The Knoch and Freeport Girls’ Volleyball Teams are PIAA State Champions after winning their respective games on Saturday at Richland High School in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Knoch beat Allentown Central Catholic 3-2 in the class AAA championship, and finish with a perfect record of 24-0. The state championship is Knoch’s first.
Freeport beat Delone Catholic in the class AA championship by a final of 3-1. The championship was Freeport’s first state volleyball championship. The Yellow Jackets finish the season 25-3 overall.
In the AAAA championship, North Allegheny swept Bishop Shanahan 3-0 to claim their first PIAA State Championship in over 20 years. With North Allegheny’s win, the WPIAL won three of the four state championships in girls’ volleyball.