Sirleaf comes through in clutch for Upper Darby

Junior striker Sheikh Sirleaf finished a feed from senior striker Mel Haynes with 2:20 left in regulation to give Upper Darby a 3-2 victory over Ridley in Central League boys soccer action Friday.

Midfielder Alex Cueva gave the Royals a 1-0 lead 10 minutes into the contest when he converted a pass from Sirleaf. Sophomore Kevin Zea scored in his varsity debut when he redirected a cross from Lionel Kone. Sophomore goalie made four saves for his first varsity win.

In the Inter-Ac League:

Episcopal Academy 1, Springside Chestnut Hill 0 >> Harrison Malone found the back of the net on a free kick in the first half to keep the Churchmen (12-0-1, 4-0-0) unbeaten. Owen Elliott posted the clean sheet with three saves.

In nonleague action:

Delco Christian 1, Lancaster County Christian 0 >> Micah Metricardi’s goal in the second half off an assist from Cole Levis helped the Knights kickoff homecoming weekend with a win. Josiah Bronkema made three saves to record the shutout.