Jon Alder Lady Pioneers top Sheridan to claim Division II regional volleyball crown
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November 9, 2020

Jon Alder Lady Pioneers top Sheridan to claim Division II regional volleyball crown

By Tim Miller

Ava Francis of Jonathan Alder blasts the ball over the net against Thornville Sheridan on Saturday. The Lady Pioneers beat the Generals, 3-1, to capture the Division II regional championship. The match was played at Pickerington North High School. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

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