November 4, 2026
Heritage went unbeaten in Allen County Athletic Conference play this fall, and the Patriots were rewarded when the 2026 All-ACAC volleyball teams were announced.
Heritage finished 6-0 in conference play to win the ACAC title, ahead of runner-up South Adams at 5-1. Jay County and Southern Wells tied for third at 3-3, followed by Woodlan (2-4), Adams Central (2-4) and Bluffton (0-6).
Southern Wells junior Abbie Powell was named ACAC Player of the Year. Powell, an Ohio State commit, also earned a first-team selection.
Twenty-four players were honored across the first team, second team and honorable mention selections. Adams Central led the way with five honorees, while Heritage and South Adams had four apiece. Heritage placed three players on the first team, the most of any school.
First Team: Lexie Peoples, Woodlan; Abbie Powell, Southern Wells; Maya Ehrman, Heritage; Mallory Ehrman, Heritage; Kinley Galentine, Heritage; Ana Lehman, South Adams; Reece Beitler, South Adams.
Second Team: Slone Schortgen, Adams Central; Jentrie Schaefer, Adams Central; Luci Noblitt, Adams Central; Khloe Gehrett, Bluffton; Charlee Bollenbacher, South Adams; Brenna Schmiesing, Jay County; Hallie Schwieterman, Jay County.
Honorable Mention: Emma Hirschy, Adams Central; Daisy Hindenlang, Adams Central; Hannah Baker, Woodlan; Addie Rust, Southern Wells; Bree Schmidt, Bluffton; Rori Drayer, Bluffton; Kamryn Ault, Bluffton; Grace Scheumann, Heritage; Kennedy Bollenbacher, South Adams; Ella Rigby, Jay County.
Final ACAC standings: Heritage 6-0, South Adams 5-1, Jay County 3-3, Southern Wells 3-3, Woodlan 2-4, Adams Central 2-4, Bluffton 0-6.
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