POTTSVILLE – The Pottsville girls volleyball team delivered a championship performance, sweeping Tri-Valley in three sets, 25-16, 25-23 and 25-18, to capture the 2026 Schuylkill League Girls Volleyball Championship.
Led by Anna Burke’s match-high 13 kills and Ava Schwartz’s 11 kills, the Crimson Tide used a balanced offensive attack, strong serving and solid defensive play to secure the league title.
Pottsville set the tone early, taking control of the opening set with an impressive offensive performance. The Crimson Tide established momentum behind its powerful hitting and consistent serving, pulling away for a 25-16 victory to take a 1-0 lead in the championship match.
Tri-Valley responded with a much stronger effort in the second set, challenging Pottsville throughout a tightly contested battle.
The Bulldogs, led by Faith Melocheck and Lexi Lesher, kept the pressure on the Crimson Tide and pushed the set down to the wire.
However, Pottsville came through in the crucial moments, edging Tri-Valley 25-23 to take a commanding 2-0 advantage.
With the championship within reach, the Crimson Tide continued their strong play in the third set.
Pottsville maintained its offensive pressure and closed out the match with a 25-18 victory, completing the three-set sweep and securing the Schuylkill League championship.
Burke led Pottsville’s offensive attack with 13 kills while also making a significant impact at the net with three blocks. She added four service aces and one dig in an outstanding all-around performance.
Schwartz provided another strong offensive presence, finishing with 11 kills, three aces, six digs and one assist. Her contributions helped give the Crimson Tide multiple scoring options throughout the match.
Rhyan Brennan added seven kills, 10 digs and two service aces, providing valuable support on both offense and defense.
Megan Yost played a key role in directing Pottsville’s offense, distributing an impressive 31 assists while contributing 14 digs, one kill and one service ace.
Defensively, Ceira Kline helped anchor the Crimson Tide’s back row with a team-high 15 digs, giving Pottsville additional stability against Tri-Valley’s offensive attack.
For Tri-Valley, Melocheck turned in a strong performance, leading the Bulldogs with 10 kills while adding 10 digs and one service ace.
Kenzie Tobin directed the Bulldogs’ offense with 24 assists and four digs, helping keep Tri-Valley competitive throughout the match.
Lesher contributed six kills and three blocks, while Kylie Clemmer added four kills and seven digs.
Summer Cupsta chipped in four kills, one dig and one service ace, while Kirra Klinger provided a strong defensive effort with a team-high 12 digs and one assist.
Despite the straight-set loss, Tri-Valley battled throughout the championship contest, particularly in the second set, when the Bulldogs came within two points of evening the match.
For Pottsville, the championship victory highlighted the team’s balanced attack and ability to deliver in key situations.
With Burke and Schwartz combining for 24 kills, Yost running the offense and Kline providing strong defensive support, the Crimson Tide had the pieces working together to complete the sweep.
The victory gives Pottsville the 2026 Schuylkill League Girls Volleyball Championship, capping off an impressive performance against a determined Tri-Valley squad.
2026 Schuylkill League Girls Volleyball Championship
Final: Pottsville 3, Tri-Valley 0
| Set |
Pottsville |
Tri-Valley |
| First |
25 |
16 |
| Second |
25 |
23 |
| Third |
25 |
18 |
Individual Player Statistics
Pottsville Stats
– Anna Burke – 13 kills, 4 aces, 3 blocks, 1 dig
– Megan Yost – 31 assists, 14 digs, 1 ace, 1 kill
– Ceira Kline – 15 digs
– Rhyan Brennan – 7 kills, 10 digs, 2 aces
– Ava Schwartz – 11 kills, 6 digs, 3 aces, 1 assist
Tri-Valley Stats
– Faith Melocheck – 10 kills, 10 digs, 1 ace
– Kenzie Tobin – 24 assists, 4 digs
– Lexi Lesher – 6 kills, 3 blocks, 1 dig
– Kylie Clemmer – 4 kills, 7 digs
– Summer Cupsta – 4 kills, 1 dig, 1 ace
– Kirra Klinger – 12 digs, 1 assist
