11-08-2008 Volleyball State Championship vs. Jackson Center Length of video

Marion Local defended its Division IV state volleyball championship Saturday as the Flyers defeated the Jackson Center Tigers 23-25, 25-18, 25-23, 25-14 at Wright State's Nutter Center. The Flyers, who were #2 in the final AP poll, avenged a five-game loss to the #1 ranked Tigers September 20 in Maria Stein.
It was the second straight title for Marion Local, who was the state runner-up in 2002 and appeared in the state semifinals in 2000. Jackson Center was making its second consecutive appearance in the state final four and its first in the title match. The win for Marion Local gives the Midwest Athletic Conference 11 state crowns in the 34 years of the state tournament (Fort Recovery 1990; Marion Local 2007, 2008; Rockford Parkway 1996, 1997; St. Henry 1985, 1987, 1990, 1994, 1995, 2004).
Since Ohio went to four divisions in volleyball in 1990, the Division IV state champion has come from the Northwest District every year except for 2003 and 2005. Sophomore Alyssa Winner led Marion Local (26-3) with a double-double of 29 kills and 19 digs while junior Leah Rosenbeck had 10 kills. Senior Allissa Ware paced Jackson Center (28-2) with a double-double of 23 kills and 23 digs while junior Casey Gates also had a double-double of 22 kills and 26 digs.
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