For the Pennridge Girls Volleyball Team, senior captain Chloe Wint is more than just a player. Whether she’s cheering from the bench, making a big play at the net, or encouraging her teammates after a tough point, her positivity sets the tone for everyone around her.
“Energy is a huge part of our culture,” Wint said in a recent news article. “We know that the bench is so important to help bring the energy to every single point. And I think we do a pretty good job of doing that.”
A Class of 2026 senior who plays outside and middle hitter has been a key player for Pennridge this season. She helped lead her team through a competitive PIAA District One schedule and earned Second Team All-Conference honors in her senior year.
But what really makes her stand out isn’t her skill; it’s her attitude, leadership, and faith.
Before each match, Chloe has a routine that helps her get locked in and focused. “Usually, I put my headphones on and put on my pump-up playlist,” she said. “I stand in the corner while JV is playing, and I stretch while I cheer them on. My dad wanted me to start visualizing before a game: getting good kills, blocks, and making my serves over the net.”
Visualization helps her focus not just on physical performance, but on her mindset too. When the game gets tight or pressure builds, she reminds herself who she’s playing for.
“I think it’s less if I stop thinking about my personal performance and focus on my teammates and what I need to do for them in that situation,” she said. That team-first mentality is what makes her such a strong leader.
Chloe admits she can be hard on herself at times, especially after a mistake. But her teammates are always there to lift her up. “I can very easily become over apologetic while I play, even if it’s not my fault,” she said. “So, my teammates are really good at being like, Chloe, shake it off, that wasn’t your fault.’ Even if I do mess up, we just laugh it off.”
That sense of support goes both ways. Her teammate, Shea Lightcap, claims that Wint’s encouragement keeps everyone motivated. “Chloe has been with me through my entire volleyball career, and her positive attitude has driven me to never give up,” Lightcap said. “She always makes herself known on the court, either hyping someone up or making an insane save or kill.” Everyone knows they can look to Chloe if they need a pick me up, or a safe person to confide in in times of stress.
Pennridge head coach Michael Fleischacker also praised Wint and the rest of the senior group for their leadership. “This team is anchored by a group of great seniors,” he said.
Outside of volleyball, Wint says her faith is what drives her the most. “My goal in everything that I do is to glorify God with my actions and words,” she said. “That isn’t something I try to do just on the volleyball court, but something I try to do in other areas of my life.”
That motivation has carried her through challenges both on and off the court. Wint has played on a homeschool volleyball team through her church, and she was the only girl hitter on a men’s net (A men’s net is seven and a half inches taller than a women’s net). Competing against boys helped her strengthen her game and build confidence early on… not to mention being the sole purpose of her amazing vertical jump.
When asked about her favorite part of playing, Wint didn’t hesitate. Immediately, she responded with the relationship between her and her teammates. “The sheer number of hours we spend together during a season kind of naturally builds the chemistry,” she said. “But truly goofing off and having fun with each other, since these are our last moments together as seniors, just playing the sport, we love and having fun.”
That connection has made this season especially meaningful. For Chloe, volleyball is about more than winning. It’s about memories, laughter, and teamwork.
When it comes to advice for younger players, her message is simple: enjoy it. “Enjoy every single moment you have on the court,” she said. “It feels like you have an eternity when everything goes so fast from freshman to senior year. Cherish every moment you have with your friends on the court,” because it’ll be over in the blink of an eye.
As her high school career wraps up, Chloe hopes to keep playing in some way, but her legacy at Pennridge will last. Her energy, leadership, and heart have left a lasting impression on her teammates, her coaches, and the entire program. Chloe Wint has shown what it means to be a true team captain. Someone who leads not just with skill, but with heart and determination.
