Lady Hornets Rebound After Loss To Troy To Beat Hughesville

By: Ed Weaver  /  October 11, 2026

Following their loss to Troy on Thursday that ended their six-match win streak, the Wellsboro Volleyball team rebounded on Saturday to defeat Hughesville in non-league action.

Wellsboro also won the JV game, 2-0 (25-11 & 25-8).

The Lady Hornets opened the match with a 2-0 lead, taking the first set 25-10 and the second, 25-14. Hughesville edged Wellsboro 25-23 to take the third set and extend play, however the Lady Hornets turned around to edge the Lady Spartans, 25-22, to win the fourth set and claim victory.

Junior Adelyn Frantz led Wellsboro with 13 points on 7 aces and 11 kills while junior Peyton Keane had 10 kills and 14 digs. Senior Ellie Largey made 17 assists, junior Jillian Mickey had 12 points (3 aces), 15 assists and 10 digs, and senior Madison Cruttenden made 11 digs. Junior Kendall Sweet had 13 points on 5 aces and 7 kills.

The win improves the Lady Hornets to 12-3 (9-2 NTL Large School Division). The team is back in action Tuesday night against Towanda.