Warriors Close Remarkable Volleyball Run with Heartfelt Finish in State Playoffs
By: Reilly Newton | SportzWire | November 6, 2025 | Photo courtesy Delaware Valley Warriors News
The girls volleyball team closed its season with a tough loss in three straight sets against Emmaus High School in the first round of state playoffs on Nov. 4. The scores were 25-22, 25-16 and 25-13.
The Warriors had an energetic and close first set, but their morale slowly depleted as the game went on.
“I think we got discouraged,” head coach Karley May said. “We just didn’t carry that momentum on.”
Despite an upsetting end, the Warriors had an exceptional season all-in-all. The team secured their eighth district title in a row and had a record of 15-5. They also had three players break past school records: sophomore Makayley Hughes with 769 assists, senior Brianna Waldron with 43 blocks and senior Kate Prior with 381 digs.
The team’s seniors included Sophia Collman, Emiley Hughes, Samantha Prisco, Prior and Waldron, while leading the team were captains Collman, Hughes, Prior and Waldron.
With five seniors leaving, there are big shoes to fill, but coach May is confident in her team’s ability to keep that drive going into next season.
“Their work ethic was huge, I’m so proud of them,” Coach May said. “I’ve been with these seniors since eighth grade…it’s the end of an era, truly.”
