JA volleyball team bounces back from loss; tops Graham
Sports
September 24, 2026

JA volleyball team bounces back from loss; tops Graham

By Tim Miller 

It didn’t take Jonathan Alder’s volleyball squad very long to get back on the winning track.

Just a day after losing their first match of the season to Columbus Bishop Watterson, the Lady Pioneers rolled to a 25-11, 25-14, 25-15 verdict over Graham.

JA improved its record to 14-1.

Peyton Hanna blas...

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