Pleasant makes it four in a row at Utica's expense in volleyball

Columbus, Ohio — Pleasant volleyball team continued their impressive streak of not losing a set this season, as they secured their fourth consecutive Division V district championship title. They achieved this feat by defeating Utica 3-0 at Ohio Dominican University's Alumni Hall on October 29. This victory puts the Spartans in the regional semifinals, where they will face Centerburg at Ontario High School on November 4 at 6 p.m. Pleasant, who holds a perfect record of 25-0, will face the No. 4 seed Utica, who edged out the No. 7 North Union 3-1 in the preliminary match.

Senior libero Kam Roberts expressed the team's determination to win the championship, stating that they are leaving everything out on the court and are more focused than ever. Senior setter Macy Hamper highlighted the importance of maintaining a high level of energy throughout the game, as it helps the Spartans stay ahead of their opponents. Coach Kory Ute also emphasized the importance of getting ahead in the tournament, as it sets the tone for the rest of the matches.

The Spartans dominated the first set, leading 13-2 and 19-5, which set the tone for the rest of the match. The team managed to pull away in the subsequent sets, with the second set tied at 5-5 before Pleasant scored eight of the next 11 points, forcing Utica into a timeout. They closed the set 25-18. The third set also went in favor of Pleasant, who led 12-5 before Utica managed to claw back to 14-10. However, Pleasant managed to secure the victory with an 8-0 run, finishing the match 25-11 and sealing their win.