Check out the recaps for SOL girls’ volleyball teams in action Wednesday. Pennridge/CB East photos courtesy of Jon Sklut. Check back for a gallery of photos.
SOL Patriot Division
PENNRIDGE 3, CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 0
In a collaborative team performance, the Lady Rams swept CB East on the road to maintain their undefeated season record. Wednesday’s win was the team’s eighth without a loss.
Melissa Hinkson led the charge with eight kills, 11 digs, three aces, and three blocks, while Caitlyn Kuntz contributed seven kills, five digs, and two aces. Chloe Wint dominated at the net, leading the team with four blocks and also contributing four kills. Senior setter Delaney Schwind dished out 11 assists while also contributing 11 digs and three aces. Shannon Leo led the defensive effort with an impressive 18 digs and three aces, providing a solid anchor for the team’s success.
For the Patriots, the defensive star of the game was Arya Haridas (22 digs), and the offense was led by Sophia Schwartz (4 kills, 9 digs and 1 block). Regina Mathur (9 digs, 1 kill and 1 service ace), Brynne Vonder Schmalz (10 digs and 6 assists), and Mia Mettille (5 assists and 1 service ace) played critical roles in the match, and Mia Rivera made some immediate contributions off the bench in the third set, registering two kills, one dig and one block.
Pennridge (8-0, 4-0 SOL) will be on the road at Council Rock North Monday, and Central Bucks East (2-5, 1-3) will travel to New Hope-Solebury Friday.
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 3, QUAKERTOWN 1 (25-21, 21-25, 27-25, 25-10)
After an exhilarating win against North Penn one night earlier, the Bucks maintained their momentum with a victory over Quakertown at home.
The Bucks showcased exceptional consistency with strong serves delivered by Elisa Kremser, Erinn McCusker, Kya Lynch, Ashlynn Kear, Ava Streibig, Jane Foster, and Keeley Fialkowski.
“Kya Lynch once again proved to be a key player, displaying outstanding leadership both her athletic and positive presence on the court,” West coach Todd Miller said. “Ava Streibig contributed on offense, demonstrating versatility by playing effectively from both the outside and middle, while also making key defensive plays with crucial blocks and digs.
“Libero Emily Ferrese was a standout defensively, making pivotal digs that kept the team in control throughout the match.”
Klemser contributed 20 assists, six digs, one ace and one block. Lynch had another big night with 16 kills, 21 digs, three blocks and two kills. McCusker had 13 digs, nine assists, two kills and one block. Ferrese’s 23 digs led the Bucks. Also contributing were Molly Kearns (2 kills, 5 digs), Ava Streibig (1 ace, 4 kills, 1 block, six digs) and Keeley Fialkowski (3 kills, 3 digs).
For the Panthers, Ellie White led the way at the net with 11 kill and two blocks as well as one assist and two digs. Krysalyn Juchno added seven kills, three aces, one block and two digs while Rachel White had six kills and four digs. Setter Genevieve Clark handed out 22 assists and also had one kill and 12 digs. Zoe Hartley had 13 digs and one ace while Meghan Steiert and Colleen Gallagher both had six digs.
Central Bucks West (3-6, 3-2 SOL) will travel to Council Rock North Tuesday, and Quakertown (3-4, 1-3) will be on the road at Pennridge Tuesday.
Non-league
WILLIAM TENNENT 3, WISSAHICKON 1 (25-15, 25-23, 23-25, 25-22)
The visiting Panthers won a spirited match with the Trojans.
“It was a tough back-and-forth match,” Tennent coach Brian Bassler said. “I was proud of our girls for battling through some adversity to pick up our third win in a row.”
Leading the Panthers at the net were Kristina Bentsionova (15 kills), Emmerson McElhinney (11 kills) and Lauren Marsland (10 kills). Margaux Kellum led the Panthers’ defense with 30 digs, and setter Izzy Goebel had a big night, contributing 42 assists, 14 digs and four aces. Grace Sabara led Tennent’s service game with seven aces.
The Trojans, after dropping the first set, fought hard in the second set but ended up losing by two. In the third set, the Lady Trojans battled back from an early deficit to take the set, winning on an ace by junior setter/middle Anyah Carter. In the fourth set, the Trojans again fell behind. With the Trojans’ trailing 24-12, sophomore Lyla Ruegg stepped to the service line and reeled off nine straight points, including two aces, to bring the team to within 24-21. Unfortunately for the Trojans, they couldn't complete the incredible comeback and fell to the Panthers.
“Great performances were put forth by freshwomen Kaitlyn Lang (libero) and Hannah Seder(setter) who are making their impact felt,” Wiss coach Mitch Harris.
William Tennent (5-3, 2-2 SOL) will host Conwell-Egan in a non-league match Saturday (10 am), and Wissahickon (2-4, 2-1) will travel to Abington Thursday.
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