PJ 1, Lenape 0 Pope John’s keeper Chris Schwork turned aside 15 shots on goal as the Lions blanked Lenape Valley 1-0. A.J. Ferriola netted the only goal of the game unassisted in the first half while LVR’s goalie stopped seven shots. Sparta 1, PJ 0 Earlier in the week, Sparta edged Pope John 1-0 in two overtimes as Schwork posted a dozen saves to keep the Lions in contention. Rob Arena tallied the game winner in the second OT period off an assist from Kyle Behrendt as Spartan goalie Greg Miller came up with five saves. Schwork’s back-to-back efforts of a combined 27 stops on 28 shots on goals earned the Lions’ goalkeeper the SCIL/Soccer Post Player of the Week honors. Vernon 2, Newton 1 Vernon remained unbeaten, boosting its record to 4-0 with a 2-1 victory over Newton in overtime on Friday. Ethan Eustace and Kyle Walburn scored for the Vikings with assists credited to Pat Jaron and Matt Zinn while keeper Conrad Rusnak was not credited with an official save. For the Braves who dropped to 2-1, frosh Kevin Churchill netted the only goal of the first half with Eric Denison picking up an assist. Goalie Justin Kretzmer was impressive between the pipes for the Braves, coming up with 14 saves. Newton 3, Wallkill 2 On Wednesday Newton scored twice in the second half to edge Wallkill Valley 3-2. Kyle Reinhardt scored twice and Churchill once while Travis Wenz netted both Ranger goals with Jason Snover picking up an assist. High Point 5, Hopatcong 1 High Point toppled Hopatcong 5-1 as the Wildcats surged to a 4-1 win lead by the halftime break. Joe Konopinski scored twice and dished off an assist while Adam Carson chipped in with a goal and assist. Josh Brands and Matt Hlavaty added goals with Austin Bentson picking up a pair of assists. Kittatinny 4, Lenape 1 Kittatinny defeated Lenape Valley 4-1 as Justin Junior posted a hat trick performance, netting three goals for the Cougars. Joey Ditta scored once and distributed a pair of assists while Matt Cacciagudia was credited with an assist. Cougar goalie Brant Memmelaar stopped eight shots.