Padua Volleyball Team Ranked #1 in Nation for First Time Ever
For the first time in school history, Padua Franciscan's Volleyball team is ranked #1 in the nation by PrepVolleyball.com (posted on September 19, 2019).
The Lady Bruins earned the distinction after stunning California's Mater Dei and defending national champion Assumption High School in back-to-back games to win the Louisville Invitational Volleyball Tournament. The loaded 24-team event took place in Kentucky on Saturday, September 14, 2019.
“For Padua Franciscan volleyball to be ranked number one in
the United States is an extraordinary achievement. The hard work and
dedication of our team, along with the winning tradition of this program
has allowed our ladies to achieve this highest level. Not only are they
incredible athletes with exceptional skills they are wonderful students who
strive for excellence in their lives, the court, and the classroom. I cannot be
more proud of these Lady Bruins. Congratulations to Coach BeHarry, his staff,
and our team. This is a moment in Bruins history that we will all remember and
cherish," said Padua Principal David Stec ’86.
The Bruins are 13-0 for the season thus far.
About the Team
Padua Volleyball finished the 2018 season as Division I
State Runners-Up on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Wright State University in
Dayton. They lost to returning Division I State Champs Ursuline Academy
from Cincinnati (25-19, 25-23, 25-23). Padua finished the season
27-2.
The Lady Bruins won Division II State Titles in 2017, 2016, 2013, 2009 and 2008.
