Check out the results for SOL boys’ volleyball teams in action Monday.
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 3, PENNRIDGE 0 (25-20, 25-22, 25-22)
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With their only loss coming to non-league opponent Parkland H.S. (#1 state ranked), the Pennridge Rams looked to improve their league record to 5-0 and continue their recent dominance of Continental Division competition. Two seasons ago, it was the Bucks who had last beaten the Rams in the Continental, and tonight in front of Pennridge’s packed bleachers, their fans - now accustomed to W’s - watched bewildered, as if bankruptcy threatened their portfolio. As the markets closed, it was once again the black and gold brokers from Doylestown, whose investment earned them BANG for their BUCK. Like cherries in a slot machine, three W’s landed in quick succession for the visiting Bucks, and the once hostile host was reminded that this division title won’t be defended without a rematch on West Court Street.
“This is a big win for our program,” said senior libero Sam Winderman. “We were sophomores the last time we beat Pennridge and last season we struggled with them head to head.”
Winderman pointed to a strong start, frustrating defense highlighted by some spectacular digs, timely blocks, brilliant sets, and big hitting as the keys to CB West’s victory.
“We got off well in the first game and pretty much led throughout,” Winderman said. “Getting Will (Varner) back from injury today was super important. He played great and had an impact on us and them.”
Frustrated by the always solid, often spectacular defense of junior Ryan Alu and senior Sam Winderman, the Rams began to make some mistakes. Seniors Adam Philipps and Zach Paley were strong for the Bucks in the middle, and junior outside Danny Klapper led a hitting barrage that included himself, outside hitter Ryan Alu, and senior outside hitter Will Varner. Pennridge couldn’t find a consistent vulnerability in the West ranks as again and again senior Matt Douple gifted precision sets to his hitters with accuracy and deception.
“He spread the attack around all night,” Winderman said of Douple.
Consistent with their play the Bucks also got a lift from sophomore Louis Weimar (who served up some critical points for the Bucks, as Pennridge was pressing to capture the third game. In the end, however, this night was all CB West, punctuated by Douple’s sets, Klapper’s kills, Varner’s valiance, and the acrobatic Alu and athletic Winderman’s back line legacy.
After a disappointing setback at Souderton last week, this Bucks squad chose the right time to gel Monday night, and they pierced the imposing Rams with antlers sharpened for battle.
Douple finished with 31 assists, eight digs and three aces. Klapper led the Bucks with 18 kills and six digs, and Alu added five kills and 11 digs. Winderman led the defense with 18 digs, and Varner added four kills and nine digs.
For the Rams, setter Jesse Smith had 35 assists, seven digs and four blocks. Ben Chinnici (17 kills, 12 digs) and Aaron Nelson (11 kills, five blocks) had big nights at the net. Kevin Jones added five kills. Jeremy Baum (12 digs) and Austin Rush (nine digs) led the defense.
Back into it, CB West will host The Patriots of CB East Wednesday night at West (7:00 pm). With both teams coming into top form and a share of first place on the line, the black and gold gymnasium will be burning with rivalry, the school split their matches last season, with East winning the second; if you go, get there early, and dress for the heat!
NORTH PENN 3, UPPER DUBLIN 2 (25-21, 29-27, 21-25, 23-25, 15-12)
The Knights earned the hard fought win in a grueling five-set match. Steven Landes (17 kills, two aces, eight digs) and Bobby Dean (13 kills, six digs) had big nights at the net. Setter Ryan Ko had 37 assists. Harsh Boghara had 10 blocks and nine kills, and Kishan Davara added eight blocks and four kills in dominant efforts at the net. Manan Patel led the defense with 26 digs.
For the Flying Cardinals, Evan Madden had a huge night, finishing with three aces and a double-double – 24 kills and 11 digs. Andy Katz had 12 kills and six digs and Aaron Glatter added six kills and one block. Joe Choi led the defense with 12 digs. Troy Gomer had one ace, two kills, four blocks and five digs, and setter Jose Palomeque dished out 44 assists to go along with one ace, one kill and eight digs.
“We fought hard, coming back from a 2-0 deficit, but we had too many unforced errors and missed serves down the stretch,” coach Paul Choi said.
SOUDERTON 3, QUAKERTOWN 2 (17-25, 25-15, 25-10, 20-25, 15-12)
The Indians needed five games to edge the Panthers in another conference war. Sam Hess led the Indians with 12 kills and 10 digs. Setter Jack Pagan had 20 assists. Nate Klaus had nine kills and Aaron Moyer had nine digs. Aaron Moyer and Pat Murphy, according to coach Dave Stastny, served tough throughout the match.
“We started out not focusing on the game, and Quakertown took advantage of a 12-3 run to take the first set,” the Indians’ coach said. “We settled down with good serving and took the (second and third) sets. The fourth set we had some miscues, and Quakertown won 25-20. The fifth set we were able to pull out a 15-12 win.”
Mike Dierolf led the Panthers with 10 kills and five digs. Kevin Steich had six kills while Logan Spieker had four kills and five digs. Zach Dierolf added three kills. Setter Drew Stout had 25 assists. Defensively, the Panthers were led by Zac Mahler (nine digs) and Kevin Finlays (seven digs).
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 3, COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 0 (25-13, 25-11, 27-25)
Will Desautelle (12 kills, four digs, two blocks and one ace) and Jason Yakimiv (10 kills, 17 digs, three blocks, one ace) led the Indians to a sweep of their neighboring rival. Setter Logan Fuglestad (29 assists, 13 digs, two aces, 1.5 blocks, one kill) also had a big night. Harry Wyatt added five kills, seven digs and one ace. Aaron Knotts contributed 13 digs, one kill, one ace and one assist, and Alex Saraceno added eight digs, one ace and one assist. Justin Walton (three kills, two digs), Robby Ward (five digs, one kill), Kevin D’Arcy (one kill, .5 blocks) and Tommy Angelina (one kill) also contributed.
For the Golden Hawks, Tyler Hondros had nine kills and nine digs, and Rob Reifsteck had six kills. Sean Rodman had nine digs.
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 3, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 0 (25-9, 25-19, 25-17)
For the Titans, Jack Mayhew (two aces, two kills, 2.5 blocks, one dig), Justin Koren (one ace, two kills, 1.5 blocks, one dig) and Mark Macios (one kill, one block, two digs, five assists) contributed.
ABINGTON 3, CHELTENHAM 1
Jay Bynum had a big night for the Ghosts, finishing with 13 kills and six blocks. Ben Razi added seven kills and one block, and Jack Steinman had four kills and five blocks. Setter Alex Peres had 24 assists, and TJ Dougherty led the defense with 17 digs.
AVON GROVE 3, BENSALEM 1
The Owls dropped a non-league match to Avon Grove Monday. Joey Conley led the Owls with 12 kills, five aces and five digs, and Austin Sherel had seven kills. Bhav Patel added four kills and four aces, and setter Ronak Patel had 24 assists.
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