Bobcats Fall To Warriors In PIAA State 1A Volleyball Opening Round

The Clarion Area Bobcats fell to the Eden Christian Academy Warriors in four sets (26-24, 22-25, 21-25, 23-25) in their PIAA State 1A Opening Round matchup at Avonworth on Tuesday (October 4th).

Marley Kline delivered 25 kills for the Bobcats, to go along with 4 service points (2 aces), 16 digs and an assist. Addiwyn Campbell dished out 28 assists, scored 8 points (3 aces), and came up with 6 digs.

Anna O’Toole registered 13 points (4 aces), 9 digs and a pair of assists. Lacey Lauer had 9 points (4 aces), 12 digs and three kills. Emily O’Toole scored 7 points (1 ace) and also had two digs.

Alivia Diehl contributed 2 points (1 ace), 3 kills and three digs. Maddy Schill had 9 digs and two kills.

MiKayla Dolby and Elizabeth Estadt finished with 3 and one dig respectively.

Bobcat Coach Shari Campbell shared these thoughts on the match and her pride in her players, “I am extremely proud of this 2025 team. We came in with a game plan and executed it well. We just fell a little short, and that’s sports. I feel like we battled with them and I love seeing that grit develop.

“The journey for this group has been amazing. It’s such a great group of people on and off the court as well. They poured their hearts into this season. Each and every one of them has grown as a player, teammate, and leader. This will benefit our returning players for sure.

“And, our seniors are set to be so successful at their next endeavors. They have made an impact as leaders, passed the torch and I couldn’t be more proud of Marley, Anna, and Alivia.”

(Fine season, Bobcats and great carriers Marley, Anna and Alivia!!!!)