Check out the results for SOL boys’ volleyball teams in action Tuesday. To view Dan Beck’s photos of the CR North/Tennent match, please visit the Photo Gallery.
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 3, WILLIAM TENNENT 1 (25-13, 23-25, 31-29, 25-15)
In a marquee National Conference battle, the visiting Indians defeated the Panthers., taking control of the match by winning a hard fought third set 31-29 after each team had won a set.
“I just think it’s the experience in big games that really helped our players,” coach Greg Marchetti said. “You could see whoever won match three would kind of have the momentum.
“It was back and forth. There were a lot of different lead changes. We have a lot of guys on the team that have been through some playoff games and have been to the state tournament. Their experience and ability to stay calm in pressure situations really helps in a situation like that.”
Jason Yakimiv (12 kills, 13 digs, 4.5 blocks, 1 ace) and Eric Van Thuyne (12 kills, 9 digs, 1 ace) had big games for the Indians. Setter Logan Fuglestad was credited with 28 assists, nine digs, two aces and one kill. Will Desautelle had eight kills, eight digs and one block.
Alex Saraceno led the defense with 13 digs to go along with two assists. Aaron Knotts had 10 digs, and Sean Helmlinger had six digs and .5 blocks. Tommy Angelina added three kills, and Harry Wyatt, two kills.
“Our senior class – we have three or four guys that have been starting since their sophomore or juniors years, so they’ve been on the court for big games,” Marchetti said. “Last year we had a very strong junior class that supported the seniors, and this year everybody is looking up to the senior class.
“As the season goes on, you see younger kids step up in certain roles, but your seniors really have to start from the beginning because a lot of the younger players aren’t used to being on a varsity court just yet.”
The Panthers were led by the 18-kill effort of Jake Milnazik, who also had one ace and one block. Will Towle added six kills, and Brendan Carter had three kills and three blocks. Dennis Rodkey had three kills and four blocks, and Kylen Schnell had two kills and two blocks.
Rock North will host Pennsbury on Thursday in another key conference showdown and will travel to the Bobcat Tournament on Saturday.
PENNSBURY 3, ABINGTON 0 (25-8, 25-8, 25-7)
The Falcons received contributions from numerous players in Tuesday’s sweep of the Ghosts. Kevin Killoran had four kills and had an .800 hitting efficiency. He also had 12 assists, seven aces, four digs and one block. Sean Sweeney added five kills (.714), 11 assists, one ace and three digs. James Greenland had five kills (.556), three assists, six aces and two digs. Mason Reilley added four kills, one dig and one block, and Kenny Hickman had two kills, two aces and one block. Anthony Rosso (two kills), Louis Bavas (three kills), Brad Edwards (11 digs) and Charlie Bluestein (one dig) also contributed.
NESHAMINY 3, BENSALEM 0 (25-16, 26-24, 25-14)
Shawn Kelly (13 kills) and Kyle Denis (nine kills) led the Redskins’ attack at the net. Miguel Montalvo had 28 assists. Teddy Krimmel led the ‘Skins defensively with 12 digs while Joey Verrecchio had six blocks.
For the Owls, Ronak Patel had 11 assists and two kills. Austin Sherel had six kills and three aces, and Hari Patel had seven digs.
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 3, NORTH PENN 1 (25-15, 25-18, 19-25, 25-21)
The Patriots opened up a 2-0 lead, but the Knights rallied to win the third game. East responded with a win in the fourth game.
Chris Woolslayer had a big night for the Patriots, finishing with 16 kills, four aces and 4.5 blocks. He also had 11 digs. Jarred Minschwaner tallied seven kills, five aces, five digs and two assists. Andrew Bennett had six kills, seven assists and two blocks. Pierce Budson was a force at the net with 11.5 blocks. The offense was driven by Carter Haban, who dished out 33 assists while adding five kills and five digs.
For the Knights, Steven Landes had a solid all-around game, finishing with nine kills, 10 digs, two blocks and one ace. Bobby Dean had 10 kills, one block, two digs and one ace. Harsh Boghara added three kills, three blocks and one dig.
SOUDERTON 3, UPPER DUBLIN 1 (20-25, 25-14, 25-22, 25-14)
The Indians, according to coach Dave Stastny, came out tentative, and the Flying Cardinals took advantage, earning a win in the opening set.
“In the second set, our blocking duo of Kyle Wetzler and Jack Pagan put up a strong block and helped us jump out to a quick 8-1 lead, and it set the tone for the whole set,” said Stastny of his team’s 25-14 win.
The third set was a back and forth set with Upper Dublin on top 20-19 when Mike Pagan stepped to the service line and reeled off five straight points to propel the Indians to the 25-22 win.
“The fourth set we played more consistent and were able to grab the lead and prevail,” said Stastny of his team’s 25-14 win. “It was a good team effort with a lot of players contributing in different ways.”
Sam Hess led the way with 12 kills, six digs and three aces. Pagan led the team with 24 assists, two aces and five blocks. Derek DiCesare and Jaret Gower both had five digs. Ben Campman had six kills.
QUAKERTOWN 3, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 0 (25-6, 25-17, 25-18)
Mike Dierolf (11 kills, six digs) and Zach Dierolf (nine kills, four blocks) led the Panthers’ attack in Tuesday’s sweep of the Titans. Zac Mahler had 10 digs to lead the defense, and setter Drew Stout had 25 assists.
For the Titans, setter Mark Macios (three kills, two blocks, 12 assists), outside hitter Jack Mayhew (five kills, six digs), outside hitter Justin Koren (six kills, seven digs, one ace) and libero David Lullko (eight digs) contributed.
“After a really rocky start filled with our own errors, we settled down and began to play better,” South coach Matt Ehlers said. “It will continue to be a learning experience as we have some inexperienced players and also a couple returning payers that had to change positions this season.
PENNRIDGE 3, CHELTENHAM 0 (25-9, 25-13, 25-14 )
Jesse Smith dished out 24 assists and also led the Rams’ service game with five aces. Cross Edwards led a balanced attack with nine kills and two blocks, and Ben Chinnici added seven kills. Aaron Nelson, Kevin Jones and Josiah Friesen each had five kills. Jones also had a pair of blocks. Ryan Spangler had three kills.
Defensively, Jeremy Baum had seven digs and Jon Beddillion had five.
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH WINS RED ROVER INVITATIONAL
The Golden Hawks rolled to an 8-0 record in pool play, defeating Wyoming Valley West, Allen, Bethlehem Catholic and Tunkhannock. In the semifinals, Rock South defeated Deiruff 2-0 and then downed Crestwood 2-1 in the championship match (23-25, 25-17, 15-7).
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