Fourth-seeded Triad Lady Cardinals upset No. 1 Country Day to capture first-ever district volleyball title
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November 3, 2026
Triad’s Haven Cantrell (5) sets the ball for Madison Melidor’s (16) kill during this 2026 match. Pictured to the right is Reagyn Welty (2). The Lady Cardinals defeated top-seeded Cincinnati Country Day to win the Division VI (Southwest) district championship. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fourth-seeded Triad Lady Cardinals upset No. 1 Country Day to capture first-ever district volleyball title

By Tim Miller 

The Triad High School volleyball team had previously recorded numerous seasons of struggles throughout its history.

The Lady Cardinals began to come out of their shell during the 2025 campaign when Kim Staten took over as head coach.

She led Triad to a 13-10 record a year ago, which marked the first w...

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Fairbanks’ Livi Maine sends the ball over the net against Columbus Tree of Life.The Lady Panthers won their third straight district title with a four-set victory. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)
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