Kent Roosevelt opens new gymnasium with volleyball win

Volleyball

Tom Nader August 31, 2022

: The Kent Roosevelt volleyball team celebrates a point during Tuesday’s home opener versus Barberton. Ben Dunlap/Special to Portage Sports

: A ceremonial ribbon cutting before Tuesday’s action. Ben Dunlap/Special to Portage Sports

: Pregame festivities on Tuesday at Kent Roosevelt High School. Ben Dunlap/Special to Portage Sports

: The first athletic event at the new Kent Roosevelt High School gymnasium took place on Tuesday. The junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams hosted Barberton. Ben Dunlap/Special to Portage Sports

The first athletic event inside the new Kent Roosevelt High School gymnasium did not disappoint.

The Rough Riders’ varsity volleyball team captured a thrilling five-game triumph over Barberton by final scores of 18-25, 25-19, 16-25, 25-13, 15-13.

Kent Roosevelt High School athletic director shared some images from the historic night, including a ribbon-cutting photo.

In the JV game, the Rough Riders were also victorious.