The Volleyball team defeated Gilmour Academy in straight sets on Saturday, 25-18, 25-22, 25-21, to win the OHSAA Regional championship and punch their ticket for the State tournament next weekend. 

The Bruins had contributions from every player in the match led by Gracie Placak with 15 kills and 1 block. 

• Mallory Rosa: 11 kills hitting .357% with 1 block
• Sophia Sidon: 9 kills with 3 digs
• Ali Bradford: 20 assists with 1 kill
• Kacy Borowy: 14 assists with 9 digs and 2 aces
• Giulia Reginelli: 15 digs with 7 assists and 1 ace
• Joey Kurtz: 4 kills with 3 blocks including one solo block
• Kate Pokorny: 3 kills with 1 ace
• Halle Crandall: 3 digs with 2 assists and 1 ace
• Mia Gaal: 9 digs with 2 kills and 3 aces
• Gianna Marcellino: 7 digs with 2 aces

Padua will make their 10th trip to the State tournament and play Bloom Carroll next Friday at Vandalia Butler High School.