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 Taylor Geisbrect with totals of 19 kills and 23 assists, while sophomore Briella Bendik has equally impressive with 10 kills and a team high 35 assists.