Markle and Lapinski Lead Old Bridge Past Southern in High-Drama Match
Apr 19, 2025
Photo Credit Dave Hernandez | For NJ AdvanceTop-ranked Old Bridge outlasted No. 2 Southern Regional in a thrilling five-set battle, as the two rivals delivered another classic matchup between New Jersey boys volleyball powerhouses. With the gym packed and the energy electric, Old Bridge leaned on the firepower of Oskar Lapinski and Adrian Marke, who each tallied 16 kills to help push the Knights over the top. Setter Troy Markle was the engine behind the offense, racking up 48 assists while also chipping in defensively with 7 digs. Old Bridge’s net play and relentless effort on both sides of the ball proved to be the difference in a showdown that showcased the best of Garden State volleyball.Southern kept pace throughout, responding with a balanced attack led by Aiden Krinic’s 14 kills and the steady setting of Logan Homme, who finished with 38 assists and 6 digs. The Rams matched Old Bridge point for point behind strong defensive play, notching 51 digs as a team and getting big contributions from Jonah Krinic and Van Miller at the net. In the end, however, Old Bridge found a way to seize the momentum in the decisive fifth set, clinching a statement victory and maintaining their hold on the No. 1 ranking. The match reaffirmed the fierce rivalry between these teams and set the stage for a possible postseason rematch.
Team Highlights:Old Bridge:Kills: 58 total, with standout performances by Oskar Lapinski and Adrian Marke, each contributing 16 kills.
Assists: Troy Markle led with 48 assists, orchestrating the team's offensive plays.
Digs: The team accumulated 48 digs, with contributions from multiple players.
Blocks: 15 total blocks, showcasing their defensive efforts at the net.
Service Points and Aces: 37 service points and 3 aces, indicating effective serving throughout the match.
Southern Regional:Kills: 40 total, with Aiden Krinic leading at 14 kills, followed by Van Miller with 10.
Assists: Logan Homme orchestrated the offense with 38 assists.
Digs: The team recorded 51 digs, demonstrating strong defensive coverage.
Blocks: 11 total blocks, contributing to their defensive strength.
Service Points and Aces: 38 service points and 2 aces.
Old Bridge Volleyball Still UNDEFEATED
Apr 01, 2025
Old Bridge put together a strong all-around performance to defeat Monroe 2-0 in boys volleyball action. Oskar Lapinski led the charge with 6 kills and a block, while Troy Markle kept the offense flowing with 18 assists and had 11 service points.. Logan Fernandes also made a key impact, contributing with 5 kills and helping anchor Old Bridge’s consistent play. With solid execution and teamwork, Old Bridge continues to build momentum as the season has just started.
