Nist named first team PSAC Nov 21, 2008
Nist, a former Rockwood Area High School standout, continues her climb in the career record books at Cal U, ranking among the all-time leaders in both kills and digs (Somerset Daily American, PA)
District 5 volleyball all-star match Nov 19, 2008
Admission is free, but there will be two donations accepted, according to North Star volleyball coach Tony Crisafulli (Somerset Daily American, PA)
PG North: North Allegheny enjoys golden day at WPIAL girls' volleyball finals (Today) Nov 6, 2008
" Lang, a two-time WPIAL and Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association All-Star, returned just in time for the WPIAL playoffs. With Lang sparking a "stronger and deeper" lineup, North Allegheny recorded four consecutive in the 16-team Class AAA bracket. The No. 3-seeded Tigers capped their title run with a 3-1 victory against No. 5 seed Pine-Richland in the championship match. "I had no idea what to think," said Lang, recalling her sprained ankle that occurred Oct. 3, putting her season on... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Seton-LaSalle girls volleyball looking to add an extra A to resume (Today) Oct 24, 2008
" Seton-LaSalle's success in Class AA is no surprise, as all but two starters are back from last year's WPIAL championship team. The Rebels are led by two WPIAL All-Stars -- 5-foot-11 senior middle hitter Aubrey Johnson and 5-4 senior outside hitter Brittany Brace. Johnson is a four-time WPIAL and Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association All-Star, twice in Class A and twice in Class AA. Brace was a second-team WPIAL All-Star last year. "Aubrey has started every game since her freshman year,"... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG South: As usual, Mt. Lebo is bound for volleyball playoffs (Today) Oct 16, 2008
Mt. Lebanon has seven players who lettered last year, including two who were voted to the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association All-State team last year, Sara Scheirman and Kate Begor. Scheirman is a 5-foot-11 senior outside hitter who has accepted a scholarship offer to Duquesne University. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
No. 1-ranked North Star stays unbeaten Sep 17, 2008
Chelsea Danel directed the offense with 28 assists. Tabatha McCormick served for 16 points, including four aces. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Simmons, Tressler pace Berlin volleyball victory Sep 5, 2008
Ashley Steinbach scored 10 kills for the Lady Ramblers (1-1), who entered the week ranked No. 1 in the state in Class A, according to the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association. Shannah Brutz served for 13 points, including four aces. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
PG North: North Allegheny opens the season by winning Mt. Lebanon tournament (Today) Sep 4, 2008
Lang is a two-time WPIAL and Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association All-Star. She was voted to the second team of the WPIAL All-Stars as a sophomore, then earned first-team honors last year. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
North Pocono athletes named all-state performers Jul 6, 2008
P.J. Clifford, The Times-Tribune Volleyball Player of the Year, and teammate Aaron Orloski were selected to the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Class AA team, which honors the state s top 40 players. Ben Wilk, this spring s Times-Tribune Male Track and Field Performer of the Year, earned a spot on the Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association boys all-state team as one of four discus throwers. (Scranton Times, PA)
North Allegheny, Ambridge cruise to victory May 24, 2008
"It's a standard that was set by Bob Miller," said North Allegheny coach Dan Schall, referring to the Tigers' former coach, who is a member of the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. "Everyone in this program wants to live up to that standard. They responded to the challenge tonight.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
PG South: Juniors spark Baldwin's bounce-back season in volleyball Apr 17, 2008
"Our starting rotation consisted mostly of sophomores and freshmen. We did have two seniors, including Mike Duffy, who was voted to the [Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association] Fabulous 40. "It was a long season, but the underclassmen gained a lot of experience. I purposely entered six tournaments last year because I knew how young we would be. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG North/West: Christa Rogers a multi-sport standout for Quaker Valley Apr 10, 2008
In the fall, she was named as a setter in volleyball on the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Class AA All-State team and has decided to continue in that sport at Morgan State when the 2008-09 school-year begins. In the winter, she was selected to the All-Section 6-AA team in basketball after averaging 15 points per game. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Volleyball: A clean sweep for Northern Apr 9, 2008
Three weeks into their 2008 campaign, the Polar Bears are ranked fourth in the state in Class AA by the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association. With its 3-0 (25-21, 25-22 and 25-17) win over Lower Dauphin Tuesday night, Northern sits at 2-0 in the Mid-Penn Keystone division (2-2 overall). (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Ankle Braces Curb Sprains in Volleyball Players Feb 19, 2008
After University of Pennsylvania volleyball players were mandated to wear a padded brace on each ankle, just one ankle injury occurred in the course of seven seasons. "From our data, it appears that the use of such a brace is an effective way to decrease the incidence of ankle injuries in this active but vulnerable group of athletes," conclude Dr. Brian J. Sennett of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia and colleagues. (MEDLINEplus)
Four county girls claim all-state volleyball honors Dec 24, 2007
Four girls from Somerset County schools have been named to the 2007 Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association All-State Team ... For a complete list of the 2007 Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association All-State Team, visit ... 2007 Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association All-State Team. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
KEYSTONE’S BEST Dec 24, 2007
Holy Redeemer s Lindsay Maximowicz and Monica Wignot have been named to the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Class AA All-State team. The duo led the Royals to the District 2 title and into pool play of the PIAA Championships. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
DV’s Dorko named all-state in volleyball Dec 24, 2007
I didn t believe my mom, the Lady Warriors junior outside hitter said of being told she had been named all-state in Class AAA by the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association. I was very surprised, to be picked of all the talented girls in the league. (Scranton Times, PA)
North Star advances to PIAA volleyball semifinals Nov 10, 2007
Led by the strong play of Pelesky, the Schmidt sisters, Emily Lohr, Kelsey Rice, Tabatha McCormick, Chelsea Danel, Sarah Lisbon and several others, North Star has been ranked in the Top 4 of the state s Class A teams all season by the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association. Coach Tony Crisafulli s Lady Cougars will be looking to cap off their stellar season with a state championship today. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
NS seeking fourth straight volleyball title Nov 1, 2007
High expectations come with the territory for a team like North Star, which is undefeated and currently ranked fourth in the state by the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association. I just think our execution fell apart a little bit in the match, Crisafulli said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
District 5 volleyball playoffs Oct 30, 2007
North Star, winners of the WestPAC championship and ranked No. 2 in the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Poll, will take a 20-0 record into the semifinals against Meyersdale tonight. The match tips off at 7 p.m. at the Shade-City High School gym. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
PG West: OLSH extends volleyball playoff run to eight Oct 18, 2007
"Micki was a first-team WPIAL selection last year, and was named to the [Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Class A] finest fifty," McDonald said. "Devin was a second-team WPIAL selection. Kathryn wasn't a starter last year, but did see considerable playing time, especially at the end of the season.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG North: Seneca preparing for pivotal volleyball matchup Oct 11, 2007
Boyd also was voted to the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Finest 50 in Class AAA.. Franz is among seven juniors who have played significantly. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG West: West 'A' leading the way in volleyball section Oct 4, 2007
West Allegheny had to replace seven players from last year's team who graduated, including two players who were voted to the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association All-Star team last year, setter Chelsea O'Donnell and outside hitter Amy Palko. "I don't feel any added pressure," said Zuber. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG North: Butler is struggling with difficult volleyball section Oct 4, 2007
Just look at the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association and it's easy to see why Section 3-AAA is so strong. Seneca Valley is No. 3, while North Allegheny is No. 9. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Volleyball: North Star ranked 4th in state Oct 2, 2007
BOSWELL The North Star girls volleyball team is ranked fourth in the state in Class A, according to the latest Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Poll released on Monday. Coach Tony Crisafulli s three-time defending District 5 champion Lady Cougars are undefeated at 10-0. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
PG South: TJ volleyball takes on new test in Class AA Apr 12, 2007
Latrobe entered the week No. 2 in the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association state rankings, while Montour is No. 3, Ambridge is No. 5 and Derry is No. 7. "This is the toughest schedule we've ever had to open a season," said Staffen, now in his eighth season at Thomas Jefferson. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG West: Hopewell volleyball endures trials on court Apr 12, 2007
Montour is No. 4 in the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association state rankings, while Ambridge is No. 5. Ambridge was the WPIAL runner-up last season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Baldwin girls' volleyball coach inducted into Hall of Fame Feb 3, 2007
Baldwin High School girls' volleyball coach Lynda Scahill has been inducted into the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. $144,900 $425,000 $137,500 $449,000 $495,000. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
