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GILMAN VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW - Depth, versatility strengths for Gilman volleyball in 2026

Depth, versatility strengths for Gilman volleyball in 2026
Gilman’s Reece Weir goes for the tip kill, while Brynn Komanec and Averie Olynick are ready for a potential block by Athens during the first round of play at Tuesday’s Medford Invitational. The Blue Jays won this match 2-0. Gilman went 1-3 for the day, beating Medford 2-1 for its win. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS
Depth, versatility strengths for Gilman volleyball in 2026
Gilman’s Reece Weir goes for the tip kill, while Brynn Komanec and Averie Olynick are ready for a potential block by Athens during the first round of play at Tuesday’s Medford Invitational. The Blue Jays won this match 2-0. Gilman went 1-3 for the day, beating Medford 2-1 for its win. MATT FREY/THE STAR NEWS

After using 2025 to grow and gain experience, the Gilman Pirates start the 2026 season with the belief they can make this fall a special one on the volleyball court.

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