CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 3, NESHAMINY 1
Kya Lynch was stellar, notching 32 kills while also picking up 15 digs, 5 blocks and 3 aces to help power Central Bucks West to a 3-1 (25-17, 18-25, 25-16, 25-16) victory over Neshaminy in Friday’s SOL Crossover matchup.
Erin McCuster dished out 21 assists and Emma Shank had 18 helpers for the Bucks, while Emily Ferrese had 19 digs.
By the numbers: Central Bucks West: Kya Lynch (32 kills, 3 aces, 5 blocks, 15 digs), Ava Streibig (5 kills, 9 digs), Emma Shank (3 aces, 18 assists, 3 digs), Erinn McCusker (21 assists, 2 digs), Ferrah Nehrbas (3 kills), Keeley Fialkowski (2 aces, 1 kill, 1 block), Katina Adelizzi (1 kill, 2 blocks), Emily Ferrese (1 ace, 2 assists, 19 digs), Ashlyn Kear (1 ace, 15 digs), Charley Brexler (2 aces 9 digs).
Up next: The Bucks will square off against neighborhood archrival Central Bucks East at 6 pm Tuesday. Neshaminy will visit Bensalem at 5 pm Tuesday.
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 3, STRATH HAVEN 2 (25-18, 26-24, 17-25, 22-25, 21-19)
Council Rock South was stretched to the limit on Friday, but the Golden Hawks pulled out a thrilling 3-2 win over nonleague opponent Strath Haven on Friday to remain undefeated on the season (7-0 overall), winning the first two sets before dropping the next two, then earning a 21-19 win in the decisive fifth set.
In a battle comprised of excellent volleyball on both sides of the net, the Hawks finished the overtime nailbiter with the win. Both teams played relentless defense in sets full of long rallies, neither team willing to let the ball drop.
Council Rock South coach Kelly Korn: “Once again we were led offensively by outside hitter Olivia DeSaro, who ended the night with 21 kills, 2 blocks, and 25 digs; with Setter Emelie Korn contributing 37 assists, 3 kills, 2 blocks, and 5 aces. Korn spread the ball around using a well-rounded offense where middle Kristina Shumakov added 6 kills and 1 block, middle Toren Kotter added 8 kills and 3 blocks; opposite Riley Witmer added 8 kills; and outside hitter Soleil Kauer added 3 kills, 29 digs, and 1 assist.
“In addition to the fantastic defense of the outside hitters and setter, libero Chloe Brossman dug up 20 and served 1 ace; defensive specialist/setter Mia Bacevich added 14 digs and 1 assist; and defensive specialist Niamh McGinley added 5 digs and 1 ace.
“A true team effort, positively supporting each other through all of the ups and downs of the match.”
Up next: Council Rock South will host Council Rock North on Thursday.
HAVERFORD HIGH 3, ABINGTON 1
The Abington Ghosts' energy was electric, the teamwork was tight, and the hits were downright savage. However, we were unable to defeat Haverford Township.
Abington. Standouts: #9 Maddie Peltzer Jr. (12 Kills, 2 Aces, 12 Digs), #14 Sofia Heininger Jr. (14 kills, 9 Digs), #3 Annabeth Rourke Sr.(2 Kills, 17 Digs, 1 Ace).
Up next: Abington will host North Penn on Monday.
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