More Big Performances to Highlight in Week 1

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["778092"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a873b34c985c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">SUA beat Mason 3-1 earlier this week as Terrill (*pictured) was dominant on Tuesday as she earned a team high 18 kills on 41 swings with only one error. Her efficiency of .414 is a sign of big things to come from her as she will continue to see a lot of opportunities in the Bulldogs' offense. Senior [player_tooltip player_id='480820' first='Lola' last='Waleskowski'] was also terrific with 14 kills and five service aces. Sophomore [player_tooltip player_id='582200' first='Lucy' last='Waleskowski'] had 35 assists along with 14 digs and five kills as freshman [player_tooltip player_id='935335' first='Sophie' last='Frietch'] matched the team high of 14 digs in her first varsity action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["805098"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a873b34c9940"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cox is a versatile junior for Johnstown-Monroe. She enters the 2026 season on the heels of a breakout sophomore year as she earned 307 total kills last fall. The Johnnies defeated North Union 3-1 behind Cox's double-double effort of 17 kills and 11 digs. Two sophomores contributed well to the win as <strong>Addy Kelly </strong>had 11 kills as <strong>Cylah Cox</strong> had six kills and a team high seven blocks. Senior setter <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='763902' first='Addy' last='Hazelbaker']</strong> delivered 28 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["774809"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a873b34c9a10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Golden Bears of Upper Arlington secured their first win of the 2026 season in 3-0 fashion over Grove City. Rigo, a sophomore, contributed well throughout the stat sheet. Leading her team with 24 assists, she also added 12 digs, six kills and two blocks. Senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='830009' first='Ava' last='Montgomery']</strong> added 12 digs of her own while junior middle <strong>Gwen Radlinski</strong> put down seven kills. Upper Arlington will next face Centerville this comming weekend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["989533"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a873b34c9aa6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Two freshmen led Olentangy Liberty to a big 3-2 win over Dublin Scioto on Tuesday. Saraullo earned 15 kills to highlght her stat line that also included three blocks and three aces. She was terrific offensively as she hit .345 on a 52% kill rate. Fellow first-year <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1005480' first='Quinn' last='Smith']</strong> made a big statement as well as she earned a team high 17 kills. Sophomore <strong>Sophia Aquillo </strong>distributed 35 assists to solidify the Patriots core young group of contributors as a force this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1021096"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a873b34c9b37"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Open Door Christian started the season 2-0 as Pachinger has been a big highlight for them early in her senior season. With consecutive 3-0 wins over Oberlin and Lorain, the outside hitter totaled 21 kills for a 3.5 k/s average, in addition to 13 total digs. She provided a career high effort in 2025 of 354 kills as she entered 2026 with 651 kills behind her over three varsity seasons. Also performing well for the Patriots are senior <strong>Taylor Geisbrect </strong>with totals of 19 kills and 23 assists, while sophomore <strong>Briella Bendik</strong> has equally impressive with 10 kills and a team high 35 assists.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->