Volleyball Recap: Natalie Ritchey Leads a Balanced Effort to Beat Bishop Watterson

The Mentor Cardinals earned a 2-0 win over the Bishop Watterson Eagles on Friday.

Natalie Ritchey

Serving Aces (Career)

08/22/25 vs Bishop Watterson	3
09/26/24 vs Euclid	1
09/24/24 @ Cleveland Heights	1
08/29/24 vs Cleveland Heights	1
08/27/24 vs Shaker Heights	1

Mentor's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Natalie Ritchey led the charge by getting three digs and three aces. Those three aces gave Ritchey a new career-high.

Mentor's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Bishop Watterson, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.

Mentor wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 2-0 win against St. Joseph Academy on the 23rd. As for Bishop Watterson, they have also already played their next contest, a 2-0 loss against St. Ursula Academy on the 23rd.