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Assumption High School volleyball now one win away from 25th KHSAA state championship
In a display of relentless power and synchronized grace that has become their hallmark, the Assumption High School volleyball team is now standing on the precipice of history, just one victory away from a staggering 25th KHSAA state championship. On Saturday, under the bright lights of George Rogers Clark, the top-ranked Rockets dismantled a formidable Lexington Catholic squad in straight sets, 25-15, 25-22, 25-15, but the numbers on the scoreboard only tell a fraction of the story.This was a performance sculpted from discipline, heart, and the unyielding belief that defines champions. Brooke Codey, with the ferocity of a true leader, hammered down 14 kills, her spikes not just scoring points but sending a resonant message of dominance, while Taylor McKenzie’s 10 kills were a masterclass in precision and timing.Yet, as any athlete knows, glory is built on a foundation of unsung heroes. The architect of this offensive symphony was Jill Bohannon, whose 30 assists were delivered with the intuitive clarity of a conductor, each set perfectly placed to unleash the fury of her hitters.Behind them, anchoring the defense with the fearless tenacity of a libero who treats every dive as if it were for the championship point itself, was Emily Keiran, whose 15 digs were a testament to a spirit that refuses to let any ball touch the floor. This 39-4 squad, a powerhouse program that has woven victory into its very identity, is now chasing its third consecutive state title, a three-peat that would further cement a legacy that is less about a team and more about a dynasty in perpetual motion.They await the winner between Notre Dame and North Oldham in Saturday’s 7:30 p. m.final, a match that is not merely another game but the next chapter in a storied narrative. For the young women of Assumption, this is about more than trophies; it’s about the countless hours in empty gyms, the silent sacrifices, and the collective breath of a community that rides every serve and blocks with every swing.They play for the ghosts of the 24 titles that came before, for the alumni who built this tradition, and for the simple, profound truth that in sports, as in life, the greatest rewards are found not in the destination, but in the grueling, beautiful journey to get there. As the legendary coach John Wooden once said, 'The true test of a man's character is what he does when no one is watching. ' For the Rockets, their character has been forged in those unseen moments, and now, with the entire state watching, they are ready to shine.
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