Clay Panthers fall to Trimble in OHSAA District Semifinal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 1:16 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
VolleyballClay Panthers lost to Trimble 3-0 (24-26, 19-25, 17-25) in the OHSAA Division VII District Semifinal held at Chillicothe Southeastern High School. Despite the defeat, the Panthers ended their season with 19 wins, marking the program's most successful year in eight seasons. Keith Cottle praised the contributions of three graduating seniors, including standout setter Addie Willis. Throughout the match, Trimble's strong serving and strategic play challenged Clay's offense, particularly in crucial moments of each set. The Panthers' promising future includes a majority of returning players, setting them up for potential success next season.
- •Clay ends season with 19 wins, the most in eight years.
- •Trimble exhibited strong serving, finishing with 16 aces.
- •Addie Willis, a key player, finishes her career with over 1,700 assists.
- •Clay jumped to an 8-0 lead in the first set before losing.
- •Future looks strong for Clay with most players returning.
- 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — Clay falls to Trimble in straight sets, finishes '26 with 19 wins
"LONDONDERRY — Sometimes, destiny's not on one's side in a particular match. But that doesn't mean what the Clay Panthers' volleyball program accomplished in 2026 goes for naught. Yes, Clay lost a straight-set decision to Trimble, as the Lady Panthers fell by a 3-0 (24-26, 19-25, 17-25) margin to the Lady 'Cats in a OHSAA Division VII District Semifinal on Thursday evening at Chillicothe ...
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