Pennridge Boys' Volleyball Preview

PENNRIDGE BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW

 

Head Coach - Dave Childs (18th year)

 

Assistant Coaches - Ian Kehs (5th year), Austin Rush (2nd year)

 

Last Season - 18-3 overall, District One Champs, Lost in State quarterfinals to Central Dauphin

 

Key Losses

Ryan Benscoter - 1st Team All District, All State selection, currently playing at Sacred Heart University 

Dan Detweiler

Bryce Muller

Skyler Ammon

 

Key Returners

Riley Kodidek, Sr. Setter (1st Team All District)

Tyler Johnson, Sr. Middle Hitter (2nd Team All District)

Nick Smith, Sr. Middle Hitter

Alex Derk, Sr. Libero

Thomas McKinney, Jr. Outside Hitter

 

Players to watch

Jason McCreary, Jr. Opposite

Gavin Tirjan, Jr. Hitter

Gavin Stayer, Jr. Middle Hitter

Ty Porter, Jr. Defense

Jude Rotondo, Soph. Outside Hitter

Aaron Ladd, Soph. Outside Hitter

Bryce Ammon, Fr. Opposite 

 

Strengths

With Riley Kodidek, we have one of the better setters around. He is surrounded by a strong senior core. We also gained valuable experience with last season’s District One and state playoff runs. 

 

Question Marks

We have a number of young players who will be filling significant roles. Their development will play a big part in our success. 

 

Outlook We hope to be able to compete with the best teams in our conference, District One, and the state.”

 

 

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