In a thrilling turn of events, just a day after five high school volleyball teams from Cincinnati triumphed by qualifying for the prestigious 2024 state tournament, the Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association unveiled the highly anticipated all-state teams, shining a spotlight on exceptional talent.
This year’s roster is distinguished by numerous talented past honorees, but with the exciting expansion of the sport from four divisions to seven, a fresh wave of athletes earned All-Ohio honors for the very first time, marking a significant milestone in their athletic careers. In total, an impressive cohort of 21 athletes from 13 different schools in the Cincinnati area received this esteemed recognition.
Here are the 2024 All-Ohio teams, with local players highlighted in bold.
Division I
First team
Sydney Borowy, playing for Magnificat; Jetta Brenning of Olentangy Liberty; Hailey Campagna representing Hilliard Davidson; Sakura Codling, Seton; Emma Cugino from Olentangy Orange; Annabelle Groomes of Cleveland St. Joseph; Dylan Hunt from Pickerington North; Mackenzie Palumbo representing Dublin Jerome.
Second team
Ava Buddelmeyer, Findlay; Sophie Burkey, Perrysburg; Ava Carney from Magnificat; Callie Combs, Seton; Makenna Grimes of Pickerington Central; Madison Lee, also from Pickerington Central; Makayla Meister, Newark; Elizabeth Scholvin from Olentangy Orange.
Division II
First team
Molly Creech, St. Ursula; Ava McIntyre, Kings; Emily Odon, Olmsted Falls; Leah Pike from Anthony Wayne; Mallory Pike, also from Anthony Wayne; Sara Snowbarger, Wooster; Londyn Stone of Avon; Maddie Zechman representing Dublin Scioto.
Second team
Lauren Decker, Wadsworth; Kendall Hubbard, Mount Notre Dame; Rowan Kelly, Wadsworth; Makenna Kirlin, Loveland; Mykie Ross, Dublin Scioto; Charlotte Routh, Worthington Kilbourne; Rylie Simons, Austintown-Fitch; Sophia Skidmore, Hudson; Emsley Venard, St. Ursula.
Division III
First team
Aubrey Anders, Gilmour Academy; Evelyn Brown, Bloom-Carroll; Arianna Buckley from Marietta; Katie Gielas, Ursuline; Luci Heid, Badin; Layla Hoying of Bishop Watterson; Ella Jackson, Gilmour Academy; Amber Watson from Archbishop Hoban.
Second team
Addyson Butts, Miami Trace; Savannah Clawson, Tippecanoe; Sophie Davis, Bellbrook; Dylan Fox of Sheridan; Kaela Jenkins, Columbian; Corinne Knapp, Bloom-Carroll; Mallory Matheny, Bishop Hartley; Lucy Schlotterer, Norwalk; Lyla Stewart, St. Francis DeSales.
Third team
Avari Amstutz, Kenston; Marlie Davis, Gilmour Academy; Caroline Hanner, Dover; Ali Hayes, Jonathan Alder; Karleigh Hutchins, Shawnee; Macie Mintz, Archbishop Hoban; Ava Riesen, New Philadelphia; Sidney Vandall, New Philadelphia; Quincey Werntz, Dover.
Honorable mention
Amira DePree, Toledo Notre Dame; Sianna Dykes, Howland; Addy Franz, Ursuline; Kaley Jablonski, Padua Franciscan; Madison Mintz, Archbishop Hoban; Lindy Radaszewski, Ursuline; Anna Ritter, Marietta; Mac Wineman, Norwalk; Kylie Yeazel, Miami Trace.
Division IV
First team
Ava Brown, Lexington; Annie Fincham, Kenton Ridge; Mariah Gaines, Roger Bacon; Layne Graffice, Marlington; Mallory Mailach, Lakeview; Kameron Stover, Highland; Larsen Terrill, Highland; Christian Thompson from Fairfield Union.
Second team
Haley Balo, River View; Madison Henkel, Shelby; Ally Hughes, Roger Bacon; Caroline Moore, Mercy McAuley; Journey Nicola, Meadowbrook; Catie Patterson, Woodridge; Reagan Price, Lakeview; Faith Vencill, Edgewood.
Third team
Gracyn Clark, Gallia; Lena Creed, Ontario; Ashley Sims, London; Savanna Stacey, McNicholas; Mia Stahler, Benjamin Logan; Ally Thornsley, Circleville; Lilly Tierney, McNicholas; Cali Young, Marlington.
Honorable mention
Natalie Burosky, Struthers; Ava Green, East Liverpool; Ragan Greeneisen, West Banch; Sarah Hutchinson, McNicholas; Annie Shaffer, Kenton Ridge; Katie Stoney, Meadowbrook; Kylie Stutzman, Taylor; Reagan Waller, Roger Bacon; Hannah Ward, Crestwood.
Division V
First team
Alaina Auer, Crestview; Katie Burns, Adena; Keely Culler from Archbold; Abbey Emch, Crestview; Sienna Fry, Ottawa-Glandorf; Clara Kilgore, Elyria Catholic; Gracie Perkins, Wheelersburg; Sidney Sprada from Brookville.
Second team
Aubrie Barr, Tuscarawas Valley; Katelynn Boerger, North Adams; Ava Heinrich, Columbiana; Kelsey Lykins, Willard; Kendall Northern, Summit Country Day; Azure Waldock, Huron; Bailey Walters, Girard; Emma Yager, Union Local.
Third team
Allie Boyd, Fairbanks; Chloe Dick, New Lexington; Claire Mason, Madison Plains; Kiley May, Versailles; Leah McCloskey, Huntingon; Morgan Meiring, Fenwick; Olivia Wortman, Union Local; Gracie Yarnell, Bluffton.
Honorable mention
Jorja Burkhart, New Lexington; Kaci Carroll, Huntington; Hailey Conrad, Tuslaw; Ellie Jackson, Columbiana; Taylor Mathis, Triway; Taylor Moore, Edison; Madelyn Schreiber, Galion; Laken Vinskovich, Union Local; Caitlyn, Willard.
Divisions VI and VII
There were no Cincinnati-area players that earned All-Ohio honors this year, preventing local representation at these levels.
Coaching awards
Seton head coach Kelly Crowley was honored as the Division I Coach of the year for the first time in her career. Under her leadership, the Saints have achieved an impressive record of 24-2 and celebrated a noteworthy victory over Mason in Saturday’s intense regional final, securing their first trip to the state tournament since 2005.
Taylor head coach Chelsea Miller was recognized with the Coaching Achievement Award in Division IV. She successfully guided the Yellowjackets to an outstanding 20-0 regular season, a remarkable feat during which they only lost two sets. Her team also clinched their second consecutive Cincinnati Hills League title.
Summit Country Day head coach Karen Hess received the Coaching Achievement Award in Division V. This year, the Silver Knights closed their season with a record of 17-8, successfully advancing to the district finals and demonstrating their competitive strength throughout the season.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today to discuss the recent accomplishments of high school volleyball teams and the release of the All-Ohio teams! It must be an exciting time for athletes, coaches, and fans alike.
**Alex Reed:** Absolutely! The energy around the state tournament qualifiers and the announcement of the All-Ohio teams is palpable. It’s great to see the recognition of talent across the state.
**Interviewer:** Five high school volleyball teams from Cincinnati have made it to the 2024 state tournament. How significant is this achievement for those teams?
**Alex Reed:** It’s a huge accomplishment! Qualifying for the state tournament is a dream for many athletes and coaches. It reflects not just skill and hard work, but also the dedication and teamwork that has gone into the season. It showcases Cincinnati’s strength in volleyball.
**Interviewer:** The expansion of the sport from four divisions to seven has allowed new athletes to earn All-Ohio honors for the first time. How important is this change for the sport and its players?
**Alex Reed:** This expansion is a landmark change! It gives more athletes the opportunity to be recognized for their hard work and talent. With 21 athletes from 13 different schools in the Cincinnati area named to the All-Ohio teams, it truly highlights the depth of talent we have. It encourages more participation and enhances the competitive spirit in high school volleyball.
**Interviewer:** Looking over the All-Ohio teams, can you highlight a few standout players that fans should keep an eye on?
**Alex Reed:** Definitely! Players like Sydney Borowy from Magnificat and Sakura Codling from Seton on the Division I First Team have shown incredible potential. In Division II, Molly Creech of St. Ursula and Ava McIntyre from Kings have also made a mark. Each of these athletes brings a unique strength to their teams and will be exciting to watch in the tournament.
**Interviewer:** It’s interesting to see how talent is spread across different divisions and teams. Do you think we’ll see any underdogs surprise us in the state tournament this year?
**Alex Reed:** I wouldn’t be surprised at all. With so many competitive teams in the mix, you never know what can happen in a knockout tournament format. The pressure can bring out unexpected performances, and that’s part of the thrill of high school sports.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your insights! It sounds like we’re in for an exciting volleyball season ahead.
**Alex Reed:** Thank you! I’m looking forward to seeing how everything unfolds and cheering for all the talented athletes involved.
