Pine Grove Area and Panther Valley advanced to the Schuylkill League volleyball semifinals with quarterfinal victories Monday, October 19, 2026, at Minersville.
Pine Grove Area defeated Marian Catholic in five sets, 3–2, to earn a matchup with Division 1 champion Pottsville. Panther Valley swept Nativity BVM, 3–0, to advance against Division 2 champion Tri-Valley.
Schuylkill League Volleyball Quarterfinal Results
Results from , at Minersville:
| Winning Team | Opponent | Sets Won |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Grove Area | Marian Catholic | 3–2 |
| Panther Valley | Nativity BVM | 3–0 |
Volleyball Semifinals: Tuesday, October 20
The results narrowed the championship field to four teams. Both semifinal matches are scheduled for , at Martz Hall in Pottsville.
Pottsville and Tri-Valley each finished the regular-season league schedule undefeated at 14–0, earning division championships and first-round byes.
Pine Grove Area entered the playoffs as Division 1’s third-place team, while Panther Valley finished second in the division. Pottsville and Pine Grove Area will meet in an all-Division 1 opener, followed by Tri-Valley against Panther Valley.
| Time | Matchup |
|---|---|
| 5:30 p.m. | Pottsville vs. Pine Grove Area |
| 6:45 p.m. | Tri-Valley vs. Panther Valley |
Volleyball Championship: Thursday, October 22
Tuesday’s winners will return to Martz Hall in Pottsville for the Schuylkill League championship match on , at 7 p.m.
| Time | Matchup |
|---|---|
| 7 p.m. | Pottsville/Pine Grove Area winner vs. Tri-Valley/Panther Valley winner |