Check out the recaps for SOL girls’ volleyball teams in action. Pennsbury/Cheltenham photos courtesy of Darryl Rule of J&D Photography.
SOL non-league crossover
PENNRIDGE 3, PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 2 (25-20, 18-25, 16-25, 25-23, 15-11)
Pennridge rallied from a 2-1 deficit to defeat Plymouth Whitemarsh, 3-2, on Thursday night. The Rams opened with a 25-20 win before Plymouth Whitemarsh took the next two sets, 25-18 and 25-16. Pennridge responded with a 25-23 fourth-set victory before closing out the match, 15-11, in the fifth.
Maggie Dekutoski led Pennridge with 15 kills, 17 digs and three aces, while Zoe Roth recorded 13 assists, 12 digs and four kills. Jade Wandall added 20 assists, 10 digs and four aces. Emma Hill anchored the defense with 23 digs and added three aces.
Liv Cardillo contributed six kills, Arianne Lauf had five kills and a block, and Ali Lightcap added two aces and two kills. Sawyer Blomgren finished with three kills and an ace.
The Rams’ comeback was fueled by a strong fourth-set finish and a composed performance in the deciding fifth set.
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 3, HATBORO-HORSHAM 0 (28-26, 25-20, 25-19)
CB West wins at home against Hatboro Horsham in three sets. CB West was led by Kya Lynch along with some excellent defense from Ashlyn Kear, Charley Brexler and Ella Rafalowski. Emma Shank handled the offense, setting up her hitters and getting some kills and blocks too. Stats for CB West:
By the numbers: Central Bucks West: Kya Lynch (22 kills, 2 aces, 1 block, 10 digs, 1 assist), Katina Adelizzi (3 kills, 1 ace, 1 block, 3 digs), Emma Shank (3 kills, 1 block, 2 digs, 28 assists), Ashlyn Kear (16 digs, 4 assists), Ella Rafalowski (1 ace, 4 digs), Charley Brexler (5 digs), Keeley Fialkowski (3 kills), Farrah Nerhbas (1 kill, 2 blocks)
CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 3, WISSAHICKON 1 (25-12, 25-16, 22-25, 25-22)
Allson West (16 kills), Katelyn Roth (11 kills) and Julia Sherstnyova (10 kills) were a triple threat at the net in South’s four-set win over the Trojans. Setters Olivia Miller and Rose Kendrick combined for 33 assists. Olivia Hessenthaler led the defense with 19 digs.
By the numbers: Central Bucks South: Rose Kendrick (Senior, Setter) 12 Assists & 2 Digs ; Olivia Hessenthaler (Senior, Libero) 3 Aces, 4 Assists, & 19 Digs; Julia Sherstnyova (Junior, Right Side) 10 Kills & 10 Digs; Olivia Miller (Senior, Setter) 21 Assists, 2 Kills, & 13 Digs; Natalie Zonshein (Senior, Defensive Specialist) 2 Aces & 3 Digs; Allison West (Senior, Outside Hitter) 2 Aces, 1 Assist, 16 Kills, & 12 Digs; Katelyn Roth (Senior, Outside Hitter) 11 Kills & 7 Digs.
SOUDERTON 3, ABINGTON 0
Madison Truskowski and Stella Powers combined for 24 kills to lead the Indians to a sweep of the Ghosts.
By the numbers: Caroline Bache: 4 aces, 2 kills, 28 assists, 3 digs; Stella Powers: 11 kills, 8 digs; Madison Truskowski: 1 ace, 13 kills, 1 block, 10 digs; Lily Self: 2 aces, 4 kills, 2 blocks, 1 dig; Ava Woodbury: 3 kills, 3 digs; Willow Myers: 2 aces, 2 assists, 4 digs.
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 3, WILLIAM TENNENT 0 (25-19, 25-19, 25-16)
(Submitted by William Tennent VB)
The Lady Panthers have had a few tough battles of late, and today was no exception while on the road to Council Rock North. Tennent worked hard through each set, though, which saw some scrappy playing, hard-won points and never-ending hustle! Both sophomore libero KayKay Lorenz and senior outside hitter Natalie Nabuhotney had 13 digs each today, putting up a strong defense along with 3 aces together. Senior outside Aubrey Lynch brought home 9 kills, an ace and 6 digs to round out both her offensive and defensive game. Sophomore setter Emma Fenner debuted today with 10 assists and 2 digs, playing most of the match for the first time and supporting her team with enthusiasm! Junior Fiona Kreckman stepped up today with 2 solo blocks and 2 kills to keep North honest. Upcoming, William Tennent will have their annual Pink Out on Monday, October 5th
By the numbers: William Tennent: Aubrey Lynch (Senior, Outside) 9 kills, 1 ace, 6 digs; Emily Kehner (Senior, Setter) 5 assists, 2 digs, 1 block assist; Natalie Nabuhotny (Senior, Outside) 4 kills, 1 ace, 13 digs; Fiona Kreckmann (Junior Middle) 2 skills, 2 solo blocks; Carissa Malpezzi (Junior, Oppo) 3 digs, 1 block assist; Emma Fenner (Sophomore, Setter) 10 assists, 2 digs; Libbie Thorpe (Sophomore, Middle) 2 aces, 1 block assist, 1 solo block; Olivia Strachan (Sophomore, Middle) 1 kill; KayKay Lorenz (Sophomore, Libero) 13 digs, 2 aces; Avery Baun (Freshman, DS) 1 dig;
Up next: Tennent is home hosting Archbishop
PENNSBURY 3, CHELTENHAM 0
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