Volleyball, Soccer, Cross Country, Golf and Tennis Show Knight Nation Is More Than Friday Nights
Knight Watch: Inside Nordonia Athletics
November 2 | Macedonia, Ohio
By Christopher Hovanetz
The fall sports season is reaching its final stages, and there is plenty happening across Nordonia athletics. While football often gets the biggest spotlight, the Knights have several other programs that deserve recognition.
From impressive cross-country performances to a competitive volleyball season and tough battles on the soccer field, Nordonia athletes have continued representing their school.
Here is an inside look at what’s happening across Knight Nation.
Girls Volleyball: A Strong Season Comes to an End
Nordonia girls volleyball put together an impressive 2026 campaign, finishing with an 18–6 overall record and a 12–2 conference record, good for second place in the Suburban American Conference.
Their tournament run ended October 28 against Hoover in a five-set battle. Nordonia fought hard but ultimately fell 3–2.
Final Set Scores
- Set 1: Hoover 26, Nordonia 24
- Set 2: Nordonia 25, Hoover 18
- Set 3: Nordonia 26, Hoover 24
- Set 4: Hoover 25, Nordonia 23
- Set 5: Hoover 15, Nordonia 11
Standout Performances
- Tatum Hameed: 38 digs and 6 assists.
- Jules Ebert: 52 assists, 5 digs and 2 solo blocks.
The five-set battle showed the determination and talent throughout the roster.
Boys Soccer: Hackim Leads the Offense
Nordonia boys soccer battled through a difficult schedule this fall, finishing with a record of 6–11–2.
One of the biggest highlights was the Knights’ 3–1 victory over Norton on October 24.
The Knights also faced a difficult final stretch, including a 9–1 loss to Avon Lake on October 29.
Team Leaders
- Miles Hackim: 15 goals and 0.9 goals per game.
- Michael Washington: 0.3 assists per game.
- Crosby Channell: 5.7 saves per game.
Hackim has been an important offensive contributor, while Washington’s playmaking and Channell’s work in goal have provided important contributions throughout the season.
Girls Soccer: Knights Keep Competing
The Nordonia girls soccer team also faced a demanding schedule this season.
The Knights finished with a 5–8–2 record.
One of their highlights was a 1–0 victory over Ashland on October 10.
Individual Leaders
- Lilly Garey: 4 goals.
- Leah Garey: 2 assists.
- Mallory Larrick: 7.1 saves per game.
The team has relied on contributions throughout the lineup, especially from its offensive players and goalkeeper.
Boys Cross Country: Riley Lingo Qualifies for This Weekend’s State-Qualifying Race
Nordonia boys cross country continues to give Knight Nation something to celebrate.
Riley Lingo has earned a spot in this weekend’s state-qualifying competition, giving him an opportunity to compete against some of the top runners in the state.
Qualifying for this stage is a major accomplishment and represents the hard work, dedication and preparation that go into a cross-country season.
Seredick Shines in the Postseason
Anderson Seredick has also delivered an outstanding postseason, winning the Division II district individual championship on October 24 with a time of 15:21.
At the October 31 OHSAA Northeast Regional at Boardman, Seredick finished second individually with a time of 15:33.8.
Regional Highlights
Other Nordonia regional highlights included:
- Anderson Seredick: 2nd, 15:33.8.
- Aiden Flynn: 5th, 15:49.1.
- Collin Melvin: 23rd, 16:24.6.
With strong performances from across the team and Riley Lingo preparing for this weekend’s competition, Nordonia cross country continues to make its mark this postseason.
Good luck to Riley and all the Knights competing this weekend!
Girls Cross Country: Top-Five District Finish
Nordonia’s girls cross-country team also put together a strong district performance.
The Knights finished fifth out of 14 teams at the October 24 district championship.
Cross country is a sport where every runner matters. Team placement depends on the combined performances of the athletes, making consistency throughout the lineup extremely important.
The fifth-place finish showed the work the girls put into their season and gave the program another accomplishment to celebrate.
Girls Golf: Knights Finish the Season Strong
Nordonia girls golf competed in the Division I sectional tournament at Fox Den Golf Course on September 30.
The Knights finished seventh out of 16 teams with a combined score of 351.
Polly Loney was one of the team’s leading golfers throughout the season, recording an 80 at an earlier sectional-level event.
The Knights continued competing against a strong field throughout the season.
Boys Golf: Competing Against a Tough Field
Nordonia boys golf also competed in its Division I sectional tournament.
The Knights finished 14th out of 16 teams with a combined score of 365.
Individual Highlights
- Kayden Varian: 78.
- Sam Huge: 91.
- Luther Lechner: 92.
- Jack Henderson: 104.
- Joseph Sklarek: 115.
Although the team did not advance through the sectional tournament, the experience provided valuable competition against some of Northeast Ohio’s strongest programs.
Girls Tennis: Knights Complete Their Conference Season
Nordonia girls tennis competed throughout the fall against Suburban League opponents.
At the Suburban League tournament, the Knights finished seventh with 12 team points.
The team also finished seventh in the final conference standings among eight schools.
The season provided opportunities for players to develop their skills and compete against quality opponents.
Inside Knight Nation: The Biggest Takeaways
Here are some of the numbers worth remembering from Nordonia’s fall sports season:
- Volleyball: 18–6 overall, 12–2 conference.
- Boys soccer: 6–11–2 overall.
- Boys cross country: Anderson Seredick finished second at regionals; Riley Lingo qualified for this weekend’s state-qualifying competition.
- Girls cross country: Fifth out of 14 teams at districts.
- Girls golf: Seventh at sectionals with a 351.
- Boys golf: 14th at sectionals with a 365.
- Girls tennis: Seventh at the Suburban League tournament.
Final Take
One thing is clear: Nordonia athletics has plenty of stories worth telling beyond Friday nights.
Volleyball put together an 18-win season, Nordonia’s cross-country athletes continue making noise in postseason competition, and both soccer programs battled through competitive schedules.
Riley Lingo’s qualification for this weekend’s state-qualifying competition gives Knight Nation another athlete to cheer on as the postseason continues.
Every team has its own story, its own challenges and its own accomplishments.
This is what makes Knight Nation special. It takes more than one team to represent an entire school.
This is Knight Watch, bringing you an inside look at Nordonia athletics, one team and one accomplishment at a time.
GO KNIGHTS!
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Nordonia girls volleyball record in 2026?
Nordonia girls volleyball finished 18–6 overall and 12–2 in conference play, placing second in the Suburban American Conference.
How did Nordonia volleyball’s tournament run end?
The Knights fell to Hoover 3–2 in a five-set match on October 28.
How did Anderson Seredick do in the Nordonia cross country postseason?
Seredick won the Division II district individual title on October 24 in 15:21 and finished second at the October 31 OHSAA Northeast Regional at Boardman in 15:33.8.
Who led Nordonia boys soccer in scoring this fall?
Miles Hackim led the Knights with 15 goals, averaging 0.9 goals per game.
How did Nordonia golf teams finish at sectionals?
The girls placed seventh of 16 teams with a 351 at Fox Den Golf Course, and the boys placed 14th of 16 with a 365, led by Kayden Varian’s 78.
