Elks Stay Perfect: Centerville Volleyball Rises Behind Freshman Firepower and Veteran Versatility

The Centerville High School girls volleyball team remains unbeaten at 5–0 overall and 2–0 in GWOC play, firmly gripping the top spot in the Greater Western Ohio Conference. A lethal mix of freshmen brilliance and seasoned leadership signals that this Elks squad might be the conference's most formidable yet.

Dual Headliners: Ryan & Greer Power the Elks
Tanley Ryan (Fr) – Freshman Force

3rd in the GWOC in kills with 54.

Her stat sheet—54 kills, 11 errors, 136 attempts, 12 aces, 24 digs—speaks to her well-rounded impact.

Ryan’s offensive explosiveness is a rare sight from a freshman and has made her one of the league’s most consistent hitters.

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Ari Greer (Jr) – The Complete Contributor

Ranks 6th in kills, 7th in digs, and 8th in aces—a versatile tri-category standout.

Whether she’s attacking, defending, or serving, Greer brings reliable, high-impact performance.

Her consistency across the board provides Centerville with an anchor that makes this team both balanced and dynamic.

More Weapons in the Arsenal

Reagan Conner (Fr): 2nd in GWOC aces with 15, boasting a .873 serve efficiency—an instant confidence-booster behind the service line.
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Kelly Horky (Sr): 4th in GWOC assists with 68—the brains behind the offense, orchestrating each attack.
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Hadley Heil (Jr): 4th in GWOC digs with 51—Centerville’s back-row bedrock, keeping rallies rolling.
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Early Season Storylines

Unflinching Start: A perfect 5–0 record (2–0 in GWOC) reinforces Centerville’s dominance and upward trajectory.

Freshman Impact & Future Promise: Ryan and Conner have delivered instant results, making it clear the Elks are built for both now and next year.

Greer’s Dynamic Versatility: Few players contribute across kills, digs, and aces. Greer does—and does so at a top-league level.

Depth and Balance: With players ranked in the top 10 across nearly every stat, Centerville plays with forces on all fronts—offense, defense, serving, and finesse.

Upcoming Matches: The Road Ahead

Centerville’s schedule ramps up with highly anticipated GWOC matchups. Here's what’s next:

Tuesday, Sept 2 – at Fairmont

Time: 6:45 PM

Venue: Trent Arena, Kettering

A strong early road test against a conference favorite.

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Thursday, Sept 4 – vs Wayne

Time: 7:00 PM

At home in the CHS Main Gym—an opportunity to showcase their depth and build momentum.

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Tuesday, Sept 9 – at Miamisburg

7:00 PM

A road match that will test the Elks' two-way game and composure.

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Beyond that, the Elks will face Beavercreek (Sep 11), Springboro (Sep 16), and back-to-back contests with Northmont, Dublin Scioto, and others through early October—each a potential showdown building toward GWOC supremacy.