Girls Volleyball

Celina sweeps way to WBL volleyballtitle

Tom Usher

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OTTAWA — Celina had too many hitters coming from too many different angles. In the end, it was way too much firepower for Ottawa-Glandorf. Celina overpowered O-G with a 3-0 victory to claim its 22nd Western Buckeye League volleyball... Full story

Senior volleyball tops Bath

Spartans overcome tough three-set match

Mark Altstaetter

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BATH TOWNSHIP — Lima Senior’s volleyball team boasts a great deal of experience. After Monday’s three-game sweep of Bath, the Spartans probably gained a little more wisdom. Despite winning in three straight games — 25-20,... Full story

Jefferson volleyball stays perfect

Mark Altstaetter

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DELPHOS — After last season’s performance, there was little doubt that Delphos Jefferson’s volleyball team would be highly competitive this fall. Delphos Jefferson (12-0) left little doubt it’s as good as advertised in... Full story

Grove volleyball remains perfect

Bulldogs sweep Ottoville

Mark Altstaetter

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COLUMBUS GROVE — When Kelly Lepley took over the Columbus Grove volleyball program this fall, she knew it had potential. Now after notching its 11 consecutive victory by defeating Putnam County rival Ottoville, 25-22, 25-12 and 25-17, the... Full story

LCC survives St. Henry to return to state

Jeremy Schneider

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  FINDLAY - Bodies were flying, sometimes landing on elbows and knees - and even heads - and each time punctuated with a squeak. Each serve was momentus as one-handed digs kept hope alive and thunderous slams sent the crowd into frenzy. "It... Full story

Marion Local volleyball headed back to state

Scott Brinkman

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  ELIDA - Marion Local will defend its Division IV state championship after disposing of Leipsic 25-11, 25-13, 25-18 in the regional championship at the Elida Fieldhouse on Saturday. Marion Local will face Newark Catholic at noon Friday at... Full story

LCC, St. Henry head to regional finals

MARK ALTSTAETTER

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FINDLAY - Ever since Dave Franklin took over the Lima Central Catholic volleyball program, the motto has been the same. Be relentless on the court. The Thunderbirds found themselves down after their first game Thursday night, but came back to take... Full story

Leipsic, Marion Local sweep through volleyball regionals

Jim Naveau

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ELIDA - Volleyball has its own kind of designated hitters. And those hitters took center stage in the Division IV volleyball regional at Elida when Leipsic and defending state champion Marion Local overpowered their semifinal opponents on Wednesday... Full story

LCC to play for district title

Jeremy Schneider

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  LIMA - Lima Central Catholic volleyball coach Dave Franklin could only smile and shake his head. The script his Thunderbirds normally follow was flipped on its ear Tuesday in a district semifinal match. Except for one thing, they still won.... Full story

Crestview slips by St. John's

Mark Altstaetter

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  MIDDLE POINT - Against Delphos St. John's in a regular-season volleyball matchup earlier this season, it took Crestview five games before they put the Blue Jays away. Delphos St. John's (8-9) did not make Tuesday's Division IV district... Full story

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