Louisville Takes Opening Set Before Falling at Fitch in Four – Volleyball

By Leopard Nation · Published October 8, 2026 · Updated October 9, 2026

Louisville Leopards Volleyball at Austintown Fitch Falcons 2026

Austintown Fitch 21-25-25-25, Louisville 25-15-18-18

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The Louisville Leopards Varsity Volleyball Team opened Thursday night’s match with a victory before the host Austintown Fitch Falcons responded by taking the next three sets at Austintown Fitch High School.

Louisville captured the opening frame 25-21, but Fitch answered with victories of 25-15, 25-18, and 25-18 to earn the four-set win. The Lady Leopards dropped to 11-9 overall and 2-7 in the AAC, while the Falcons improved to 12-7 overall and 6-3 in league play.

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Rukavina Leads Louisville Attack with 10 Kills

Kloey Rukavina led the Louisville offense with 10 kills.

Setter Addison Johnston distributed 23 assists while also recording 3 kills. Karis Miglich contributed 11 service points and 11 digs, while Aubrey Johnston led the Lady Leopards defensively with 13 digs.

Louisville Vs. Austintown Fitch Full Match Video

Leopards Strike First Before Fitch Responds

Louisville started the match on a positive note, battling past the Falcons 25-21 in the opening set to take a 1-0 advantage.

Fitch responded emphatically in the second. The Falcons pulled away for a 25-15 victory to even the match before taking control with a 25-18 win in the third.

Louisville attempted to extend the match in the fourth, but Fitch again prevailed 25-18 to complete the four-set victory.

The Falcons also defeated Louisville in four sets in their first meeting this season, giving Fitch the season sweep.

UP NEXT: The Lady Leopards Volleyball Team will next conclude conference play with a trip to Warren to take on the Warren G. Harding Raiders on Monday, October 13. JV will begin at 5:30 PM and Varsity will follow at 7:00 PM from Warren G. Harding High School.

JV Leopards Fall in Three-Set Battle

The Louisville JV Volleyball Team pushed Fitch through three competitive sets before falling 21-25, 25-23, 22-25.

After dropping the opener, Louisville responded with a narrow 25-23 victory in the second to force a deciding third set. The Lady Leopards remained within striking distance throughout the finale, but Fitch held on 25-22 to take the match.

Brynn Burick filled the stat sheet with 19 assists, 13 service points, 4 aces, and 12 digs. Marlo Brickwood led the attack with 7 kills while adding 14 digs.

Lilly Seaman anchored the back row with a team-high 20 digs along with 8 service points and 2 aces. Cassie Rhome and Makayla Tanner each added 5 kills.

The JV Leopards are now 15-5 on the season.