Consecutive 29-0 Seasons for These Two Repeat Champs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Register for upcoming Prep Dig events! </em></strong><br><a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/2506/register/exposure-tour-ohio">Ohio Exposure Tour </a>| <a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/2796/register/indy-open-marquee-showcase">Indy Open Marquee Showcase</a> | <a href="https://events.prepdig.com/e/2795/register/gauntlet-marquee-showcase">Gauntlet Marquee Showcase</a><br>Discount registration code: <strong>MikeBryant10</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are seven divisions of volleyball in Ohio, all in the midst of crowning the 2026 champions. With impressive individual talent all across the state, there are equally impressive teams. Friday saw the bookends of the girls season culminate their high school season effort as both the Division I and Division VII brackets saw previous winners win again through respective unbeaten efforts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>SETON SAINTS def. ST. URSULA BULLDOGS: 3-1</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>They did it once again. The Seton Saints are the Division I state champions for the third straight season, their second in a row on another unbeaten streak. Over this three-year stretch of dominance, their overall record stands at 82-2 overall. This is the second time that Seton has gone on a run of three state crowns, the last being from 1984 thru 1986. This program has been so good on the court collectively, led by some of Ohio's best in their individual effort. Additionally, the Saints continue win through balanced contributions from veterans and emerging talent within the program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The final two matches of the season were led by their all-Ohio star and GGCL Player of the Year in [player_tooltip player_id='480837' first='Charley' last='Moeddel']. She was so good in her final two matches as she delivered 36 total kills for a 5.1 k/s average while doing it efficiently at .479. In the finals win over GGCL rival SUA, Moeddel put down 22 kills on a .500 clip to lead all hitters in the contest. Setter [player_tooltip player_id='582224' first='Penelope' last='Reisman'] is still a junior with three state titles to her varsity run and résumé with the Saints. The DI 1st team all-Ohio selection dished 84 assists for a 12.0 a/s average over the final two matches. A Cincinnati commit, Reisman is one of the best setters in the Midwest as she is also the Ohio Prep Dig top-ranked prospect in the 2028 class. Combine her skills, leadership, and high-level experience with her 6'0 frame and you can expect that the Saints could be in the hunt for another crown in 2027. Other Saints' key offensive contributors having big moments in the semis and finals were senior <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='480838' first='Makenna' last='Meibers']</strong>, junior [player_tooltip player_id='739590' first='Charlotte' last='Holm'], and the fearless effort from freshman [player_tooltip player_id='936513' first='Chloe' last='Poland'], an attacker that found her way in this program to fit into their quick offense and make a meaningful impact in her first varsity season. As the Saints typically have some of the best ball control and defense, junior libero [player_tooltip player_id='582218' first='Maggie' last='Timmerman'], a Toledo commit, was stellar in the back row this past week. The GGCL's top libero with over 400 digs on the season provided 33 digs for a 16.5 d/m average, which included 23 digs in the state finals to keep SUA's offense in check. Other defensive standouts included Meibers and Reisman with 15 and 13 digs i the finals respectively, along with junior [player_tooltip player_id='768410' first='Allie' last='MacPherson'] who collected 18 digs in the championship match to increase her total to 29 and 14.5 d/m average towards the crown in their last two matches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>SUA did not go down without a fight as this is a team that slowly but surely found their groove over the course of the season, benefitting late from some tough scheduling in the early months. Led by the Waleskowski sisters all season, both of whom were recently named DI 1st team all-Ohio honorees, their fight was valiant and evident in the finals after going down 2-0 only to come back and keep themselves in the match by winning set three. Senior [player_tooltip player_id='480820' first='Lola' last='Waleskowski'] was playing some of her best ball of her career late in the season and it showed up in the semis and finals as she earned 32 kills for a 4.0 k/s average, highlighted by 22 kills in their big semifinal win over SJA. [player_tooltip player_id='582200' first='Lucy' last='Waleskowski'] did her usual thing in contributing in a variety of ways. Her stat line over two matches included 63 assists, 24 digs, 12 kills, four blocks, and four service aces. SUA has a freshman standout of their own in libero [player_tooltip player_id='935335' first='Sophie' last='Frietch']. She has performed at a high rate all season with over 350 digs on the season, good for third overall in the GGCL. She collected 27 digs for week-ending average of 13.5 d/m. Along with the younger Waleskowski and Frietch, the Bulldogs will return sophomore pin [player_tooltip player_id='778092' first='Parker' last='Terrill'], as she and Frietch both earned 2nd team honors in the GGCL. Additional key contributors back include a pair of junior DS/L prospects in <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='582234' first='Bella' last='Haas']</strong> and [player_tooltip player_id='582221' first='Kelsey' last='Bareswilt'], along with sophomore middle [player_tooltip player_id='1023125' first='Abigail' last='Peterson'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We love it when these two teams collide in the regular season and through bonus ball in the playoffs. Let's expect that we'll get much more of this in 2027 at a high level with their collective talent set to return.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>CALVERT SENECAS def. FORT LORAMIE REDSKINS: 3-0</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These two programs battled for the state title back in 2024 as Fort Loramie came out on top in that crowning moment. Calvert responded well with a perfect season and run in 2025 to win the DVII title, only to come back just as good to run their schedule to another unbeaten record and a state championship win and avenging that title bout defeat to the Redskins two seasons ago. The Senecas finished the season 29-0 for the second time in a row and with an incredibly convincing outcome in the finals as they gave up just 33 total points in the match, including a 25-5 second set win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With multiple standouts in the win, senior [player_tooltip player_id='480860' first='Bella' last='Borgio'] delivered some of her best offense over her final two matches, including a match high 18 kills in the finals on a massive .515 efficiency. This launched the DVII 1st team all-Ohio selection over 1,000 career kills at Calvert. [player_tooltip player_id='790586' first='Gracie' last='Miller'], another all-Ohio 1st team selection, picked up a match high 17 digs to balance her arm work at the service line as she sent over seven aces to increase her state round total to 15 over two matches. Let's not dismiss the 10 kills from Miller as well. The Senecas' third 1st team all-Ohio selection is floor leader in [player_tooltip player_id='503990' first='Bryn' last='Dircksen']. She dished 64 assists over their two matches for an average of 10.7 a/s. She also picked up 19 digs in their two wins. Calvert surrendered a total of 69 points over their semifinal and final matches for an average of 11.5 points per frame. Dominance is an understatement when considering the stage. What is exciting for this team as well is that they will return some high quality talent in spite of losing some long-standing leaders and contributors in the likes of Dircksen and Borgio. On the offensive side, Miller will be back for her senior year as will [player_tooltip player_id='790584' first='Hope' last='Waire'], another capable point scorer. Junior [player_tooltip player_id='1003072' first='Carly' last='Bagent'] produces well on both sides of the ball. Waire, the team's best blocker, will again pair with Bagent to help sustain their defensive presence at the net. Can we see yet another Ohio girls team earn a three-peat within the past few cycles? Calvert could be that squad.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For Fort Loramie, their top effort over the state round came from [player_tooltip player_id='946251' first='Tessa' last='Boerger'] in the semifinal round as she dished 38 assists through a very balanced attack in the 3-0 win. Calvert stymied their offense in the championship match as the Redskins could only muster 15 total kills as a team. Senior pin <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='831042' first='Charleigh' last='Albers']</strong> was Fort Loramie's best attacker all season at a 3.0 k/s average. She was their top offensive contributor over their two matches with 12 and five kills respectively, while also adding 15 digs total as well. The Redskins are a solid program with multiple state finals appearances in recent years. They will be good once again as they will return some core offense and solid defensive effort. Sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1064822' first='Isabelle' last='Hoying']</strong> averaged 2.5 k/s and 12.1 d/m as fellow sophomore <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='957693' first='Addie' last='Barhorst']</strong> led her team at 17.1 d/m. Other key offensive pieces back next year are <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1064821' first='Chloe' last='Bruns']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1064820' first='Olivia' last='Brandewie']</strong> as both earned over 150 kills each on the season and help comprise this talented 2029 class for the Redskins.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With these key returners earning more great postseason experience in 2026 for the Redskins, maybe these two will be at it again at this stage in 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Congrats to all teams for a terrific 2026 high school season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->