The Volleyball team defeated Oregon Clay in straight sets on Thursday, 25-13, 25-19, 25-11, to advance to the OHSAA Regional Championship match. 

The Bruins started strong in the first set with good serving and serve receive to take a 1-0 lead. The second set was much closer with Padua holding a 20-19 lead late in the set when the Bruins rattled off 5 straight points to take a 2-0 lead. Padua closed out the match in the third with more strong serving to earn the straight sets victory. 

Gracie Placak led the team with 12 kills followed by Sophia Sidon (9 kills) and Mallory Rosa (7 kills). Gianna Marcellino had 6 aces in the match with Giulia Reginelli, Kate Pokorny, Mia Gaal and Kacy Borowy each adding 3 aces. Joey Kurtz led the defense with 3 blocks and Reginelli added 16 digs for the Bruins. 

Padua improves to 17-8 on the season. The Bruins return to the Regional Championship match for the first time since 2020 and will take on Gilmour Academy at Norwalk on Saturday.