Westfall pulled out the brooms on Wednesday and swept visiting New Lexington for a second time this season in a 25-21, 25-14 and 25-22 Division III Southeast District semifinal win. New Lexington (14-10) held a 13-10 lead in the first set, but the Mustangs rallied with a 15-8 run to claim the set and early lead. The Mustangs put together their best play in the second set to cruise to an 11-point win. Westfall jumped out to a 14-10 lead in the third set and later had match point at 24-18. After watching New Lexington fight off four match points, … Continue reading Mustangs advance to district final

By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com It’s been five seasons since the Circleville volleyball team last competed at the district level, but it was difficult to tell that on Tuesday evening.The Tigers turned in one of their most consistent performances of the season and swept host Miami Trace 25-19, 25-18 and 25-22 in a Division II Southeast District semifinal.“We came into the match very business-oriented and we knew what we needed to accomplish,” Circleville coach Danielle Perkins said. “We played focused, were determined and we put together a strong match to beat a good team like Miami Trace.”Circleville (22-2) advances to a district … Continue reading Tigers advance to district final with sweep of Panthers

By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com WILLIAMSPORT — Behind every good offense is a great defense.That was the case for Adena on Tuesday, as the Warriors controlled the tempo of a Scioto Valley Conference match with their consistent play to defeat host Westfall … Continue reading Warriors claim share of SVC title with three-set sweep of Mustangs

By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com Sustaining momentum in a match has been a battle at times this season for the Circleville volleyball team.That’s why coach Danielle Perkins was pleased to see the Tigers rally for a second set win on Thursday and … Continue reading Tigers sweep Lions to secure share of MSL-Buckeye championship

By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com Teays Valley has developed a flare for the dramatic over the last four days.The Vikings opened the week with a come-from-behind five-set win over Grove City and then knocked off second-place Liberty Union a day later in … Continue reading Vikings stun Tigers in five sets, hand CHS first league loss

Westfall turned in a clean sweep on Thursday to defeat visiting Unioto 25-15, 25-21 and 25-17 in a Scioto Valley Conference match.Kristin Phillips put away 19 kills to go with eight digs and a pair of solo blocks; Marissa Mullins … Continue reading Mustangs sweep Shermans; Braves fall to Rangers

By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com WILLIAMSPORT — Going through 14 ties and six set points has the ability to tax a volleyball team, both mentally and physically. Except if you are the Westfall Mustangs. “That was a battle, but we knew that … Continue reading Mustangs close first half SVC play with win over Pioneers

By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.comWILLIAMSPORT — Calling the third set of a Scioto Valley Conference match wild on Tuesday would be a dramatic understatement.Westfall and Huntington were tied 16 times in the set and combined to successfully fight off nine set points.“That … Continue reading Mustangs remain unbeaten in SVC with four-set win over Huntsmen

By Brad MorrisSportingPumpkin.com With just two seniors on the Circleville volleyball team this season, middle hitter Kenzie McConnell knew the the Tigers would need to forge a new identity.“We have a really young team this season, so we knew we’d … Continue reading Tigers remain unbeaten with three-set win over Bulldogs