Bull Dogs Keep Building: North Handles New Albany in Four Sets for Second Straight Victory

Columbus North volleyball team wins second consecutive match, showing signs of steadier play.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:36am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a volleyball match, with the players and ball fragmented into overlapping shapes and planes of color.Columbus North's volleyball team showcases its growing cohesion and resilience with a hard-fought road victory over New Albany.Columbus Today

The Columbus North boys volleyball team picked up its second straight victory, defeating New Albany in four sets on the road. After a competitive first set, North took control of the match, winning the second set 25-7 and closing out the fourth set 25-17. Leo Iorio led the way for the Bull Dogs with 18 kills and 10 digs, while Gian Carlo Alvarez dished out 30 assists and Noah Dornfeld served six aces.

Why it matters

The win shows that Columbus North is beginning to find a cleaner rhythm and string together better performances, despite their 4-9 record on the season. The team's ability to handle momentum swings and road pressure is an encouraging sign as they look to climb the standings.

The details

North dominated the second set, winning 25-7, by serving tough, passing cleanly, and keeping New Albany's offense out of rhythm. The hosts answered by taking the third set 25-23, but North regained control in the fourth set and closed out the match 25-17. Iorio led the way with his all-around play, while Alvarez, Dornfeld, and others contributed key plays to the victory.

  • The match took place on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Leo Iorio

A key player for the Columbus North volleyball team, Iorio recorded 18 kills and 10 digs in the win over New Albany.

Gian Carlo Alvarez

The setter for Columbus North, Alvarez dished out 30 assists and served four aces in the victory.

Noah Dornfeld

Dornfeld made his presence felt from the service line, recording six aces to help North control the match.

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What they’re saying

“The recent trend is the part worth circling. The Bull Dogs are beginning to stack better performances, and Thursday's win showed they can handle both momentum swings and road pressure.”

— Jeremy Giggy, Sports Director, White River Broadcasting

The takeaway

Columbus North's second straight volleyball victory demonstrates the team is starting to find a steadier rhythm and play with more consistency, even on the road. The balanced contributions and ability to respond to momentum shifts are positive signs as the Bull Dogs look to climb the standings and build on their recent success.