Meadowbrook's state title quest ends in grueling five-set loss to Coldwater
SPRINGFIELD - For the fourth time in seven years, the Meadowbrook volleyball team knocked loudly on the door of an OHSAA state volleyball championship. Once again, the Colts couldn't quite kick it in. In a gripping five-set thriller at Wittenberg University's Pam Evans Smith Arena on Friday, Nov. 13, Meadowbrook came up just short in its bid to finally get over the Final Four hump, dropping a heart-wrenching 3-2 decision (25-15, 26-28, 19-25, 25-20, 15-12) to the Coldwater Cavaliers in the Division V state semifinals The loss brings an abrupt and painful end to another banner season for veteran head coach Kelly Zehnder's squad, which closes the season with an impressive 25-2 mark. Meanwhile Coldwater (24-4) advances to Saturday's Division V state title match at Wright State University's Nutter Center. Five-set tussle Despite the bitter setback, Meadowbrook showed the championship grit that defines its 25-win season, rallying back from a slow start to push the perennial powerhouse Cavaliers to the absolute brink. Coldwater controlled the opening frame, riding the early momentum to a rather comfortable 25-15 victory. But rather than folding on the big stage, the Colts dug in and responded in Set 2. Trading blows past regulation, Meadowbrook edged
