<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0ISZ1w_0vlUhxdT00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0ISZ1w_0vlUhxdT00" width="845" height="321" ></figure><p>Story by: Larry Jennings</p><p>Photo by: Edgewood Athletics</p><p>Ashtabula, OH- In front of a packed crowd at Edgewood Gymnasium, the Edgewood Warriors reinforced their dominance in the Chagrin Conference Lake Division, sweeping their cross-town rivals, the Lakeside Dragons, in three sets (25-12, 25-18, 25-7). The match highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with Edgewood continuing their strong season, improving to 12-4 overall and 6-0 in conference play, while Lakeside dropped to 5-11, remaining winless in the conference at 0-5.</p><p>Despite the Dragons’ tough season, the intensity of the rivalry was evident early. Lakeside jumped out to an early lead in the first set, but Edgewood quickly found their rhythm, thanks to powerful kill shots from sophomore Faith Vencill and senior Makenna Rhodes. Their offensive firepower shifted the momentum, and the Warriors comfortably won the set 25-12.</p><p>The second set followed a similar script. Lakeside showed some early resistance, but service aces from Gianna Ianetta, Vencill, and Rhodes proved too much for the Dragons to handle. Though the Dragons put up a better fight, Edgewood still pulled away for a 25-18 victory, moving within one set of clinching the match.</p><p>The Warriors came out firing in the third set, quickly putting the Dragons on their heels. With strong serves and relentless attacks, Edgewood dominated the final set, cruising to a 25-7 win to complete the sweep.</p><p>Sophomore Faith Vencill led the charge for Edgewood with 12 kills, showcasing her emerging talent. Senior Makenna Rhodes was close behind with 10 kills, while Addy Lamson contributed 4 kills and Bethany Adams added 3. The Dragons, meanwhile, were led by Kaitlyn Wyman, who tallied 5 kills, with Clara Campbell and Ryleigh Chatman adding two each.</p><p>For Lakeside, the loss marks another frustrating chapter in their season, but the Dragons will look to regroup as they prepare for their upcoming match against Open Door Christian on September 30. The Warriors, meanwhile, remain unbeaten in conference play and will head to Conneaut on October 1, looking to extend their win streak.</p><p>With the victory, Edgewood secured not just bragging rights in the rivalry but solidified their standing as one of the top teams in the division, continuing their march toward a potential conference title.</p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jRu4YkFjWYM?si=EITpWOovDiXGgM_5" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div></div></body>

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WARRIORS SWEEP CROSS TOWN RIVALS

Ashtabula, OH- In front of a packed crowd at Edgewood Gymnasium, the Edgewood Warriors reinforced their dominance in the Chagrin Conference Lake Division, sweeping their cross-town rivals, the Lakeside Dragons, in three sets (25-12, 25-18, 25-7). The match highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with Edgewood continuing their strong season, improving to 12-4 overall and 6-0 in conference play, while Lakeside dropped to 5-11, remaining winless in the conference at 0-5.