Notebook: Hilliard Bradley Jaguars boys volleyball team enjoys whirlwind day
The seniors on the Hilliard Bradley boys volleyball team had an unforgettable day May 28.
The second-seeded Jaguars defeated seventh-seeded Dublin Jerome 25-20, 25-18, 25-21 in a Division I, East Region final at 5 p.m. that Friday to qualify for state for the first time since 2012. After the victory, they were shuttled to another milestone, high school graduation at 7 p.m. in Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center.
Senior outside hitter Jonah Gilbert had 37 kills in the match, which took approximately 70 minutes to play. Gilbert was pleased with the outcome but wanted to get to graduation.
In a pandemic, the traditional ways of celebrating high school seniors are a challenge. Author: Lindsey Mills Updated: 4:47 PM EDT April 30, 2021
COLUMBUS, Ohio Prom, senior night for student-athletes, awards night, and of course, graduation. All of those are events that many students and families look forward to each spring.
COVID canceled and changed these experiences last year. This year is proving to be even more challenging. However, with more knowledge about the coronavirus and the vaccine rollout, there’s hope.
More than a year into the pandemic, it s not a surprise that plans for prom, graduation all senior events could change at a moment s notice.