Nonnewaug girls volleyball claims Berkshire League title over Northwestern
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 9:53 PM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026

The Nonnewaug High girls volleyball team won the Berkshire League tournament on November 6, 2026, sweeping Northwestern 3-0 in Winsted. The Chiefs avenged two previous regular-season losses and handed the Highlanders their first league defeat. Nonnewaug showcased strong offensive play with 36 kills and disciplined serve receive. Riley Rich led her team with 15 kills and 11 digs, complemented by notable contributions from Krystal Lionhood and Ava Rickenbach. Northwestern, the regular-season champion, will begin state tournament play as the fourth seed in Class M, while Nonnewaug, seeded sixth, will also start its path in the tournament.
- •Nonnewaug secured the league title with set scores of 25-17, 25-20, 25-19.
- •Riley Rich recorded 15 kills, leading the Chiefs offensively.
- •Northwestern's coach praised Nonnewaug's targeting strategy during the match.
- •Both teams are entering the state tournament this week.
- 9:53 PMYahoo Sports — Nonnewaug girls volleyball sweeps Northwestern to win Berkshire League tournament title
"Riley Rich had 15 kills as the Chiefs avenged two regular-season losses and handed the Highlanders their first BL defeat.
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