Howland Dominates Kenston in Volleyball Clash

Tigers win 3-0 behind strong performances from Fee, Jones, and Neely.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:36am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a boys' volleyball game, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the Howland and Kenston teams.Howland's dominant volleyball victory over Kenston showcases the team's ability to bounce back and maintain their momentum heading into a crucial matchup.Mayfield Today

The Howland boys' volleyball team continued their recent hot streak with a dominant 3-0 victory over Kenston on Thursday. Led by double-digit kills from Wesley Fee and Carter Jones, along with 19 assists from Evan Neely and 18 digs from Freddie Rivera, the surging Tigers improved to 11-3 on the season.

Why it matters

Howland's win over Kenston showcases the team's ability to bounce back from a tough late-March skid and maintain their momentum heading into a key matchup against Mayfield this Tuesday. The Tigers' strong frontline play and balanced offensive attack have been driving factors in their recent success.

The details

Howland won the match in straight sets, taking the first two games 25-22 and 25-7 before closing out the sweep with a 23-23 victory in the third set. Fee and Jones led the offensive charge with 10 and 8 kills, respectively, while Neely orchestrated the attack with 19 assists. Rivera anchored the defense with 18 digs.

  • The match took place on Thursday, April 17, 2026.
  • Howland will face Mayfield this Tuesday.

The players

Wesley Fee

A key member of Howland's frontline who recorded 10 kills in the victory.

Carter Jones

Contributed 8 kills to Howland's dominant offensive performance.

Evan Neely

The Tigers' setter who dished out 19 assists to keep the offense humming.

Freddie Rivera

Anchored Howland's defense with 18 digs.

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What they’re saying

“Since shaking off a tough late-March skid to Firestone and Holland Springfield, the Howland boys' volleyball squad has been on a tear.”

— Vince Pellegrini, Author

What’s next

Howland will look to continue their strong play when they face Mayfield this Tuesday.

The takeaway

Howland's ability to bounce back from a recent slump and dominate Kenston in straight sets showcases the team's depth and resilience. With their balanced offensive attack and stifling defense, the Tigers appear poised to make a strong push in the remainder of the season.