Volleyball Archives

15-Year-Old Volleyball Player Dies Suddenly After Collapsing in ‘Physical Distress’

A Georgia high school volleyball player has tragically died suddenly during her team's practice. 15-year-old Amanda Sylvester reportedly collapsed unexpectedly in "physical distress" during warmups for the Dream Chasers volleyball club. The Greater Atlanta high school volleyball player died at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hospital on Thursday, December 5. According…

Female Volleyball Team Praised as ‘Real Champion’ After Forfeiting Title Shot Over Male Opponent

The Boise State women's volleyball team has been hailed as the "real champion" after being forced to forfeit a shot at winning the Mountain West tournament when they were to face an opponent with a male player. The team made the decision to forgo any chance of winning the Mountain West…

High School Girls Volleyball Team Forfeits Playoff Game over ‘Male Athlete’ Playing for Opponent: ‘God’s Word Is Truth’

A California Christian high school volleyball team has forfeited a championship semifinal game after discovering that an opponent is a "male athlete." Stone Ridge Christian School announced the “heartbreaking” decision to drop out of the state playoffs and end the team's season in a letter to parents. The school, located…

Nevada Women’s Volleyball Team Forfeits Match as Players Refuse to Play Against Male

The University of Nevada's women's volleyball team has announced that it will not compete against San Jose State because the "female" team includes a male player. On Monday, Nevada released a statement confirming that the decision has been made to forfeit an upcoming women’s volleyball match against San Jose State…