#1 RADNOR 10, #17 CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 5

The Titans jumped out to an early lead and hung tough into the third quarter to put a big scare into the top-seeded Red Raiders, but eventually succumbed 10-5 in second round action of boys PIAA District One lacrosse playoffs at Radnor high school on Thursday night.

CB South, a huge underdog, came out and scored the game's first two goals to shock the Red Raiders, but the district’s top-ranked team quickly regrouped and scored the game's next three goals to take a 3-2 lead at the end of the first quarter. Playing a zone defense led by long-poles Tim Ross, Tim McCrudden, Conner Bechtel and Kevin Witchey, the Titans hung tough despite a significant disadvantage in shots and time of possession. The teams traded goals in the second quarter to make it a 4-3 Red Raiders advantage at the half.

Radnor came out swinging in the third quarter, and their superior team depth played to their advantage as they eventually wore down the Titans, scoring two goals to CB South's one to take a 6-4 lead into the fourth quarter. With the game still within reach, the Titan's fought hard, but the Red Raiders were able to finish off the underdogs 10-5, with four fourth quarter goals to CB South's one score.

Peter Donato led Radnor's offensive with three goals, teammate Jack Wilson had two and Tom Hemcher had a goal and an assist to pace the Red Raiders. Alex Manderack, Mike Cherry, Conner Burns, and Kevin Reilly each added a goal, while Tom Hemcher and Chris Albany added assists. Brendan Manderack was strong in goal with 11 saves.

For the Titans, Ty Strayline had three goals, while Jake Henze and Ty McGee added one each. Willie Pendleton, Tom DiBrino and Joel Zimmerman added assists. Goalie Ryan Kelly was credited with 17 saves in a game that saw the Raiders out-shoot the Titans 36 to 24.

CB South closed out a highly successful year by matching its best ever record in school history at 14-6. Under second year coach Mike Sharman and his staff, the team accomplished much, including the Titans’ first District One playoff appearance in school history, which resulted in a victory versus Kennett earlier in the week.

Central Bucks South 2-1-1-1 5
Radnor 3-1-2-4 10