{"id":191976,"date":"2026-05-14T05:59:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T05:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/191976\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T05:59:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T05:59:16","slug":"hs-roundup-abington-heights-reaches-d2-class-3a-volleyball-semifinals-horutz-reaches-milestone-scranton-times-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/191976\/","title":{"rendered":"HS ROUNDUP: Abington Heights reaches D2 Class 3A volleyball semifinals, Horutz reaches milestone \u2013 Scranton Times-Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Daniel Beck moves to block Scranton\u2019s Keith Prayitno...\" class=\"size-article_inline\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-12.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Daniel Beck moves to block Scranton\u2019s Keith Prayitno during the District 2 volleyball quarterfinal game on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (REBECCA PARTICKA\/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Daniel Beck spikes the ball during the District...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-14.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-14.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Daniel Beck spikes the ball during the District 2 volleyball quarterfinal game on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (REBECCA PARTICKA\/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Scranton\u2019s Zion Gray tries to stop Abington Heights\u2019 Nolan Moore\u2019s...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-06.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-06.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scranton\u2019s Zion Gray tries to stop Abington Heights\u2019 Nolan Moore\u2019s spike during the District 2 volleyball quarterfinal game on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (REBECCA PARTICKA\/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Ryan Horutz sets the ball during the District...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-10.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-10.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Ryan Horutz sets the ball during the District 2 volleyball quarterfinal game on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (REBECCA PARTICKA\/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Scranton\u2019s Ikbol Nadir bumps the ball during the District 2...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-13.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-13.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scranton\u2019s Ikbol Nadir bumps the ball during the District 2 volleyball quarterfinal game on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (REBECCA PARTICKA\/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Chris Cummins bumps the ball during the District...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-11.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-11.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Chris Cummins bumps the ball during the District 2 volleyball quarterfinal game on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (REBECCA PARTICKA\/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 coach Jesse Edwards rallies with his players during...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-04.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-04.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 coach Jesse Edwards rallies with his players during the District 2 volleyball quarterfinal game on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (REBECCA PARTICKA\/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Scranton\u2019s Jayden Tulenan bumps the ball during the District 2...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-02.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-02.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scranton\u2019s Jayden Tulenan bumps the ball during the District 2 volleyball quarterfinal game on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (REBECCA PARTICKA\/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Daniel Beck serves during the District 2 volleyball...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-08.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-08.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Daniel Beck serves during the District 2 volleyball quarterfinal game on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (REBECCA PARTICKA\/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Scranton\u2019s Zion Gray bumps the ball during the District 2...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-01.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-01.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scranton\u2019s Zion Gray bumps the ball during the District 2 volleyball quarterfinal game on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (REBECCA PARTICKA\/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Scranton\u2019s Charles Chalmers bumps the ball during the District 2...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-09.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-09.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scranton\u2019s Charles Chalmers bumps the ball during the District 2 volleyball quarterfinal game on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (REBECCA PARTICKA\/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Scranton\u2019s Keith Prayitno sets the ball during the District 2...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-03.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-03.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scranton\u2019s Keith Prayitno sets the ball during the District 2 volleyball quarterfinal game on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (REBECCA PARTICKA\/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Abington Heights\u2019 Nolan Moore bumps the ball during the District...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-07.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/STT-L-SCRANTONAHVOLLEYBALL-051326-07.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Nolan Moore bumps the ball during the District 2 volleyball quarterfinal game on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (REBECCA PARTICKA\/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 13<\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights\u2019 Daniel Beck moves to block Scranton\u2019s Keith Prayitno during the District 2 volleyball quarterfinal game on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (REBECCA PARTICKA\/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ryan Horutz had 20 assists, including the 1,500th of his career, leading second-seeded Abington Heights to a 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-11) win over No. 7 Scranton in the quarterfinals of the District 2 Class 3A boys volleyball playoffs Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Abington Heights (13-5), the defending champion, advances to the first match of the semifinal doubleheader at Hazleton Area on May 19.<\/p>\n<p>Nolan Moore had seven kills, and Dan Beck and Billy Johnson each had four blocks for the Comets. Chris Cummins contributed nine digs.<\/p>\n<p>Avery Higgins and Jayden Tulenan each had six kills, Ikbol Nadir had 10 digs, and Keith Prayitno had seven assists for Scranton (3-8).<\/p>\n<p>Delaware Valley 3, Wyoming Valley West 0: At Delaware Valley, Chase Peereboom had 12 kills and 16 service points as the fourth-seeded Warriors reached the District 2 Class 3A semifinals with a 25-13, 25-19, 25-19 win.<\/p>\n<p>Delaware Valley (9-7) will play at top-seeded Hazleton Area in the second match of the semifinal doubleheader May 19.<\/p>\n<p>Max Parker added nine kills and two blocks, and Eric Choi had five kills, 14 assists, and six aces for Delaware Valley.<\/p>\n<p>Girls lacrosse<\/p>\n<p>Ellie Kersey scored seven goals, and Natalina DeNaples scored three to lead second-seeded Wyoming Seminary to a 17-5 victory over No. 7 Scranton Prep in the District 2 Class 2A quarterfinals.<\/p>\n<p>Rachel Snyder added two goals and two assists for the Blue Knights (16-2). Emmy Swartz had two goals and one assist, while Julia Williams had one goal and one assist. Ryleigh McDonnell and Cali Gardner each scored one goal for the winners.<\/p>\n<p>Eva Kaszuba scored three goals for Scranton Prep (10-9). McKenna Toolan scored two goals and had one assist.<\/p>\n<p>Wyoming Seminary advances to the semifinals May 18.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Abington Heights\u2019 Daniel Beck moves to block Scranton\u2019s Keith Prayitno during the District 2 volleyball quarterfinal game on&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":191977,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[305,178,180,179,726],"class_list":["post-191976","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-scranton","tag-high-school-sports","tag-scranton","tag-scranton-headlines","tag-scranton-news","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/191976","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=191976"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/191976\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/191977"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=191976"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=191976"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=191976"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}