Roy-Hart spikers prep for N-O title defense

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 31 August 2025 at 10:12 am

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Roy-Hart’s veteran group includes, in front, Grace Pearl, Ryleigh Capen and Peyton May. In back are Raegan Kern, Kylie McOmber and Lauren Snyder.

Six veterans anchor the lineup for Roy-Hart as the Lady Rams prep to begin defense of their Niagara-Orleans League volleyball championship this week.

Roy-Hart will host Lyndonville in a non league match on Tuesday and then open the N-O campaign at Albion on Thursday, both at 6:30 p.m.

The Lady Rams veteran group includes seniors Ryleigh Capen, Raegan Kern, Grace Pearl, Kylie McOmber and Peyton May along with sophomore Lauren Snyder.

Capen earned first team N-O All League honors last season while Kern and Snyder were both second team honorees and Pearl and McOmber Honorable Mention selections.

“We have a very good core group returning,” said Coach Eliza Feocco.

Roy-Hart’s graduation losses included N-O first team honoree Lila Brigham and Honorable Mention selections Ellia Martillotta and Emily Livergood.

Roy-Hart claimed the N-O crown last fall with a 9-1 record.