Buckeye Local sweeps Harrison Central volleyball in Cadiz

Panthers rally past Huskies in first two sets, dominate third for straight-set victory

Husky player Lillian Thomas #14 as she is about to return a feed from setter Leah Grady #4.

Ed Banks

Ed Banks Ed Banks Ed Banks News-Herald Correspondent

Published September 13, 2025 - 6:00 a.m.

Harrison Central volleyball fans were just as surprised as the Husky coaches and players when visiting Buckeye Local swept the Huskies in a match Thursday, Sept. 9, in Cadiz.

The evening began with the Husky junior varsity falling in straight sets by scores of 25-15 and 25-23.

The varsity opener signaled a tense match, with regulation play ending in a 25-25 tie. The teams traded points in extra play until Buckeye pulled away to take the set 28-26.

In the second set, Harrison Central built an early six-point lead, but Buckeye stormed back to even the score and then move ahead. The Panthers closed it out 25-20.

The third set was all Buckeye. Once the Panthers jumped in front, they never looked back, sealing the sweep with a 25-11 victory.