(10-23-26) Leo ran the table in the Northeast Eight Conference this fall, and the Lions were rewarded when the 2026 All-NE8 volleyball teams were announced.
Leo finished a perfect 7-0 in conference play to win the NE8 title, ahead of runner-up Bellmont at 6-1. Norwell and Columbia City tied for third at 4-3, followed by Huntington North (3-4), East Noble (2-5), DeKalb (2-5) and New Haven (0-7).
Twenty-nine players were honored across the first team, second team and honorable mention. Champion Leo and Bellmont led the way with five honorees apiece, and Norwell’s Swineford sisters both made it — Bella on the first team, Daisy on the second.
First Team: Bella Swineford (Norwell), Taylor Sutter (Bellmont), Sela Gerig (DeKalb), Averie Coates (Bellmont), Carys Shire (East Noble), Rhianna Wallace (Leo), Marielle North (Columbia City), Kendi Kiehl (Leo), Ella Peppler (Columbia City), Sophia Michel (Huntington North).
Second Team: Daisy Swineford (Norwell), Ella Nixon (DeKalb), Emie Krull (Bellmont), Rilee Jurich (East Noble), Marissa Baughman (Leo), Brea Shoaf (Bellmont), Marlowe Weaver (Leo), Bristyn Bonewitz (Huntington North), Kynnlei Beste (Norwell), Belle Gumbel (Bellmont).
Honorable Mention: Violet Scott (DeKalb), Claire Shafer (Huntington North), Madison Hiss (Columbia City), Lilly Jackson (DeKalb), Norah Sheets (Columbia City), Stella Hanson (East Noble), Avary Vincenski (New Haven), Dani Detmers (Leo), Sophia DuBose (New Haven).
