1MENTOR CARDINALS Volleyball

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.

Five district championships will be decided Thursday as NDCL, Gilmour Academy, Fairview, Mentor and Cardinal compete for spots in the regional tournament. OhioVarsity.com breaks down each matchup with team records, postseason performances, players to watch and the Ohio Varsity Matchup Predictor.

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.

Gilmour Academy rallied from a 2-1 deficit to defeat Mentor in five sets as Aiden Pike sparked a dominant finish by the Lancers.

Mentor volleyball standout Melody Garrett has made her college decision — and with it, she’s breathing a little easier.

Mentor heads into the 2024 season riding the momentum gained by winning 21 games and a district title last fall.

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 Marines All-Stars cruised to a 3-0 sweep of the Air Force All-Stars in the 2023 Ohio Varsity Underclassmen Showcase at North High School on Sunday.

The Marines All-Stars will play the Air Force All-Stars in the 2023 Ohio Varsity Underclassmen Showcase at North High School on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 4:00 p.m.

The Air Force All-Stars will play the Marines All-Stars in the 2023 Ohio Varsity Underclassmen Showcase at North High School on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 4:00 p.m.

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

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.

Mentor held off host North in a competitive non-conference match the Cardinals won, 3-1.