Lady Hornets Rally To Defeat Troy, Capture NTL Large Volleyball Title

By: Ed Weaver  /  October 23, 2026

The Wellsboro Varsity Volleyball team wrapped up NTL play Thursday evening, by rallying to defeat Troy 3-2 to win the NTL Large School Division title.

The last time Wellsboro was NTL Volleyball champions was the 1993-94 season.

"What an incredible night," said head coach Darci Pollock. "The girls played with so much heart and determination. Watching them bounce back after losing the first two sets shows their resilience. We have worked a lot on our mental toughness this year and I love seeing them put those skills to use. I am so proud of their hard work this season and cannot wait to see what they accomplish in the next few weeks.This was a whole team effort, and we wouldn't be here without each member of our team doing their role."

The Lady Hornets, who lost to Troy by the same score two weeks ago, found themselves trailing 2-0 after dropping the first set 25-23 and the second, 25-18.

Wellsboro then went on a three-set streak, winning the third set 25-21, hanging on to take the 4th 26-24, and then winning 15-11 in the fifth and final set.

Senior Madison Cruttenden led the team with 27 digs and scored 9 points on 1 ace while senior Ellie Largey made 26 assists and scored 12 points. Junior Peyton Keane made 18 kills and 16 digs, junior Adelyn Frantz scored 10 points (1 ace) and had 9 kills and 5 blocks, and junior Kendall Sweet recorded 14 kills to go along with 14 digs.

Junior Jillian Mickey made 20 kills and junior Teagan Novinger and sophomore Gena Fleming made 3 blocks apiece.

Largey also chipped in 14 digs.

Wellsboro also won the JV game 2-0, 25-7 & 25-13, to sweep the evening.

Wellsboro (16-3, 13-2 NTL Large School Division). The team is back in action for their final regular season contest against Loyalsock on Monday for Senior Night.