The Fenwick Falcons secured the Division IV state championship trophy after defeating Ottawa-Glandorf in a hard-fought match.
The final set scores of 19-25, 25-20, 25-20, 25-21 marked the team’s first state title since 2019, according to Yahoo Sports.
This victory represents the third overall state title for the program.
The championship run was fueled by a senior class of eight players, including sisters Lizzie and Maddie Linklater, Abby Keller, Morgan Meiring, Liz Whitton, Sam Long, Bella Balcavage, and Emme Moser.
This achievement marks the second consecutive year that a school from the Greater Catholic League-Coed has claimed both boys and girls state championships, as reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer.
In the spring of 2025, McNicholas High School saw its boys team defeat Mount Vernon, while the girls team triumphed over Buckeye Valley.
Fenwick’s own boys team also contributed to this trend by defeating St. Vincent-St. Mary earlier this year to claim their first OHSAA title and third overall championship.
The path to the title required Fenwick to overcome a familiar opponent in Ottawa-Glandorf.
The two teams have met in each of the last two state tournaments.
During the 2024 state semifinals, the Falcons swept the Titans in what was the first ever state tournament appearance for Ottawa-Glandorf, per the outlets reported.
The Falcons finished their impressive campaign with a 27-2 record.
The victory serves as a capstone for the senior group that has been instrumental in the team’s recent success.
As the program celebrates this milestone, the community continues to reflect on the dominance of Greater Catholic League-Coed athletics over the past two years.
The championship match highlighted the competitive depth of Division IV volleyball in Ohio.
Further updates regarding the team’s celebration and post-season honors are expected to follow as the school recognizes the athletes’ hard work and dedication throughout the competitive season.