School District of Washington

October 14, 2026

Washington High School Volleyball Plays in Senior Night Contest

Playing its final home match of the season, the Washington High School varsity volleyball team celebrated senior night on Tuesday, October 13.

Competing against a strong North Point team, the Lady Jays won the first game, but dropped the next three in a four-game setback.

The Lady Jays have six seniors; Kathryn Figas, Kendal Gilmor, Aly Paule, Brooke McColloch, Lily Schweissguth and Neve Hopfensperger.

The Lady Jays took a 16-13-3 record into Thursday’s regular season finale at Ft. Zumwalt North. They will play in the Class 4 District 2 Tournament October 20-26 at Ursuline Academy, opening against Ursuline Wednesday, October 21, at 4 p.m.

Washington is coached by Hannah Smith and assisted by Genna Nickelson, Megan Schroepfer, Alicia Feldman and Kym Blankenship.

Photos from Washington’s varsity match against North Point are below.

A volleyball player jumps to hit the ball over the net during an indoor match.

Two volleyball players jump at the net during an indoor game.

A volleyball player in an orange jersey reaches up to hit the ball over the net during an indoor game.

A volleyball player in a black and blue uniform jumps to spike the ball over the net during an indoor game.

A volleyball player jumps high to spike the ball over the net during an indoor game.

A volleyball player in a black and blue uniform jumps high to spike the ball over the net during an indoor match.

A volleyball player wearing number 13 in a black and blue uniform jumps to hit the ball over the net.

Two volleyball players in orange and blue uniforms jump to block a hit at the net.

A volleyball player in an orange and blue uniform prepares to serve the ball over the net during a game in a gymnasium.

Two volleyball players jump at the net to block a ball during an indoor match.

A volleyball player in an orange and blue uniform jumps to block the ball at the net.

A female volleyball player in an orange and blue uniform spikes the ball over the net during an indoor match.

A volleyball player in a black jersey and shorts leaps to set the ball during an indoor match.

Two volleyball players in orange and blue uniforms jump to block a ball over the net during an indoor game.

A female volleyball player in a black and blue uniform prepares to hit the ball in a gymnasium.

A volleyball player sets the ball during an indoor match while teammates and opponents watch intently.

A competitive indoor volleyball match takes place in a gymnasium with players in action.

Three volleyball players on a wooden court during an indoor match.

A volleyball player in a black and blue uniform jumps high to spike the ball over the net during an indoor match.

A volleyball player leaps into the air to set the ball during a game in a gymnasium.

A women's volleyball team in black and blue uniforms plays a match on an indoor wooden court.

A women's volleyball team in blue and black uniforms plays a match on an indoor court.

A volleyball match takes place in an indoor gymnasium with players in uniform on the court and spectators seated on blue bleachers.

A women's volleyball team and coaches form a tight huddle on the court, raising their fists together in unity.

A high school volleyball match is underway in a gymnasium with spectators seated in blue bleachers.

A women's volleyball game in progress on an indoor court, with players in black and blue uniforms.

A volleyball player jumps to set the ball during a high school indoor game.

A volleyball player jumps to set the ball during an indoor match.

A group of students poses together in a school gymnasium, holding a sign that says "WE LOVE OUR SENIORS."

A group of students stand on blue gym bleachers, clapping and holding large cutout faces of children.

A volleyball player in a black jersey leaps to hit the ball over the net during an indoor game.

A women's volleyball team celebrates enthusiastically on the court after scoring a point.

A volleyball player jumps to hit the ball during an indoor game while teammates and spectators watch.

A high school volleyball match is underway on a court with spectators seated in blue bleachers.

A volleyball player jumps to hit a red, white, and blue ball on an indoor court.

Four volleyball players in matching blue and black uniforms play a match on an indoor court.

A volleyball match takes place in an indoor gymnasium with spectators watching from blue bleachers.

A volleyball player wearing number 6 leaps high to hit the ball over the net during an indoor match.

A volleyball player in a black and blue uniform jumps high to spike the ball over the net during an indoor match.

A women's volleyball team wearing black and blue uniforms gathers in a huddle on a wooden court.

A volleyball team and a coach gather on a polished wood court, chatting and smiling together.