Five questions: Lancaster girls volleyball player Jill Cummins
Ava Martinez
Ava Martinez
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Ava Martinez has spent over 3 years covering community issues in Buffalo, particularly focusing on social justice initiatives and grassroots movements. With a degree in Sociology from the University at Buffalo, she has a deep understanding of the societal factors impacting local neighborhoods. Ava previously worked as a community organizer before transitioning to journalism.
More from Ava →Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM · 1 min read
Lancaster’s Jill Cummins has grown from a first-year starter into a confident player and how the defending Class AAA state champions stay focused while chasing back-to-back state titles.