Check out the recaps for SOL boys’ volleyball teams in action in Thursday’s second round of the District 1 3A Tournament.
#7 NESHAMINY 3, #2 PENNRIDGE (25-22, 25-20, 19-25, 25-20)
Neshaminy pulled off a stunner Thursday night, defeating perennial district power Pennridge on its home court.
Beknazar Baiyshbekov’s 19 kills led the attack. He also had 12 digs and three blocks. Ryan MacMullen’s 13 digs led the Redskins’ tenacious defense. Setter El-Mansur Sagaliev handed out 44 assists and also had 12 digs, four kills, four aces and three blocks.
For the Rams, Logan Jalosinski’s 23 kills led the attack.
By the numbers: Neshaminy: Vraj Amin (5 kills, 1 assist, 11 digs), Beknazar Baiyshbekov (19 kills, 12 digs, 3 blocks), Nursultan Kadyrbekov (8 kills, 1 ace, 1 assist, 3 blocks), Arlan Zharassov (6 kills, 2 blocks), El-Mansur Sagaliev (4 kills, 4 aces, 3 blocks, 12 digs, 44 assists), Max Currie (11 kills, 1 assist, 1 dig, 4 blocks), Ryan MacMullen (1 assist, 13 digs), Daniel Zhaneybaev (1 ace, 2 digs), Damien Castro (2 assists, 3 digs)
Pennridge: Owen Smith (36 assists, 2 aces), Logan Jalosinski (23 kills, 9 digs), Bryce Ammon (9 kills, 8 digs, 6 aces), Spencer Ziga (4 kills, 3 blocks), Travis Haggerty (4 kills), Chase Shollenberger (4 blocks), Logan Wint (2 aces), Sky Keo (9 digs), Tyler Wolfgang (5 digs)
Neshaminy coach Pat Klingerman: "Pennridge is a very well coached team, Dave does a great job getting them ready to play. They have some monster hitters that we were able to slow down enough with our blocks and force them into tough decisions. Our guys played great tonight, the middles really stepped up and hit .725 combined tonight. That is a signature win when you travel to Pennridge and beat a team that is consistently ranked in the state. We still need to work on things and iron stuff out before we take on Spring Ford on Tuesday."
Up next: Neshaminy (17-4, 11-3 SOL) will face #6 Spring-Ford in a District 1 3A semifinal match at Pope John Paul II on Tuesday (5 pm). Spring-Ford also pulled off a second round upset, defeating #3 Lower Merion. Pennridge closed out its season with a 15-3 record overall. The Rams were 14-2 and SOL American Conference champions.
#4 UNIONVILLE 3, #5 NORTH PENN 1
The Knights fell in four after winning the opening set of Thursday’s match.
Finishing their season with an impressive 13-3 conference record and securing second place in a highly competitive league, the Knights showcased consistency, resilience, and a relentless competitive spirit.
Though the playoff run ended sooner than they had hoped, the season was packed with standout performances, tight-knit teamwork, and a commitment to excellence that has become the new definition of the North Penn boys’ volleyball program.
North Penn coach Zheng Huang: "It has been a transformative season for the North Penn boys’ volleyball program. This team never backed down from a challenge. From day one, they played with heart, fought for every win, and redefined this program with pride. A 13-3 record and a second-place finish in our conference is something these players should be proud of for years to come."
North Penn closed out its season with a 16-4 record overall.
#3 PENNSBURY 3, #8 SOUDERTON 0
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