SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The McNicholas High School boys volleyball team is a state champion for a second straight season.
The Rockets defeated Mount Vernon 25-21, 25-4, 25-17 in the Division II state final Saturday afternoon at Wittenberg University. This is the second state title in program history.
"It was pretty fun getting to be a part of this group," McNicholas coach Connor Games said. "Our guys love the game and love playing together. We had so many highs this season and I'm so proud of this team. It all means so much more having capped it off with a title."
Gavin Gerhard had 13 kills, three service aces, five digs and two block assists. Ethan Gundrum had nine kills, 18 assists, five digs and three block assists.
McNicholas (27-1) won 23 consecutive matches to complete its special season. The Rockets defeated Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary in a state semifinal Friday afternoon to set up the state final Saturday.
Games, a 2015 graduate, just completed his first season as the varsity head coach.
Saturday's state title is an accomplishment the team won't ever forget.
"I told the group that I was very proud and impressed with their performance," Games said. "We had talked about hitting our peak at the end of the season and they definitely played their best today."
