Check out the recaps for SOL girls’ volleyball teams in action Thursday. CR North/William Tennent photos courtesy of Jon Sklut. CLICK HERE to view the Suburban One Sports' GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL GALLERIES.
SOL National Conference
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 3, WILLIAM TENNENT 0
The visiting Indians earned a sweep of the Panthers in Thursday’s regular season finale.
“For the first time in three years, the match did not go a long five sets, but that did not mean there weren't ups and downs,” Rock North coach Joe Schweitzer said. “In the first set, CRN held a six-point lead only to
watch Tennent come back with some strong serving to take a late lead. The typical back and forth occurred with CRN winning late point to seal the set.
“In the third set, Tennent once again showed some strong serving and took a 14-7 lead. After a timeout, CRN came back with some strong serving from Olivia Szymkiewicz, Rylee Desruiseau and Macallan Vogel, with timely kills from Olivia (6) and Sloane (4) to seal the set.”
The Indians were led by Olivia Szymkiewicz with 12 kills and 5 aces, Sloane Jordan with 10 kills and Addison Zarillo with 4 kills and 5 aces.
“On a sad note, Coach Brian from Tennent announced he was stepping down as the head coach,” Schweitzer said of long-time coach Brian Bassler. “I will personally miss coaching against him and I am sure his players will miss him. SOL will also miss him.”
Council Rock North – the 15th seed - will return to action Tuesday in the District 1 4A Tournament. William Tennent closed out its season with a 9-11 overall record.
NESHAMINY 3, BENSALEM 1 (26-24, 18-25, 25-16, 25-21)
The Redskins eked out a win in the opening set and – after the Owls won the second – came back to win the third and fourth sets on Bensalem’s Senior Night.
“Tonight was our final match of the season and our Senior Night,” Bensalem coach Violet DiMichele said. “Although the game didn’t end in our favor, the girls really did fight to the end and, most importantly, had fun their last time playing together.
“All seven seniors really stood out in their own way tonight, and I’m proud of each and every one of them.”
For the Owls, senior setter Talia DiMichele had a big night with 25 assists, six aces, six kills and 13 digs. Dene Howe led the defense with 14 digs, and Ashley Ochoa added 10 digs. Evette Wesseh led the attack with 10 kills, Jordan Domansky added seven kills, Kacey Wolanski had six kills, and Manuella Agbeko added four kills and a block.
Neshaminy closed out its season with a 9-10 record while the Owls were 4-16.
SOL Continental Conference
PENNRIDGE 3, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 1
In their final regular-season home match, the Lady Rams – the SOL Continental champions for the second straight season - secured a 3-1 victory over Central Bucks South during their annual Dig Pink event.
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The Rams' offense was led by standout senior setter Delaney Schwind, who hit a career milestone of 2,000 assists last night.
"This milestone is a testament to her commitment and passions for the game of volleyball, and a journey that began for her in 4th grade," said head coach Mike Fleischacker about Schwind's milestone achievement.
Caitlyn Kuntz was an offensive powerhouse with 16 kills, while middle hitter Chloe Wint followed with 11 kills. On the defensive side, Shannon Leo led the charge with 20 digs. Pennridge dominated from the service line, racking up 16 aces to overpower CB South. With this win, the Pennridge Rams closed out the regular season on a high note as they prepare for an exciting playoff run.
Pennridge (18-2, 11-1 SOL) – fifth in the latest District 1 4A power rankings – will have an opening round bye and will return to action Thursday in the second round. Central Bucks South closed its season with an 8-12 record, 4-8 in the SOL.
CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 3, CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 0
The Lady Patriots played their most complete match of the season during an emotional Pink Out night against crosstown rival CB West. Before the game, both teams gathered to hear some inspiring stories from cancer survivors as fans, players and coaches contributed money to support the Kin Wellness & Support Center.
Once the varsity match started, East jumped out to an early lead in the first set and never looked back on their way to a 3-0 sweep in their last match of the season.
“It was a great example of a team win, with every starter making contributions to the overall victory,” East coach Andy Helveston said.
The tone was set early by sophomore middle hitter Ali Minacci, who led the team in kills (12) and blocks (6). The senior tandem of Sophia Schwartz (7 kills, 7 digs and 2 blocks) and Regina Mathur (4 kills, 11 digs and 4 service aces) once again delivered when it was needed most. Senior Mia Mettille (15 assists, 4 digs and 4 service aces) and sophomore Brynne Vonder Schmalz (10 assists, 10 digs and 2 service aces) handled the setting duties, and the back row law firm of senior Arya Haridas (15 digs), sophomore Carmyn O'Brien (6 digs) and junior Abi Zmuda (3 digs) kept many of the well hit balls by West in play. Also chipping in were junior Reese Coxey (3 blocks and 2 kills) and sophomore Summer Darling (5 blocks and 2 kills).
Despite the defeat, the Bucks had much to celebrate. Senior setter Elisa Kremser (2 kills, 8 assists, 5 digs) capped off her high school volleyball career by reaching an incredible milestone of 1,000 career assists during the match. Meanwhile, sophomore outside hitter Kya Lynch (4 aces, 16 kills, 3 blocks, 15 digs) made her mark by breaking West’s single season kill record, finishing with 374 kills—surpassing the previous record of 366. Congratulations to both Elisa and Kya on their outstanding achievements. Also contributing for West were Erinn McCusker (1 ace, 1 kill, 2 assists, 8 digs), Ava Streibig (2 kills, 1 assist, 3 blocks, 1 dig) and Emily Ferrese (9 digs, 2 assists).
Central Bucks East closed out its season with a 7-12 record overall, 5-7 in the SOL. Central Bucks West finished its season 9-11 overall and 7-5 in league play.
SOUDERTON 3, QUAKERTOWN 0 (25-11, 25-22, 29-27)
The Indians celebrated Senior Night with a sweep of the visiting Panthers.
Leading the charge for the Indians was senior Lauren Vince with 13 kills, four aces and five digs. Seniors Jocelyn Murphy (4 digs, 2 assists, 3 aces) and senior Emma Conklin (1 ace, 1 kill, 2 digs, 2 blocks) also contributed. Setter Stella Powers dished out 27 assists and also had five digs, three aces and one kill. Zoe Folk led the defense with 12 digs, two aces and two assists. Kylie Okeefe had a big night at the net with 10 kills to go along with one dig. Ella Rothenberger had one kill.
Souderton closed out its season with a 9-11 record overall, 4-8 in the SOL. Quakertown was 9-9 overall and 4-8 in the SOL.
SOL American Conference
ABINGTON 3, NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY 2 (25-19, 18-25, 25-14, 20-25, 16-14)
The Ghosts eked out a win in a five-set thriller.
Setter Mary Carter had a busy night, handing out 42 assists. Sofie Heininger and Sasha Moody, who finished with 24 and 19 kills respectively, both had huge nights at the net.
Abington (13-4, 11-3 SOL) will return to action Tuesday in the opening round of the District 1 4A Tournament. The Ghosts are seeded 12th in the latest District 1 4A power rankings. New Hope-Solebury (13-7, 8-8) is ranked first in District 1 2A and will host a district semifinal match Tuesday.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 3, UPPER DUBLIN 1 (25-21, 25-19, 18-25, 25-17)
PW and Upper Dublin had another battle with PW edging Upper Dublin in four sets. It was the Cardinals’ first loss in league play.
PW's offense was balanced with Amanda Busk leading the way with 14 kills. The front court defense was solid led by Eliza Meersman's five blocks and Ryleigh Gunn's three blocks. The backcourt was led by Giuliana Storti and Brigid Keenan's 11 digs each and a very strong showing in serve receive. Giules Storti added four aces followed closely by Marissa Storti and Chloe Esslinger who racked up three aces each. PW congratulates Upper Dublin in securing the conference title!
Plymouth Whitemarsh closed out its season 17-2 overall. The Colonials – sixth in the latest District 1 4A power rankings – will have an opening round bye in the District 1 4A Tournament and will be in action Thursday. Upper Dublin is ranked seventh and will also begin play on Thursday.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 3, HAVERFORD 2 (25-16, 23-25, 26-24, 19-25, 15-13)
In a tough District 1 matchup, CR South bested Haverford in a grueling five-set battle.
South overcame significant deficits, trailing 9-2 in set five to come back and win 15-13. South relied on grit and teamwork to finish the set with a win and have proven time and again that they do not give up.
The Golden Hawks received standout defensive play from senior Libero Halle Wilson and sophomore Soliel Kauer. Sophomore Emelie Korn lent 15 assists, three kills, seven digs and two blocks. Junior Olivia DeSaro had 12 assists, 14 kills, nine digs and one block. Senior Nala Kauer contributed 14 kills.
“The team was flexible in adjusting their defense to strong pin hitters and relentless in their ability to fight back,” Rock South coach Kelly Korn said.
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