1#2LAKE CATHOLIC COUGARS Volleyball

Four area teams are one victory away from the OHSAA state volleyball semifinals. Preview Saturday's regional championships featuring Lake Catholic, Gilmour Academy, Riverside and NDCL, including players to watch, statistical comparisons, predictions and live stream information.

Lake Catholic and Mentor continue their postseason journeys Wednesday in OHSAA volleyball regional semifinal action. The Cougars face a Firelands program making its first regional appearance in 29 years, while the Cardinals meet GCC rival Strongsville for the third time this season.

Lake Catholic collected three of the North Coast Conference's four major volleyball awards, led by Player of the Year Ahnna Bergant, Defensive Player of the Year Lola Loncar, and Coach of the Year Tess Connolly. CVCA's Leah Tichnell earned Setter of the Year honors as the NCC recognized 34 all-conference selections.

Four boys soccer district semifinals and six volleyball district championship matches highlight Wednesday's postseason schedule, featuring top-ranked teams, standout athletes, and several compelling matchups.

Eleven area volleyball teams compete for district championship berths Monday. Lake Catholic, Kirtland, Edgewood and Riverside lead the contenders, while West Geauga, Jefferson, Independence and others look to continue their postseason runs.

Edgewood can finish off the CVC Lake Division race, Willoughby South can take a major step toward the Chagrin crown and several other championship battles will shift during a loaded week of volleyball.

Edgewood has won 11 straight, NDCL nine and Gilmour eight as the volleyball season pushes deeper into league play. A look at the latest OhioVarsity Power Rankings, state poll, conference races and statistical leaders.

Seven OhioVarsity-area volleyball teams earned recognition in the OHSVBCA Week 2 state poll, led by No. 4 Lake Catholic, No. 4 Gilmour Academy and No. 8 Kirtland. A look at the OV Power Rankings and local stat leaders adds context to where the area’s best teams stand.

The Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association released its Week 1 state rankings, with several Northeast Ohio programs ranked or receiving votes across all seven divisions.

A loaded week of volleyball features ranked showdowns, league battles and some of the hottest teams in Northeast Ohio. Here are the matches to circle from Sept. 14-20.

A look at the hottest Volleyball teams, including active winning streaks, who they have beaten and the games coming up next.

Meet the top returning volleyball players for 2026 across the area, including All-Ohio standouts, all-conference selections and rising stars by position.

The Navy All-Stars claimed their first win over the Army All-Stars in the 2023 Ohio Varsity Senior Slam at North High School on Sunday.

The Army All-Stars will play the Navy All-Stars in the 2023 Ohio Varsity Senior Slam at North High School on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 6:00 p.m.

The 2023 Ohio Varsity Volleyball Player of the Year award will be presented to one of five finalists at the Senior Slam & Underclassmen Showcase at North High School on Nov. 19.

Six All-Ohioans will compete in the 2023 Ohio Varsity Senior Slam & Underclassmen Showcase at Eastlake North on Nov. 19.

Lake Catholic's Emma Briganti and Mayfield's Jada Colvin led the Army All-Stars to a 3-2 win over the Navy in the 2022 Ohio Varsity...

Barberton A-Live will broadcast the regional championship volleyball match between Independence and Lake Catholic at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.

The five finalists have been selected for the 2022 Ohio Varsity Volleyball Player of the Year.

After reaching the Division II state Final Four last fall, Lake Catholic has some unfinished business in 2022.