CUMBERLAND, Md. — Allegany College of Maryland Volleyball celebrated Sophomore Day on Saturday afternoon inside Bob Kirk Arena, recognizing
Jaiden Fradiska and
Audrey Harvey prior to the team's final home matches of the 2026 season. The Trojans then squared off against two of Region 20's top programs in Howard Community College and Cecil College as they continue preparing for postseason play.
Sophomore Day Recognition
A Cumberland native, Fort Hill graduate, and Psychology major,
Jaiden Fradiska spent two seasons representing the Trojans as a defensive specialist and libero.
Throughout her career, Fradiska embraced every opportunity to contribute, providing depth in the back row while bringing energy, positivity, and a team-first mindset to the program. Appearing in matches across both her freshman and sophomore seasons, she steadily developed as a defender and serve receive specialist while helping ACM compete in one of the toughest volleyball regions in the country.
While her contributions often came away from the spotlight, Fradiska's work ethic, commitment to her teammates, and dedication to ACM Volleyball made her a valued member of the program. Her impact extended beyond statistics, helping foster a positive team culture throughout her two years as a Trojan.
Following graduation, Fradiska plans to continue pursuing opportunities within the field of psychology while carrying forward the lessons learned through collegiate athletics.
A Barton native, Mountain Ridge graduate, and Biology major,
Audrey Harvey made an immediate impact during her collegiate career at Allegany College of Maryland. Serving as one of the team's primary setters, Harvey quickly established herself as a versatile and dependable player capable of contributing in every phase of the game. Through the final home date of the season, she accumulated 137 assists, 14 service aces, 27 digs, and 14 kills while helping direct the Trojan offense.
One of Harvey's most memorable performances came against Baltimore City Community College when she recorded five kills, 10 assists, nine service aces, and four digs. Her ability to create scoring opportunities, apply pressure from the service line, and contribute defensively made her a valuable piece of the ACM lineup throughout the season.
Beyond the statistics, Harvey brought enthusiasm, competitiveness, and leadership to the program while balancing the demands of collegiate athletics and academics. She plans to continue pursuing her studies in biology and future professional opportunities in the field.
Prior to Saturday's tri-match, family, friends, teammates, and coaches joined Fradiska and Harvey on the court as ACM celebrated their accomplishments and contributions to Trojan Volleyball.
Howard Community College 3, Allegany College of Maryland 0
(25-19, 26-24, 25-22)
The Trojans opened the day against a talented Howard Community College squad and battled the Dragons throughout the afternoon despite falling in straight sets.
After dropping the opening set, 25-19, ACM responded with a strong effort in the second. The Trojans pushed Howard beyond regulation before the Dragons narrowly escaped with a 26-24 victory. ACM continued to compete in the third set, remaining within reach until Howard secured the 25-22 win.
As a team, the Trojans recorded:
- 21 assists
- 6 service aces
- 54 digs
- 1 block
Defensively, ACM turned in one of its strongest performances of the season with 54 digs against a high-powered Howard attack.
ACM Leaders vs. Howard
Assists: Audrey Harvey led the Trojan offense from the setter position.
Digs:
Fradiska contributed five digs in her final regular-season home appearance, while Angelo anchored the ACM defense with a team-high 13 digs.
Testing Themselves Against One of Region 20's Best
The Dragons entered Saturday with a 12-5 overall record and 9-4 conference mark, including a stellar 7-1 road record.
Howard had established itself as one of Region 20's strongest teams this season, averaging:
- 9.2 kills per set
- 19.0 digs per set
- 2.7 blocks per set
The Dragons also entered the match with 144 total blocks and victories over Harford, Carroll, Chesapeake, Anne Arundel, Pennsylvania Highlands, Butler County, and Hagerstown.
Those strengths were on display Saturday as Howard used its defense and net play to earn the sweep. Despite the loss, the Trojans remained competitive throughout all three sets and nearly forced a fourth set after their strong second-set performance.
Cecil College 3, Allegany College of Maryland 0
(25-10, 25-13, 25-16)
The Trojans wrapped up the home portion of their schedule against one of the hottest teams in NJCAA volleyball, facing a Cecil College squad that entered the day riding a 16-match winning streak and unbeaten in conference, division, and regional play.
As a team, ACM recorded:
- 13 assists
- 4 service aces
- 32 digs
- 1 block
ACM Leaders vs. Cecil
Assists: Adyson Weyandt and Chloe DeBlock
Aces: Chloe DeBlock
Digs:
Blocks:
Angelo once again paced the ACM defense with 10 digs, while Weyandt contributed six digs and helped direct the Trojan offense. Fradiska added five digs in her final regular-season home appearance, and DeBlock contributed both offensively and defensively with five digs and ACM's top serving performance.
Another Tough Regional Test
Cecil arrived in Cumberland with a remarkable 17-2 overall record, a perfect 9-0 conference record, and unbeaten marks in both division and region play.
The Seahawks featured a balanced lineup led by standout sophomores Kendra Watters, Maddie August, Hadlee Hamm, Hannah Beck, and Elle Baughman, along with promising freshman middle hitter Ella Barrett. Under head coach Eden Barton, Cecil has emerged as one of the premier programs in Region 20 and demonstrated why Saturday afternoon.
Cecil's defensive pressure, efficient offense, and experience helped fuel its 16-match winning streak entering the contest. The Seahawks controlled play throughout the match and continued to show why they are considered one of the favorites to capture the Region 20 championship.
Looking Ahead
Saturday's tri-match marked the end of the home portion of the 2026 season for the Trojans. While the results came against two of the conference's strongest programs, ACM gained valuable experience against postseason-caliber competition.
More importantly, the afternoon provided an opportunity to recognize the dedication and impact of Jaiden Fradiska and Audrey Harvey, whose contributions have helped shape the Trojan Volleyball program.
With postseason play quickly approaching, the Trojans will now turn their attention toward Region 20 tournament competition as they look to build upon the lessons learned against two of the region's premier opponents.
