Central Catholic volleyball prepares for new challenges in class 3A

Central Catholic begins its season in class 3A after finishing as state runner-up in class 2A the past two years. The transition brings a new competitive schedule and different venues, according to head coach Jenny Menendez. Key players like all-state outside hitter Kampbell Niephagen return, while the team has lost several veteran starters. Despite these changes, the squad aims for a third consecutive trip to state, fueled by their near-misses in past championships. Central Catholic has been motivated by its close finishes the last two seasons, setting the expectation for a strong performance this year.

• 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — New season, new classification for two-time state volleyball runner-up Central Catholic