Seven local seniors were named to the PIAA 3A and 2A all-state volleyball teams last week for the boys' season.

Bethlehem Catholic's Evan Blair (OH) and Bryan Brown (setter) both were named to the 2A team, while Emmaus' Gabe Shankweiler (OH), Collin Stanton (OH), Nazareth's Galin Swigart (OH), Parkland's Michael Lewis (setter) and Whitehall's Nick Kuti (OH) rounded out the 3A contingent.

Becahi head coach Jeff Koch was pleased to have two of his seniors walk away with the accolades for their work over the past four season.

"It's a great honor for Evan and Bryan to be named to the all-state team," Koch said. "Both players have such decorated careers and this is just icing on the cake for them. It's a great way to go out as seniors with this honor. The Bethlehem Catholic community is very proud of them."

Last week's all-state announcement commences the volleyball season, as the girls' 3A and 2A teams were named last fall.

Bethlehem Catholic's Lauren Hess (OH) and Maddie Titus (setter) helped Becahi towards capturing the District 11 2A title last fall. They were both 2A selections, which is something that head coach Paul Abi-Daher was proud of.

"Both of them are well deserving and I'm not surprised they were nominated," said Abi-Daher back when the girls selections were made. "Individual stats don't mean much in the grand scheme of things, because as long as the team is successful, the individual will be recognized.

"Anytime you get recognized, it's a great feeling of accomplishment. The more Becahi is recognized, the better it is for the program."

Liberty's Brooke Priestas, who is only a junior, was named to the 3A squad as an outside hitter, along with Freedom's libero Rylie Haas.

"Being named all-state this year was such an honor. It's great to know hard work pays off," Priestas said. " None of my achievements would be possible without my friends and teammates. Their support has gotten me this far and I'll continue to work hard."

Of the 50 selections in 3A, Priestas was one of 15 underclassmen to be named to the team.

Other local selections included Parkland's trio of Taylor Krause, Alicia Weigel and Kelly Robertson. Emmaus' Lisa Wallitsch, Nazareth's Jane Lukas and Southern Lehigh's Melann Amory and Nicolette Yates round out the 3A representatives.

Notre Dame's Mary Paige Nesfeder and Darcy Wolf of Central Catholic also were named to the 2A squad.