Somerset bumps off Bellefonte Nov 6, 2009
The Lady Eagles posted winning scores of 25-17, 25-20 and 25-22 while setting up a classic rematch of last year s District 6-AA championship against Philipsburg-Osceola. Philipsburg beat Penn Cambria 3-1 in the second semifinal game played at Philipsburg. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
North Star claims sixth straight volleyball title Nov 6, 2009
The undefeated Lady Cougars will host the District 7 runner-up team on Tuesday in the first round of inter-district play. Their opponent will not be determined until Saturday. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
PG South: Lebo volleyball is truly a family affair Nov 5, 2009
The Mt. Lebanon High School girls' volleyball team has spent the entire 2009 season atop the WPIAL and Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association rankings. The Dadowski family has played a big part in that success. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
North Star claims WestPAC championship Oct 30, 2009
Thursday s 3-0 sweep of the Shade Lady Panthers in the WestPAC championship game proved just how much that experience is paying off (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Berlin’s Tressler posts 500th kill Oct 23, 2009
Berlin s Tressler posts 500th kill - Somerset - Daily American. Tressler, a senior, had eight kills in the match to earn the coveted milestone. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
PG South: Upper St. Clair closes in on third consecutive trip to WPIAL volleyball playoffs Oct 8, 2009
Upper St. Clair is ranked No. 3 in WPIAL Class AAA and No. 8 in the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association poll. "We have six of our top nine players back from last year," Nagao said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Lohr posts 20 kills in NS volleyball victory Oct 7, 2009
The unbeaten Lady Cougars, who started out the season ranked No. 1 in the state, moved back into the top spot this week in the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Class A Poll. Clarion fell to No. 2 with Northern Cambria at No. 3. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Simmons smashes 1,000th kill Oct 2, 2009
The senior middle hitter needed nine kills to reach the milestone. After misfiring on a couple of attempts, Simmons was able to pick up her 1,000th in the third game on a block kill that gave the Lady Mountaineers a 4-3 advantage. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
North Star’s Lohr surpasses 1,000 kills Sep 25, 2009
North Star s Lohr surpasses 1,000 kills - Somerset - Daily American. Lohr, a junior middle hitter, entered the volleyball showdown just three kills shy of the 1,000-kills mark. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
North Star victory ‘a great first match’ Sep 9, 2009
North Star victory a great first match - Somerset - Daily American. This is a tough way to start the season, North Star head coach Tony Crisafulli said after the win. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
PG West: OLSH graduate McGrath is a girl for all seasons Jul 9, 2009
In volleyball, she has been named to the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association All-State Class A team the past two years. While she is better known for her basketball ability, volleyball has become McGrath's favorite sport. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sports briefs Jun 27, 2009
EMMAUS Andrew Pile, formerly of Somerset, was named this week to the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Class AAA Boys All-State Team. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Sports briefs Rating: 0 Friday, June 26, 2009 10:10 PM EDT Pile earns all-state honorsEMMAUS Andrew Pile, formerly of Somerset, was named this week to the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
PG North: 'Twin Towers' ignite Deer Lakes charge May 21, 2009
Both were also recoginized on the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association [PVCA] All-State Finest 40. "I know Darin better than anybody," Roberts said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG West: Montour Spartans volleyball team unsure where it will land in playoffs May 7, 2009
1 and 2 in the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association rankings. "Penn Hills has earned the No. 1 seed by winning three regular-season tournaments and placing second at another," McDonald said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG East: No. 1 Penn Hills clinches WPIAL boys' volleyball playoff berth, Section 3-AAA title Apr 30, 2009
Penn Hills and Ambridge share the spotlight in the state rankings compiled by the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association. The Indians are No. 1 in Class AAA, while Ambridge is the top-ranked team in Class AA.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG North: Deer Lakes in volleyball playoffs again under veteran coach's eye Apr 30, 2009
"Both were voted first team WPIAL All-Stars and were recognized on the [Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association's] Finest 40 in the state. With Darin and Zak, we have the best middle hitter/blocker combo in the entire WPIAL.". Van Horn is the last of three brothers to play for Deer Lakes, as Ryan and Jason were also four-year starters. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG North: Fox Chapel boys' volleyball team still in the hunt Apr 16, 2009
Penn Hills is No. 1 in the WPIAL Coaches Association rankings and No. 1 in the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association state rankings, while North Allegheny is No. 2 in both polls. "Penn Hills and North Allegheny are clearly the top two teams in the WPIAL, and could be the top two in the state," O'Keeffe said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG North/South/East/West: Penn Hills, Ambridge teams to beat in WPIAL boys' volleyball ranks (Today) Apr 2, 2009
Both are ranked No. 1 in the state in the first poll released by the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association. "Penn Hills and Ambridge are clearly the teams to beat," Fox Chapel coach Phil O'Keeffe said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Oldenburg to Remain at Illinois Feb 10, 2009
She earned Gatorade/Pennsylvania Volleyball Player of the Year and was named the Female Athlete of the Year by both the Pittsburgh Gazette and Pittsburgh Tribune. Oldenburg has been inducted into the Baldwin High School Hall of Fame and the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. (Fightingillini.com)
