Check out the results for SOL girls’ volleyball teams in action on Wednesday.
American Conference
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 3, ABINGTON 2 (25-19, 25-13, 23-25, 21-25, 15-12)
The Colonials jumped out to a 2-0 lead only to watch the Ghosts win the next two sets, setting the stage for a dramatic winner-take-all fifth set to close out the grueling match.
Senior outside hitter Emily Houck led the Colonials with 20 kills, one assist, seven aces, two blocks and eight digs. Senior setter Tori Biggins had 29 assists to go along with five kills, nine aces and 11 digs. Junior Rachel Isackman (five kills, one ace, six digs), junior libero Keelin McEleney (two kills, four assists, three aces, 11 digs), junior middle hitter Cara Sweeney (four kills, three digs), junior middle hitter Hannah Thomas (four kills, two digs), junior outside hitter Bridge Raimondo (four kills, two digs), junior defensive specialist Katie Kennedy (one kill, six aces, one assist, nine digs) and freshman defensive specialist Olivia Carbo (14 aces, three digs) also made important contributions.
The Ghosts were led by the 13-kill effort of junior outside hitter Carley Cooper, who also had one block, 14 digs and three aces. Sophomore outside hitter Claire Gassman (six kills, one block, eight digs, three aces), sophomore setter Emma Garg (14 assists, five kills, three blocks, seven digs, two aces) and sophomore middle hitter Leah Simmons (five blocks, five digs, four aces) also contributed.
UPPER MERION 3, CHELTENHAM 0 (25-12, 25-16, 25-5)
The Vikings improved to 3-0 in the SOL (5-0) overall with their win over the Lady Panthers. Melanie Ingram led the offense with 13 kills while Emily Shannon added eight. Shannon also had 20 service points (seven aces) and 15 digs. Ashley Shannon and Carlye Odorisio shared 14 assists. Niki Carpenter, Eryn Brady, Carolyn Helenski and Mimi Daniels dominated the net with 12 kills and five blocks.
Upper Merion will travel to Plymouth Whitemarsh next Tuesday.
UPPER DUBLIN 3, NORRISTOWN 0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-13)
Senior Taylor D’Ginto (eight assists, three aces, four digs) and junior Lauren Pyfer (three kills) led the Flying Cardinals.
“Our defense on serve receive fell apart, allowing Upper Dublin to take the lead,” Norristown coach Bernadette Vereb said.
Continental Conference
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 3, NORTH PENN 0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-22)
Bridgette Terrel and Hannah Lunak led a balanced Patriot attack with seven kills each. Kelly Guillen added five and Lindsay McIntosh, four. Terrel also had five service aces while McIntosh had a pair. Defensively, Rachel Clow had four digs, and Lauren Helveston added three.
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 3, SOUDERTON 0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-20)
The Bucks rebounded from their loss to Central Bucks East to sweep the Indians. Alicia West led the Bucks with seven kills and three digs. Kelly McKinstry had four aces, 11 assists and 11 digs. Sophia Videa added five kills and three blocks, and Kailey Prall had 14 digs and one ace.
For the Indians, Megan Freed had 10 kills and four digs, Cori Watson had 15 assists and three aces, and Savannah Bostwick had 14 digs and three aces.
HATBORO-HORSHAM 3, WISSAHICKON 0 (25-4, 25-7, 25-12)
Junior Sam Jones led the offense with nine kills and seven service aces. Sophomore Cassidy Quattro had eight kills, junior Diamond Black contributed five, junior Alexa Kennedy posted three, and freshman Holly Owen added two. Strong team serving helped capture the win with 20 service aces in all. Junior Candyce Riley served 11 points and led the defense with 11 digs. Junior Kate Hollenbeck served three aces and 14 points in all. Jones, Riley, junior Rachel DeMarco and freshman Allison Laucella recorded nearly perfect passing scores all night. Senior Katie McKay dished out 22 assists.
PENNRIDGE 3, METHACTON 1 (26-24, 28-26, 23-25, 25-19)
The Rams won a non-league thriller against the Warriors, winning back-to-back sets by two points each to open the match. Victoria Jones led the Rams at the net with 12 kills. Steph Judkins and Lauren Drugotch had nine kills each. Meghan Keefe and Julia Donnelly combined for 18 assists.
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH/QUAKERTOWN (Postponed)
National Conference
PENNSBURY 3, COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 1 (25-18, 23-25, 25-14, 25-15)
The Golden Hawks rallied to win the second set, but the Falcons won the next two to win the match.
“My girls played with heart and emotion,” coach Kelly Korn said. “I’m so proud of their efforts against Pennsbury tonight.”
Coach Michael Falter had high praise for the Golden Hawks.
"Council Rock South definitely came to play," the Falcons' coach said. "Just like Tennent, they played amazing defense and kept the ball in play. As a result, that led to a lot of unforced errors on our part.
"In my opinion, we came out a little flat and didn't really focus on the little things that we need to. I told the girls that playing for a very strong program like Pennsbury means that every team is going to bring their 'A' game every time they step onto the court. Hopefully, as a team, we learned that every league match is important."
Senior Cara Reilly led the Falcons with 12 kills while junior Lauren Branfield had 10 kills. Junior Brandi Steiner added nine kills. Taylor McCartney (five kills) and Ava Patterson (four kills) also contributed. Patterson led the Falcons' service game with six aces, and teammates Kelsey Ongradi and McCartney each had three aces.
"Lauren Bransfield and Brandi Steiner, both first-year starters in the middle, really worked hard the last two games and were the difference in my opinion," Falter said.
Rock South senior libero led the defense with 23 digs. Senior outside hitter Katie Quinn had 10 kills and three aces, and junior middle hitter Donna Spiteri had six kills, three aces and two blocks.
WILLIAM TENNENT 3, BENSALEM 0 (25-5, 25-12, 25-16)
After falling just short in back-to-back nailbiters against Council Rock North and Pennsbury, the Panthers rolled to a sweep of the Owls. Jaime Bonner, Shea Conway and Chelsea Gallagher had six kills each to lead the Panthers. Amber Wood added four kills, and Maddie Richard had five aces.
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