The Warsaw Tigers made history on Saturday afternoon, securing their first-ever win in the inaugural IHSAA-sanctioned season for men's volleyball.

In a landmark moment for the program, Warsaw defeated Irvington Preparatory Academy in Indianapolis 3 sets to 1, marking the beginning of what promises to be a strong future for Tiger volleyball.

The Tigers came out swinging in the first set, setting the tone for the match with a 25-19 victory. They carried that momentum into the second set, winning 25-21. Irvington Preparatory Academy responded in the third set, taking it 16-25, but Warsaw regrouped and dominated the fourth set 25-13 to clinch the historic victory.

Warsaw's balanced attack was led by Andy Vass, who orchestrated the offense with 27 assists while adding 3 digs. Miles Rager was a force at the net, posting 11 kills, 4 blocks, and 2 digs. Fin Bailey contributed across the board with 5 kills, 5 digs, and 1 block, while Logan Carl added 7 kills, 3 blocks, and 2 digs. Deniel Ruzza showcased his defensive skills with 9 digs along with 5 kills, and Ricky Anacleto chipped in with 3 kills, 2 assists, and 1 block.

"This was a good start to this young season," said Coach Fleming. "We had some really strong plays at the net and from a defensive position, but we'll be back working on more of the fundamentals again on Monday. This historic victory lays the foundation for the future of men's volleyball at Warsaw High School, providing an exciting glimpse of what is to come for the program." 

The Warsaw Tigers JV men's volleyball team made history in their inaugural match, securing a straight-set victory over Irvington Preparatory Academy (25-19, 26-24). This milestone win was a total team effort, with strong contributions across the board.

Setter Maclain Tucker led the offense with 10 assists, while Ryan Carns added 6 assists of his own. At the net, Nolan Haussmann recorded 3 kills, Patrick Bocianski contributed 2 kills, and Silas Hill and Ben Harlan each tallied 2 kills. Cale Meridew was a force at the service line with 3 aces while also adding 2 digs, while Owen Baker provided solid defensive play with 2 digs.

Coach Fleming praised the team's performance, stating, "I was truly impressed by the team's play today. These young men have not had much time to develop their skills, but they were up to the task. I'm very proud of what they have accomplished in such a short time."

The Tigers will look to continue their momentum as they host Fort Wayne Carroll on Tuesday at 6 PM in the Tiger Den.