The Pennridge Rams (18-2), the District One runner-up, topped District 12 champion La Salle 3-1 (25-23, 25-22, 19-25, 25-19) in Wynnewood in the opening round of the PIAA 3A volleyball championships.
Bryce Ammon paced Pennridge with 21 kills while Jude Rotondo added a dozen. Logan Jalosinski had a complete game with seven kills, nine digs and three aces.
The Rams play District Three runner-up Warwick at Governor Mifflin in Shillington in Saturday morning’s quarterfinal.
For the third straight year, Pennridge opened states against District 12 champion La Salle. The Rams swept the Explorers in 2022. The Explorers returned the favor in 2023.
Wednesday marked Pennridge’s fourth straight trip to PIAAs. In the regular season, the Rams won the SOL American with a 14-0 record. Outside hitter Rotondo recently had his LOI ceremony to Belmont Abbey, the defending Conference Carolinas champion.
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