Check out the recaps for SOL boys’ volleyball teams in action Thursday.
SOL American Division
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 3, CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 1 (25-23, 25-16, 23-25, 17-25)
After losing to the Bucks earlier this season (1-3), the Titans returned the favor, defeating West at home in four sets.
“It was a night of stats for South,” Titans’ coach Dave Schlosser said.
Setters Gavin Roth and Sam Snyder had incredible nights with 24 and 22 assists respectively. They both also tallied 14 digs in the match, and Roth, a junior setter, added 10 kills for a volleyball triple-double. Ben Grove added 25 kills,15 digs and three blocks in a huge performance.
“He is seemingly back to his first team all-league form from last season,” Schlosser said of Grove.
Middles Brody Cocca and William Nothum both had fantastic outings with 10 kills each and controlled the net play with their blocking.
"They have been so consistent this season,” Schlosser said. “They truly seem unstoppable at times."
Libero Zeke Gift topped his performance from earlier in the week with 20 digs and a lot of great passing and defense.
"This was truly the first match of the season where we played as one,” Schlosser said. “They really put it together tonight. Sam and Gavin played some of their best volleyball of the season, and everyone on the floor contributed to the win.
“Junior Jake Sciscio might have put us over the edge with four kills and two blocks that we sorely needed to win some very tight sets against a great opponent. We have a close connection with all the Central Bucks teams. Many of the boys play club volleyball together, and many of us were their coaches.
“I will greatly miss the three senior players from West I've had the pleasure to occasionally work with - Liam Boyle, Dean Nguyen and Cooper Tysinski. These are really great young men, and we wish them well."
For the Bucks, Logan McHenry had 10 kills while Dean Nguyen added nine kills and four digs. Cooper Tyksinski had four kills. Setter Liam Boyle had 22 assists and five digs. Caleb Woodring’s 12 digs led the defense.
CB South (4-4) will play at the Haverford Invitational tournament on Saturday and travel to Souderton on Monday night. Central Bucks West (6-5, 5-4) will travel Emmaus High School on Saturday for a non-league match at 11 a.m.
PENNRIDGE 3, UPPER DUBLIN 1
Sparked by a huge night at the net from Bryce Ammon, the visiting Rams defeated the Cardinals in four sets in an intense conference battle. Ammon finished the night with 22 kills, two aces, seven digs and four blocks. He was the favorite target of setter Evan Jalosinski, who had 37 assists to go along with five digs and two blocks. Logan Jalosinski also had a big night, contributing 12 kills, nine digs and six aces. Also playing important roles were Aaron Ladd (6 kills, 8 digs), Chris Cullen (5 kills, 8 blocks), Tyler Smith (2 blocks, 7 digs) and Ethan Vo (11 digs).
For the Cardinals, Cory Pendleton led the way with 15 kills, one assist, seven digs and one block. Seamus Frayne added 11 kills while Gabe Copley had six kills, one ace, five digs and two blocks and Zakary Brown contributed six kills and four digs. Setter Scott Barenbaum handed out 34 assists to go along with eight digs and one block. Dominick Plaku led the defense with 19 digs and also had one kill, one ace and two assists. Joseph Theodorson (2 kills, 1 dig, 1 block) and Michael Loose (4 aces, 7 digs) also made important contributions.
Pennridge (9-0, 8-0 SOL) will host defending state champion Parkland in a non-league match Friday, and Upper Dublin (8-2, 7-2) will host Central Bucks South on Tuesday.
SOUDERTON 3, QUAKERTOWN 0
Derek Stefanowicz had a big night at the net, leading the Indians to a sweep of the visiting Panthers.
Stefanowicz contributed 16 kills and three aces. Everett Self added four kills and three aces, and Connor Basile had five digs and two aces. Gio Iervolino added two kills and seven blocks.
For the Panthers, Owen Williams led the way at the net with eight kills and eight digs. Miles Longacre added four kills, one block and two digs. Setter Sean Gillin had 17 assists, one kill, one block and seven digs. Also contributing were Jack Harris (2 kills, 3 aces, 2 blocks, 2 digs), Alex Alfaro-Diaz (2 aces, 3 blocks, 3 digs), Quinn Costanzo (7 digs), Vadym Mazurak (2 kills, 3 digs), Owen Reinford (2 kills, 2 digs) and Joey Gianni (1 kill).
Souderton (5-6, 3-4 SOL) will travel to Unionville for a non-league match Friday, and Quakertown (1-8, 0-8) will host Whitehall in a non-league match Friday.
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 3, NORTH PENN 0
The Patriots earned a sweep of the visiting Knights.
Ryan Coxey (14 assists, 6 kills, 5 aces, 5 blocks, 6 digs) and AJ Helveston (15 assists, 4 kills, 1 ace, 1 block, 6 digs) shared setting duties. Reid Miller’s 10 kills led a balanced attack. He also had three blocks and nine digs. Evan Blank added eight kills, 12 digs, one ace and one block while Shane Sutton had six kills and six blocks. Rhys Marshall’s 13 digs led the defense. He also had four assists. Also contributing were Tommy LeFever (2 kills), Caleb Lyzinski (2 blocks) Kyle Knorr (1 ace, 4 digs) and Eli Dalby (1 assist).
“Both Lucas McNeal and Josh Ostrander had strong serving games,” said East coach Rob Minschwiner.
Central Bucks East (7-4, 6-2 SOL) will compete in the Ted Keyser Volleyball Invitational at Haverford on Saturday, and North Penn (1-11, 1-8) will be on the road at Abington on Friday.
SOL National Conference
WILLIAM TENNENT 3, COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 0
PENNSBURY 3, NESHAMINY 0
Non-league
BENSALEM 3, LA SALLE 0
Bensalem earned a sweep of the visiting Explorers. The Owls were led by the standout performance of Dev Patel (12 kills 5 digs 2 aces 1 block).
“We demand a lot from Dev, and it is great to see how far his game has grown,” Bensalem coach Tim Linehan said.
The Owls had a balanced attack with Yosuf Khan (8 kills 1 block) on the outside and Billy Bibeck (6 kills 1 block) in the middle. Jahaan Patel (9 kills 2 blocks 5 aces) continued his strong play from the right side and the service line. Luv Patel (21 digs) and Roman Walsh (10 digs 1 kill) were outstanding defensively. Veer Patel (33 assists 2 kills 4 blocks) ran the offense well.
Bensalem (9-1, 5-1 SOL) will host Dock Mennonite Academy in a non-league match at 5 p.m. Friday.
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