Great Valley tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Downingtown West held on for a 2-1 victory.

Downingtown West made the score 2-0 on a goal by John Guay at 6:33 in the third period, and Great Valley got as close as 2-1 when Casey Funk scored 15:53 into the third period.

Downingtown West was led by Guay, who finished with one goal.

Downingtown West excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Downingtown West's offense rang up 48 shots on Great Valley's net.

Alec Connolly also scored for Downingtown West. In addition, Downingtown West received assists from Tino Digiorgio, Jason Pinkerton, Drew Barron, and Joseph Leahy, who each chipped in one.

Great Valley's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Downingtown West power plays.

Other players who recorded assists for Great Valley were Sam Edwards, who had one.

Eric West made 18 saves for Downingtown West on 19 shots. Downingtown West incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Great Valley's Daniel Dougherty stopped 46 shots out of the 48 that he faced. Great Valley incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.