Leah Caudill, Sophia Basham, and Elle Mortimer earned All-Ohio volleyball honors from the Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association, recognizing their performances this season for Licking County schools.
Caudill, a senior at Newark Catholic, made the Division VII first team after recording 376 kills, 296 digs, and 83 blocks. Her team, the Green Wave, repeated as regional champions following their Division VI state title last season. Basham, a junior teammate, was named to the Division VII second team with 330 kills, 231 digs, and 111 blocks. Both players have been central to Newark Catholic’s competitive edge this year.
Granville’s Elle Mortimer, a senior, earned a spot on the Division III second team. She tallied 353 kills, 171 digs, and 105 blocks while helping the Blue Aces secure a district championship this season.
The awards mark recognition of individual skill within highly competitive divisions. Newark Catholic’s repeated regional success reflects a strong programme, with Caudill and Basham contributing significant offensive and defensive numbers. Their combined kills and blocks have been instrumental in maintaining the Green Wave’s dominance in Division VII.
Mortimer’s performance in Division III has been equally impactful, with her kill count and blocking providing a foundation for Granville’s district title run. The Blue Aces have capitalised on Mortimer’s contributions to advance within their division this year.
The Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association’s All-Ohio selections highlight standout players across the state’s divisions, placing Caudill, Basham, and Mortimer among Ohio’s top high school volleyball talent this season. Their statistics reflect strong offensive production and defensive presence, traits that have helped their teams reach postseason success.
This recognition follows Newark Catholic’s 2025 state championship victory and ongoing regional dominance. For Granville, the district championship underscores a competitive season in Division III, driven in part by Mortimer’s consistent performance.
Neither school has announced further postseason results as of this week. The three players will likely attract attention from college programmes given their state-level accolades and statistical output.
The Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association will release the full list of All-Ohio honorees for all divisions later this month. For now, Caudill, Basham, and Mortimer remain the leading Licking County players acknowledged at the state level.
According to Yahoo Sports.