Lady Leopards Sweep Perry on Middle School Recognition Night – Volleyball
Louisville 25-25-25, Perry 14-12-8
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The Louisville Leopards Varsity Volleyball Team turned in a dominant performance Thursday evening, sweeping the visiting Perry Panthers 25-14, 25-12, 25-8 at Louisville High School.
Louisville controlled the match from start to finish, surrendering just 34 total points across the three sets. The victory was the Lady Leopards’ fifth straight and improved their record to 5-1 on the season.
The evening also served as Middle School Recognition Night, with Louisville’s seventh and eighth grade volleyball teams honored during the varsity match.
Varsity Recap | JV Recap | Freshman Recap
Rukavina and Gross Lead Louisville Attack
Kloey Rukavina and Dakota Gross shared the team lead with 12 kills apiece. Rukavina also contributed 3 blocks as Louisville controlled play at the net.
Setter Addison Johnston distributed 29 assists and added 2 aces. Karis Miglich paced the Leopards from the service line and back row with 14 service points and 13 digs.
Perry at Louisville Volleyball Full Match Video
Louisville Rolls Past Perry in Straight Sets
The Lady Leopards established control immediately with a 25-14 victory in the opening set before widening the margin with a 25-12 win in the second.
Louisville saved its most dominant performance for the final frame. The Leopards overwhelmed Perry 25-8 to finish off the straight-set victory and continue their strong start to the season.
Louisville has now won four consecutive matches after its season-opening loss to Norton, including victories over Canton McKinley, Canton Central Catholic, Claymont, Massillon, and now Perry.
UP NEXT: The Lady Leopards Volleyball Team will next travel to take on the Canfield Cardinals on Thursday, September 10. JV is set to begin at 5:30 PM and Varsity will follow around 7:00 PM.
JV: Louisville 25-25, Perry 23-12
The Louisville JV Volleyball Team remained unbeaten with a 25-23, 25-12 straight-set victory over Perry.
The Panthers pushed Louisville throughout a competitive opening set, but the Lady Leopards prevailed 25-23 before taking command with a 25-12 victory in the second.
Gianna Pederzolli led the attack with 6 kills while also recording 6 digs. Brynn Burick totaled 16 assists and 2 aces, and Rachel Beltz collected 9 digs.
The victory improved the JV Leopards to a perfect 6-0 on the season. They have not lost a single set this year, a perfect 12-0 in set play.
Freshman: Perry 25-22-25, Louisville 23-25-21
The Louisville freshman squad battled Perry through three sets before falling 23-25, 25-22, 21-25.
After narrowly dropping the opening set, the Lady Leopards responded with a 25-22 victory to force a decisive third. Perry ultimately prevailed 25-21 in the final frame as Louisville suffered its first loss of the season and moved to 2-1.
Zayleigh Berdella recorded 18 assists, 4 aces, and 8 digs in an all-around performance. Eiley Swope finished with 6 kills and 10 digs, Zoey McGinnis added 6 aces and 4 kills, and Jordan Hardy led the back row with 11 digs.
Louisville Honors Middle School Volleyball Teams
Louisville also recognized its seventh and eighth grade volleyball teams during Thursday’s varsity contest.
Members of both middle school squads were celebrated in front of the home crowd for their work and accomplishments so far this season as the younger Leopards continue developing within the Louisville volleyball program.
The recognition came two days after both teams traveled to Massillon for their latest matches.
8th Grade (9/1): Louisville 25-25, Massillon 7-12
The Louisville eighth grade team earned a commanding straight-set victory over Massillon Tuesday, winning 25-7, 25-12.
Emery Sharp led the Leopards from the service line with 5 aces, while Quinn Bresson recorded a team-high 3 kills.
Louisville improved to 6-3 with the victory.
7th (9/1): Massillon 25-25, Louisville 21-9
The seventh grade Lady Leopards suffered just their second loss of the season, falling to Massillon 25-21, 25-9.
Maddie Claugus led Louisville with 2 aces and 2 kills.
Despite the setback, the seventh grade Leopards remain off to a strong 7-2 start.
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