SOL Patriot Division
BENSALEM 3, NESHAMINY 0 (25-17, 25-23, 25-2)
The Owls earned a sweep of the Redskins.
The Owls were led by Maci McKernan (10 kills 2 aces 4 digs), Evette Wesseh (9 kills 6 aces 4 blocks 3 digs)), Meghan Murray ( 2 kills 2 blocks), Mackenzie Pressler (4 kills 8 digs 5 aces), Piper Griffths (18 digs) and setter Reece Colgan (18 assists 16 digs 1 ace 3 kills)..
Up next: Bensalem will travel to Springfield Twp on Wednesday, and Neshaminy will host Pennsbury on Thursday.
SOL Colonial Division
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 3, NORTH PENN 2 (25-22, 26-24, 18-25, 16-25, 16-14)
The Lady Patriots outlasted the Lady Knights in a grueling five-set match for their fifth win in their last six outings. The defense was the main story of the night, led by senior Carmyn O’Brien (28 digs, 1 assist, 1 kill, 1 ace) along with her law firm partners of senior Kayla Muzsi and junior Emily Scafidi with 14 digs each. Everyone on the front line contributed to the win, led by senior Summer Darling (13 kills, 13 digs, 3 aces), senior Alli Minacci (12 kills, 8 digs, 6 blocks, 2 aces), senior Kiera Lozon (6 kills, 7 blocks, 4 digs) and sophomore Marcela Pietka (10 kills, 18 digs, 2 blocks). Of course, none of the offense would have been possible without the efforts of junior Rylee Parente (14 assists, 4 digs) and sophomore Kaelyn Ware (16 assists, 3 digs, 2 kills).
Up next: Central Bucks East will be on the road at Souderton on Thursday, and North Penn will host Pennridge on Wednesday.
PENNRIDGE 3, CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 2 (15-25, 25-22, 23-25, 29-27, 15-10)
Pennridge defeated CB West in a thrilling five-set match.
Zoe Roth recorded six kills, 10 assists, 10 digs and two blocks. Alexys O’Brien and Maggie Dekutoski each contributed seven kills, while Sawyer Blomgren added five kills. Arianne Lauf led the Rams with four blocks and added three aces. Jade Wandall paced the offense with 18 assists, while Emma Hill led the defense with 13 digs. Lexi Loch contributed three kills and three blocks, and Dekutoski added two aces and 12 digs.
By the numbers: Central Bucks West: Kya Lynch (41 kills, 13 digs, 2 aces, 1 block), Katina Adelizzi (7 kills, 1 block , 1 ace), Emma Shank (48 assists, 12 digs, 1 ace), Ashlyn Kear (18 digs, 4 aces), Ella Rafalowski (7 digs, 1 ace), Charley Brexler (17 digs)
Up next: Pennridge will travel to North Penn on Wednesday, and Central Bucks West will be on the road at Central Bucks South on Thursday.
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 3, SOUDERTON 1 (25-21, 25-13, 23-25, 25-21)
By the numbers: Central Bucks South: Rose Kendrick (Senior, Setter) 16 Assists and 2 Digs; Olivia Hessenthaler (Senior, Libero) 3 Aces, 2 Assists, & 33 Digs; Lily Grzymala (Junior, DS/L) 3 Aces, 1 Assist, 9 Digs; Julia Sherstnyova (Junior, Right Side) 2 Aces, 6 Kills, 2 Blocks, and 16 Digs; Olivia Miller (Senior, Setter) 1 Ace, 1 Kill, 14 Assists, 5 Digs; Brooke Mclaughlin (Junior, Middle) 2 Kills, 2 Blocks, 1 Assist, 1 Dig; Macie Ott (Junior, Middle) 3 Blocks and 1 Dig; Natalie Zonshein (Senior, DS/L) 2 Aces & 2 Digs; Allison West (Senior, Outside Hitter) 1 Ace, 12 Kills, 13 Digs; Katelyn Roth (Senior, Outside Hitter) 3 Aces, 14 Kills, 2 Blocks, and 8 Digs
Souderton: Madison Truskowski: 13 kills, 4 digs, 2 blocks; Stella Powers: 10 kills, 1 assist, 15 digs; Ava Woodbury: 5 kills, 1 block, 8 digs; Caroline Bache: 2 ace, 2 kills, 25 assists, 3 digs; Lily Self: 3 kills, 1 block; Hana Lang: 1 ace, 9 digs; Mia Lapp: 2 blocks
Up next: Central Bucks South will host Central Bucks West on Thursday, and Souderton will celebrate Senior Night when the Indians host Central Bucks East on Thursday.
SOL Liberty Division
HATBORO-HORSHAM 3, WISSAHICKON 1 (25-23, 23-25, 25-14, 25-17)
Hatboro-Horsham improved its record to 12-3 on the season and 7-1 in league with a back-and-forth battle hosting Wissahickon, ultimately winning the match in 4 sets.
Offensively, seniors Gabbi Fisher and Skye Williams had 18 kills a piece with sophomore Kinley Brock running the offense at a rate of 53 assists. Defensively, junior Alyssa Wolfe and sophomore Eunice Chung had 11 and 10 digs respectively. The Hatters had four aces on the night, including Caroline Ward with two, Kinley Brock and Alyssa Wolf each adding one.
Up next: Hatboro-Horsham hosts Harriton on Monday evening (6:30pm) as a start to their last regular season week. Wissahickon will host Abington on Thursday.
Abington Girls Varsity Volleyball Secures 3-Set Sweep Over Quakertown
The Abington Galloping Ghosts brought high energy and dominant play from start to finish tonight, sweeping Quakertown High School in three straight sets! The gym was electric, backed by a packed crowd of cheering spectators.
Shoutouts:
- Maddie Peltzer (#9, Senior OH): 11 digs, 10 kills
- Sophie Heininger (#14, Senior OH): 10 digs, 10 kills
Beyond the stat line, it was a complete team effort, with contributions from every player on the court securing this exciting victory. Proud of the whole squad for a dominant performance!
Up next: Abington will travel to Wissahickon Thursday, and Quakertown will host Upper Dublin for its Dig Pink Night game.
SOL Freedom Division
WILLIAM TENNENT 3, Cheltenham 2 (23-25, 25-22, 13-25, 25-22, 15-5 )
The William Tennent Panthers are back again today with another win against their namesake – the Cheltenham Panthers! It was a nail-biter today with both teams trading set wins; but Tennent finally broke through for the fifth-set W!
It was an exciting game as both teams played exceptionally well with some monster stuff blocks, powerful swings and quick defensive plays. Sophomore libero KayKay Lorenz had a beautiful game with 23 digs along with 7 aces! Sophomore middle Libbie Thorpe had a strong blocking game today, including the 5th set game point win with a solo stuff block! She added 2 kills, 2 assists, 3 aces, 1 dig and an additional block assist to her resume today. Both senior outsides, Aubrey Lynch and Natalie Nabuhotny had strong offensive games with 29 kills and 4 aces between them with both adding 22 digs for the defense and senior setter Emily Kehner scooped up 29 assists and 4 aces. Many memorable moments today for Tennent as they took their ninth win of the season.
By the numbers: William Tennent: Emily Kehner (Senior, Setter) 29 assists, 4 aces, 4 digs; Natalie Nabuhotny (Senior, Outside) 11 kills, 2 assists, 2 aces, 13 digs; Aubrey Lynch (Senior, Outside) 18 kills, 2 aces, 9 digs; Fiona Kreckmann (Junior Middle) 2 kills, 2 blocks, 2 digs; Carissa Malpezzi (Junior, Oppo) 5 kills, 1 ace, 9 digs, 1 block assist; Emma Fenner (Sophomore, Setter) 6 assists, 2 kills, 2 digs; Olivia Strachan (Sophomore, Middle) 1 kill, 1 solo block; KayKay Lorenz (Sophomore, Libero) 23 digs, 7 aces; Libbie Thorpe (Sophomore, Middle), 2 kills, 2 assists, 3 aces, 1 dig, 1 solo blocks, 1 block assist; Avery Baun (Freshman, DS) 1 kill, 6 digs.
Up next: Tennent is on the road on Wednesday for a non-conference match against Archbishop Wood.
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