DOYLESTOWN, PA -- A slow start plagued the Central Bucks South Titans, as the Hatboro Horsham Hatters handed them their first loss of the season, 5 - 4 on a rainy night at War Memorial Field. The Hatters led 2 - 0 after the first quarter, courtesy of goals from Zach Irwine (who led all scorers with 2 goals) and Conor McPoyle. Hatboro Horsham also played solid defense, clogging-up the middle of their defensive zone. And goalie Mark Poust was good when he had to be, making 14 saves, and allowing only 4 goals against. A few of his saves were of the "Spectacular" variety.

Chris Tanner put the Titans on the board midway through the second quarter, getting an assist from Jake Henze, who'd made a beautiful interception at mid-field before gaining the attack zone and dishing-off to Tanner. The play was "Highlight Reel" material. But Irwine and Tony Zollo countered for the Hatters, giving Hatboro Horsham a 4 - 1 halftime lead.

Both defenses held tight through most of the third quarter. Jake Henze tallied the only goal of the quarter, cutting the Hatter's lead to 4 - 2 as the teams headed into the final 12 minutes of play. When Pierre Armstrong put the Hatters up 5 - 2 with less than half a quarter left to play; it seemed like the game was over.

But the Titans had other ideas! Team Captain Anthony Paone scored, cutting the lead to just two goals. Then he won the ensuing face-off, which led to another Titan goal -- this one a lazer shot by Senior Attackman, Joel Zimmerman. Suddenly, with just over a minute to play, things were getting very interesting.

With another face-off win, the Titans continued to push the attack! Poust came-up with two big saves in the final 30 seconds; and he also received a little help from the goal post. The game ended with him making his 14th save of the night, sealing the 5 - 4 Hatter victory as time expired.

Central Bucks South got some solid defense from their middies, Nick Gannon and A.J. Caputo. Goalie Robby Richick made 5 saves and allowed 5 goals in a losing effort. Central Bucks South is now 4 - 1 on the season. They take on Abington High School on Saturday afternoon.

Hatboro Horsham 2 - 2 - 0 - 1 = 5

Central Bucks South 0 - 1 - 1 - 2 = 4

Scoring:

Hatboro Horsham: Zach Irwine 2g; Conor McPoyle 1g; Tony Zollo 1g; Pierre Armstrong 1g.

Central Bucks South: Jake Henze 1g, 1a; Chris Tanner 1g; Anthony Paone 1g; Joel Zimmerman 1g.

Saves:

Hatboro Horsham:

Mark Poust 14 saves, 4 goals against.

Central Bucks South:

Robby Richick 5 saves, 4 goals against.