Lady Hornets Fall To Bald Eagle In PIAA Playoffs; Largey Notches 1,000 Career Assists

By: Ed Weaver / November 11, 2026

Wellsboro fell to Bald Eagle Area in three sets to open the first round of the PIAA Class 3A Volleyball playoffs Tuesday night.

BEA won 25-18, 25-20 and 25-19.

"I couldn't be more thankful for this team and their commitment to bettering themselves and the people around them," head coach Darci Pollock said following the match. "They had an incredible season, and I am so proud of them. Although it wasn't the outcome we wanted, they have so much to be proud of. I can't thank the seniors enough for their time and dedication to this sport and our program. I wish them all the luck and look forward to another season of Hornet Volleyball."

On an individual level, senior Ellie Largey etched her name in the Wellsboro Volleyball record books as she recorded her 1,000th career assist. She was four shy of the milestone after the Lady Hornets' sweep of Wyalusing in last Thursday's District championship game. She recorded 12 last night. Largey joins fellow senior teammate Madison Cruttenden to hit a major milestone this year. Cruttenden surpassed 1,000 career digs earlier this season against Coudersport.

Junior Kendall Sweet finished with 7 kills and 6 points to lead the Lady Hornets while junior Peyton Keane had 6 kills and 11 digs. Cruttenden made 18 digs, junior Jillian Mickey had 7 digs, 7 assists and 4 points, junior Adelyn Frantz recorded 3 kills and 3 blocks and sophomore Gena Fleming added a block.

Largey also scored 5 point (1 ace) in addition to her 12 assists.

The District IV Class 3A and NTL Large School Division champions finish the season with a 19-4 (13-2) record.

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