Volleyball

Freeport sophomore Cassidy Dell looks to make a play against rival Knoch on Sept. 15, 2020, at Knoch High School.
Perennial power Freeport volleyball ‘work in progress’
October 4, 2020
The Freeport girls volleyball team on Monday begins a stretch of three games in three days and kicks off the second half of its Section 5-AAA schedule with a trip to Mars.

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Franklin Regional’s Nicole Currens (29) competes against Kiski Area Oct. 1, 2019, at Franklin Regional.
Franklin Regional girls volleyball embraces No. 1 ranking
September 26, 2020
When the Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association released its first set of rankings for the new season, Franklin Regional players and coaches were surprised, thrilled and honored to see their team No. 1 in Class AAA.

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Riverview girls volleyball team captains for the 2020 season are, from left, seniors Katie Zatawski, Lizza Novikova and Alexis Sykes.
Riverview girls volleyball learning from early season setbacks
Lauren Dugan isn’t taking any of her volleyball practices or matches for granted this fall.

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Plum seniors Julia Vargo, at left, and Makayla Jackson set up to receive a serve in warmups before a section match with McKeesport on Sept. 17, 2020, at Plum High School.
Plum volleyball turns to extensive experience for rebound
The Plum girls volleyball team made the WPIAL Class AAAA playoffs in 2017, going 7-5 in section play.

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Top-ranked girls volleyball teams keep positions in coaches rankings
September 21, 2020
WPIAL girls volleyball competition turns to Week 2, and section races are heating up in the four classifications.

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Plum seniors Julia Vargo, at left, and Makayla Jackson set up to receive a serve in warmups before a section match with McKeesport on Sept. 17, 2020, at Plum High School.
Alle-Kiski Valley flush with volleyball prowess
September 20, 2020
When Plum girls volleyball coach Kelsey Bonk observed her team’s senior night ceremony Thursday before a match with McKeesport, she was reminded of the potential for the season with a rather experienced squad.

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Gateway’s Alexis Margolis (14) competes against Armstrong Sept.26, 2019 at Gateway.
Gateway volleyball adjusts to move to Class 4A
Gateway girls volleyball coach Phil Randolph said last season ended with a framework established that can lead to a turnaround in the program’s fortunes.

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South Fayette’s Lilah Speca spikes against Knoch during a playoff game last year.
South Fayette, Chartiers Valley have pieces in place to return to volleyball playoffs
After a delay of a couple of weeks, the 2020 WPIAL girls volleyball season has begun.

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The senior class on the 2020 Brentwood girls volleyball team includes, from left, Sidney Wuenschell (24), Keara Torrelli (10), Cesia Garcia (7), Taylor Davis (26), Abbey Czerwien (4), Hanaa Ghassa (30) and Calli Kammermeier (12).
Seniors energize Brentwood volleyball team
Two impact players on the Brentwood girls volleyball team are seniors Sidney Wuenschell and Calli Kammermeier.

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North Hills girls volleyball coach Vicky Danko is in her second season on the bench.
Fast start provides boost to North Hills girls volleyball team
September 19, 2020
Getting on the court was a victory in itself, but the North Hills girls volleyball team took it a step further when it kicked off its season Sept. 15.

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Baldwin’s Heidi Johnston (6) competes during a match in 2019.
Chapla, Johnston return to lead Baldwin girls volleyball
September 10, 2020
Two mainstays in the Baldwin girls volleyball team are Alexa Chapla and Heidi Johnston.

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Hampton’s Kai Herchenroether (18) competes against Franklin Regional in August 2019 during a scrimmage.
New coach set to lead Hampton girls volleyball
The 2020 season will be most memorable for Hampton coach Annie Bozzo.

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Bethel Park senior outside hitter Alexa Psotka earned second-team All-WPIAL Class AAAA honors in 2019.
Bethel Park’s Psotka taking Division I volleyball talents to the beach
August 31, 2020
Alexa Psotka is looking forward to putting her feet in the sand on the Atlantic Coast in South Carolina.

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North Allegheny’s Paige Morningstar with a kill past Canon-McMillan’s Samantha Parker during the girls Class AAAA WPIAL volleyball championships Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019.
Trib HSSN girls athlete of the year: Morningstar shines bright for champion North Allegheny
June 29, 2020
Paige Morningstar came to North Allegheny three years ago ready to fill the big shoes left behind by both of her two-sport star older sisters.

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East Allegheny’s Amani Johnson vs. North Allegheny’s Rachel Martindale
Trib HSSN June Madness semifinal: Amani Johnson, East Allegheny vs. Rachel Martindale, North Allegheny
June 19, 2020
Over the course of the next week, June Madness will determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.

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East Allegheny’s Amani Johnson celebrates with C’Keiyah Marshall during the Class 3A WPIAL girls basketball final March 3, 2018 at Petersen Events Center.
Amani Johnson recalls busy East Allegheny athletics career
June 11, 2020
Trib HSSN has been fortunate to cover a lot of great athletes the last two decades. While the ‘Best of the Century’ contest continues, HSSN now feature some of these high school stars from the last two decades Mondays and Thursdays on the Rebel Yell podcast.

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Rochester’s Lauryn Williams vs. Hopewell’s Christa Harmotto
Trib HSSN June Madness quarterfinals: Lauryn Williams, Rochester vs. Christa Harmotto, Hopewell
June 5, 2020
Over the course of the next few weeks, June Madness will determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.

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Jake Horigan, at left, and OLSH volleyball teammates Andrew Schnarre, Brock Saftner and Sig Saftner, celebrate after winning the 2019 OLSH Invitational. Jake Horigan, at left, with OLSH volleyball teammates Andrew Schnarre, Brock Saftner and Sig Saftner, celebrate after winning the 2019 OLSH Invitational.
Senior Spotlight: Avonworth football standout enjoyed one-year run with OLSH volleyball
June 2, 2020
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Norwin senior Joey Ferragonio will play volleyball in college for Division I St. Francis (Pa.).
Senior Spotlight: Norwin outside hitter follows 5 siblings into college volleyball
May 30, 2020
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Shaler’s Steven Hoffman and Billy Dadowski were all-state performers last season.
Senior Spotlight: All-state honors were a highlight for Shaler volleyball teammates
May 21, 2020
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.

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