Sheridan defeated Chillicothe 26-24, 25-21, 20-25, 25-14 in a Division III district semifinal on Tuesday night at Logan. The victory pushed the Generals' record to 20-5 and advanced them in the postseason tournament.
Star middle hitter Mauriana O'Brien spearheaded the Sheridan attack, closing out tight sets and dominating the fourth frame with an 8-1 run alongside key kills and service pressure. Chillicothe (18-7) fought back behind District 14 Player of the Year Evelyn Hamman, who delivered numerous scoring plays and captured a third-set victory before Sheridan pulled away.
Sheridan's victory sets up their continued tournament quest, ending a record-breaking season for a resilient Cavaliers squad.