Volleyball

North Allegheny, Shaler lead way at Kohler Classic, top weekly coaches rankings
April 13, 2026
North Allegheny and Shaler fared well at the prestigious Koller Classic in York on Saturday.

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North Hills boys volleyball ended a 25-year playoff drought last season. (Submitted)
New coach determined to build off strong season for North Hills boys volleyball
April 12, 2026
Katie Pry didn’t come to Pittsburgh with the intention of coaching high school boys volleyball. But she’s found a nice opportunity with an up-and-coming program and is making the most of the chance.

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North Allegheny middle blocker Peter Bratich, a two-time first-team all-WPIAL selection, has played with most of his fellow seniors year-round since seventh grade.
Senior-heavy North Allegheny volleyball benefits from early-season tournament experience
April 11, 2026
The seniors on North Allegheny’s top-ranked boys volleyball team have one more memory to make.

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Baldwin, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart make big moves in WPIAL boys volleyball rankings
April 6, 2026
The first full week of April has a WPIAL boys volleyball schedule loaded with key matchups in the race for the postseason.

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Norwin coach Mike Palaschak expects his team to build positive habits this season. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Norwin boys volleyball looks to get back on playoff track
April 4, 2026
Norwin lost the look of a playoff contender last season, finishing 5-12 to fall well short of its expectations.

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Pine-Richland’s Doolin Stober was named a Class 3A Player of the Week. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
North Allegheny, Shaler hold onto top spots in WPIAL boys volleyball rankings
March 30, 2026
The 2026 WPIAL boys volleyball season ramps up in its third week as teams continue to battle with crucial matches in section play.

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North Allegheny, Shaler maintain hold on top spots in latest WPIAL boys volleyball rankings
March 23, 2026
WPIAL boys volleyball section matches pick up in earnest Thursday with nine such contests on the road to the Class 2A and Class 3A playoffs.

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Upper St. Clair, Montour juniors named coaches association players of the week for Week 1
March 16, 2026
The WPIAL boys volleyball season has commenced with tournament play on opening weekend and matches being held this week at gyms across Western Pennsylvania.

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Shaler’s Brandon Aryee (11) and Aiden Smith block a shot by Ambridge’s Nathan Sheffield during the WPIAL Class 2A championship match May 24<ins>, 2025,</ins> at Peters Township. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
By staying flexible, Shaler aims to contend for more boys volleyball gold
March 15, 2026
Anyone working in the Shaler boys volleyball team’s rotation can expect to add a couple of lines to his resume.

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South Fayette’s Ryan Oldaker celebrates after a Lions’ basket during the PIAA Class 5A championship game against Archbishop Wood on March 29 at Giant Center in Hershey. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
2025 Trib HSSN year in review top stories countdown: Nos. 25-21
December 28, 2025
The year 2025 in WPIAL sports saw a lot of history and unusual happenings that kept all three sports seasons exciting.

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Pine-Richland’s Elanyse Hernandez hits against Peters Township’s Angelina Williams and Alex Knox during the WPIAL Class 4A volleyball championship Nov. 1.
Fulfilling preseason prediction, Pine-Richland girls volleyball has year to remember
December 6, 2025
Pine-Richland girls volleyball coach Angela Seman had a feeling at the start of the season that should her team make the playoffs, it could go on a deep run.

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Springdale’s Cambra Fersch (left) was selected to the We Serve First foundation’s all-star event this weekend. (Courtesy of Sara Swickrath)
We Serve First all-star game gathers best volleyball players
December 4, 2025
For the fourth consecutive year, the We Serve First foundation will fill the gym at Kiski Area High School on Saturday for its all-star classic, highlighting several high school volleyball players from around the Pittsburgh area.

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Eden Christian Academy’s Kylie Polard (5), alongside Emily Muir (14), blocks the shot of Serra Catholic’s Ryleigh Carper during the WPIAL Class A volleyball championship Nov. 1 at Peters Township High School.
Widespread support helped Eden Christian girls volleyball to WPIAL championship
November 30, 2025
The 2025 championship season has special meaning to the members of the Eden Christian Academy girls volleyball team.

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The 2025 WPIAL Class A champion Eden Christian Academy girls volleyball team
Grit, faith carry Eden Christian volleyball to historic season
November 23, 2025
The Eden Christian Academy girls volleyball team had its eyes on the district’s big prize in Class A this season.

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Pine-Richland poses with the runner-up trophy after losing to Spring-Ford in the PIAA Class 4A championship match Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.
Undefeated Spring-Ford fends off Pine-Richland in PIAA Class 4A volleyball final
November 15, 2025
SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP — Spring-Ford entered the PIAA Class 4A volleyball tournament with a perfect 29-0 record. It finished the dream season with a 3-1 win over WPIAL runner-up Pine-Richland at the Cumberland Valley Eagle Dome on Saturday.

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Oakland Catholic's captains accept the runner-up trophy after losing to Pope John Paul II in the PIAA Class 3A championship game Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.
4-time champ Pope John Paul too much for Oakland Catholic in PIAA volleyball finals
SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP — Three-time defending state champion Pope John Paul II swept its way to the PIAA Class 3A championship for the fourth time, winning 26-24, 26-24, 25-18 over Oakland Catholic on Saturday at Cumberland Valley High School.

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Avonworth celebrates after winning the 2025 PIAA Class 2A girls volleyball title Nov. 15, 2025, at Cumberland Valley.
Avonworth secures 1st PIAA Class 2A girls volleyball crown
SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP — Avonworth struggled early but rallied to win the program’s first PIAA Class 2A girls volleyball championship Saturday at Cumberland Valley with a four-set win over District 12 champion Lansdale Catholic.

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Pine-Richland’s Elanyse Hernandez hits against Peters Township’s Angelina Williams and Alex Knox during the WPIAL Class 4A volleyball championship Nov. 1, 2025 at Peters Township High School.
3 WPIAL teams chasing 2025 PIAA girls volleyball championships
November 14, 2025
Four champions will be crowned Saturday at the 2025 PIAA girls volleyball championships at Cumberland Valley.

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Oakland Catholic players celebrate a set point during their PIAA Class 3A semifinal matchup with Beaver on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.
Oakland Catholic avenges WPIAL loss to Beaver, earns 1st trip to state final
November 11, 2025
Oakland Catholic is making its first trip to the state finals in girls volleyball.

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Oakland Catholic’s Rory O’Connell hits against Beaver’s Kailyn Connelly during the WPIAL Class 3A volleyball championship match Nov. 1 at Peters Township.
5 WPIAL volleyball teams learn sites, times for PIAA semifinal matchups
November 9, 2025
The WPIAL started with 11 teams, shrunk to eight heading into the quarterfinals and now sits at five going into the final four of the 2025 PIAA girls volleyball playoffs.

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