Southern Lehigh Sweeps Notre Dame Green Pond to Capture 2026 Colonial League Girls Volleyball Championship

Southern Lehigh’s Amelia McCoy Powers Spartans to Championship with 20 Kills

Southern Lehigh capped off its Colonial League girls volleyball tournament run with a championship performance, sweeping Notre Dame Green Pond in three sets, 25-21, 25-13 and 26-24, to capture the 2026 Colonial League title.

Led by Amelia McCoy’s match-high 20 kills and Eliana Marques’ outstanding all-around performance, the Spartans delivered a balanced offensive attack and came through in the crucial moments to secure the conference championship.

The opening set featured a competitive battle between the two teams, with neither side able to establish complete control early. Notre Dame Green Pond traded points with Southern Lehigh throughout much of the set, but the Spartans eventually put together a key scoring run to gain separation.

Southern Lehigh closed out the opening set 25-21, taking a 1-0 advantage in the championship match.

The Spartans carried that momentum into the second set, turning in their most dominant performance of the night.

Southern Lehigh established control early and used several scoring runs to build a comfortable advantage. The Spartans’ offensive execution and strong serving helped them pull away for a convincing 25-13 victory, putting Notre Dame Green Pond on the brink of elimination.

However, the Crusaders refused to go quietly.

With their championship hopes on the line, Notre Dame Green Pond battled Southern Lehigh point for point throughout an exciting third set.

The Crusaders jumped out to an early advantage and continued to challenge the Spartans, creating one of the most competitive stretches of the match.

Notre Dame Green Pond eventually built a 23-22 lead late in the set and moved within two points of forcing a fourth set.

Southern Lehigh answered with three consecutive points to take a 25-23 advantage, but the Crusaders responded to make it 25-24.

The Spartans then secured the final point to win the set 26-24, completing the three-set sweep and celebrating the Colonial League championship.

McCoy was a major offensive force for Southern Lehigh, finishing with 20 kills and two service aces. Her ability to produce points at the net helped the Spartans maintain offensive pressure throughout the match.

Marques played a crucial role in directing the Spartans’ offense, distributing 33 assists while contributing four kills, five service aces and two digs.

Sarah Jones added nine kills and four digs, while Zoe Siuta contributed six kills and two blocks to strengthen Southern Lehigh’s attack.

Cam Tyrell provided valuable contributions with three service aces, two assists and eight digs. Jenna Steckel added two aces and four digs, while Ava Rivera chipped in two kills.

For Notre Dame Green Pond, Casey Lagodney led the offensive effort with eight kills and two digs.

Rachel Fisher turned in a strong all-around performance, recording seven kills and a team-high 16 digs. Natalie Lilly added five kills and seven digs, while Addyson Wilson contributed four kills and two blocks.

Ella Farrow directed the Crusaders’ offense with 29 assists, three kills and five digs.

Alexa Beani finished with three kills, one ace and one block. Clara Reis added 10 digs, Emma Fisher recorded seven digs, and Liz Stefurak contributed two digs.

Despite the loss, Notre Dame Green Pond demonstrated its resilience, particularly in the third set, when the Crusaders pushed the eventual champions to the limit.

For Southern Lehigh, the victory was a complete team effort, combining McCoy’s powerful hitting, Marques’ playmaking and timely contributions throughout the lineup.

The Spartans’ ability to respond under pressure in the final set proved decisive, allowing Southern Lehigh to finish the match in three sets and claim the 2026 Colonial League Girls Volleyball Championship.

2026 Colonial League Girls Volleyball Championship

Southern Lehigh 3, Notre Dame Green Pond 0

Top Performers

Southern Lehigh

• Amelia McCoy: 20 kills, 2 aces

• Eliana Marques: 33 assists, 4 kills, 5 aces, 2 digs

• Sarah Jones: 9 kills, 4 digs

• Zoe Siuta: 6 kills, 2 blocks

• Cam Tyrell: 3 aces, 2 assists, 8 digs

• Jenna Steckel: 2 aces, 4 digs

• Ava Rivera: 2 kills

Notre Dame Green Pond

• Casey Lagodney: 8 kills, 2 digs

• Rachel Fisher: 7 kills, 16 digs

• Natalie Lilly: 5 kills, 7 digs

• Addyson Wilson: 4 kills, 2 blocks

• Ella Farrow: 3 kills, 29 assists, 5 digs

• Alexa Beani: 3 kills, 1 ace, 1 block

• Clara Reis: 10 digs

• Emma Fisher: 7 digs

• Liz Stefurak: 2 digs