The Eastern Schuylkill Recreation Commission (ESRC) summer volleyball league had its first round of playoffs on Thursday, August 4 at Black Diamond Park in Coaldale.

Sandstorm (the defending league champion) and top-seeded Valley Athletic Supply won both their respective matches and advanced to Tuesday evening's championship game.The championship match is a repeat of last year's final, when Sandstorm defeated Valley Athletic in four games to claim the title.SEMIFINAL RESULTSSandstorm-Team Ram RodIn a best-of-five match, Sandstorm defeated Team Ram Rod in four games, 25-18, 22-25, 25-16, 25-22.Christa Mantz had 13 service points to lead Sandstorm.Chris Fallabel had nine service points in Team Ram Rod's losses.Now Serving-Valley Ath. SupplyValley Athletic Supply made easy work of Now Serving, posting scores of 25-10, 25-7, 25-20 in the three-game sweep.Mary Horvat served 17 points to go along with five aces to aid in Valley Athletic's wins.Paige Baddick had six service points to pace Now Serving.PLAYOFF SCHEDULECHAMPIONSHIP GAMETuesday, August 95:30 - #1 Valley Athletic Supply vs. #2 Sandstorm