Trumbull volleyball team supports Cydney Whitney during cancer battle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026

The Trumbull girls volleyball team honored manager Cydney Whitney, who is undergoing treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma, after a match against Darien on October 15, 2026. The team, along with players from Darien, wore purple gear to show solidarity. Whitney, diagnosed in July, has remained positive and is expected to complete her treatments by December. The volleyball community responded with support, sending messages and baskets from various schools. Whitney expressed gratitude for the outpouring of encouragement from her peers during this challenging time.
- •Cydney Whitney is battling Hodgkin lymphoma and is the team's manager.
- •Trumbull wore purple shoelaces and gear during the October 15 match.
- •Support came from Darien and multiple schools in the area.
- •Whitney's treatments are set to end in December with hopes to return to play.
- •Coach Nicole Trommelen emphasized the importance of community support.
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"Baskets and messages came in from Greenwich, Ridgefield, Warde, Ludlowe, Staples, New Canaan, Wilton and GFA.
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