T.J. Powell

Twinsburg vs. Lakewood Girls Varsity Volleyball: Five-Set District Final

The Twinsburg varsity volleyball team poses wearing medals with its district runner-up plaque.
Twinsburg’s varsity team with its district runner-up plaque and medals.

On October 28, 2026, Twinsburg faced Lakewood in the girls varsity volleyball district final at Maple Heights High School. The OHSAA Division II, Northeast 7 District championship went the distance, with Lakewood winning 3–2 and Twinsburg finishing as district runner-up.

Lakewood took the opening two sets, 25–15 and 25–19. Twinsburg answered with consecutive 25–22 wins to force a deciding fifth set. The final frame extended beyond 15 points before the Rangers closed it out, 17–15, to claim the district title and advance in Region 6.

From warmups to the final team photos with the runner-up plaque and medals, this gallery follows the Tigers through their district championship appearance. The photographs include action at the net, passes, team huddles, and the reactions of teammates following the match from the bench.

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Some of my favorite photos are below. Enjoy!

Close-up of the wooden 2026 OHSAA Division II volleyball district runner-up plaque.
Twinsburg’s 2026 Division II district runner-up plaque.
Close-up of 2026 volleyball tournament medals hanging from green ribbons in a hand.
The 2026 volleyball tournament medals after the district final.
Three Twinsburg players wearing medals pose together with the district runner-up plaque.
Tigers Captains share a photo with the district runner-up award.
Twinsburg volleyball players warm up on the court at Maple Heights High School beneath an American flag.
The Tigers warm up at Maple Heights High School before the district final.
Close-up of a black-and-white volleyball with Twinsburg players blurred in the background.
A courtside detail before Twinsburg takes on Lakewood.
Twinsburg players in white-and-blue jerseys stand shoulder to shoulder with their hands extended.
Twinsburg lines up together before the district championship match.
A Twinsburg coach in a blue pullover watches from beside the team bench.
A focused moment along the Twinsburg sideline.
Twinsburg volleyball players gather in a tight huddle with arms around one another.
The Tigers come together in a team huddle.
Two Twinsburg front-row players jump with both hands extended above the net as the ball passes nearby.
Twinsburg puts up a two-player block at the net.
A Twinsburg player wearing number 15 follows the ball with teammates positioned behind her.
Tracking the ball and preparing for the next touch.
Twinsburg number 9 sends the ball upward with her forearms as teammates follow the play.
A forearm pass keeps the Tigers moving through the rally.
A Twinsburg player in a dark libero jersey reaches forward to pass the ball while airborne.
Twinsburg reaches for a pass in the backcourt.
A Twinsburg attacker jumps with her hitting arm raised near the net while teammates cover behind her.
The Tigers go up for an attack at the net.
A Twinsburg attacker rises toward the ball with her hitting arm drawn back.
An airborne attack during the district final.
Two Twinsburg players extend their hands above the net with Lakewood players waiting across from them.
Twinsburg challenges the ball with a two-player block.
Twinsburg number 9 reaches up with one hand to play the ball near the net.
A one-handed touch near the net for Twinsburg.
A Twinsburg hitter jumps toward the ball opposite a Lakewood blocker.
Twinsburg attacks against the Lakewood front row.
Two Twinsburg blockers reach above the net as the volleyball passes their outstretched hands.
The Tigers close the block along the net.
A Twinsburg player positions both hands overhead beneath the ball while numbers 2 and 19 approach.
Twinsburg sets up its next attack.
Twinsburg players gather on the court while teammates applaud from the bench.
A quick team gathering as the bench offers encouragement.
Twinsburg number 3 jumps with her right arm raised toward the ball as teammates watch.
Twinsburg rises for another swing.
Twinsburg substitutes lean forward and clap beside their coach along the sideline.
The Twinsburg bench stays involved in the action.
Twinsburg number 13 jumps to block a Lakewood hitter, viewed from the Lakewood side of the net.
A view across the net as Twinsburg meets a Lakewood attack.
Twinsburg numbers 13 and 19 jump together with their hands extended over the net.
Two Tigers work together at the net.
Twinsburg number 3 reaches high to strike the ball with a teammate covering behind her.
An attacking swing with coverage ready behind the hitter.
Twinsburg number 3 plays the ball with one hand opposite two Lakewood blockers.
A touch at the net against Lakewood’s block.
Twinsburg players clap and call toward the court while standing in front of the bench.
Encouragement from the Twinsburg sideline.
Two Twinsburg blockers rise opposite Lakewood number 8 as the ball reaches the top of the net.
Both teams contest the ball above the net.
A Twinsburg player extends her joined forearms to pass the volleyball with number 9 behind her.
A controlled forearm pass during the district final.
A Twinsburg attacker wearing bright pink shoes jumps toward the ball as teammates watch.
Twinsburg attacks with teammates covering the play.
Twinsburg players react and cheer from the bench with a libero moving through the foreground.
The Tigers bring energy from the sideline.
Twinsburg numbers 19 and 3 extend both arms above the net as the ball passes close to them.
Twinsburg forms another two-player block.
Twinsburg players stand in front of the bench, calling toward the court with arms extended.
The bench follows every rally.

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