SOL Colonial Division
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 3, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 1 (8-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-19)
The Bucks recuperated from a slow start and a 25-8 loss in the opening set to sweep the next three. Kya Lynch turned in another monster performance at the net, finishing with 41 kills to go along with 11 digs, three blocks and one ace.
Emma Shank, who surpassed the 500-assist mark this season, dished out 40 assists. Ashlyn Kear also reached a milestone, delivering 16 digs and surpassing the 500 career digs mark.
The Titans, who celebrated Senior Night, were led at the net by senior outside hitter Allison West with 22 kills while senior outside hitter Katelyn Roth added 17 kills
By the numbers: Central Bucks West: Kya Lynch (41 kills, 1 ace, 3 blocks, 11 digs), Ashlyn Kear (16 digs – attaining 500 career digs, 6 aces, 3 assists), Katina Adelizzi (3 kills, 4 blocks), Keeley Fialkowski (3 kills, 3 blocks), Farrah Nerhbas (2 kills, 2 blocks), Emma Shank (40 assists, 3 digs), Charley Brexler (1 ace, 6 digs).
Central Bucks South: Rose Kendrick (Senior, Setter) 20 Assists & 2 Digs; Olivia Hessenthaler (Senior, Libero) 3 Aces, 3 Assists, 19 Digs; Olivia Miller (Senior, Setter) 18 Assists & 4 Digs; Natalie Zonshein (Senior, Defensive Specialist) 5 Digs; Allison West (Senior, Outside Hitter) 1 Ace, 22 Kills, 1 Block, & 11 Digs; Katelyn Roth (Senior, Outside Hitter) 1 Ace, 17 Kills, 1 Block, & 8 Digs; Madalyn Zagnojny (Senior, Middle) 1 Kill & 2 Digs
Up next: Central Bucks West will host Souderton on Tuesday, and Central Bucks South will be on the road at North Penn on Tuesday.
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 3, SOUDERTON 2 (19-25, 16-25, 25-23, 25-19, 16-14)
The Lady Patriots once again gave their fans their money’s worth, barely edging Souderton in another marathon five-set match for their sixth win in their last seven outings.
The defense once again was the main story of the night, led by senior Carmyn O’Brien (27 digs, 5 assists, 1 ace) along with her law firm partners of senior Kayla Muzsi (14 digs, 3 aces, 1 kill) and junior Emily Scafidi (3 digs, 1 ace). They also welcomed a new partner to the firm, sophomore Cianna Thompson, who contributed 9 digs.
Once again, it took a team effort on the front row, this time led by senior Alli Minacci (11 kills, 4 digs, 1 block), sophomore Marcela Pietka (10 kills, 4 digs, 3 aces), senior Summer Darling (7 kills, 4 digs) and senior Kiera Lozon (7 kills, 1 block).
The two-headed setting monster of junior Rylee Parente (13 assists, 6 digs) and sophomore Kaelyn Ware (15 assists, 4 digs, 3 aces, 2 kills) also played a significant role in the win.
Souderton: Ava Woodbury: 1 ace, 12 kills, 10 digs; Stella Powers: 3 aces, 14 kills, 18 digs; Caroline Bache: 2 kills, 39 assists, 9 digs; Willow Myers: 2 aces, 2 assists, 13 digs; Lily Self: 1 ace, 3 kills, 2 blocks, 1 dig; Keira Heverly: 4 kills, 1 dig; Madison Truskowski: 1 ace, 12 kills, 1 block, 12 digs.
Up next: Central Bucks East will travel to Faith Christian Academy for a non-league match on Monday, and Souderton will be on the road at Central Bucks West on Tuesday.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
SOL Colonial Division
NORTH PENN 3, PENNRIDGE 1 (25-23, 25-21, 20-25, 25-9)
Pennridge fell to Knights in division play Wednesday.
Maggie Dekutoski led the Rams offensively with 12 kills and added 9 digs. Emma Hill anchored the defense with 22 digs, while Zoe Roth contributed 11 assists, 7 digs and 3 kills. Alexys O’Brien recorded 4 kills and a team-high 3 aces. Arianne Lauf added 2 aces, 2 kills and 2 blocks, while Jade Wandall finished with 9 assists and 4 digs.
SOL non-league crossover
BENSALEM 3, SPRINGFIELD TWP 0 (25-20, 25-12, 25-12)
The Owls earned the sweep in Wednesday’s non-league crossover game.
They were led by Reece Colgan (24 assists 8 aces 8 digs 1 kill), Maci Mckernan (9 kills 2 aces 1 dig 1 block), Evette Wesseh (6 kills 1 ace 9 digs 2 blocks), Kassidy Wilson (3 kills), Mackenzie Carnie (4 kills 3 digs 1 block) and Haylie Ly ( 1 dig 1 ace). Chloe Cheung made some great plays in the backrow (4 digs).
Non-League Game
Archbishop Wood 3, WILLIAM TENNENT 2, (26-24, 25-15, 25-27, 21-25, 8-15 )
The Lady Tennent Panthers started off strong and excited for their game against Archbishop Wood. They worked through every play and took the first two sets with hard-won battles! Unfortunately, the Vikings just came back a bit stronger and in a reverse sweep, ended up taking the win against Tennent in a 5-set match. While a tough loss, Coach Lockman is very proud of how the girls kept playing through every point, every play and it showed in the incredible moments each play had in the game. Senior outside, Aubrey Lynch had 15 kills and 2 aces for the offense and added 11 digs for the defense. Senior setter Emily Kehner had an incredible game with a career-high 32 assists! She also added a kill, an ace, and 5 digs and a block assist. Sophomore libero KayKay Lorenz had a great defensive game with 25 digs and 4 aces and 3 assists and senior outside Natalie Nabuhotny added 7 kills and 12 digs for the team, along with a solo block and block assist to round her game tonight.
By the numbers: William Tennent: Emily Kehner (Senior, Setter) 32 assists, 1 ace, 5 digs, 1 block assist; Natalie Nabuhotny (Senior, Outside) 7 kills, 1 solo block, 1 block assist; 12 digs; Aubrey Lynch (Senior, Outside) 15 kills, 2 aces, 11 digs; Fiona Kreckmann (Junior Middle) 5 kills, 1 solo blocks, 1 assist, 2 digs; Carissa Malpezzi (Junior, Oppo) 2 kills, 1 ace, 2 digs; Emma Fenner (Sophomore, Oppo) 1 kill; Olivia Strachan (Sophomore, Middle) 3 kills, 1 dig, 1 solo block, 3 block assists; KayKay Lorenz (Sophomore, Libero) 25 digs, 3 assists, 4 aces; Libbie Thorpe (Sophomore, Middle), 1 kill, 1 dig; Avery Baun (Freshman, DS) 1 ace.
Up next: Tennent is on the road next Tuesday for a conference game against Lower Moreland.
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