BuffSci enters 2026 with senior setter, outside hitter

Overview

• BuffSci's roster includes two seniors: setter Arianna Young and outside hitter Jasline Pintado.
• BuffSci enters the season after finishing 7-10 in 2025-26.
• The regular-season schedule begins Sept. 8 against Health Sciences and includes September matchups with Lackawanna, Holland, St. Mary's School For The Deaf, Park, Global Concepts and Tapestry.

BuffSci Girls Volleyball Pre-Season Preview

BuffSci enters the 2026 girls volleyball season with Melanie Linsmair as head coach and a roster that includes two Class of 2027 players.

After a 7-10 season in 2025-26, senior setter Arianna Young and senior outside hitter Jasline Pintado are the team's two seniors. Both return with varsity experience.

The roster's largest group is the Class of 2028, with Janessa Alexander, Hannah Arroyo, Neila Cornada, Eileen Gonzalez Castillo, Mariah Harris, Makayllah Mercado and Andrinna Newell all listed as juniors. Janae Miles is listed in the Class of 2029, Lovelyn Lane in the Class of 2030 and Aunora Lane in the Class of 2032.

The regular-season schedule starts Sept. 8 against Health Sciences, followed by a Sept. 11 date with Park. BuffSci is scheduled to face Lackawanna on Sept. 14, Holland on Sept. 16 and St. Mary's School For The Deaf on Sept. 17 in a busy opening stretch.

Late September brings another Park matchup on Sept. 22, Global Concepts on Sept. 24 and Tapestry on Sept. 29. October includes return dates with Global Concepts, Lackawanna, Holland, Tapestry and St. Mary's School For The Deaf.