The Bellefontaine Chieftain volleyball teams were back in action on their home court Thursday night in a high-energy matchup against Tecumseh. Both Varsity and JV squads earned straight-set victories in front of a supportive home crowd.
Varsity Match Recap:
Bellefontaine def. Tecumseh — 25-16, 25-7, 25-18
It was a dominant and well-rounded performance from the Chieftains, who saw contributions from every position.
- Kelsie Snapp (Senior): 15 kills, 15 digs, 3 blocks, perfect serving
- Ava Layman: 11 kills, 14 digs
- Madi Zedeker: 34 assists, 13 digs, 2 blocks, 3 aces, 19/19 serving
- Presley Vigansky: 4 kills, 7 digs, 1 block, 4 aces (16/17 serving)
- Jillian Ullom: 10 digs
- Kaeleigh Flora: 5 kills, 10 digs, 1 block, 8/8 serving
- Arianna Rangel: 4 kills
The win improves the Chieftains to 15-4 as they prepare for the tournament draw this weekend.
JV Match Recap:
Bellefontaine JV def. Tecumseh JV — 25-18, 25-16
The JV team also put on a strong performance with contributions across the board.
- Alayna Boyd: 5 kills, 6 digs, 1 solo block
- Lyla Conner: 2 kills, 3 digs, 6/7 serving, 1 ace, 1 solo block
- Rosie Lightle: 8 assists, perfect serving with 2 aces
- Brooklyne Kuntz: 3 kills, 2 aces, 5/5 serving
- Lexi McKirahan: 6 digs, 3 aces, 10/11 serving
- Celine Blinn: 3 digs
- Lexey Brown: 5 kills, 6 digs, perfect serving
The Chieftains return to action Tuesday at home vs. Kenton Ridge, where they will honor their seniors. JV Red begins at 5:30 PM.
The Bellefontaine Middle School Lady Chiefs hosted the Urbana Hillclimbers in their final regular-season contest.
8th Grade Recap:
Bellefontaine def. Urbana — 25-21, 20-25, 25-23
A hard-fought, back-and-forth match ended in a three-set victory for the 8th-grade squad.
Top Performers:
- Gianna Davis: 12 digs, 4 kills, 16/16 serving with 6 aces
- Ellijana Bosiljavec: 10 digs, 7 kills, 12/12 serving with 5 aces, 1 assist
- Alexis Hogan: 7 assists, 6 digs, 3 kills, 7/8 serving with 1 ace
- Brooklynn Muck: 10 kills, 1 solo block, 9/11 serving with 2 aces
- Jazmin Nelson: 3 digs, 4 kills, 1 block, 9/9 serving
- Ellie Irick: 4 assists, 4 digs, 1 kill, 7/10 serving with 2 aces
- Amanda Moran: 3 kills
- Alejandra Mergote: 4 digs, 1 kill
- Eden Smith: 1 assist, 2 kills
- Kennedy Hairston: 2 digs, 1 kill
- Brookelyn Oaks: 9 digs, 1 kill, 2/3 serving, 14/14 serve receive
7th Grade Recap:
Bellefontaine falls to Urbana — 25-21, 12-25, 25-21
Despite a strong comeback in Set 2, the Lady Chiefs came up just short in the third.
Top Performers:
- Alivia Rogan: Perfect 20/20 serving, 7 aces, 8 kills
- Arianna Rumer: 9 assists, 4 kills, 8 digs, 12/14 serving with 2 aces
- Skylar Phan: 11/11 serving, 3 aces, 9 digs, 1 kill
- Braelynn Neer: 9 digs, 3 kills, 5/5 serving
- Me’lah Conklin: 4 kills, 3/6 serving
- Mariana Costano Infante: 8/11 serving, 2 aces, 1 dig, 1 kill
- Charley Frazier: 2 digs
- Sirinity Holy: 1 dig
- Marissa Oaks: 2 digs, 1 assist
The Riverside Lady Pirates traveled to take on the Miami East Vikings.
Varsity Match:
Riverside Varsity falls to Miami East — 25-13, 25-5, 25-12
- Zoey Ransbottom: 6 assists
- Emilee Robinson: 11 digs
- Chloe Purtee: 9 digs
- Makayla Hurley: 3 kills
JV Match:
Riverside JV falls to Miami East JV — 25-23, 25-11
- Ellie Zwiebel: 16 assists, 5 digs
- Kenzie Stotler: 4 kills, 10 digs
- Addison Shoe: 7 digs, 4 kills
- Madison Schindewolf: 4 kills
