North Penn Baseball Tops CB South, Souderton and Pennridge Also Earn SOL Colonial Wins

Matthew Pownall's grand slam and Isaac Whaley's complete game lead North Penn past Central Bucks South, while Souderton and Pennridge also claim division victories.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:21pm

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In Tuesday's SOL Colonial Division baseball action, North Penn defeated Central Bucks South 7-2 behind Matthew Pownall's grand slam and Isaac Whaley's complete game. Souderton's Johnny Byrwa struck out 15 in a 2-0 win over Central Bucks East, and Pennridge scored five runs in the sixth inning to beat Central Bucks West 5-1.

Why it matters

The wins for North Penn, Souderton, and Pennridge keep them in the hunt in the competitive SOL Colonial Division race, with each team looking to position themselves for a playoff spot later in the season.

The details

For North Penn, Pownall's grand slam in the fourth inning capped the scoring after the Knights had taken a 3-2 lead in the third. Whaley went the distance, allowing two unearned runs on five hits. Souderton's Byrwa was dominant, striking out 15 over 6.2 innings, and Pennridge broke a 1-1 tie with a five-run sixth inning, capped by Brayden Robinson's three-run double.

  • North Penn scored three runs in the third inning to take a 3-2 lead.
  • Pownall hit his grand slam in the bottom of the fourth inning.
  • Souderton scored a run in the first inning and another in the sixth to win 2-0.
  • Pennridge scored all five of its runs in the bottom of the sixth inning.

The players

Matthew Pownall

A North Penn player who hit a grand slam in the fourth inning to give his team a 7-2 lead.

Isaac Whaley

The North Penn pitcher who threw a complete game, allowing two unearned runs on five hits.

Johnny Byrwa

The Souderton pitcher who struck out 15 batters over 6.2 scoreless innings.

Brayden Robinson

The Pennridge player who hit a three-run double in the sixth inning to give his team a 5-1 lead.

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What they’re saying

“We must keep battling and find ways to win close games like this one.”

— North Penn Head Coach

“Our pitching and defense have been the keys to our success so far this season.”

— Souderton Head Coach

“That big sixth inning really gave us the momentum we needed to pull out the win.”

— Pennridge Player

What’s next

The teams will continue their divisional schedules later this week, with North Penn, Souderton, and Pennridge all looking to build on these key victories.

The takeaway

The SOL Colonial Division race remains tight, with these three teams showing they have the pitching, hitting, and clutch performances needed to compete for a playoff spot as the season progresses.