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Ashland volleyball finishes district runner-up after close loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 3:50 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Ashland volleyball finishes district runner-up after close loss
Summary

Ashland volleyball's season ended with a defeat to Lima Shawnee in the Division III district final on Wednesday. The match was tightly contested, with Shawnee eventually winning in four sets: 25-21, 17-25, 23-25, and 23-25. Ashland's historic season included the most wins and consecutive victories in program history, along with a conference championship. Coach Jenise Vaughn expressed pride in her team's accomplishments despite the loss. The match featured strong performances, particularly from Shawnee's Gianna Upshaw with 28 kills, aiding their back-to-back district title win.

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  • •Ashland lost to Lima Shawnee in the Division III district final.
  • •Match scores were 25-21, 17-25, 23-25, and 23-25.
  • •Ashland achieved the most wins in program history this season.
  • •Gianna Upshaw led Shawnee with 28 kills.
  • •Ashland's historic run concludes with this defeat.
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  • 3:50 AMYahoo Sports — Ashland finishes district runner-up, historic season comes to an end
What they're saying
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It hurt a lot after Wednesday's season-ending loss, but the Arrows will get a chance to reflect soon and realize how special this season was.

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