Overview
- CSAT enters 2026 after an 0-18 season, with six seniors returning with varsity experience.
- The roster includes six Class of 2027 seniors: Sariah Gonzalez, Aniyah Gonzalez, Alyshaliz Perez, Akira Giwa, Cecelia Humm and Zahraa Hammad.
- CSAT opens at home against Lockport on Sept. 1, Niagara Falls on Sept. 3 and Niagara Wheatfield on Sept. 10.
CSAT Girls Volleyball Pre-Season Preview
CSAT enters the 2026 girls volleyball season with Jamee Rinehart as head coach and an upperclassman-heavy roster.
The Class of 2027 group includes Sariah Gonzalez, Aniyah Gonzalez, Alyshaliz Perez, Akira Giwa, Cecelia Humm and Zahraa Hammad. The roster also includes five juniors and one sophomore, giving CSAT most of its listed varsity group in the junior and senior classes.
CSAT is coming off an 0-18 season in 2025-26.
The 2026 schedule begins with three straight home dates at the CSAT Middle School gym: Lockport on Sept. 1, Niagara Falls on Sept. 3 and Niagara Wheatfield on Sept. 10. CSAT's first road match is Sept. 14 at Kenmore East.
From there, September continues with Kenmore West, North Tonawanda, Lewiston-Porter, City Honors, Grand Island, Lockport and Niagara Falls before October dates with Niagara Wheatfield, Kenmore East, Kenmore West, North Tonawanda, Lewiston-Porter and Grand Island.
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