XENIA — The Ohio Valley Christian volleyball team concluded its season on Saturday with a fourth-place finish at the 2009 ACSI state tournament after a pair of setbacks to Granville Christian Academy and Temple Christian.
The Lady Defenders (9-12) lost 13-25, 19-25, 26-24, 11-25 to Granville Christian Academy in the semifinal match, then dropped a straight-game 18-25, 22-25, 22-25 decision to Temple Christian in the consolation round to finish fourth overall.
Lindsey Miller led the OVCS service attack in the first match with 17 points, followed by 14 points apiece from Madison Crank and Allie Hamilton. Hali Burleson chipped in 11 points, followed by Maggie Westfall with seven points and Sarah Schoonover with six points.
Burleson, Crank and Hamilton all had two aces against GCA, followed by Westfall with one ace.
Burleson led the net attack with six kills and three blocks in the opening match, followed by Westfall with five kills. Crank added three kills and Hamilton had two kills.
Miller led the offense with 13 assists, while Westfall led the defense with five digs.
Burleson led the service attack against Temple Christian with 14 points and three aces, followed by Crank and Westfall with 11 points apiece. Hamilton chipped in 10 points, followed by Miller and Schoonover with eight points each. Westfall and Hamilton also had two aces apiece.
Burleson also led the net attack in the second match with three kills and three blocks, followed by Hamilton and Westfall with two kills each. Westfall also had one block in the setback.
Miller led the offense with five assists and Westfall led the defense with two digs.
It was the final volleyball match for seniors Lindsey Miller and Hali Burleson in the Blue and Gold.