Volleyball
MSA SPORTS CUP RESULTS – NA Remains Perfect in Quad-A
July 6, 2016
Another school year is in the books and another MSA Sports Cup in Class AAAA is headed to North Allegheny High School. NA captured the schools 13th Cup in 13 years since the MSA Sports Network started this school year long competition to determine the top sports programs in each classification. There are 20 sports in which schools can earn points in the competition and the Tigers earned points in 18 of them. While it was not the highest point total or largest margin of victory, North Allegheny still cruised to their final Quad-A Sports Cup as they will move up to 6-A starting this fall. The second place school finished 430 points behind NA.2016 PIAA BOYS VOLLEYBALL STATE PLAYOFFS Results
June 12, 2016
WPIAL and Pittsburgh City League schools have combined for 41 boys volleyball state champions. However it has been slim pickings for district teams in the state playoffs since the turn of the century. In the last 16 years, only North Allegheny in AAA in 2013 and in AA, Ambridge in 2009 and Deer Lakes in 2011 have claimed state gold. No gold came back west again this year after Ambridge fell to now four-time champion Northeastern York in the Class AA Finals. It;s the third time in four year the Bobcats have defeated the Bridgers for the AA state crown. in Class AAA, Landisville Hempfield won their first boys volleyball state championship in ten years with a thrilling five game win over Penn Manor.2016 WPIAL BOYS VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS Results
May 29, 2016
The four year run atop of the WPIAL Class AA came crashing to a half for Ambridge in the schools eighth title match in nine years. The Bridgers hopes of a fifth straight district crown were snuffed out by Beaver County Christian as the Eagles captured their first WPIAL boys volleyball crown, In Class AAA, another first time winner walked away with gold as the Penn-Trafford Warriors swept past the Bethel Park Black Hawks, who settled for silver for the second time in four years. Here are ALL the results from the 2016 WPIAL Boys Volleyball Playoffs. All results marked with (MSA) after are matches that can be heard archived here on the MSA Sports Network.
Penn-Trafford Sweeps Bethel Park for First WPIAL Boys Volleyball Gold
May 28, 2016
The Penn-Trafford Warriors claimed their first volleyball title with a straight-sets win against Bethel Park in the Class AAA Championship at Baldwin High School. Propelled by their success in extra points, the Warriors prevailed 33-31, 25-20 and 27-25. In a matchup of two teams looking for their first championship, top-seeded Penn-Trafford captured the opening set in dramatic fashion. The squads frequently exchanged leads, but the No. 3 Black Hawks pulled ahead 24-22 and appeared poised to take the upper hand. Three consecutive points staked the Warriors to the lead, though, and the sides continued to exchange blows until Penn-Trafford finally prevailed 33-31.
Beaver County Christian Ends Ambridge’s WPIAL AA Volleyball Run
The narrative was all too familiar before the championship of boys’ volleyball in Class AA. For the fifth straight season and for the eighth time in nine years, the Bridgers of Ambridge were in the house competing for a championship. They had won seven titles in the previous eight seasons, going 7-7 in their opportunities. But all good stories in sports come to an end eventually, and when the final volley was complete at Baldwin High School on Friday night, a new champion was crowned. A champion, in the Eagles of Beaver County Christian, whose name probably isn’t all too familiar for followers of the WPIAL. It was the first appearance for the team that hails from a school that has 33 male students enrolled in a volleyball championship game.This Week on the MSA Sports Network – 05/16/2016
May 16, 2016
Let the postseason begin! While other are wrapping up their gear for the summer, The Network prepares for exclusive coverage of the district baseball, softball, lacrosse and volleyball playoffs this week here on the MSA Sports Network. We have First Round and Quarterfinals action in WPIAL Baseball, First Round play in WPIAL Softball and Quarterfinals matches in WPIAL boys and girls lacrosse along with the first full week of the Washington Wild Things 2016 campaign, plus Rappin' on Racin' and another edition of WPIAL Diamond Notes on a special night ALL here at MSAsports.net Monday, May 16th:FINAL 2016 WPIAL Boys Volleyball Standings
May 14, 2016
Here are the FINAL standings for the 2016 WPIAL Boys Volleyball season...including the FINAL WPIAL playoff clinchings. You can follow the WPIAL Boys Volleyball regular season with updated results and standings along with weekly rankings every Wednesday, plus regular season and postseason broadcasts only here on the MSA Sports Network. Top four teams in each section make the playoffs. If there is a tie for fourth place, head-to-head will be the tiebreaker. If there is a split in the head-to-head, both tied teams make the playoffs. # - Clinched Section Title * - Clinched Playoff Berth x - Eliminated From Playoff Race Only section records are shown. {SET WITH 12 TRIPLE-A PLAYOFF TEAMS}2016 WPIAL Boys Volleyball Standings
May 6, 2016
Here are the latest standings for the 2016 WPIAL Boys Volleyball season...including the latest WPIAL playoff clinchings. You can follow the WPIAL Boys Volleyball regular season with updated results and standings along with weekly rankings every Wednesday, plus regular season and postseason broadcasts only here on the MSA Sports Network. Top four teams in each section make the playoffs. If there is a tie for fourth place, head-to-head will be the tiebreaker. If there is a split in the head-to-head, both tied teams make the playoffs. # - Clinched Section Title * - Clinched Playoff Berth x - Eliminated From Playoff Race Only section records are shown.MSA Sports Top Ten – WPIAL Boys Volleyball – 05/05/2016
May 5, 2016
Each week during the 2016 regular season, MSA Sports will rank the top ten boys volleyball teams in the WPIAL in both classifications every Wednesday at www.MSAsports.net Here are this weeks rankings. Log on Wednesday and Friday for updated results and standings on your exclusive home for the 2016 WPIAL Boys Volleyball Playoffs, the MSA Sports Network at MSAsports.net Section records in parenthesis. WPIAL CLASS AAA TOP TEN: 1. BETHEL PARK BLACK HAWKS (10-0) (Last Week #1) 2. NORTH ALLEGHENY TIGERS (8-1) (Last Week #3)
WPIAL Alum Q&A – Brandon Buck
May 3, 2016
The Ambridge Area boys volleyball team has become a dynasty in recent years. The Bridgers have claimed seven of the past eight titles in Class AA, including each of the past four. Brandon Buck was instrumental in Ambridge securing several of those titles, and now he's a key member of the St. Francis program. Brandon is this week's focus of the WPIAL Alum Q&A. Following the Bridgers semifinals loss in 2011 when Buck was a freshman, the outside hitter helped propel Ambridge to three straight titles over the Derry Area Trojans. In all three of those campaigns, Buck was honored as an All-State performer.This Week on the MSA Sports Network – 05/02/2016
May 2, 2016
Section play in the 2016 WPIAL baseball and softball seasons comes to an end, weather permitting, for most teams this week here on the MSA Sports Network. We have 'Stretch Run' action from both WPIAL and District 6 high school baseball and softball as well as WPIAL girls lacrosse and WPIAL boys volleyball, plus Rappin' on Racin' and another edition of WPIAL Diamond Notes ALL here at MSAsports.net Monday, May 2nd: TALK SHOW - Rappin' on Racin' at 6:00pm on MSAsports.net WPIAL High School Baseball - Plum vs Franklin Regional at 4:00pm on MSAsports.netMSA Sports Top Ten – WPIAL Boys Volleyball – 04/27/2016
April 27, 2016
Each week during the 2016 regular season, MSA Sports will rank the top ten boys volleyball teams in the WPIAL in both classifications every Wednesday at www.MSAsports.net Here are this weeks rankings. Log on Wednesday and Friday for updated results and standings on your exclusive home for the 2016 WPIAL Boys Volleyball Playoffs, the MSA Sports Network at MSAsports.net Section records in parenthesis. WPIAL CLASS AAA TOP TEN: 1. BETHEL PARK BLACK HAWKS (8-0) (Last Week #1) 2. PENN-TRAFFORD WARRIORS (9-0) (Last Week #4)This Week on the MSA Sports Network – 04/24/2016
April 24, 2016
The 'Stretch Run' of the 2016 WPIAL Baseball and Softball seasons begins with two weeks left in the regular season starting this week here on the MSA Sports Network. We have both WPIAL and District 6 high school baseball and softball as well as WPIAL boys and girls lacrosse and WPIAL boys volleyball, plus Rappin' on Racin' and another edition of WPIAL Diamond Notes ALL here at MSAsports.net Monday, April 25th: TALK SHOW - Rappin' on Racin' at 6:00pm on MSAsports.net WPIAL High School Baseball - Pittsburgh Central Catholic vs Woodland Hills at 4:00pm on MSAsports.netMSA Sports Top Ten – WPIAL Boys Volleyball – 04/20/2016
April 20, 2016
Each week during the 2016 regular season, MSA Sports will rank the top ten boys volleyball teams in the WPIAL in both classifications every Wednesday at www.MSAsports.net Here are this weeks rankings. Log on Wednesday and Friday for updated results and standings on your exclusive home for the 2016 WPIAL Boys Volleyball Playoffs, the MSA Sports Network at MSAsports.net Section records in parenthesis. WPIAL CLASS AAA TOP TEN: 1. BETHEL PARK BLACK HAWKS (6-0) (Last Week #1) 2. NORTH ALLEGHENY TIGERS (6-0) (Last Week #2)
WPIAL Alum Q&A – Matt Vasinko
April 18, 2016
In WPIAL boys' volleyball, a select few teams have established themselves as perennial powerhouses. In Class AAA, North Allegheny enjoyed a historic run of titles. Meanwhile, in Class AA, Ambridge Area has repeatedly captured gold. Additionally, Derry Area frequently boasts a squad that contends for the WPIAL crown, and has often made deep runs through the state playoffs, as well. One of the Trojans' top performers in recent memory is the focus of this week's Q&A, as current Juniata student-athlete Matt Vasinko is profiled.MSA Sports Top Ten – WPIAL Boys Volleyball – 04/13/2016
April 13, 2016
Each week during the 2016 regular season, MSA Sports will rank the top ten boys volleyball teams in the WPIAL in both classifications every Wednesday at www.MSAsports.net Here are this weeks rankings. Log on Wednesday and Friday for updated results and standings on your exclusive home for the 2016 WPIAL Boys Volleyball Playoffs, the MSA Sports Network at MSAsports.net Section records in parenthesis. WPIAL CLASS AAA TOP TEN: 1. BETHEL PARK BLACK HAWKS (4-0) (Last Week #1) 2. NORTH ALLEGHENY TIGERS (4-0) (Last Week #2) 3. NORWIN KNIGHTS (5-0) (Last Week #3)This Week on the MSA Sports Network – 04/10/2016
April 10, 2016
Not only does the mercury rise as the week progresses, but the action on the diamonds, fields and courts do as well this week here on the MSA Sports Network. Our first spring high school sports championship takes place with the 2016 WPIAL Boys Singles Tennis Championships. We also have plenty of WPIAL section action from both baseball and softball along with WPIAL boys volleyball, WPIAL boys and girls lacrosse, plus the debut of Rappin' on Racin' along with another edition of WPIAL Diamond Notes ALL here at MSAsports.net Monday, April 11th: TALK SHOW - Rappin' on Racin' at 6:00pm on MSAsports.netMSA Sports Top Ten – WPIAL Boys Volleyball – 04/06/2016
April 6, 2016
Each week during the 2016 regular season, MSA Sports will rank the top ten boys volleyball teams in the WPIAL in both classifications every Wednesday at www.MSAsports.net Here are this weeks rankings. Log on Wednesday and Friday for updated results and standings on your exclusive home for the 2016 WPIAL Boys Volleyball Playoffs, the MSA Sports Network at MSAsports.net WPIAL CLASS AAA TOP TEN: 1. BETHEL PARK BLACK HAWKS (3-0) 2. NORTH ALLEGHENY TIGERS (3-0) 3. NORWIN KNIGHTS (3-0) 4. SENECA VALLEY RAIDERS (2-1) 5. PENN-TRAFFORD WARRIORS (2-0)This Week on the MSA Sports Network – 04/03/2016
April 3, 2016
We hope to fight off that nasty chill in the air with red hot coverage of the spring high school sports season this week here on the MSA Sports Network. We have plenty of WPIAL section action from both baseball and softball along with WPIAL boys volleyball and girls lacrosse, plus the debut of the new WPIAL Diamond Notes weekly show ALL here at MSAsports.net Monday, April 4th: WPIAL High School Baseball - Baldwin vs Peters Township at 7:00pm on MSAsports.net WPIAL High School Baseball - Knoch vs Hampton at 3:45pm on the Hampton Talbots Sports Network at MSAsports.netThis Week on the MSA Sports Network – 03/28/2016
March 28, 2016
The winter high school sports season has one more night as it gives way to the start of the spring high school sports season this week here on the MSA Sports Network. We have the season debut of WPIAL baseball, WPIAL softball, WPIAL boys volleyball and WPIAL boys lacrosse, plus a pair of high school basketball all-star games from Quigley Catholic High School ALL here at MSAsports.net Monday, March 28th: No Broadcasts Tuesday, March 29th: WPIAL High School Boys Volleyball - Seneca Valley vs North Allegheny at 7:00pm on the North Allegheny Sports Network at MSAsports.net Wednesday, March 30th:
