Check out the recaps for SOL boys’ volleyball teams in action Thursday.
SOL American Conference
SOUDERTON 3, NORTH PENN 2 (21-25, 16-25, 25-13, 25-20, 15-13)
The Indians traveled to North Penn for a marquee SOL matchup Thursday night, as both teams entered the match with only two conference losses and battling for position atop the SOL leaderboard.
The Knights jumped out to an early lead winning the first two sets, but the Indians found their footing and rebounded to win the next three.
Once again, Derek Stefenowicz led the Indians physically and mentally, putting away 17 kills while adding four blocks, seven digs and an ace, and keeping the team motivated after falling behind 0-2. Gabe Williams - who only had 10 assists through the first two sets and finished the match with 38 total - also added three kills and two blocks of his own.
Sawyer Jones and Colton Musselman each added eight kills and 10 digs. Gio Iervolino had six kills and six blocks out of the middle, and Connor Basile led the Indians defense with 19 digs.
By the numbers: Souderton: Derek Stefenowicz (17 kills, 4 blocks, 7 digs, 1 ace), Gabe Williams (38 assists), 3 kills, 2 blocks), Sawyer Jones (8 kills, 10 digs), Colton Musselman (8 kills, 10 digs), Gio Iervolino (6 kill, 6 blocks), Connor Basile (19 digs)
North Penn: Luke Giza (15 kills, 3 aces, 2 blocks, 8 digs), Max Reilly (14 kills, 2 aces, one block, 5 digs), Kyle Park (10 kills, one ace, 10 blocks, 4 digs, 4 assists), Shane McElroy (5 kills, one block), Jack Woodland (6 kills, 6 blocks, 2 aces, 3 digs), Luca Dalla Costa (3 kills, 2 blocks), Daniel Oh (34 assists, 2 kills, one ace and 7 digs), Aaditya Patel (9 assists), Prithvi Patel (20 digs)
Up next: The Indians, who improved to 11-2 overall and 9-2 in the SOL, host 8-1 Pennridge Monday at 5:30pm. North Penn (9-3) will travel to Upper Dublin on Monday.
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 3, CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-13)
In a battle of neighboring rivals, the Bucks earned a sweep of the Patriots in SOL action Thursday.|The Patriots got solid performances from Nick Cross, 3 kills, 4 digs, Kyle Knorr, 4 kills, 1 assist, 2 aces, 8 digs, Josh Ostrander, 2 digs, 2 kills, and Eli Dalby with 7 assists, 7 digs, and 1 block. Jaden Lake anchored the East defense, picking up 5 digs, while Mason Sullivan added a dig. Contributing solid games at the net were Jackson Truelove with 1 kill, 1 assist, 1 dig, and 4 blocks, Graham Christian with a block, a dig, and a kill, and Alex Lemaire, who added a block.
By the numbers: Central Bucks West: Nick Anton (11 kills 3 blocks 15 assists), Isaiah Rubenstein (8 kills), Hayden Morocco (7 kills, 3 blocks, 2 aces), Karl Linde (7 kills), Caleb Woodring (4 kills, 13 digs), Chase Kerskey (15 assists), Chase Hovagymyan (3 kills), Dalton Estes (3 kills)
Up next: Central Bucks West (4-10, 4-8 SOL) will travel to Quakertown on Monday, and Central Bucks East (1-13, 1-11) will host Central Bucks South on Monday.
WISSAHICKON 3, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 2 (25-21, 22-25, 24-26, 25-16, 15-9
The Wissahickon Trojans traveled to CB South for a Senior Night Showdown. The marathon match went the distance with the Trojans pulling out the victory in five sets.
Leading the way for the Trojans was senior Aiden Robinson who had 11 kills, 6 aces, 6 blocks and 12 digs, Nate Oh dished out a season high 35 assists to go along with 5 kills, 4 blocks, 1 ace and 10 digs. Junior Jonas Sabia had 16 kills, 7 blocks and 3 digs. Dean Bowers powered the defense with 11 blocks, 3 digs and 3 kills. Reed Harris had 15 kills, 2 aces, 3 blocks, 16 assists and 10 digs. Senior Nolan McLintic had the block of the match to re-energize the Trojans to go along with 2 kills.
For the Titans, Jon Infantino led the offense with 18 kills followed by Jake Sciscio with 12. Senior libero Myroslav Lepuha led the defense with 29 digs. Setter Gavin Roth had 28 assists and five blocks while junior setter Xavier Robayo had 17 assists.
Up next: Wissahickon (11-3, 9-3 SOL) will travel to Abington on Monday. Central Bucks South (5-9, 3-9) will be on the road at Central Bucks East on Monday.
SOL National Conference
NESHAMINY 3, CHELTENHAM 0 (25-21, 25-11, 25-18)
The Redskins rolled to their 11th win of the season, earning a sweep of the Panthers in National Conference action.
By the numbers: Vraj Amin (1 ace, 1 assist, 1 dig), Ryan MacMullen (1 ace, 1 assist, 5 digs), Hugh Kavitsky (2 digs, 10 assists), Damien Castro (2 aces, 7 digs), Thomas Nice (1 kill, 2 aces, 3 assists, 2 digs, 1 block), Dominic Valley (10 kills, 1 ace, 3 digs), Christian Kania (1 kill, 1 ace, 1 block), Kier Riegen (7 kills, 2 aces, 1 assist, 4 blocks), Cadeen Amati (4 kills, 2 blocks), Bobby Majka (1 kill, 10 assists, 1 block), Griffen Sariano (1 kill, 2 digs), Aaran Patel (1 kill, 2 blocks), Nick Kania (1 kill), Jack Birmingham (1 kill)
Up next: Neshaminy (11-3, 8-2 SOL) will host La Salle in a non-league match Friday, and Cheltenham (0-8) will travel to William Tennent on Tuesday.
Wednesday, April 23
Non-league
SOUDERTON 3, LANSDALE CATHOLIC 1 (25-18, 25-21, 21-25, 25-20)
The Indians hosted Lansdale Catholic for a rematch of their season opener and were able to defeat the Crusaders in 4 sets.
Derek Stefanowicz was tough to stop on the offensive side, putting away 27 kills and only committing three errors. He also added three blocks, 10 digs and one ace. Sawyer Jones contributed with 15 kills and 10 digs. Gabe Williams had 45 assists and 11 digs. Conor Basile led the defense with 12 digs.
With the win the Indians move to 10-2 overall 7-2 SOL.
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