emmaus will return to action on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. as they host Bethlehem Catholic (1-8).
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Emmaus 14, Solehi 7
Em – 5-9 – 14
Sol – 5-2 – 7
Scoring:
Em – Kaleb Mains 5g, Will Barber 4g/3a, Liam Rooney 2g/3a, Mike Chies 1g/1a, Gabe Chies 1g, Jewlien Torres 1g, Sam Rainford 10 saves
Sol – Cade Robbins 3g/1a, Cole Mack 2g, Otto Young 2g, Caiden Fleckenstein 1a, Eli Dancho 18 saves