Canton McKinley Volleyball

10/17/2026

Good luck to Coach Lewis and the Freshman team today as they compete in the 9th grade Fed tournament.

First game is at 9am at Green HS.

Come support the dawgs❣️

10/16/2026

ARE. YOU. PROUD TO BE A BULLDOG…

👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

Dawgs went to that school out west and came back with a program sweep! You showed up, packed the stands, wore red and cheered every point. Way to start off RIVALRY WEEK!

Thank you❣️❣️❣️

Thank you to our Middle School teams for leading the cheers!

10/15/2026

WEAR RED. BE LOUD.

Our Seniors’ LAST rivalry game.
📍 @ ❌assillon.

Every point. Every voice. ALL NIGHT.

LET’S GO, DAWGS❣️ ♥️

10/14/2026

Before our Senior Night dump, we have to give a special shout out to our custodial staff! Our custodians do everything in the fieldhouse, setup & tear down every game, keep our locker rooms clean and even clean a glitter glob we swear we took care of 😅

They leave well after the last Coach & are the first ones in the building the next day.

Thank you, Jenna & John! We appreciate you and the entire custodial staff!

10/13/2026

♦️Update! Please arrive as close to 6p as possible to celebrate our Seniors!

♦️♦️UPDATE: No JV Match this evening. Please arrive at 6pm for our SENIOR CELEBRATION! ♦️♦️

Grab the tissues 🤧🥹

SENIOR NIGHT is here❣️

Help us celebrate our tonight at the house. Senior celebration after JV match.

10/13/2026

♦️♦️UPDATE: No JV Match this evening. Please arrive at 6pm for our SENIOR CELEBRATION! ♦️♦️

Grab the tissues 🤧🥹

SENIOR NIGHT is here❣️

Help us celebrate our tonight at the house. Senior celebration after JV match.

10/11/2026

♥️SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

JANAY JOHNSON | #17 | Outside Hitter / Defensive Specialist

As we celebrate our seniors, we're excited to recognize Janay Johnson!

🏐 Nickname: Jay or NayNay

🏐 Years Playing Volleyball: 10 years

🎓 Plans After Graduation: Attend college and continue her volleyball career while pursuing a degree in postpartum nursing or elementary education.

♥️Favorite McKinley Volleyball Memories: Serving 18 consecutive serves against Perry in 7th grade and beating GlenOak last season!

🐾 Staff Members Who Made the Biggest Impact: Coach Mariah, Shane, and Joe (Athletic Trainer) — “All three have pushed me and believed in me when I doubted myself. They also reminded me that it's okay not to be where I want to be yet, to take it easy, and not be so hard on myself.”

💭 Advice to Her Freshman Self: Be confident and don't doubt yourself because you are a phenomenal player!

🎶 Favorite Songs:

“Just Fine” – Mary J. Blige

“God in Me” – Mary Mary

“Whipped Cream” – Ari Lennox

🎤 Favorite Artists: H.E.R., Ellie Goulding, and Mary J. Blige

☕ Favorite Starbucks Order: Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino

Something Coach Stroud Says That Will Stick Forever: “When she walked past me and Bridgett and said, ‘Hi Branay!’” 😂

🏐 Advice to Underclassmen: “Let your smile change the game, but never let the game change your smile.”

✨ Words to Live By: Focus on the little things instead of rushing through everything. Take the time to pass against a wall and practice your footwork. You'll be glad you did as you get further into your high school career.

❤️🖤 Congratulations, Janay! We are proud to have you as part of McKinley Volleyball! 🐾🏐

10/11/2026

♥️SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

KENDALL BILBREY | #11 | Defensive Specialist

As we celebrate our seniors, we're excited to recognize Kendall Bilbrey!

🏐 Years Playing Volleyball: 5 years

🎓 Plans After Graduation: Attend college to become a Veterinary Technician.

♥️Favorite McKinley Volleyball Memory: Playing in summer leagues.

🐾 Staff Member Who Made the Biggest Impact: Coach D — “She was very encouraging, which helped me believe in myself when I first started playing volleyball.”

💭 Advice to Her Freshman Self: Always rely on God, especially during the hard times.

🎶 Favorite Songs:

“safety net” – Ariana Grande

“Superstar” – Lauryn Hill

“Best of Me” – Anthony Hamilton

☕ Favorite Starbucks Order: Pumpkin Crème Chai

Something Coach Stroud Says That Will Stick Forever: “Never say ‘I can’t!’”

🏐 Advice to Underclassmen: Keep playing volleyball! There are always different ways to improve.

✨ Favorite Quote:

“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” — Romans 8:28

❤️🖤 Congratulations, Kendall! Help us celebrate all our Seniors Tues Oct 13th at HOME vs Shaw🐾🏐

10/10/2026

Congratulations to BOTH of our 7th grade teams on advancing in the Federal League tournament!

Both teams play Tuesday 10/13 at 6:15 PM:

🔴 7th Grade Red vs. Hoover Black
📍 Perry Wellness Center

⚫ 7th Grade Black vs. Hoover Orange
📍 Southway Elementary

Come cheer on our Bulldogs! We’re proud of you, girls! ♥️

Addresses of games in comments!

10/10/2026

Getting closer to Senior Night❣️🥹

Can you guess who the baby is?! Scroll through to see all SIX!

Join us Tues Oct 13th to give our an amazing night!