PHOTOS: Pickerington North Downs Pickerington Central in Girls Volleyball
Pickerington North’s Alli Firisch (#10), Madison Smith (#21), Paige Swisher (#11) and Rasherly Caceres (#9) ready to defend. Photo by Rachel Scofield
August 27, 2026 By Heath Scofield
The Pickerington North Lady Panthers took their third win of the season on the road, defeating Pickerington Central 3-1 in the Lady Tigers’ home/season opener on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
The Panthers took the first set 26-24 and the second set 25-20, however the Tigers managed to win the third set 25-22 to prevent the shutout. The Tiger attempt to push the match to a fifth set was in vain, as North won the fourth 25-19.
North was led by Junior Paige Swisher, who posted a 96.0 Serving Percentage in addition to 17 Digs and an Ace. She was recognized as the Panthers Player of the Game for her efforts.
On the front end, Senior RS Rasherly Caceres, led the Panthers in Kills (15) and Blocks (4) while Setter Madsion Smith put up 41 assists.
The Panthers (3-0) next take to the court on Saturday, Aug. 29 in a Tri-Match against Upper Arlington and Thomas Worthington starting at 10am; The Tigers (0-1) next match is also on the 29th, as they participate in Lancaster’s Shaner-Worher Memorial Tournament starting at 9am.
Pickerington Central Junior Ayri Pitts (#20) digs the ball out of danger. Photo by Rachel ScofieldPickerington North’s Addisyn Mendoza (#3) jumps up to spike the ball. Photo by Rachel ScofieldPickerington Central’s Caylee Burdene (#22) prepares to spike the ball as Maddie Lyons (#7) and Mycaela Massey (#3) watch. Photo by Rachel ScofieldPickerington North’s Madison Smith (#21) sets the ball. Photo by Rachel ScofieldPickerington Central’s Maddie Lyons (#7) serves the ball. Photo by Rachel ScofieldPickerington North’s Addysin Mendoza (#3) and Dezi McCollins (#12) move to block a spike. Photo by Rachel ScofieldPickerington Central’s Lily Foster (#4) sets the ball as Maddie Lyons (#7) watches. Photo by Rachel ScofieldPickerington North’s Paige Swisher (#11) prepares to serve the ball. Photo by Rachel ScofieldPickerington Central’s Emma Billingsly (#2) prepares to bump the ball. Photo by Rachel ScofieldPickerington North’s Kayla Diederich (#8) bumps the ball. Photo by Rachel ScofieldPickerington Central’s Abby Holloway (#17) serves the ball. Photo by Rachel ScofieldPickerington North’s Rasherly Carceres (#9) smacks the ball. Photo by Rachel ScofieldPickerington Central Students cheer on the Tigers. Photo by Rachel ScofieldPickerington North Students celebrate as the Panthers beat the Tigers at Central. Photo by Rachel Scofield
