SOL National Conference
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 3, HARRY S TRUMAN 0 (25-11, 25-12, 25-10)
The Golden Hawks solidified their spot at the top of the conference standings with a sweep of the visiting Tigers.
Great plays were made by senior outside hitter Nala Kauer, sophomore middle Toren Kotter and sophomore defensive specialist Chloe Brossman. Excellent serving by seniors Rahee Patel and Cara Wright. Truman proved scrappy, hard working with good on court communication. Great to see their growth as a team and program
Council Rock South (8-2, 5-0 SOL) will travel to neighboring Council Rock North for Tuesday’s rivalry match.
Non-league
UPPER DUBLIN 3, PENNSBURY 1
In a battle of teams at or near the top of their respective conferences, it was the Cardinals winning in four sets.
For the Cardinals, Alisa Zeng led the defense with 17 digs to go along with two aces and three assists. Setter Kaitlyn Small handed out 32 assists and also had five kills, one ace, 13 digs and one block. Madison Small led the defense with 11 kills, one ace, two assists, five digs and one block while Brooke Kinsley (10 kills, 3 aces, 2 assists, 4 digs) and Isabelle Driehuis (10 kills, 6 blocks) also had big nights. Janis Andrulonis added six kills, six aces and one block. Lyvia Marcus had 10 digs, and Reese Fidler had two kills, one ace, six digs and one block.
Upper Dublin (11-1, 7-0 SOL) will host Wissahickon on Tuesday, and Pennsbury (8-3, 4-1) will host Bensalem Tuesday.
PENNRIDGE 3, LANSDALE CATHOLIC 1
The Lady Rams battled through a tough four-set match with visiting Lansdale Catholic on Monday.
Shannon Leo anchored the Rams defense, tallying 24 out of the teams 84 digs. Leading the Rams offense was Caitlyn Kuntz (16 kills, 12 digs, 3 aces), followed by Melissa Hinkson (10 kills, 16 digs, 3 aces). On the right side pin, Sloane Gochin contributed 4 kills and 5 digs. Middle hitters Bella Obiefuna and Chloe Wint combined for 10 kills and 3 blocks, with Bella adding 4 aces at the service line. Macey Najarian was a force at the service line, contributing 6 of the teams single-game season high, 18 aces. Setters, Aubrie Schulz and Delaney Schwind, combined for 35 assists and 23 digs.
Pennridge (12-0, 6-0 SOL) will face Souderton at home on Tuesday.
Saturday, Sept. 21
Pennsbury Finishes Second in the Rally in the Valley Championship
For the second time in as many weekends, the Falcons captured second place.
"Coach Knapp and I are extremely proud of both teams – varsity and JV,” coach Bob Burns said. “The resilience, growth, attitude, and competitive spirit were exemplary. Both teams faced some welcomed challenges."
At one point in the varsity pool play CB East was up 10-1. Pennsbury battled back to take the set and eventually went undefeated in pool play against tough competition.
"Those are the moments that integrate into a team's DNA and will pay dividends in the District 1 playoffs,” Burns said.
The JV team started pool play 0-2, but did not drop a set after that. They eventually lost to CR North in the quarterfinals in a spirited battle.
After receiving a 1st round bye as the number one seed, Pennsbury waited for their next opponent: North Penn.
"North Penn's coaching staff has done an amazing job,” Burns said. “They were significantly better and erased a 12-3 deficit to force us to three sets in the semifinals."
In the finals against Haveford, both teams exchanged blows to split sets. In the end, Haverford was able to win the deciding set and the championship.
"Haverford was very well-coached and balanced,” Burns said. “I am glad we got to face another tough District 1 opponent. Our ladies did an amazing job all tournament and opponents like Haverford are only going to make us better. I look forward to potentially seeing them again in the playoffs."
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 3, WEST CHESTER EAST 1 (25-20, 25-18, 18-25, 25-14)
The Colonials defeated West Chester East in four sets in a non-league match Saturday.
Giuliana Storti led the Colonials with 6 aces and 15 digs. Amanda Busk racked up 14 kills and 2 blocks and fellow senior Chloe Mamrosch had 4 aces to go with 24 assists.
The Colonials (9-2, 5-2 SOL)will host Abington on Tuesday at home when they will attempt to flip the script on an early season loss to the Ghosts.
CONESTOGA 3, CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 0 (25-22, 26-24, 25-19)
Central Bucks West lost in three to Conestoga Saturday. The Bucks fought through three sets, adjusting to a faster pace of offensive play, making smart plays, and staying aggressive. Despite the loss, the Bucks kept consistent pressure on Conestoga, remaining in the fight. Molly Kearns played with tenacity, remaining persistent and consistent with outside attacks. Ava Streibig kept Conestoga under pressure through her serving. Additionally, Kya Lynch supported her team with consistent and aggressive attacks as well as through her serving.
Elisa Kremser contributed 16 assists, 2 aces, 2 blocks and 5 digs, and Erinn McCusker added 9 assists, 2 blocks and 13 digs. Kya Lynch led the attack with 14 kills to go along with 13 digs and seven aces. Emily Ferrese 12 digs and one assist, and Molly Kearns added two kills and four digs, Ava Streibig had five kills, three blocks and three digs.
Central Bucks West (4-8, 4-2 SOL) will host Central Bucks South on Tuesday.
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