Austin- Austin head volleyball coach Pam Terrette is optimistic entering the 2026 season. Terrette returns six players, five of which were starters from a successful 2025 season.
Seniors Anna Brewer, Marissa Stuckey, Kaitlyn Horton, Mary Clinger, junior Leah Kio and sophomore Cailyn Ogden all return for the Lady Panthers.
Terrette also has seniors Mackenzie Taggart, Deana Gola, Kelly Crumrine. Maggie Earle, Melody Schweikart, Brianna Barbour and Miley Ortiz make up the Lady Panthers’ junior class.
Austin is stacked with young talent. Freshmen Wynter Hulick, Alivia Dynda, Kiersten Stuckey and Lauryn Trumpie supply Coach Terrette with added depth.
The 2026 schedule begins with NTL foes Galeton on the road September 1. The Lady Terrors of Otto-Eldred will invade Austin on September 3 in the first home match of the season.
Austin will clash with fellow North Tier League opponents Galeton, Otto-Eldred, Oswayo Valley, Cameron County, Smethport, Port Allegany, Northern Potter and Coudersport. Austin will also meet Cowanesque Valley and Bradford in nonconference matches.
Austin will travel to two tournaments during the season. On September 26 they will be at the Port Allegany Tournament. On October 10, the Lady Panthers will be at Kane for a tournament.
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