The Wadsworth volleyball team saw its season conclude on Friday, Nov. 13, following a four-set loss to Kings Mills Kings in a Division II state semifinal.
The match, held at Vandalia Butler High School, halted a 21-match winning streak for the Grizzlies, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Wadsworth finished its campaign with a 24-3 record, falling to the Knights by set scores of 25-22, 25-27, 25-11, and 25-23.
The Knights, who hold a 23-3 record, secured their path to the championship match, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.
Kings advanced to compete against Magnificat in the state final, which was scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Nutter Center on the Wright State University campus.
Magnificat earned its spot in the final after a four-set victory over Sunbury Big Walnut.
For Wadsworth, the appearance marked a return to the OHSAA state tournament for the second time in three years, as noted by local media coverage.
The program previously reached a Division II semifinal in 2024.
The Grizzlies entered the tournament as a prominent contender within the Greater Akron region, per reporting from regional sports outlets.
Despite the loss, the team maintained a strong statistical presence throughout the season.
The athletic department at Wadsworth has seen success across multiple sports, including recent participation in high school golf, as highlighted by recent sports summaries.
The tournament bracket reflected the competitive nature of the Division II field, where both the Grizzlies and the Knights demonstrated significant growth throughout the calendar year.
While the season ended in disappointment for the Grizzlies, the program remains a consistent participant in the state tournament circuit.
The focus for Wadsworth now shifts to the offseason as the coaching staff evaluates the roster for the upcoming academic year.
The state final matchup between Kings and Magnificat serves as the conclusion for the 2026 OHSAA girls volleyball tournament.