Volleyball
Derry volleyball hopes for extended run in WPIAL playoffs
October 21, 2019
Getting past the first round of the WPIAL Class AA playoffs has not been a problem for Derry’s girls volleyball team.
Senior-led Leechburg girls volleyball turns focus to playoffs
October 20, 2019
The best word to describe Leechburg girls volleyball in matches against the two teams in front of them in the Section 4-A standings is “close.”
North Hills volleyball focuses on season’s achievements
October 17, 2019
A WPIAL Class AAAA playoff berth was not in the cards this year for the North Hills girls volleyball team. However, that does not mean the season was a disappointment for the Indians.
Chartiers Valley volleyball adapts to changes to make WPIAL playoffs
Two months ago, during a Chartiers Valley girls volleyball practice, the gym walls would reverberate mostly with the sound of bouncing balls and squeaking sneakers. Chatter was at a minimum.
WPIAL Clinched: Girls volleyball playoff field through Tuesday
October 16, 2019
There is less than a week left in section play in WPIAL girls volleyball. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. All teams tied for a playoff spot in which head-to-head does not break the tie all qualify for the postseason.
Greensburg Central Catholic volleyball ready for WPIAL playoffs
October 13, 2019
After winning WPIAL and PIAA Class A titles in 2016, Greensburg Central Catholic’s girls volleyball team has been searching for a way back to the top.
Knoch girls volleyball team doesn’t let success become distraction
The last few seasons for the Knoch girls volleyball team has been a special ride, with two WPIAL titles and a PIAA title. So as the postseason approaches, it is natural for the seniors to dream of finishing their careers with winning a third district title.
Thomas Jefferson volleyball in midst of another successful season
October 11, 2019
Thomas Jefferson is closing in on its eighth consecutive section championship in girls volleyball.
Shaler Area girls volleyball finding stride, clinches playoff spot
October 10, 2019
Developing a more unpredictable offense was the focus for the Shaler Area girls volleyball team.
Southmoreland girls volleyball team digs in for final stretch
October 6, 2019
Southmoreland’s girls volleyball team is ready to make a push for a section title.
Kiski Area volleyball making steady climb in Section 1-AAA
The day before Thursday’s crucial Section 1-AAA match with Armstrong, Kiski Area libero Rebekah Fowler didn’t want to give too much away.
Plum volleyball focused on strong finish
October 4, 2019
With the season winding down and the playoffs likely not in sight for the 2-9 Plum girls volleyball team, coach Kelsey Bonk is still focused on winning.
No steps backward for Norwin volleyball
The Norwin girls volleyball team entered the season as a relative unknown.
Bishop Canevin’s Alexa Malloy reaches milestone, eyes PIAA volleyball title
October 3, 2019
Seeing Bishop Canevin’s Alexa Malloy step onto a volleyball court, it would be easy to assume she is a defensive specialist. Her 5-foot-6 frame — maybe 5-7, if you ask coach Kevin Walters — looks the part.
Changes to program don’t slow Hampton volleyball
A coaching change can give a program a breath of fresh air, but new Hampton volleyball coach Mike Hansen wants his seniors to know that they’re the ones who deserve all the accolades.
Deer Lakes volleyball encouraged by performance in tough tests
September 29, 2019
Deer Lakes girls volleyball coach Terry Gaston always tells his team if it can get 20 points in a set against an opponent, it can win.
With new coach, Hempfield volleyball team back on top
Sometimes, teams endure growing pains while adjusting to a new coach.
Coaches association releases latest WPIAL girls volleyball rankings
September 23, 2019
The Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association released its Top 10 girls’ rankings for each of the four WPIAL classifications Monday, and the top teams in each poll maintain their positions as the fourth week of section play begins.
Latrobe volleyball hopes to gain momentum with healthy lineup
September 22, 2019
Reaching the WPIAL Class AAAA playoffs was the goal last year for Latrobe’s girls volleyball team.
Freeport volleyball seniors determined to return to top
Freeport setter Madeline Clark can still recall the feeling of walking off the floor after last year’s WPIAL semifinal loss to Frazier that ended the Yellowjackets’ 3-year run of making the district title game.
