Ohio High School Volleyball - Northview crushed by Magnificat
October 12, 2024: Sylvania, OH 43560
In Saturday's non-league match, the Magnificat Blue Streaks (Rocky River, OH) volleyball squad overcame the host Northview Wildcats (Sylvania, OH), by a count of 3-0.
Next up, the Blue Streaks battle the Avon Eagles (Avon, OH) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, October 15. Magnificat will attempt to move on its 15-6 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 19-2 record after their 3-1 league loss to Avon Lake (Avon Lake, OH).
The Wildcats (8-14) will now prepare for their match against Ross (Fremont, OH). The Little Giants enter the non-league match with a 17-5 record. In their last match, Ross was outscored by Calvert (Tiffin, OH), 3-2, in a non-league match.
Match Summary
SYLVANIA - The final home match for the Cats in the 2024 season, which celebrated the 6 Northview program seniors and their parents before the match, ended with a 0-3 loss to Magnificat. Northview finishes the 2024 regular season with the 3rd toughest schedule in the state of Ohio amongst Division 2 schools and a record of 8-14, 4-4 NLL Buckeye Divison.
Leading in this match was junior outside hitter, Talia Twigg, with 5 kills, hitting .267, with a team-high 2 aces, all while passing a 2.07. The Cats attacking leader was senior outside hitter, Zoe Denny, with 6 kills. Defensively, the Cats had a team-high 14 digs from senior Claire Swartz and 11 from senior Paige LaBudda.
The Cats start OHSAA Tournament play on Monday, October 21st vs. Fremont Ross at Lake High School in the District Semifinal.