Three SOL girls’ volleyball team advanced to Thursday’s next round. Check out the recaps. CR South/North Penn & Souderton/Bensalem photos provided courtesy of Jon Sklut. Check back for galleries of both games.
Class 6A
#13 COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 3, #20 NORTH PENN 2
The Council Rock South Hawks hosted a formidable North Penn team, back from a series of injuries, in round 1 of the PIAA district playoffs last night.
The match went into overtime with an 18-16 win for the Golden Hawks in set five.
The Golden Hawks struggled at times to consistently run an offense but came through with well-placed offense to finish the match. Senior Middle Toren Kotter led the team with 13 kills and three blocks, senior setter Emelie Korn contributed 27 assists, seven digs, a block, an ace and a kill on the night. Senior OH Soleil Kauer contributed 9 kills, 18 digs and an ace. Senior OPP Riley Witmer added 12 kills.
Senior Libero Chloe Brossman served up an ace and defensively dug up 11 and added three assists. Rounding out the offense, sophomore OH Olivia Brown contributed six kills and an ace while digging up 13 and freshman middle Sasha Skelley contributed four kills and three blocks.
Junior DS/setter Mia Bacevich dug up 13 and added four assists.
“The Golden Hawks continue to spread opportunities for offense offering a well-rounded attack from all positions,” Rock South coach Kelly Korn said.
Up next: The Hawks will continue their journey on Thursday (6pm) against the four seed at Central Bucks West.
#17 SOUDERTON 3, #16 BENSALEM 1 (24-26, 25-22, 25-23, 25-15)
Souderton travelled to Bensalem for Tuesday’s opening round of districts and came away with the big win.
Madison Truskowski had a huge night at the net, leading the Indians with 21 kills. Stella Powers also was a force at the net, finishing with 16 kills and three blocks. She completed a double-double with 11 digs.
Setter Caroline Bache handed out 37 assists while Caroline Decembrino led the defense with 12 digs.
By the numbers: Souderton: Stella Powers: 3 aces, 16 kills, 3 blocks, 2 assists, 11 digs; Madison Truskowski: 21 kills, 1 dig; Caroline Bache: 1 ace, 2 kills, 37 assists, 5 digs; Caroline Decembrino: 5 aces, 12 digs; Hana Lang: 2 aces, 8 digs; Hazel Powers: 1 ace, 6 digs; Lily Self: 2 kills, 4 blocks, 1 dig; Willow Myers: 1 ace, 4 digs; Mia Lapp: 3 blocks.
Up next: Souderton will be on the road at top-seeded Spring-Ford for a quarterfinal match on Thursday (6pm).
Class 5A
#5 HATBORO-HORSHAM 3, #12 POTTSGROVE 0
Hatboro-Horsham swept visiting Pottsgrove in the first round of 5A district playoffs on Tuesday night in convincing fashion.
HH dominated on the serving line headlined by sophomores Eunice Chung and Kinley Brock as well as junior Alyssa Wolfe and seniors Caroline Ward and Adrienne Morgan.
Offensively, the outsides of Gabbie Fisher and Skye Williams as well as middles Leah Benoit-Jean and Ciara Lacey led the way, with the middle contributing immensely in blocking.
The defense was held down by junior Alyssa Wolfe and Eunice Chung while the offense was orchestrated by setters Kinley Brock and Mia Szymanik.
Up next: Hatboro-Horsham (14-4, 8-2 SOL) travels to Mount St. Joseph for a district quarterfinal match on Thursday night (6pm).
#6 UPPER DUBLIN 3, #11 PENNCREST
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