2018 Ohio High School Volleyball: Small School Players to Watch

By Eric Frantz Aug 13, 2018, 8:00am

Who are Ohio's top hitters, setters, defenders and servers? Here are some names to know in Divisions III and IV.

Early contenders...the top team from each state
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The Midwest Athletic Conference dominated Ohio's small school volleyball ranks last year walking away with both state titles. Versailles beat No. 1 Coldwater in an All-MAC D-III final, while New Bremen downed Aquinas (Louisville) for the D-IV championship. It’s a safe bet to assume the MAC will have a say in who wins this year’s titles too. It’s also safe to say the following players will play a part in the process as well.

New Bremen and senior Rachel Kremer are out to defend their D-IV state title.
New Bremen and senior Rachel Kremer are out to defend their D-IV state title.
Photo by David Pence







Division III Players to Watch
Emily Londot, Jr., Utica
Lauren Gilliland, Jr., Coldwater
Olivia Lagando, Sr., Huron
Maddy Bilinovic, Jr., Independence
Samantha Canner, Jr., Buckeye Trail (Lore City)
Anna Donner, Sr., Northmor (Galion)
Natalie Restille, Sr., Crestview (Ashland)
Mya Blochlinger, Sr., Hiland (Berlin)
Madisynn Bryk, Sr., Hiland (Berlin)
Lauren Goebel, Sr., Southeastern (Chillicothe)
Hannah Horn, Sr., Tinora (Defiance)
Emma Meyer, Sr., Anna
Magey Shambre, Sr., Crestview (Ashland)

Division IV Players to Watch
Raquel Kessler, Sr., Jackson Center
Carrie Fesenmyer, Sr., Marion Local (Maria Stein)
Hayley Heitmeyer, Sr., Leipsic
Rachel Kremer, Sr., New Bremen
Stacia Stieber, Sr., Monroeville
Kellee Applegate, Sr., Lordstown (Warren)
Blaire Barr, Sr., Fairfield Christian Academy (Lancaster)
Erica Gasser, Sr., Rittman
Caleigh Hamby, Sr., Newbury
Olivia Lucia, Jr., Lehman Catholic (Sidney)
Lyssi Snouffer, Jr., Delaware Christian
Jensen Warnock, Sr., Clay (Portsmouth)