Bonnett’s goal powers Penncrest, craziness in Central League standings

Alex Bonnett’s second goal of the game tickled the twine with one second left to spoil Conestoga’s Senior Night in a 9-8 Penncrest win that denies the Pioneers the inside line on the title. Ryan Kinnard scored four times, Zack Kaut added a goal and an assist and Steve Nolan made 15 saves for Penncrest (9-6, 6-4).

The loss drops Conestoga to 9-2 in the league, tied with Garnet Valley. In first place is Strath Haven, which clinched at least a share of the title with a 7-2 win over Harriton.

Haven (14-2, 9-1) can win the title outright by beating Garnet Valley on the road Tuesday. A Garnet Valley win would open the chance for tri-champs.

Will Huestis scored three goals to go with one assist, Hunter Mazur scored twice and Will Brake was forced into four saves thanks to a stellar defense led by Anders Camp.

Also in the Central League:

Springfield 11, Haverford 10 >> Mike Gerzabek scored seven goals — including the game-tying goal with 34 seconds left and game-winner with 1.2 ticks remaining — to end Haverford’s title aspirations. Gerzabek added an assist, Kyle Long paired a goal with four assists and Zac Methlie delivered outstanding defense for the Cougars (10-6, 6-4).

Luke McCallion scored four times, and Bobby McClure paired a hat trick for the Fords (12-4, 7-3).

Ridley 13, Lower Merion 9 >> Brock Anderson (five goals, one assist) and Cade Stratton (three goals, one assist) each recorded his 100th career goal as the Green Raiders (7-8, 3-7) arrested a two-game slide.

Radnor 11, Marple Newtown 7 >> Drew Brown scored four times, and Jack Wilson and Dan Connolly scored twice each for Radnor (8-7, 5-5).

Tyler Kostack scored three goals and one assist for Marple (9-8, 3-7).

In the Catholic League:

La Salle 16, Archbishop Carroll 2 >> Brendan George and Sean Kearney scored, but the Patriots couldn’t keep pace.