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Bald Eagle Area advances to LHAC title match after beating Richland

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 1:17 AM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

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Bald Eagle Area girls volleyball team defeated Richland 3-1 on October 23, 2026, securing a spot in the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference championship game. The Eagles won the sets 25-23, 21-25, 25-10, and 25-22. Junior Emily Smith led the Eagles with 20 kills and three aces. Richland initially took a second-set lead but struggled in the following sets as Bald Eagle Area regained control. The Eagles, now preparing to face West Section champion Hollidaysburg, previously defeated Richland in the 2024 LHAC final.

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•Bald Eagle Area wins 3-1 over Richland in LHAC semifinals
•Emily Smith contributes 20 kills for Bald Eagle Area
•Richland earned one set victory, final score details provided
•Bald Eagle Area faces Hollidaysburg in championship match
•Richland's next focus is on upcoming district playoffs

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1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Bald Eagle Area defeats Richland in 4 sets for trip to LHAC title match

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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – The Bald Eagle Area girls volleyball team took down Richland 3-1 Thursday night and advanced to the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference championship game. The East Section runner-up Eagles prevailed 25-23, 21-25, 25-10, 25-22. Junior outside hitter Emily Smith led the Eagles with 20 kills and three aces, while Addelyn Fisher added 11 kills, four blocks and two aces. “Twenty ...
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Yahoo SportsOct 24, 2026, 1:17 AM
Bald Eagle Area defeats Richland in 4 sets for trip to LHAC title match
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – The Bald Eagle Area girls volleyball team took down Richland 3-1 Thursday night and advanced to the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference championship game. The East Section runner-up Eagles prevailed 25-23, 21-25, 25-10, 25-22. Junior outside hitter Emily Smith led the Eagles with 20 kills and three aces, while Addelyn Fisher added 11 kills, four blocks and two aces. “Twenty ...

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