ITC stays hot in program-best year with full-strength sweep (34 photos)

Chloe Trofatter

Posted Tuesday, October 20, 2026 10:58 pm

Ryan Storie (via syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's Anilah Smith (23) hits the ball during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's A'nnaj Pitts (19) blocks a hit from Cato-Meridian's Maddie Weller (11) during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's Avery Mitchell (1) passes the ball during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's Naraea Medley (4) during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's Angeleigh Perrotti (7) passes the ball during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's JyUnique Turk (30) is honored for senior night before ITC volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's JyUnique Turk (30) hits the ball during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's Naraea Medley, JyUnique Turk and Anilah Smith celebrate their senior night after their final home game of the season against Cato-Meridian on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's Kayliyanna Debenedictus (10) hits the ball during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's A'nnaj Pitts (19) blocks a hit from Cato-Meridian's Victoria Schutt (6) during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Cato-Meridian's Maddie Weller (11) hits the ball during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's A'nnaj Pitts (19) celebrates a point during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's A'nnaj Pitts (19) serves during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Cato-Meridian's Maddie Weller (11) passes the ball during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Cato-Meridian's Maylee Boucheron (16) sets the ball during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's Naraea Medley (4) blocks a hit from Cato-Meridian's Ashlynn Wallace (10) during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's head coach Kristen Carey celebrates their win over Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Cato-Meridian's Madison Allen (21) attempts to pass the ball during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's Naraea Medley (4) is honored for senior night before ITC volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's JyUnique Turk (30) gets emotional during her senior night after their final home game of the season against Cato-Meridian on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's Naraea Medley (4) hits the ball during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

The Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's Naibella Morris-Rodriguez (13) serves during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's Anilah Smith (23) is honored for senior night before ITC volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Cato-Meridian's Ava Cardinale (34) serves during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Cato-Meridian's Victoria Schutt (6) attempts to block a hit from Institute of Technology Central's Anilah Smith (23) during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's Naraea Medley, JyUnique Turk and Anilah Smith hold hands while celebrating their senior night after their final home game of the season against Cato-Meridian on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Cato-Meridian's Aurelia Eckel (20) passes the ball during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's Naraea Medley, JyUnique Turk and Anilah Smith celebrate their senior night after their final home game of the season against Cato-Meridian on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central's A'nnaj Pitts (19) hits the ball during the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central volleyball’s game against Cato-Meridian for their final home game of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central celebrates their seniors after their final home game of the season against Cato-Meridian on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y.(Chloe Trofatter | ctrofatter@syracuse.com)

Institute of Technology Central girls volleyball had already gotten a look at Cato-Meridian once this season back in September, but the Eagles hadn’t been flying at full strength.