Taylor Alston Honored At Bobcats Volleyball Senior Night

on 29 September, 2023 at 18:18

Above photo courtesy of Stephanie Brinkley – Taylor with her parents Emily and Denny Alston

The Clarion Area Bobcats Volleyball Team honored this season’s lone senior, Taylor Alston, along with her parents Denny and Emily Alston, on Senior Night on Wednesday, September 27th.

The special ceremony took place between the Junior Varsity and Varsity matches against Clarion-Limestone.

Taylor was given a special bouquet as well as balloons and other gifts.

Clarion-Limestone’s senior players: Ansley Burke, Zoey Ferguson, Abby Knapp-Greeley, Lilly Mahle, Maia Strohm and Alyssa Wiant were also presented special gifts from the Clarion Area Volleyball Boosters, during the ceremony.

**Photo by Stephanie Brinkley – Taylor on Senior Night with (L-R) Assistant Coach Tracy Durish, Head Coach Shari Campbell, Mom Emily Alston, Dad Denny Alston and Assistant Coach Sammi Beichner**

Following the match, a reception was held for Taylor. Pizza, cake and cupcakes were served. And the girls signed and shared memories of playing with Taylor during her career.

**Photo by Stephanie Brinkley – Taylor proudly displays her congratulatory cake!**

Throughout her time at Clarion Area, Taylor has been involved in Volleyball, Basketball, Student Council, Yearbook Club and National Honor Society.

Taylor was a member of the Bobcats’ two-straight PIAA Volleyball Class-A Championship Teams, in 2020 and 2021. She was Third Team All-KSAC in both Volleyball and Basketball as a junior.

Taylor plans to attend college to earn a degree in Occupational Therapy.

**Photo by Stephanie Brinkley – Taylor and friends (L-R) Jordan Best, Sydney Simpson and Marci Grenci**

Clarion Area Head Coach Shari Campbell shared, “Taylor Aston has been an important member of Clarion Volleyball since she was a freshman. It’s hard to believe it’s time to celebrate her as a senior. She’s such a great person and I look forward to all that lies ahead for her. And, hoping that her senior volleyball season continues to be full of success for her and her team.”

(Congratulations to Taylor and the whole Alston family!!!! All the best on your future endeavors!!!! Thanks to Stephanie Brinkley for her photos and information!!)