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CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 3, CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 1 (19-25, 25-22, 25-23, 25-20)
It’s always a spirited match with the neighboring rivals do battle. CB East -coming off several hard-fought losses and injuries – had a lot to prove against a strong CB West team. For the seniors, it was more than likely their final opportunity to face West, and emotions were flying high.
After dropping the first set, the Patriots came back to win the next three, earning a sweep in their season series with the Bucks.
“We had a great practice yesterday and felt very comfortable coming into tonight’s match, especially with middle blocker Pierce Budson and outside hitter Jarred Minschwaner back in the lineup,” coach Scott Geller said. “Tonight was the rebound match that we needed to regain our confidence.
“If we continue to work hard, play with heart, focus and discipline, districts is going to be some exciting times for these boys.”
Budson made his presence felt in the middle, finishing with seven kills and three blocks, and Minschwaner was a force on the outside, contributing eight kills, two blocks, seven digs and one ace.
Chris Woolslayer had a team-high 15 kills to go along with eight digs and two aces. Carter Haban added 10 kills and two digs, and Eric Chmiel had eight kills and three blocks. Setter Mason Miller had 44 assists, three digs, two kills and one ace. Andrew Bennett (one ace, one kill, two digs) and Kyle Schmauk (eight digs) also contributed.
For the Bucks, Daniel Klapper led the way with 19 kills, nine digs and two aces. Ryan Alu added eight kills, three aces and 14 digs, and Will Varner had five kills and nine digs. Libero Sam Winderman led the defense with 22 digs. Setter Matt Douple had 38 assists and six digs.
PENNRIDGE 3, NORTH PENN 1 (25-12, 25-23, 13-25, 25-15)
Cross Edwards led a balanced Ram attack with 11 kills to go along with eight digs and three aces. Kevin Jones had six kills and two blocks, Aaron Nelson added five kills and four blocks, and Josiah Friesen had five kills and five blocks. Setter Jesse Smith had 33 assists and eight digs. Austin Rush led the defense with 12 digs, and Jeremy Baum had six digs.
UPPER DUBLIN 3, QUAKERTOWN 1 (25-17, 23-25, 25-16, 25-23)
Evan Madden and Albert Sungenis turned in big performances at the net for the Flying Cardinals as both contributed a match-high 15 kills. Madden also had three blocks and nine digs while Sungenis had nine digs and one ace. Michael Cummins added five kills, one block and seven digs. Jose Palomeque had 23 assists, 12 digs, three kills and two aces, and Troy Gomer had 15 assists, one ace and seven digs. Joe Choi led the defense with 29 digs, five aces and five assists. Brandon Ross (two kills, one block, four digs) and Aaron Glatter (one kill, three blocks, one assist, six digs) also contributed.
Mike Dierolf (11 kills, eight digs, one ace) and Zach Dierolf (12 kills, three blocks, two aces) had big nights at the net for the Panthers. Logan Spieker (six kills, seven digs, three blocks), Graham Wilson (four kills, three blocks, one ace) and Kevin Steich (four kills, four blocks) also contributed. Setter Justin Flor had 27 assists, one kill and two aces. Josh Moyer (four digs) and Kevin Finlayson (four digs) both contributed defensively.
CHELTENHAM 3, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 0 (25-17, 26-24, 25-22)
Justin Koren led the Titans with 11 kills. Setter Mark Macios had 25 assists, and libero David Lulko had nine digs. Sophomore Jack Hertkorn stepped in and contributed a block and three digs.
SOUDERTON 3, CHRISTOPHER 2 (25-18, 31-29, 23-25, 23-25, 15-11)
It looked as if the visiting Indians might be in for a short match after eking out a 31-29 win to take a 2-0 lead over the Pioneers. That wasn’t the case. The Pioneers won the next two sets, setting up a winner-take-all fifth set.
“It was one of those matches that both teams wanted to win, and the play on both teams was spirited and well played,” coach Dave Stastny said. “In the first set, we were able to get a run at the end of the set.
“The second set was a fun set to be a part of – both teams had opportunities to win, and both teams battled. In the fifth set, we were able to jump out to a 3-0 lead, which helped us hold on to win 15-11. It was a big win against a local rival. So many players contributed in a team effort.”
Sam Hess and Ben Campman led the Indians with 18 kills each. Setter Luke Pagan had 43 assists. Derek DiCesare had two digs. Stastny also credited Kyle Wetzler, Mike Pagan, Nate Klaus, Pat Murphy, Jaret Gower and Aaron Moyer for their contributions.
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