Lady Pioneer spikers sweep Tecumseh; run season record to 7-0
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September 3, 2026

Lady Pioneer spikers sweep Tecumseh; run season record to 7-0

By Tim Miller 

The varsity volleyball team from Tecumseh became Jonathan Alder’s latest victim this week.

The Lady Pioneers won their first Central Buckeye Conference match of the season and improved to 7-0 overall.

JA swept the contest by scores of 25-13, 25-9, 25-14.

Anna Hayes finished with nine assists and adde...

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