Beechwood volleyball wins first 'Playing for a Purpose' match over Notre Dame
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Last updated Oct 11, 2026
The Beechwood Tigers claimed a historic victory against Notre Dame in their inaugural 'Playing for a Purpose' match, winning in five sets: 25-21, 25-18, 16-25, 18-25, 15-9. This marks Beechwood's first win over Notre Dame and makes them the first Ninth Region public school to defeat the Pandas since 2021. Beechwood's season has seen a program-high No. 4 ranking in the Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association poll, with aims for an undefeated regular season in the Ninth Region. Isabel O'Brien led the Tigers with 24 kills despite battling cramps in the final set.
- •Beechwood wins first 'Playing for a Purpose' match against Notre Dame.
- •The match ended with scores of 25-21, 25-18, 16-25, 18-25, 15-9.
- •O'Brien delivered 24 kills, leading all players.
- •Beechwood aims for an unbeaten regular season in the Ninth Region.
- •First public school to defeat Notre Dame since Ryle in 2021.
- 4:47 AMYahoo Sports — Beechwood takes down Notre Dame in 'Playing for a Purpose' epic
"Appearing in its first ever "Playing for a Purpose" match, the Beechwood Tigers picked up a historic win over their 35th District rival.
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