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COLONIAL PARK -- After a season-opening loss to Cumberland Valley on Tuesday, the Chambersburg girls volleyball team bounced back nicely on Thursday night against Central Dauphin.
The Trojans (1-1, 1-1 MPC) overcame a shaky start to knock off the Rams 3-1 in a Mid Penn Commonwealth Division match.
Central Dauphin won the first set 25-20 before the Trojans responded.
"We didn't play real well the first game. We really looked timid, like we were afraid to lose," Chambersburg coach Ty Frelin said. "We really started hitting the ball after that and Morgan (Lehman) got in a zone."
Lehman tallied 17 kills, four blocks and 12 digs, pacing the Trojans to wins of 25-17, 25-22 and 25-12.
Freshman Aryn Rebok passed out 32 assists and served 21 points, Megan Eby dug up 15 balls and Brianne Rice filled out the stat sheet -- six kills, three blocks, 13 digs, 13 points and three aces.
"We hit the ball better and harder as the night progressed and in the fourth game we played very well. We did some nice things," Frelin said. "It was a step in the right direction, another step forward."
Chambersburg 3, Central Dauphin 1
First game: CD 25-20. Second: Chbg 25-17. Third: Chbg 25-22. Fourth: Chbg 25-12.
Chambersburg stat leaders -- Kills: Morgan Lehman 17, Lauren Chapman 7, Brianne Rice 6, Liashira Rivera 4, Lindsay Rebuck 4. Blocks: Lehman 4, Rice 3, Rivera 3. Assists: Aryn Rebok 32. Digs: Megan Eby 15, Rice 13, Taylor
JV: Chambersburg 2, Central Dauphin 0 (25-18, 25-9). Mikayla Williams had 13 service points (5 aces) and Erica Carter had 5 kills and 4 block kills for the Trojans (2-0).
Next match: Monday, at Gettysburg, 7. NON-LEAGUE
James Buchanan 3
Milton Hershey 0
Thursday, at Mercersburg
Non-league match
James Buchanan racked up a second straight easy victory to start the season ... The Rockets (2-0) won 25-14, 25-8 and 25-9 ... Sarah Harryman ripped off 10 kills, 8 digs and 5 aces, Erin Defibaugh passed out 21 assists and Katie Cristofano served up 11 points ... JB coach Erica Piper said, "We are continuing to improve with each game. I hope on Saturday we are able to see some good competition to gauge where we are at."
James Buchanan 3, Milton Hershey 0
First game: JB 25-14. Second: JB 25-8. Third: JB 25-9.
James Buchanan stat leaders -- Kills: Sarah Harryman 10, Toryn Quivers 8. Blocks: Quivers 1. Assists: Erin Defibaugh 21. Digs: Harryman 8. Service points: Katie Cristofano 11. Aces: Harryman 5.
JV: James Buchanan 2, Milton Hershey 0 (25-15, 25-8).
Next match: Saturday, at McConnellsburg Tournament, 9 a.m.
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St. Maria Goretti 3
Mercersburg 2
Thursday, at Mercersburg
Non-league match
Mercersburg Academy gutted out a 32-20 win in set four to pull even with St. Maria Goretti, but the Gaels prevailed 15-12 in the deciding fifth set ... "The last match was close, but we weren't able to pull it out," Blue Storm coach Kylie Johnson said. "We had a lot of unforced errors that led to our defeat. Brookke Mahaffey and Abby Schwing did a great job at the service line." ... Mahaffey (13) and Schwing (12) led in service points, Schwing had 20 assists and Taylor Riley produced 14 kills ... Mercersburg is 0-2.
St. Maria Goretti 3, Mercersburg 2
First game: SMG 25, 23. Second: SMG 25-16. Third: Merc 25-21. Fourth: Merc 32-30. Fifth: SMG 15-12.
Mercersburg stat leaders -- Kills: Taylor Riley 14, Sarah Kolanowski 10. Blocks: Kolanowski 3, Brookke Mahaffey 2. Assists: Abby Schwing 20. Digs: Riley 9, Kolanowski 8, Paige Pak 6. Service points: Mahaffey 13, Schwing 12, Dixy Young 7. Aces: Riley 2.
JV: Mercersburg , St. Maria Goretti ().
Next match: Saturday, at home vs. Lawrenceville, 12.
MPC CAPITAL
Greencastle 3
Harrisburg 0
Thursday, at Greencastle
Mid Penn Capital Div. match
Greencastle-Antrim racked up 31 aces in an easy sweep of Harrisburg ... The Blue Devils (2-0, 2-0 MPC) won sets of 25-3, 25-7, 25-4 ... Erin Garns had 13 assists and 10 aces to lead G-A, while Kelsey Gearhart and Rachel Kline each had 6 kills.
Greencastle 3, Harrisburg 0
First game: GA 25-3. Second: GA 25-7. Third: GA 25-4.
Greencastle stat leaders -- Kills: Kelsey Gearhart 6, Rachel Kline 6, Sammi Rudy 4, Nakita Gearhart 3. Assists: Erin Garns 13. Aces: Garns 10, Rudy 7, K.Gearhart 6, Katy Bobbitt 6.
JV: Greencastle 2, Harrisburg 0 (25-3, 25-13).
Next match: Saturday, at McConnellsburg Tournament, 9 a.m.
MPC COLONIAL
Red Land 3
Shippensburg 1
Thursday, at Lewisberry
Mid Penn Colonial Div. match
Shippensburg won the second game, but couldn't maintain momentum against Red Land ... Bryce Arnold (5 kills, 5 blocks) and Lacy Bream (5 kills, 6 digs) helped lead the offense for the Hounds (1-1, 1-1 MPC) ... Sara Reese added 11 assists and Amy Rosenberry posted 11 digs ... "The girls played a tough match," Ship coach Bonnie Hand said. "The intensity was there, but our offense was off."
Red Land 3, Shippensburg 1
First game: Red Land 25-22. Second: Ship 25-22. Third: Red Land 25-21. Fourth: Red Land 25-17.
Shippensburg stat leaders -- Kills: Bryce Arnold 5, Lacy Bream 5. Blocks: Jess Rosenberry 7, Arnold 5. Assists: Sara Reese 11. Digs: Amy Rosenberry 11, Emily Hudock 9, Bream 6, Reese 6. Aces: Hudock 2.
JV: Shippensburg 2, Red Land 0 (25-22, 25-20).
Next match: Saturday, at McConnellsburg Tournament, 9 a.m.
SIDELING HILL
Fannett-Metal 3
Everett 2
Thursday, at Willow Hill
Sideling Hill League match
Fannett-Metal's thrilling 5-set victory over Everett handed first-year coach Janelle Stake her first win ... The Tigers (1-0, 1-0 SHL) won 25-19 in set 1 and 25-23 in set 3; however, the Warriors answered back both times (25-13 and 25-23) ... In the fifth set, Fannett-Metal scratched out a 16-14 verdict ... "We came together as a team and worked together for the win. We overcame a lot of our serving problems, but my main thing tonight was our teamwork," Stake said ... Lori Boyer popped 8 kills with 17 service points and 5 aces, Coral Parson had 5 blocks and Nikki Relaford totaled 9 assists.
Fannett-Metal 3, Everett 2
First game: F-M 25-19. Second: Evt 25-13. Third: F-M 25-23. Fourth: Evt 25-23. Fifth: F-M 16-14.
Fannett-Metal stat leaders -- Kills: Lori Boyer 8, Keesha Fields 6. Blocks: Parson 5. Assists: Nikki Relaford 9, Jess Hile 8. Service points: Boyer 17. Aces: Boyer 5.
JV: Fannett-Metal 2, Everett 1 (18-25, 25-22, 15-7).
Next match: Saturday, at McConnellsburg Tournament, 9 a.m.
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McConnellsburg 3
Hyndman 0
Thursday, at McConnellsburg
Sideling Hill League match
McConnellsburg got a big match from A'leese Dickerson to put away Hyndman ... Dickerson led the Spartans with 8 kills, 4 blocks, 7 digs and 3 aces ... "A'leese played well at teh net with blocking and hitting," Spartan coach Heidi Johnson said. "The younger girls played some good defense. It was nice to get this first win to prepare for our tournament Saturday." ... Valerie Green had 7 kills and Lisa DeShong had 19 assists.
McConnellsburg 3, Hyndman 0
First game: McC 25-14. Second: McC 25-21. Third: McC 25-22.
McConnellsburg stat leaders -- Kills: A'leese Dickerson 8, Valerie Green 7, Jess Nero 4. Blocks: Dickerson 4. Assists: Lisa DeShong 19. Digs: Dickerson 7, DeShong 6, Green 6, Emily Watkins 6. Aces: Watkins 3, Dickerson 3.
Next match: Saturday, at home for McConnellsburg Tournament, 9 a.m.
Fannett-Metal 3
Everett 2
Thursday, at Willow Hill
Sideling Hill League match
Fannett-Metal's thrilling 5-set victory over Everett handed first-year coach Janelle Stake her first win ... The Tigers (1-0, 1-0 SHL) won 25-19 in set 1 and 25-23 in set 3; however, the Warriors answered back both times (25-13 and 25-23) ... In the fifth set, Fannett-Metal scratched out a 16-14 verdict ... "We came together as a team and worked together for the win. We overcame a lot of our serving problems, but my main thing tonight was our teamwork," Stake said ... Lori Boyer popped 8 kills with 17 service points and 5 aces, Coral Parson had 5 blocks and Nikki Relaford totaled 9 assists.
Fannett-Metal 3, Everett 2
First game: F-M 25-19. Second: Evt 25-13. Third: F-M 25-23. Fourth: Evt 25-23. Fifth: F-M 16-14.
Fannett-Metal stat leaders -- Kills: Lori Boyer 8, Keesha Fields 6. Blocks: Parson 5. Assists: Nikki Relaford 9, Jess Hile 8. Service points: Boyer 17. Aces: Boyer 5.
JV: Fannett-Metal 2, Everett 1 (18-25, 25-22, 15-7).
Next match: Saturday, at McConnellsburg Tournament, 9 a.m.
MASON-DIXON
Shalom Christian 3
Calvary Christian 0
Thursday, at Marion
Mason-Dixon Christian Conf. match
Shalom Christian won a couple of 25-20 sets to polish off Calvary Christian ... "Today our first-year players showed how much hard work they've been putting in," Flames coach Julie Martin said. "They started the first and third games and played quite well." ... Stacey Thrush led Shalom (4-2, 4-2 MDCC) in kills with 10, while Tasha Lentz was the leader in digs (12) and service points (7).
Shalom 3, Calvary 0
First game: SC 25-20. Second: SC 25-18. Third: SC 25-20.
Shalom stat leaders -- Kills: Stacey Thrush 10, Juliana Mowen 4, Karlee Wise 3, Tasha Lentz 3. Assists: Natasha Gibble 9, Audree Perry 7. Digs: Lentz 12, Thrush 9, Rebekah Mowen 9. Service points: Lentz 7, Morgan Brockman 6, Gibble 6, Karlee Wise 5. Aces: Wise 3, Perry 2, Kelsey Ebersole 2.
Next match: Tuesday, at home vs. New Life, 4:30.
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Heritage Academy 3
Cumb. Valley Christian 0
Thursday, at Chambersburg
Mason-Dixon Christian Conf. match
CV Christian couldn't get it going in a loss to Heritage Academy ... The Blazers (2-4, 2-4 MDCC) lost games of 25-19, 25-13 and 25-12 ... "We just weren't hustling as well as we could have, and we didn't play up to our potential," CVC coach Greg Suders said ... Christine Walker had 8 kills and Kendra Myers 7 digs for CVC.
Heritage 3, CV Christian 0
First game: Her 25-19. Second: Her 25-13. Third: Her 25-12.
CV Christian stat leaders -- Kills: Christine Walker 8, Kelsey McHugh 3, Kendra Myers 2, Emily Quesenberry 2. Blocks: Quesenberry 2. Assists: McHugh 7, Heather Shover 4. Digs: Myers 7, Quesenberry 5, Walker 4. Service points: Karie Kalathas 4, Walker 4, Myers 2. Aces: Walker 2, Kalathas 1, Myers 1.
Next match: Tuesday, at Calvary Christian, 4:30.
