Chardon Advances to the OHSAA Regional Title Game with Victory Over Berkshire

Photo by Al Kornspan

Chardon traveled to Independence high school to take on cross county rival Berkshire in Wednesday’s OHSAA Regional Semifinal Boys Volleyball Game.

Led by Joey Evans, Noah Galati and Nolan Kirsch, the Hilltoppers defeated the Badgers in four sets. After losing the first set, the Hilltoppers won three straight sets to advance to the Regional Finals Title Game.

After the match, Logan Bryant and Juan Panella talked about the victory and advancing to the Regional Finals Title game:

“I mean it was a great match, they took it to us for a set, and we just kind of rallied together,” said Bryant. “Our team chemistry I would say is really good. So we just kind of rallied back and went on to win three straight sets.”

Patella explained during the comeback, the coach said that the team could play more optimally and with more effort.  Patella emphasized that the focus was making sure everybody was trusting each other out on the court.  

Bryant also talked about how important the support was from the fans that came to Independence to support the Hilltoppers.

“Chardon is just a big sports town, so we all kind of support each other,” said Bryant.  “It was just great to see people come out.”

 

Panella also talked about how important the girls volleyball team has been in the success of the boys team this Spring.

“It’s amazing how the girls volleyball team has helped (and coached us) every single day,” said Panella. “The whole community has made us feel like we are important.”

With the victory, Chardon moves to 14-7 on the season and comes into the Regional Title game having won eight out of the last nine games.

Chardon will take on Independence on Saturday for a chance to play in the OHSAA State Championships.