As the 2024 WPIAL Class A volleyball season reaches its midpoint, several teams have emerged as strong contenders, led by Eden Christian with a 13-1 record. Their only loss came against defending Class AA champion Beaver. Frazier, Greensburg Central Catholic, and St. Joseph have also shown strong potential, while Bishop Canevin and Serra Catholic remain in contention for playoff spots.
Team Highlights:
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Eden Christian: Strong non-conference wins, led by Alexis Fowler (Libero, Gannon commit) and Ava Arnold (OH).
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Frazier: Leading their section, led by Grace Vaughn (OH).
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Greensburg Central Catholic: In second place in their section, with key wins over Bishop Canevin and Serra Catholic. Ashlyn Black (Opposite Hitter) and Eva Denis (OH) are leading contributors.
- St. Joseph: Undefeated in Section play, with some strong out of conference wins over Bishop Canevin and Serra Catholic.
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Bishop Canevin: Despite a 5-5 record, they have a challenging schedule ahead, with Ayla Altman (DS) anchoring the defense.
- Serra Catholic: When you have the best player in your classification, Cassidy Trahan, you have a chance..
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Beaver County Christian: Boasts a 9-1 record, although against lighter competition.
Key Upcoming Matches
- Greensburg CC at Eden Christian (9/30)
- Eden Christian at Bishop Canevin (10/3)
- Serra Catholic at Eden Christian (10/8)
- Greensburg CC at St. Joseph (10/14)
- Eden Christian at Greensburg CC (10/15)
- Chartiers Valley at Bishop Canevin (10/16)
Standout Players:
- Alexis Fowler, Eden Christian (Senior, Libero, Gannon commit)
- Ava Arnold, Eden Christian (Junior, OH)
- Grace Vaughn, Frazier (Senior, OH)
- Cassidy Trahan, Serra Catholic (Senior, committed to Eastern Kentucky)
- Ashlyn Black, Greensburg Central Catholic (Senior, Opposite Hitter)
- Eva Denis, Greensburg Central Catholic (Senior, OH)
- Ayla Altman, Bishop Canevin (Senior, DS)
The Road Ahead:
As the regular season nears its end, these upcoming matchups will be crucial in shaping the playoff picture. Eden Christian, Frazier, and Greensburg Central Catholic look strong heading into the final stretch, while Bishop Canevin, St. Joseph and Serra Catholic look to get hot and prove themselves as legitimate contenders this season.
With highly competitive teams and standout individual performances, the WPIAL Class A volleyball playoffs promise to be exciting and unpredictable.
Stay tuned as the race for the championship intensifies in the coming weeks!