2026 lehighvalleylive All-Area Boys Volleyball Team

Emmaus, the repeat District 11 Class 3A champion, supplies two first-team selections; three of the six first-team picks will return for the 2027 season.

Published Jul 31, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The lehighvalleylive.com All-Area Boys Volleyball first team is ready to take the court with stars at every position.

Emmaus, which repeated as the District 11 Class 3A champion, leads the top squad with a pair of selections. Three of the six first-team picks will be back next spring to build off their successful 2026 campaigns.

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