Published February 13. 2026 10:18AM
The Anthracite Attack 17U silver volleyball team recently competed at the Volleyball East 17 U tournament at Gwenydd Mercy University.
The team played five matches, consisting of two games each, and posted a 9-1 record to place first.
The team was led by coach Lily Kershner and assistant coach Makenna Snyder, both Lehighton high school alumni. Members of the team included Jovie Breiner (Panther Valley), Aleah Yeakel (Lehighton), Dalainey Keiser (Palmerton), Sam Price (Mahanoy Area), Lexi Lesher (Tri-Valley), Laney Kershner (Lehighton), Julianna Egbert (Lehighton), Brea Demage (Lehighton) and Ava Kowalhick (Mahanoy Area).
Members of the Anthracite Attack 17U silver volleyball team that placed first at the Volleyball East 17 U tournament at Gwenydd Mercy University include, front row from left, Jovie Breiner, Aleah Yeakel, Dalainey Keiser; back row, coach Lily Kershner, Sam Price, Lexi Lesher, Laney Kershner, Julianna Egbert, Brea Demage, Ava Kowalhick and assistant coach Makenna Snyder. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO