BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The #1 seeded Northampton Volleyball team advanced to their 8th consecutive Region XIX Final Four, downing 8th seeded Harrisburg Area Community College, 25-20, 25-9, 25-9 on Saturday afternoon at the Arthur L. Scott Spartan Center.  

Katrina Shelly (Lancaster, PA/Hempfield ) had 11 kills, Emily Petrat (Bethlehem, PA/Freedom ) added 8 kills, 2 aces and 1 block, while Samantha Hatfield (Saylorsburg, PA/Pleasant Valley) also had 8 kills to pace the Spartans.  Sophomore setter Alysce Molchan (Nazareth, PA/Notre Dame - Green Pond ) recorded 22 assists and 3 aces for Northampton. 

The victory improves the Spartans to 22-4 overall as they seek their 6th consecutive Region XIX Championship. 

Harrisburg ends the season with an overall record of 10-11. 

The Spartans now advance to the Region XIX Final Four next weekend at Bucks County Community College.  Match times and the Spartans opponent will be announced at a later time.