Volleyball
Drop in classification doesn’t change underdog mentality for Latrobe volleyball
September 20, 2022
In volleyball at Latrobe — no matter the classification, the ranking, the opponent — longtime coach Drew Vosefski has continued to preach a singular theme: “Go into every match as if you’re the underdog.”
4 top teams hold spots in latest WPIAL girls volleyball rankings
September 19, 2022
All four teams atop their respective rankings — North Allegheny (Class 4A), Moon (Class 3A), Freeport (Class 2A), and Bishop Canevin (Class A) — held on to their spots in the new Western PA Coaches Association WPIAL girls volleyball top-10 polls released Monday.
Pine-Richland girls volleyball raises funds, awareness during ‘Spike Out Cancer’ event
September 18, 2022
Angela Seman coached nine individuals affected by cancer.
Plum girls volleyball aims to ‘seize the opportunity’ again
The Plum girls volleyball team faced a measure of déjà vu this past offseason as it looked to transition after losing seven seniors from the 2021 season.
Norwin girls volleyball to rely on deep senior class entering Section 3-4A play
September 17, 2022
Norwin girls volleyball returns most of its rotation from last season’s WPIAL Class 4A playoff team.
Joyce sisters enjoying time together with Kiski Area volleyball
September 12, 2022
Maddie Joyce started playing organized volleyball in sixth grade, and at the time, she was hitting the ball around with older sister Sydney and mom, Robin, who enjoyed a standout career at Duquesne in the 1990s.
Moon jumps to No. 1 in the Western PA Volleyball Coaches Association rankings
The Moon girls volleyball team opened Section 2-3A play with convincing victories over South Fayette, 3-1, and Oakland Catholic, 3-0, before going 10-0 and winning its own tournament on Saturday.
Quaker Valley girls volleyball team has high hopes after strong start
September 11, 2022
Quaker Valley’s girls volleyball appears to be on the upswing.
Runner-up finishes motivate Hampton girls volleyball to grab gold
September 10, 2022
The most successful season in program history was just the start for the Hampton girls volleyball team.
Fox Chapel girls volleyball shows early-season progress
After some recent struggles, it appears the Fox Chapel girls volleyball team is headed in the right direction.
Franklin Regional girls volleyball leaning on senior-heavy rotation
Rachel Carter’s first season as coach of the Franklin Regional girls volleyball team was a getting-to-know-you time for the team’s new leader and its players.
Latrobe’s Lily Fenton accepts preferred walk-on offer to play volleyball at Notre Dame
September 8, 2022
When it comes to her college plans, Lily Fenton is all “set.”
New coach leading Belle Vernon girls volleyball in quest for playoff appearance
September 6, 2022
Belle Vernon never has made the playoffs in girls volleyball.
North Catholic tops Class 3A in latest WPIAL girls volleyball coaches rankings
WPIAL section play begins for girls volleyball Tuesday evening, and leading into the numerous matchups on the docket, the Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association released its Week 2 top-10 rankings.
Freeport volleyball sets sights on 18th straight section title
September 5, 2022
The Franklin Regional girls volleyball tournament has established itself as one of the premier events in the early fall season, and Freeport, a regular participant, knew it again would be tested against some of the top teams in the WPIAL.
Gateway volleyball makes smooth transition to new head coach
September 4, 2022
There weren’t many introductions needed when Nicole Riley met her Gateway girls volleyball players on the first day of preseason camp Aug. 15.
Schedule toughens for 5-time defending PIAA champion North Allegheny girls volleyball team
September 3, 2022
Section 1 is smaller this season, so the North Allegheny girls volleyball team had to fill some open dates on its schedule.
Kiski Area, Norwin volleyball teams ready to play outdoors again
August 28, 2022
The Kiski Area and Norwin girls volleyball teams kick off their seasons Monday evening, and for the second year in a row, the rivals will take their nonsection matchup outside.
With experienced roster, Penn Hills volleyball ready to shake things up
The makeup of the Penn Hills girls volleyball team has Jay Mitlo approaching the upcoming season differently than in seasons past.
