Divine Savior Holy Angels volleyball team wins WIAA D1 state championship

The Divine Savior Holy Angels volleyball team claimed its seventh state championship title after defeating Bay Port 26-19, 25-11, 25-23 in the D1 final match on November 7. This victory ended the team's three-year championship drought, following a loss to Hamilton in the previous year's championship game. The Dashers, who finished the season with a 45-4 record, overcame challenges throughout the tournament, including a 17-9 defeat to Wisconsin Lutheran in the semifinals.

Freshman Harper Wendlick, a Xavier University commitment, credited the team's determination to prove itself after their loss last year. Senior setter Meghan Bruss led Bay Port with 28 assists, while junior libero Marley Connor had 17 digs. Wendlick contributed 20 kills and maintained a .500 hitting percentage throughout the match.

Despite a slow start, Bay Port managed to tie the game in the final set, but DSHA ultimately secured the win with a service error by the opponent, resulting in a 21-20 lead. The team's resilience and consistency throughout the season, despite multiple coaching changes, proved crucial in their championship victory.