Fall Sports Q&A 2026: Part 2 Riverside Volleyball Players

This is part two of a four-part series featuring area athletes in fall 2026 sports.

The start of fall sports is upon us, so we took the opportunity catch up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries and to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future.

ICYMI: Q&A 2026 Part 1 – Riverside Football Players

Abby George

School you attend? Riverside High School

Sport? Volleyball

Grade? 12th

How many years have you have participated? This will be my 6th year

What do you feel is your biggest strength? My biggest strength is how hardworking and dedicated I am

What is your favorite part of it? My favorite part of playing volleyball is that feeling you get when your team just won a long rally and comes together to celebrate like crazy

Who do you feel is your biggest rivalry this upcoming season? Our biggest rivalry this year is Avonworth, last season we played them in the first round of playoffs and lost to them in 5 sets, 13-15.

What has been your favorite memory been over the years? My favorite memory is during my sophomore year when we pulled off a huge upset against Shenango and the whole crowd was on their feet. I remember the whole team running into a dogpile in the middle of the court and watching coach Meg leap out of her chair when we won.

What is one thing that you have learned through your participation in sports that will carry with you through your life? I have learned how to be dependable and reliable, always trying my hardest to be a stable role model my team can lean on when they need help. I have also learned how to have my own voice. On the court, you need to be loud, so your teammates know you are present and ready to help. off the court, you need to have a voice to advocate for yourself and share your thoughts with your team. Most importantly, volleyball has taught me how to recognize the people who are truly trying to help me and the people who want to see me fail. you need to hold onto the people who genuinely want to see you succeed and listen to their advice. At the same time, you have to learn how to brush off the negative things said about you from your haters. Sports have taught me that not everyone will believe in you, but the opinions of the people who support you are the ones that matter the most.

What are your future plans after graduation? I plan to go play indoor and beach volleyball at Regent University where I’ll be earning my education degree

Do you plan to continue to play sports after high school? yes, indoor and beach volleyball

Emma Stockman

School you attend? Riverside Beaver County High School

Sport? Volleyball

Grade? 12th Grade; Senior

How many years have you have participated? 5 years

What do you feel is your biggest strength? I feel my biggest strength is picking people up on the court, my energy, and making sure everyone is hype and having a fun time.

What is your favorite part of it? My favorite part of the sport is constantly feeling supported by my coaches and teammates. But my absolute favorite part is that I got to play next to my best friends through my volleyball career.

Who do you feel is your biggest rivalry this upcoming season? Avonworth

What has been your favorite memory been over the years? My favorite memory in my past of playing, has to be when we all fought our hardest and beat Neshannock after already losing to them prior in the season.

What is one thing that you have learned through your participation in sports that will carry with you through your life? One thing that I have learned throughout my sporting career is two things: (1) Put in the work and you are guaranteed to see results. (2) The connections that you gain and lose, help build you as a player and person.

What are your future plans after graduation? I plan to go to a 4-year college for softball (undecided) and major in education.

Do you plan to continue to play sports after high school? Yes I plan to play sports after high school!

Paige Fry

School you attend? Riverside High School

Sport? Volleyball

Grade? 12

How many years have you have participated? 5 years

What do you feel is your biggest strength? My energy on and off the court

What is your favorite part of it? Creating friendships throughout my 5 years of playing

Who do you feel is your biggest rivalry this upcoming season? Avonworth

What has been your favorite memory been over the years? Becoming section champs last year

What is one thing that you have learned through your participation in sports that will carry with you through your life? There will always be someone better than you so all you can do is your best and continue to challenge yourself to become better

What are your future plans after graduation? Attend a 4-year university and major in Nursing

Do you plan to continue to play sports after high school? No

Ella Garvin

School you attend? Riverside

Sport? Volleyball

Grade? 12

How many years have you have participated? 5

What do you feel is your biggest strength? Staying positive and being encouraging to my teammates

What is your favorite part of it? Getting to play with my friends

Who do you feel is your biggest rivalry this upcoming season? Avonworth

What has been your favorite memory been over the years? Becoming section champs my junior year

What is one thing that you have learned through your participation in sports that will carry with you through your life? It’s important to stay calm under pressure

What are your future plans after graduation? Attend CCBC for nursing

Do you plan to continue to play sports after high school? No

Gabby McClinton

School you attend? Riverside High School

Sport? Volleyball

Grade? 12th grade

How many years have you have participated? 5 years, 6 years including this upcoming year.

What do you feel is your biggest strength? My biggest strength is blocking or hitting.

What is your favorite part of it? My favorite part is getting to have fun with friends.

Who do you feel is your biggest rivalry this upcoming season? Our biggest rival has always been Ellwood City, but with the new sections I think that Avonworth or Hopewell will be our biggest rival.

What has been your favorite memory been over the years? My favorite memory from over the years is last season when we won our section title.

What is one thing that you have learned through your participation in sports that will carry with you through your life? One thing I have learned through participating in sports is that when things may not go to plan you have to keep going.

What are your future plans after graduation? I plan to attend a college.

Do you plan to continue to play sports after high school? There is a possibility that I will continue to play sports after high school, but nothing is set yet.