Six teams will compete for the 2026 Schuylkill League volleyball championship when the playoffs begin , at Minersville.
Pottsville and Tri-Valley enter the tournament as division champions after both finished league play with perfect 14-0 records. Both teams receive byes into Tuesday’s semifinals at Martz Hall.
Quarterfinal Matchups and Championship Path
The tournament opens Monday with a quarterfinal doubleheader. Marian Catholic, which finished second in Division 2 at 12-2, will face Division 1 third-place finisher Pine Grove Area, which went 10-4, at 5:30 p.m.
Panther Valley, the Division 1 runner-up at 11-3, will meet Nativity, which finished third in Division 2 at 10-4, in the second quarterfinal at 6:45 p.m.
Monday’s winners will advance to Martz Hall on Tuesday, October 20. Pottsville will face the Marian Catholic–Pine Grove Area winner at 5:30 p.m., followed by Tri-Valley against the Panther Valley–Nativity winner at 6:45 p.m.
The championship match is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m. at Martz Hall.
Division Champions Finish Unbeaten
Pottsville closed its division schedule Thursday with a 3-0 sweep of Panther Valley, while Tri-Valley completed its unbeaten league campaign with a 3-1 victory over Nativity.
Marian Catholic also finished the regular-season league schedule with a sweep, defeating Shenandoah Valley 3-0. Pine Grove Area enters the tournament following a 3-1 loss to Mahanoy Area.
2026 Schuylkill League Volleyball Playoff Schedule
Quarterfinals — Monday, October 19
Location: Minersville
| Game | Time | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5:30 p.m. | Marian Catholic vs. Pine Grove Area |
| 2 | 6:45 p.m. | Panther Valley vs. Nativity |
Semifinals — Tuesday, October 20
Location: Martz Hall
| Game | Time | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5:30 p.m. | Pottsville vs. Game 1 winner (Marian Catholic or Pine Grove Area) |
| 4 | 6:45 p.m. | Tri-Valley vs. Game 2 winner (Panther Valley or Nativity) |
Championship — Thursday, October 22
Location: Martz Hall
| Time | Matchup |
|---|---|
| 7 p.m. | Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner |
Final Schuylkill League Volleyball Standings
Records below reflect league play.
Division 1
| Team | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Pottsville | 14 | 0 |
| Panther Valley | 11 | 3 |
| Pine Grove Area | 10 | 4 |
| Blue Mountain | 8 | 6 |
| Mahanoy Area | 7 | 7 |
| North Schuylkill | 3 | 11 |
| Tamaqua | 2 | 12 |
| Lourdes | 1 | 13 |
Division 2
| Team | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Valley | 14 | 0 |
| Marian Catholic | 12 | 2 |
| Nativity | 10 | 4 |
| Williams Valley | 7 | 7 |
| Schuylkill Haven | 6 | 8 |
| Shenandoah Valley | 5 | 9 |
| Minersville | 2 | 12 |
| Weatherly | 0 | 14 |
Source: Schuylkill League standings and playoff schedule updated .