Boys: Reggie Selden powers upstart Bonner-Prendie to 4-0 start

Reggie Selden (above) had 20 points as Bonner-Prendergast improved to 4-0 on the season. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL

By Ty Daubert

It’s a season of significant change for Bonner-Prendergast boys’ basketball, and the moving parts have come together early for the Friars.

With first-year head coach Billy Cassidy — a former Friends’ Central and Neumann University standout — at the helm, Bonner is a transformed team, powered by three key additions in junior transfers Reggie Selden, Kevin Rucker Jr. and Nelson Lamizana. And the new core of Friars hoops has run out to a great start to the year.

“We’re doing good so far,” Selden said. “We know what we have to do, and I feel like now we just have to do it. We have all the pieces, and now we just have to put it together.”

Boys: Jauregui’s buzzer-beater leads Strath Haven

Haverford's Googie Seidman, seen in a game last year, scored 16 points Saturday in a win over Great Valley. (Pete Bannan - MediaNews Group).

Haverford’s Googie Seidman, seen in a game last year, scored 16 points Saturday in a win over Great Valley. (Pete Bannan – MediaNews Group).

Jaden Jauregui delivered in crunch time for Strath Haven boys basketball team Saturday.

The 6-2 senior guard hit the winning shot as time expired in regulation, propelling the Panthers to a 59-58 decision over Upper Merion.

Jauregui tallied a game-high 24 points. Jack Edwards drilled four 3-point field goals and finished with 14 points. Matt Jones netted seven points.

Delco Christian 62, Christian Academy 61 >> The host Knights nipped the Crusaders in the consolation game of their tip-off tournament. Caleb Jameson led the winners with 16 points and Luke Bushra dropped in 13. DC’s thrilling win Saturday came on the heels of Friday night’s close defeat to Atlantic Christian, 49-47. Jameson paced the Knights with 12 points.

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Girls: Archbishop Carroll loses close one

Archbishop Carroll nearly claimed victory over a nationally ranked opponent at the She Got Game Classic in Springfield, Va.

Clovis West High (Calf.), which is ranked 25th in the country by MaxPreps, dealt Carroll a 50-45 setback.

Despite facing a suffocating press and physical man defense most of the game, the Patriots (0-2) trailed by two points late in the game. Brooke Wilson poured in 16 points. All-Delco Taylor Wilson netted 13 points and freshman Alexis Elberz chipped in with 11.

In other action from the She Got Game Classic:

Cannon (N.C.) 58, Cardinal O’Hara 53 >> The two-time defending PIAA Class 5A champion Lions lost their season opener. All-Delco Molly Rullo led with 15 points, Joanie Quinn tossed in 14 and Carly Coleman had 11.

In nonleague games:

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Girls: Kreydt steps up as Springfield (Delco.) wins Central opener

Anabel Kreydt (above) has gone from role player to featured player as a senior. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)

By Josh Verlin

Ky McNichol never has to worry about Anabel Kredyt dragging her teammates down.

“She never has a bad day,” the Springfield (Delco.) coach said of the Cougars’ senior. “She’s always happy — she’s always happy to be around the team, happy to be around the coaches, happy to be around her friends. She definitely makes basketball fun.”

More than just a friendly face, Kreydt is a key piece to Springfield’s success; the 5-foot-10 forward is a three-year starter, a team captain and part of the Cougars’ strong senior class. 

When Kreydt was starting for Springfield’s varsity as a sophomore, her job was simple: defend, and rebound. Those Cougars had Alexa Abbonzio and Rachel Conran, two 1,000-point scorers, and so Kreydt was able to keep it simple, offensive production not her priority. Even last year, on a team with no seniors, she was still focused on playing her role. 

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Girls: Berger helps Ridley to win over Upper Darby

Peyton Berger’s 14-point effort led a balanced offensive attack for Ridley in Thursday’s 53-41 Central League victory over Upper Darby.

Kyla Carney added 10 points and Macie Clarke and Abbi Hinchey each tossed in nine for the Green Raiders, who led 41-14 at halftime. Berger had eight points in the opening quarter.

Sage Walters scored 12 points while Mia Wilson and Cameron Ross each tallied eight for the Royals.

Penncrest 44, Marple Newtown 18 >> Bailey Garrison scored 14 points – seven in each half – to pace the Lions, who outscored the Tigers, 34-8, after the first quarter. Kat Harding and Alex Bruce added seven points apiece.

Brooke Impriano had eight points for Marple.

Haverford 60, Lower Merion 24 >> The Fords put the game out of reach with a 27-7 run in the second quarter. Caroline Dotsey (11 rebounds) scored eight of her game-high 18 points in the stanza.

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Girls: Berger’s 14 help Ridley to victory over Upper Darby

Haverford’s Caroline Dotsey, in action against Springfield last season, collected 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Fords to a 60-24 victory over Lower Merion. PETE BANNAN – MEDIANEWS GROUP FILE

Peyton Berger s 14-point effort led a balanced offensive attack for Ridley in Thursday’s 53-41 Central League victory over Upper Darby. Kyla Carney added 10 points and Macie Clarke and Abbi Hinchey each tossed in nine for the Green Raiders, who led 41-14 at halftime. Berger had eight points in the opening quarter. Sage Walters scored 12 points while Mia Wilson and Cameron Ross each tallied eight for the Royals.

Penncrest 44, Marple Newtown 18 » Bailey Garrison scored 14 points — seven in each half — to pace the Lions, who outscored the Tigers, 34-8, after the first quarter. Kat Harding and Alex Bruce added seven points apiece. Brooke Impriano had eight points for Marple.

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