In an OVAC Class 2A semifinal marathon, Caldwell dropped a hard-fought five-set decision to River by scores of 22-25, 25-17, 25-19, 22-25, and 15-8. The loss moved Caldwell's season record to 15-7 overall.
Senior Aubrey Kress anchored the Redskins with a team-high 42 assists, 10 digs, seven aces, and two blocks. Sophomore Alyx Bender tallied 19 kills and two blocks, senior Aleah Speck added 10 kills, eight digs, and two aces, and senior Jocee Archer collected 22 digs alongside two aces.
Despite the tough postseason setback, Caldwell continues a strong campaign with veteran leadership anchoring their rotations as they look ahead to district tournament competition.