Volleyball playoff preview: Kirtland, Lake Catholic, Edgewood among 11 teams chasing district final berths

Eleven area teams continue their postseason runs Monday, with several top-ranked contenders looking to advance and a handful of underdogs hoping to extend their seasons.

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.

Eleven area volleyball teams will compete for district championship berths Monday as the Ohio High School Athletic Association tournament moves into the district semifinals.

Lake Catholic, Kirtland, Edgewood and Riverside enter as some of the area’s strongest contenders, while West Geauga, Jefferson and Andrews Osborne Academy hope to build on dramatic postseason victories.

Lake Catholic is ranked second in the MaxPreps Cleveland-area rankings, while Kirtland brings a 21-2 record and an eight-match winning streak into its Division VI semifinal. Edgewood enters at 19-2, and Riverside has compiled a 16-5 record against a challenging schedule.

West Geauga is coming off a four-set upset of West Branch, Jefferson survived a five-set thriller against Buckeye, and Andrews Osborne Academy advanced with a remarkable 22-20 victory in the deciding set against Medina Christian.

Independence, meanwhile, will attempt to extend its postseason run after capturing another Chagrin Valley Conference Metro Division championship.

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Four matches begin at 5 p.m., with seven more scheduled for 7 p.m.


DIVISION II


No. 22 Massillon Perry vs. No. 20 Eastlake North

Northeast District 2 | Monday, 7 p.m. | Olmsted Falls

enters Monday’s district semifinal looking to build on its recent momentum against Massillon Perry.

The Rangers are 10-11, while the Panthers enter at 5-17. North also holds an advantage in the regional rankings, placing 103rd in the MaxPreps Cleveland-area standings compared to Perry’s No. 146 position.

North has won its last two reported matches, defeating Conneaut in three sets and Lakeside in four.

The Rangers’ offense features , who has recorded 140 kills and averages 3.9 per set in the available MaxPreps statistics.

directs the offense and has distributed 425 assists while also recording 38 serving aces. anchors the defense with 316 digs, averaging 5.9 per set, while provides a presence at the net with 18 blocks.

Perry counters with , who has recorded 238 kills, 43 aces, and 226 digs in the available statistical reports.

Hill gives the Panthers an experienced offensive weapon capable of contributing in several phases of the game.

has recorded 403 assists, while leads Perry with 65 blocks.

The matchup between Cantrell and Hill could have a significant influence on the outcome. Both players have demonstrated their ability to produce offense, but the winner likely will be the team that provides more consistent passing and setting.

North’s defensive production, particularly Mitchell’s ability to extend rallies, could provide an advantage if the Rangers can force Perry into lengthy exchanges.

The Panthers, meanwhile, will attempt to use Carbenia’s blocking ability to disrupt North’s offense.

Perry has struggled down the stretch, including losses to Coventry and Marlington, while North’s consecutive victories suggest the Rangers are finding their rhythm entering the postseason.

The winner advances to Wednesday’s district championship against either third-seeded Olmsted Falls or 33rd-seeded Warren G. Harding.

Olmsted Falls is ranked eighth in the October 24 MaxPreps Cleveland-area rankings and was fifth in Division II in the October 13 state coaches poll.

GAME CENTER | BRACKET


No. 14 Mayfield vs. No. 5 Lakewood

Northeast District 7 | Monday, 7 p.m. | Lakewood

faces one of Monday’s more intriguing individual matchups when the Wildcats meet fifth-seeded Lakewood.

The Rangers’ offense features , who plays both pin and middle hitter and has recorded 353 kills, averaging 5.0 per set with a .339 hitting percentage.

Her combination of versatility, production, and efficiency makes her one of the most dangerous attackers in Monday’s district semifinals.

Lakewood enters at 18-3 and ranked 25th in the October 22 MaxPreps Cleveland-area rankings, while Mayfield has struggled recently, dropping four of its last five matches.

The Rangers have won four of five.

Lakewood’s offense extends beyond Hueter.

directs the attack with 370 assists, while averages 4.2 digs per set. Indigo Moncrief provides a defensive presence with 35 blocks.

Mayfield counters with junior , who has recorded 220 kills and 42 serving aces.

Senior setter has distributed 477 assists, while junior contributes 148 kills and 37 blocks.

Sophomore libero averages approximately 3.0 digs per set.

The matchup between Hueter and Mayfield’s front-row defenders will be especially important.

Springer and the Wildcats will need to limit Hueter’s scoring opportunities while also finding ways to generate offense against Lakewood’s defense.

The teams have an interesting common opponent in Nordonia, ranked 25th in the October 24 MaxPreps Cleveland-area rankings.

Mayfield lost twice to the Knights in four sets, while Lakewood was swept by Nordonia. Those results offer some encouragement for Mayfield despite Lakewood’s superior overall record.

The Wildcats also have been effective in extended matches, winning three of four five-set contests in the available OhioVarsity matchup statistics.

Mayfield is 8-1 when winning the opening set, making a fast start especially important against a Lakewood team capable of controlling matches behind Hueter’s attack.

The winner advances to Wednesday’s district championship against either 10th-seeded Austintown-Fitch or 11th-seeded Twinsburg.

GAME CENTER | BRACKET


No. 32 Akron North vs. No. 4 Riverside

Northeast District 8 | Monday, 7 p.m. | Riverside

enters Monday’s district semifinal as a heavy favorite, but the Beavers have prepared for the postseason by testing themselves against some of Northeast Ohio’s strongest programs.

The fourth-seeded Beavers are 16-5 and ranked 19th in the October 24 MaxPreps Cleveland-area rankings.

Riverside’s résumé includes victories over Olmsted Falls and Mentor, ranked eighth and 13th, respectively, in the Cleveland-area poll.

The Beavers also pushed second-ranked Lake Catholic to five sets before dropping a 3-2 decision on October 8.

That experience against highly ranked competition could prove valuable as Riverside attempts to advance toward a district championship.

The Beavers’ attack features , who has recorded 259 kills.

Zgonc has demonstrated her ability to contribute in multiple phases of the game. In Riverside’s sweep of Brunswick, she recorded 10 kills, 10 digs, and two aces.

Setter directs the offense and contributed 29 assists, seven digs, and four aces in that victory.

The combination of Koenig’s distribution and Zgonc’s offensive versatility gives the Beavers a reliable scoring foundation.

Riverside also has won three consecutive matches.

Akron North enters as the 32nd seed and faces a difficult assignment against a Riverside team that has played a significantly more challenging schedule.

The Vikings will need to limit Riverside’s opportunities to score in transition and prevent the Beavers from generating extended serving runs.

For Riverside, maintaining its intensity will be especially important against an opponent it is expected to defeat.

The winner advances to Wednesday’s district championship against either 15th-seeded Hudson or 19th-seeded Shaker Heights.

GAME CENTER | BRACKET


DIVISION IV


No. 16 Beachwood vs. No. 4 Elyria Catholic

Northeast District 1 | Monday, 7 p.m. | Elyria Catholic

faces one of the tournament’s most difficult assignments when the Bison meet fourth-seeded Elyria Catholic.

The Panthers are 20-3 and ranked third in the October 24 MaxPreps Cleveland-area rankings and ninth statewide in the October 22 MaxPreps Ohio rankings.

Elyria Catholic also earned the No. 4 position in Division IV in the September 28 state coaches poll.

The Panthers have built their reputation against outstanding competition, recording victories over Lake Catholic, Padua Franciscan and Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin.

Lake Catholic is ranked second in the MaxPreps Cleveland-area rankings, Padua Franciscan is sixth, and Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin is seventh.

Elyria Catholic also defeated Padua in five sets on October 8, demonstrating its ability to perform under pressure.

Junior outside hitter leads the Panthers’ attack, averaging 3.7 kills per set with a .304 hitting percentage.

Freshman middle hitter has developed into a significant defensive presence with 98 blocks.

Sophomore averages 4.1 digs per set, while senior has recorded 47 serving aces.

The combination gives Elyria Catholic an impressive balance of offensive production, blocking, serving, and back-row defense.

Beachwood counters with an experienced front-row player in senior .

Aschkenasy’s presence at the net will be particularly important against a Panthers lineup that features several dangerous attackers.

The Bison advanced with a three-set victory over Geneva, winning 25-20, 25-17 and 25-17.

Beachwood demonstrated its ability to close out sets in that match, but Elyria Catholic presents a substantial increase in competition.

The Bison will need disciplined passing and aggressive serving while finding ways to attack around Mulgrew’s blocking.

They also must prevent Dimacchia from establishing an offensive rhythm.

Elyria Catholic’s record, rankings, and experience against elite competition make the Panthers strong favorites, but Beachwood has an opportunity to produce one of the tournament’s most significant upsets.

The winner advances to Wednesday’s district championship against either second-seeded Canfield or 28th-seeded Struthers.

GAME CENTER | BRACKET


No. 15 Beaumont vs. No. 12 West Geauga

Northeast District 2 | Monday, 5 p.m. | Norton

enters Monday’s district semifinal with confidence after avenging one of its regular-season defeats.

The 12th-seeded Wolverines eliminated sixth-seeded West Branch in four sets Thursday, winning 25-23, 21-25, 25-22 and 25-23.

West Branch had defeated West Geauga in five sets on August 26, but the Wolverines reversed that result when the stakes were highest.

West Geauga’s ability to win three closely contested sets demonstrated the composure required to succeed in postseason competition.

Beaumont Volleyball enters with momentum of its own after sweeping ninth-seeded Perry, 25-13, 25-21 and 25-22.

The Blue Streaks’ offense features , who averages 2.6 kills per set and has recorded 40 serving aces.

provides another important presence with a .240 hitting percentage and 76 blocks.

anchors the back row, averaging 3.0 digs per set.

West Geauga counters with , who has recorded 56 blocks in the available statistics through October 15.

The matchup between Payne and Hutchinson could have a significant influence on which team controls play at the net.

The Wolverines also have a notable regular-season victory over Kirtland.

West Geauga defeated the Hornets in four sets on September 26, an accomplishment that looks even more impressive considering Kirtland’s subsequent eight-match winning streak and statewide recognition in Division VI.

West Geauga will attempt to use that experience against a Beaumont team that has demonstrated its ability to defeat higher-seeded opponents.

Brown’s serving and Payne’s blocking will be important factors for the Blue Streaks, while the Wolverines will look to continue their strong late-set execution from the victory over West Branch.

With only three seed positions separating the teams, the matchup has the potential to become one of Monday’s more competitive semifinals.

The winner advances to Wednesday’s district championship against either third-seeded Norton or 14th-seeded Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary.

Norton enters the tournament undefeated and ranked 18th in the October 24 MaxPreps Cleveland-area rankings.

GAME CENTER | BRACKET


No. 31 Woodridge vs. No. 1 Lake Catholic

Northeast District 3 | Monday, 5 p.m. | Lake Catholic

enters Monday’s district semifinal with one of the strongest résumés in Northeast Ohio.

The top-seeded Cougars are 19-4 in the October 24 MaxPreps Cleveland-area rankings, where they sit second behind Magnificat.

Lake Catholic is also ranked 11th statewide by MaxPreps and earned the No. 3 position in Division IV in the September 28 state coaches poll.

The Cougars have developed their championship credentials against exceptional competition.

Lake Catholic owns victories over Magnificat, Gilmour Academy, Padua Franciscan, St. Joseph Academy, Elyria Catholic and Riverside.

Magnificat is the top-ranked team in the Cleveland-area rankings and No. 2 statewide by MaxPreps.

Elyria Catholic ranks third in the Cleveland area and ninth statewide, while Padua Franciscan is sixth in the regional rankings and Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin is seventh.

Lake Catholic’s three-set victory over Magnificat on August 29 remains one of the Cougars’ most impressive accomplishments of the season.

The Cougars feature senior outside hitter , who has recorded 279 kills and averages approximately 3.4 kills per set.

Bergant’s ability to generate offense against high-level competition has made her one of the Cougars’ most important players.

Junior libero anchors the defense with an average of 5.3 digs per set.

Loncar has also recorded 49 serving aces, providing another weapon from the service line.

Junior contributes additional offense, while senior provides another presence at the net.

Lake Catholic’s balance has been particularly important in close matches.

The Cougars defeated Riverside in five sets on October 8 and survived another five-set battle against Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy on October 15.

Those victories demonstrated the team’s ability to execute in pressure situations.

Woodridge advanced with a three-set victory over Cleveland Central Catholic, winning 25-22, 25-9 and 25-8.

The Bulldogs were challenged in the opening set before taking control, but Monday presents a significantly more difficult assignment.

Lake Catholic dominated Cleveland Max Hayes in its tournament opener, winning 25-2, 25-5 and 25-8.

The Cougars will look to maintain that offensive efficiency while preparing for what could become a much more demanding district championship matchup.

The winner advances to Wednesday’s district championship against either Youngstown Ursuline or Jefferson.

GAME CENTER | BRACKET


No. 19 Jefferson vs. No. 17 Youngstown Ursuline

Northeast District 3 | Monday, 7 p.m. | Site to be confirmed

enters Monday’s district semifinal after surviving one of the most dramatic matches of the tournament.

The 19th-seeded Falcons defeated Buckeye in five sets Thursday, winning 25-20, 30-28, 23-25, 21-25 and 15-11.

Jefferson captured the opening two sets, including a marathon 30-28 second-set victory, before Buckeye rallied to force a decisive fifth set.

The Falcons responded with their season on the line, earning a matchup with 17th-seeded Youngstown Ursuline.

Senior leads Jefferson’s offense with 250 kills, 26 blocks and 34 serving aces.

Hanek averages 3.3 kills per set with a .229 hitting percentage.

Senior provides another scoring threat with 180 kills and a team-leading 44 aces.

Junior has contributed 141 kills and 346 assists, while freshman setter has recorded 306 assists.

The Falcons also feature several productive defenders.

leads Jefferson with 250 digs, followed by with 209 and Palm with 207.

Ursuline counters with a balanced lineup.

averages 2.5 kills per set, while owns a .245 hitting percentage.

has recorded 24 blocks, averages 3.3 digs per set, and has contributed 31 aces.

Ursuline advanced with a four-set victory over Tuslaw, winning 25-16, 21-25, 25-14 and 25-19.

The Irish demonstrated their ability to recover after dropping a set, a quality Jefferson also displayed against Buckeye.

For the Falcons, the key will be creating consistent opportunities for Hanek and Pal while preventing Ursuline from building extended scoring runs.

Jefferson also must avoid the offensive droughts that allowed Buckeye to erase a two-set deficit.

With only two seed positions separating the teams, the matchup has the potential to be one of Monday’s most competitive.

The winner advances to Wednesday’s district championship against either top-seeded Lake Catholic or Woodridge.

GAME CENTER | BRACKET


No. 24 Canal Fulton Northwest vs. No. 5 Edgewood

Northeast District 4 | Monday, 5 p.m. | Site to be confirmed

enters Monday’s district semifinal with one of the area’s strongest records and one of Ohio’s most productive offensive players.

The fifth-seeded Warriors are 19-2 and riding a seven-match winning streak entering their matchup with 24th-seeded Canal Fulton Northwest.

Senior has been the centerpiece of Edgewood’s attack, recording 439 kills with an extraordinary .477 hitting percentage.

Vencill entered her senior season with more than 1,200 career kills following a 473-kill junior campaign, and she has continued to build on that impressive production.

Her ability to score efficiently while handling a significant share of the team’s attacking opportunities makes her one of the most dangerous hitters remaining in the district tournament.

Setter directs the Warriors’ offense and also contributes from the service line.

In Edgewood’s tournament-opening sweep of Shaw, Matthews recorded 23 assists and eight aces, while Vencill added 17 kills.

contributed six aces, demonstrating Edgewood’s ability to generate points without relying exclusively on its hitters.

Northwest, however, already has demonstrated its ability to produce an upset.

The Indians eliminated 13th-seeded Salem in four sets Thursday, winning 25-17, 11-25, 25-17 and 27-25.

Northwest improved to 12-12 with the victory and will attempt to extend its postseason run against an opponent with a significantly stronger record.

The Indians feature , who averages 3.3 kills per set with a .221 hitting percentage.

Lazarus has also recorded 77 blocks, giving Northwest a player capable of influencing matches offensively and defensively.

Savannah Geniec provides additional defensive support, averaging 3.9 digs per set.

The matchup between Vencill and Lazarus could become one of Monday’s most compelling individual battles.

Vencill’s combination of power and efficiency makes her difficult to stop, but Lazarus’ blocking production gives Northwest a potential answer at the net.

The Indians also demonstrated their resilience against Salem.

After suffering a 25-11 loss in the second set, Northwest recovered to win the next two, including a tense 27-25 fourth-set victory.

Edgewood will attempt to avoid giving the underdog similar opportunities by establishing its offense early and maintaining consistent serving pressure.

The winner advances to Wednesday’s district championship against either seventh-seeded Hubbard or 10th-seeded Firelands.

GAME CENTER | BRACKET


DIVISION VI


No. 17 Andrews Osborne vs. No. 4 Hillsdale

Northeast District 1 | Monday, 7 p.m. | Hillsdale

enters Monday’s district semifinal with confidence after surviving one of the most dramatic finishes of the postseason.

The 17th-seeded Phoenix defeated Medina Christian in five sets Thursday, winning an extraordinary 22-20 deciding set.

Andrews Osborne dropped the opening set, 23-25, answered with a 25-19 victory in the second, then suffered a 25-12 loss in the third.

Facing elimination, the Phoenix recovered with a 25-23 fourth-set victory before outlasting Medina Christian in the fifth.

The performance demonstrated the team’s ability to overcome adversity, but Monday’s opponent presents a more difficult challenge.

Fourth-seeded Hillsdale advanced with a dominating sweep of Richmond Heights, winning 25-8, 25-7 and 25-7.

The Falcons’ attack features , who averages 3.9 kills per set with a .322 hitting percentage.

Cowger also has recorded 66 blocks, making her one of the district’s most productive all-around front-row players.

provides another important presence, averaging 5.5 digs per set with 42 serving aces.

The combination gives Hillsdale two players capable of significantly influencing the outcome.

Andrews Osborne will need to find ways to limit Cowger’s scoring opportunities while preventing McFadden from generating extended serving runs.

The Phoenix also must avoid the inconsistency that contributed to their lopsided third-set loss against Medina Christian.

Although Andrews Osborne demonstrated its mental toughness by overcoming that setback, Hillsdale’s attacking efficiency and blocking production will make sustained consistency essential.

The winner advances to Wednesday’s district championship against either fifth-seeded Loudonville or seventh-seeded Waynedale.

GAME CENTER | BRACKET


No. 11 Independence vs. No. 9 United

Northeast District 3 | Monday, 5 p.m. | Mineral Ridge

will attempt to extend its championship tradition Monday when the Blue Devils meet ninth-seeded United in a closely seeded Division VI district semifinal.

The 11th-seeded Blue Devils enter with a five-match winning streak and confidence from another successful Chagrin Valley Conference Metro Division campaign.

Independence captured its 14th consecutive awarded division championship this season, a streak that excludes 2020, when the conference did not award a title because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Blue Devils opened tournament play with a dominating sweep of Brooklyn, winning 25-5, 25-4 and 25-6.

Junior and each recorded 12 kills, while Mudra added nine serving aces.

Mudra has recorded 200 kills in OhioVarsity’s published statistical leaders, establishing herself as one of Independence’s most productive offensive players.

also provides experience and back-row stability for a team that has demonstrated significant improvement throughout the season.

United features a productive lineup of its own.

averages 2.3 kills per set with a .275 hitting percentage and has recorded 37 blocks.

Setter has been especially dangerous, recording 495 assists and 110 serving aces.

provides another important component of United’s defense with 350 digs.

Phillips’ serving production could present one of Independence’s biggest challenges.

The Blue Devils will need consistent serve reception to prevent United from generating extended scoring runs.

Independence, meanwhile, will attempt to utilize Mudra and Slusher to create scoring opportunities from multiple positions.

United advanced after surviving a dramatic five-set match against Northwestern.

The Golden Eagles won the opening set, 25-16, but lost the next two, 12-25 and 13-25, before rallying for victories of 26-24 and 15-12.

That comeback demonstrated United’s ability to respond in difficult situations.

Independence enters with the momentum of five consecutive victories, while United has already shown it can recover from a deficit with its season on the line.

The winner advances to Wednesday’s district championship against either second-seeded Mineral Ridge or 21st-seeded Springfield.

Mineral Ridge was ranked among the top 10 Division VI teams in the September 28 state coaches poll, making the district championship potentially even more challenging.

GAME CENTER | BRACKET


No. 14 LaBrae vs. No. 3 Kirtland

Northeast District 4 | Monday, 7 p.m. | Kirtland

enters Monday’s district semifinal riding one of the area’s most impressive winning streaks.

The third-seeded Hornets are 21-2 and have won eight consecutive matches entering their showdown with 14th-seeded LaBrae.

Kirtland also earned the No. 8 ranking in Division VI in the October 13 Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association state poll.

The Hornets advanced with a dominating sweep of St. Thomas Aquinas, winning 25-9, 25-9 and 25-6.

Kirtland’s success has been built around a balanced lineup featuring several productive senior players.

Outside hitter has recorded 265 kills and averages 3.4 kills per set.

Setter has been one of the area’s more productive servers, recording 67 aces and averaging 0.8 per set.

provides another important presence at the net with 28 blocks.

Senior libero anchors the defense with 536 digs, averaging 6.3 per set.

Golem’s defensive production has played a significant role in allowing the Hornets to extend rallies and convert defensive opportunities into offense.

Kirtland also has demonstrated its ability to respond after difficult losses.

The Hornets dropped a five-set match to Berkshire earlier in the season but avenged that defeat with a four-set victory on October 6.

West Geauga also defeated Kirtland in four sets on September 26, providing another test against strong conference competition.

Since their second loss, the Hornets have put together eight consecutive victories.

LaBrae advanced with a four-set victory over Cuyahoga Heights, winning 25-9, 30-28, 18-25 and 25-12.

The Vikings’ offense features , who averages 2.8 kills per set.

owns a .176 hitting percentage, while provides defensive support with an average of 3.3 digs per set.

LaBrae’s ability to survive a 30-28 second set against Cuyahoga Heights demonstrated that the Vikings can execute in pressure situations.

Kirtland, however, enters with the advantages of a stronger record, an experienced lineup and considerable recent momentum.

The Hornets will attempt to establish their serving pressure early, create favorable attacking opportunities for Spencer and prevent LaBrae from building confidence through extended rallies.

The winner advances to Wednesday’s district championship against either eighth-seeded McDonald or 15th-seeded Lake Center Christian.

GAME CENTER | BRACKET


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Volleyball Stat Leaders

2026-2027

Attacking

K
1Faith VencillEdgewood456
2Jacleyn ZgoncRiverside296
3Ellie SpencerKirtland292
4Ahnna BergantLake Catholic279
5Lauren HanekJefferson269
6Mia MudraIndependence260
6Rhiley WilliamsGeneva260
9Natalie SoltisCardinal233
10Emily SlusherIndependence230
Complete Leaders
Rank Player School SP K K/S KILL % ATT E HIT %
1Faith VencillEdgewood644567.1054.7%833500.487
2Jacleyn ZgoncRiverside622964.8048.1%615730.363
3Ellie SpencerKirtland8829210.5089.2%8651640.209
4Ahnna BergantLake Catholic832798.30123.9%718880.476
5Lauren HanekJefferson802699.60118.2%6901160.250
6Mia MudraIndependence7426043.30608.7%574924.675
6Rhiley WilliamsGeneva8326010.60165.1%6261181.266
8Frankie BrkicNDCL772503.2036.4%6861140.198
9Natalie SoltisCardinal742333.1034.4%6771260.158
10Emily SlusherIndependence7423032.80505.2%5331013.708

Serving

A
1Gabby KaplanLakeside84
2Andriana GrmanKirtland73
3Taylor KlukChardon68
4Ellie SpencerKirtland65
4Moira WondersBerkshire65
6Molly FlyntFairview64
7Mia MudraIndependence63
8Lilli DeweeseBerkshire62
9Callie McGuireMadison61
9Chloe KingFairview61
Complete Leaders
Rank Player School SP A A/S ACE % SA SE SERV % PTS
1Gabby KaplanLakeside81841.0022.3%37750165.1%18
2Andriana GrmanKirtland86732.7049.4%39633255.4%0
3Taylor KlukChardon69681.0022.2%3063987.3%13
4Ellie SpencerKirtland88653.2070.0%37435175.9%0
4Moira WondersBerkshire746515.60275.5%341401,052.4%211
6Molly FlyntFairview74647.0050.0%18222171.6%0
7Mia MudraIndependence746315.10238.1%30531970.5%0
8Lilli DeweeseBerkshire746211.80268.4%275321,051.3%164
9Callie McGuireMadison76613.0062.2%30345350.1%157
9Chloe KingFairview71615.0081.8%2683592.9%0

Blocking

TOT BLKS
1Sophi SmithRootstown94.0
2Emma RiebeLake Catholic89.0
4Vera WilloughbyOrange82.0
5Sophia RaguzLake Catholic81.0
6Gillian PayneBeaumont76.0
6KJ WilliamsGilmour Academy76.0
8Cecile GindiOrange71.0
9Payton WoodringEdgewood70.0
10Faith VencillEdgewood69.0
Complete Leaders
Rank Player School SP BS BA TOT BLKS B/S BE
1Sophi SmithRootstown74652994.01.304.3
2Emma RiebeLake Catholic83157489.04.603.9
3Emily MechenbierPerry73493786.01.203.9
4Vera WilloughbyOrange61602282.01.304.1
5Sophia RaguzLake Catholic82117081.04.203.5
6Gillian PayneBeaumont69136376.01.103.6
6KJ WilliamsGilmour Academy68423476.06.3015
8Cecile GindiOrange62551671.01.400
9Payton WoodringEdgewood64244670.01.103.3
10Faith VencillEdgewood64204969.01.103.3

Digging

D
1Bria GolemKirtland544
2Ella HaynRootstown473
3Sam WheelerNDCL456
4Lola LoncarLake Catholic425
5Maddie BowerBerkshire369
6Molly FlyntFairview351
7Adelyn GrantCardinal346
8Ellie SpencerKirtland345
9Ava GarrettMentor330
10Haylee RhodesEdgewood328
Complete Leaders
Rank Player School SP D DE D/S
1Bria GolemKirtland885442621.30
2Ella HaynRootstown72473906.60
3Sam WheelerNDCL8145615.60
4Lola LoncarLake Catholic82425020.10
5Maddie BowerBerkshire74369052.70
6Molly FlyntFairview74351021.60
7Adelyn GrantCardinal7434604.70
8Ellie SpencerKirtland883451711.10
9Ava GarrettMentor7233004.60
10Haylee RhodesEdgewood6432805.10

Ball Handling

AST
1Summer MatthewsEdgewood674
2Makayla KoenigRiverside591
3Lucy KlepperCardinal587
4Keira SchaabWest Geauga583
5Mira SiebertGilmour Academy504
6Emily GrubichKenston499
7Ryley MurphyNDCL491
8Annabel RobertsMayfield477
9Margaret SvetteChagrin Falls475
10Chloe KingFairview467
Complete Leaders
Rank Player School SP AST AST/S BHA BHE
1Summer MatthewsEdgewood6467410.501,62769
2Makayla KoenigRiverside625919.501,4011
3Lucy KlepperCardinal745877.902,01410
4Keira SchaabWest Geauga745837.901,5860
5Mira SiebertGilmour Academy6950441.701,38714
6Emily GrubichKenston944995.301,4170
7Ryley MurphyNDCL514919.601,5191
8Annabel RobertsMayfield744776.401,3615
9Margaret SvetteChagrin Falls624757.701,3441
10Chloe KingFairview7146731.1000

Serve Receiving

RR
1Taysha RiveraLakeside494
2Bria GolemKirtland489
3Lola LoncarLake Catholic482
4Cora BraceGeneva479
5Ella HaynRootstown462
5Madeline SteenJefferson462
7Reannan KonopkaBrooklyn450
8Kara SelbyKenston435
9Adelyn GrantCardinal429
10Maddie SteenJefferson414
Complete Leaders
Rank Player School SP RR RE R/S
1Taysha RiveraLakeside81494717.50
2Bria GolemKirtland884893916.80
3Lola LoncarLake Catholic824823021.40
4Cora BraceGeneva834794113.60
5Ella HaynRootstown72462728.30
5Madeline SteenJefferson80462525.80
7Reannan KonopkaBrooklyn734501106.20
8Kara SelbyKenston89435546.00
9Adelyn GrantCardinal74429315.80
10Maddie SteenJefferson674144722.80
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