Volleyball Recap: Joss Bence Leads a Balanced Effort to Beat Penns Manor + How To Watch

Ashlyn Yount

Assists

10/02/25 @ Penns Manor	31
09/30/25 vs United	34
09/25/25 @ Cambria Heights	39
09/23/25 vs Portage	34
09/22/25 @ Penns Valley Area	19
+ 12 more games

Homer-Center won the last time they faced Penns Manor and Ashlyn Yount did her part to make sure it happened again. The Wildcats were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Comets on Thursday for which the team can thank Yount, who had six digs and four aces. Yount is also crushing it when it comes to assists: she's posted at least 12 every time she's taken the court this season.

The match finished with set scores of 25-15, 25-13, 25-20.

Homer-Center got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Joss Bence out in front who had eight digs, two aces, and one block. That's the most aces Bence has posted over her last four matches. The team also got some help courtesy of Bella Tamburrino, who had 11 digs.

The win got Homer-Center back to even at 9-9. As for Penns Manor, they dropped their record down to 1-13 with the loss, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Homer-Center will face off against rival River Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Penns Manor is set to challenge their familiar foe Purchase Line at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.