BREWTON, Ala. - Coastal Alabama - North Volleyball wrapped up its 2026 regular season Tuesday evening, Oct. 27, falling in four sets to Baptist University of Florida on its home court in Brewton, Ala. The Coyotes battled throughout the match but came up short, dropping the contest by set scores of 18-25, 22-25, 25-23 and 23-25.

Prior to the match, head coach Steven Dickey and Coastal Alabama Community College recognized seven sophomores for their contributions to the volleyball program. The group honored included Shaylee Frederick, Libby Williams, Daelyn Bozeman, Ali Simon, Eiress Rockwell, Faith Reid and McKenna Dunlavy.

The pregame recognition celebrated the sophomores' commitment to the program as they approach the conclusion of their Coastal Alabama careers.

On the court, the Coyotes faced an early deficit after dropping the opening two sets but responded with a 25-23 victory in the third to extend the match. Coastal - North continued to battle in the fourth set, coming within two points of forcing a fifth set before Baptist University of Florida secured the 25-23 decision to close out the match.

Faith Reid led the 'Yotes with 13 kills and 10 digs to record a double-double while leading the team in total attacks with 37. Avrie Hines also helped lead the Coyotes offensively with 12 kills on 28 attacks, adding six digs and a service ace. Ali Simon contributed eight kills and two block assists, while Daelyn Bozeman added six kills. At the net, Arianna Wright delivered a strong defensive performance with three solo blocks and one block assist, while also adding four kills.

Libby Williams guided the Coastal Alabama - North offense with 40 assists while adding eight digs and two service aces. Shaylee Frederick contributed three service aces and five digs, while Alana Jones finished with five digs and a service ace.

As a team, Coastal - North hit .273 as a unit, recording 48 kills, 47 assists, and 47 digs.

Up Next for the 'Yotes

With the regular season complete, the Coyotes now turn their attention to postseason competition and the 2026 ACCC Volleyball Championship Tournament, scheduled for Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl in downtown Montgomery, Ala.

Coastal Alabama - North (11-16, 7-5) enters the tournament as the No. 3 seed from the ACCC South Division and will face No. 2 seed Bevill State (Ala.) from the ACCC North Division in the opening round. First serve is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 31, with the match broadcast live on JockJive.com.

Unlike last season's pool-play format, this year's championship tournament will feature a single-elimination format, raising the stakes for every match as teams compete for the conference title.

The Coyotes will look to carry their competitive effort into the postseason as they prepare for their opening-round matchup against the Bears of Bevill State.
 

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