Volleyball

Burrell middle hitter Addy Ruscek practices Monday, Sept. 11, 2023.

Burrell volleyball team hopes to keep momentum going with tough section schedule ahead

September 11, 2023

In starting 3-0 overall, 2-0 in Section 5-2A with victories over Ligonier Valley and the Neighborhood Academy, and earning a top-six finish against mostly higher-classification schools at Saturday’s Moon tournament, the Burrell girls volleyball team won 15 of 18 sets to start the season.

Coaches association releases latest WPIAL girls volleyball rankings

With section play in full swing, teams in all four WPIAL girls volleyball classifications are making their move with impact victories on the court.

Franklin Regional volleyball boasts young roster with great chemistry

September 9, 2023

With only three returning starters, the Franklin Regional girls volleyball team will have to build experience match by match.

Norwin’s Addi Matovich spikes against Kiski during Pack the Park event Aug. 29 on the Ellen Toy grass court at Vandergrift’s Kennedy Park.

Norwin notebook: Volleyball team honored to again take part in outdoor game

Mary Ellen Ferragonio knew her team was taking part in an event that was as unique as it was celebratory.

North Allegheny’s Kyra Schmidt plays against Shaler Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, at North Allegheny High School.

North Allegheny reloads lineup in quest for 7th straight PIAA volleyball title

First-time starters on the North Allegheny girls volleyball team surely have more seasoning than most since they’ve practiced for years against a state championship lineup.

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Pine Richland celebrates beating North Allegheny’ in the WPIAL Class 4A volleyball championship game last season.

Repeat bid begins for WPIAL champion Pine-Richland girls volleyball

September 3, 2023

Pine-Richland girls volleyball coach Angela Seman told the Rams they should be happy and proud of themselves for winning the WPIAL championship last year, but now they need to move forward.

Gateway volleyball senior captains, from left, Michelina Estremera (defensive specialist/libero) and McKenna Brown (outside hitter), at practice Aug. 30, 2023.

Gateway girls volleyball to lean on deep lineup in quest for return trip to playoffs

The Gateway girls volleyball team was happy to finally kick off its regular-season competition schedule Tuesday (Sept. 5) against Woodland Hills after several weeks of workouts in the gym leading to the past three weeks of official season practices.

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The sun sets over the Norwin bench during Pack the Park outdoor volleyball game against Kiski Area on Aug. 29 on the Ellen Toy grass court at Vandergrift’s Kennedy Park.

Norwin volleyball looks to take ‘baby’ steps forward coming off playoff season

September 2, 2023

“Don’t drop the baby” has become one of Norwin’s favorite games to play at volleyball practice.

Hampton is led by returning two-time all-state senior outside hitter Emmy Schrom.

Hopes are sky high for Hampton girls volleyball

The Hampton girls volleyball team looks so promising this season that winning a section title would hardly qualify as a goal.

Kiski Area’s Makayla Keibler spikes against Norwin during the Pack the Park match Tuesday at the Ellen Toy grass court at Vandergrift’s Kennedy Park.

Under clear skies, Kiski Area defeats Norwin in Pack the Park volleyball match

August 29, 2023

Last year’s Pack the Park girls volleyball event between Norwin and Kiski Area didn’t make it to the Ellen Toy Grass Court at Vandergrift’s Kennedy Park as rain chased officials, fans and both teams inside to Kiski Area High School.

The Dukes took first place at the inaugural Queens of the ‘Burgh girls volleyball tournament held Aug. 4-6, 2023, at the All American Field House in Monroeville. The championship team consisted of, front, from left, Aliyah Angelici, Kennady Martindale (Most Valuable Queen), Avery Koontz; back, from left, Elle Visco, Ally Schepner, Elysia Smith, Becca Feczko, coach Maggie Colenbrander and Victoria Huffmyer.

Queens of the ‘Burgh volleyball event shines spotlight on top WPIAL players in fun setting

August 12, 2023

Avonworth girls volleyball coach John Skarupa believes it is the first of many to come.

Avonworth coach John Skarupa poses with Quaker Valley’s Molly MacDonald, a 5-foot-10 junior outside hitter and Queens of the ‘Burgh participant.

Quaker Valley volleyball’s Molly MacDonald lends helping hand

Quaker Valley volleyball player Molly MacDonald certainly is an enterprising sort.

Hampton’s Emmy Schrom hit into the block of Freeport’s Josephine Russo and Cassidy Dell during the 2021 WPIAL Class 3A finals.

Hampton volleyball star Emmy Schrom staying close to home at Duquesne

August 5, 2023

When Hampton two-time all-state volleyball player Emmy Schrom began looking at colleges, proximity was a priority.

North Catholic’s Luke Ball (8) celebrates with teammates and the championship trophy after the Trojans defeated Ambridge in three sets in the WPIAL Class 2A boys volleyball championship game Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Peters Township.

Luke Ball shows heart during North Catholic boys volleyball team’s championship run

July 30, 2023

Winning a WPIAL championship in any sport is difficult. Injuries, fatigue, a challenging schedule or other extenuating circumstances can stand in the way of hoisting a trophy at the end of the season.

Shaler’s Logan Peterson hits against North Allegheny’s Will Robertson during the WPIAL Class 3A boys volleyball championship game May 25 at Peters Township.

Strong showing at AAU national tournament gives Shaler volleyball players a boost

July 23, 2023

Logan Peterson felt fortunate that the AAU boys volleyball national championships rolled around in early July.

Back for their senior season in 2023 at Bethel Park are, from left, Gabby Gealey (24), Brooke Kessler (28) and Essa George (23).

Bethel Park girls volleyball building foundation for upcoming season

July 22, 2023

Excuse the members of the Bethel Park girls volleyball team if they occasionally sneak a peek at HGTV.

Kiski Area will meet Norwin in the third annual Pack the Park outdoor volleyball game Aug. 29 at the Ellen Toy Grass Court at Kennedy Park in Vandergrift.

3rd annual ‘Pack the Park’ game to open volleyball season with celebration of the sport

July 16, 2023

Dakoda Fickes knows all about the feel of playing an outdoor volleyball match on a grass court.

New Kiski Area volleyball coach Dakoda Fickes

Kiski Area’s Fickes eager to open his 1st season as varsity volleyball coach

July 14, 2023

Dakoda Fickes is in his first season as the girls volleyball coach at Kiski Area, but not that long ago, he ran some memorable practices at the school’s gym.

Plum and Seton Hill graduate Rachel Satira, an assistant with the Mustangs’ girls volleyball program the past three years, is in her first season as head coach.

Transition to Plum volleyball head coach going smoothly for Rachel Satira

July 12, 2023

The day before Rachel Satira graduated from Seton Hill in May 2019, she got a call from then-Plum girls volleyball coach Kelsey Bonk about coming on board as an assistant and also working with the middle school team.

Quaker Valley’s Annica Kagle blocks the shot of Burrell’s Avery Bain during WPIAL 2A first-round volleyball action Oct. 26 at Avonworth High School.

Quaker Valley girls volleyball looks ahead to promising ’23 season

July 2, 2023

Quaker Valley’s girls volleyball team ended up 15-3 in the 2022 regular season and won 12 times by 3-0 scores.

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