The Ryle Raiders boys volleyball team concluded their season after losing in the KHSAA state quarterfinals.
Key points
Ryle Raiders boys volleyball team ended their season
Lost in KHSAA state quarterfinals
Faced Simon Kenton Pioneers
Final match held at Ryle High School
Date of the match was April 21, 2026
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Ryle High SchoolUnion, Kentucky
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Ryle Raiders boys volleyball ends season in KHSAA state quarterfinals
The Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers face-off against each other in a high school boys volleyball game, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
Simon Kenton Pioneers Henry Alo (30) serves the ball in the first set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
Ryle Raiders Ryota Kondo (11) serves the ball in the first set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
Ryle Raiders Max Kidd (21) hits over Simon Kenton Henry Alo (30) in the first set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
Q&A
What was the outcome of the Ryle Raiders boys volleyball season?
The Ryle Raiders boys volleyball team ended their season in the KHSAA state quarterfinals.
When did the Ryle Raiders play their final match?
The Ryle Raiders played their final match in the KHSAA state quarterfinals.
Who did the Ryle Raiders face in their last game?
The Ryle Raiders faced the Simon Kenton Pioneers in their last game.
Where was the Ryle Raiders' final match held?
The Ryle Raiders' final match was held at Ryle High School in Union, Kentucky.
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Simon Kenton Pioneers Henry Alo (30) sets the ball up for a hit in the first set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
Simon Kenton Pioneers Nehemiah Kaai (23) hits the ball in the first set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
Simon Kenton Pioneers Collin Mcculley (10) hits the ball over the net in the first set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
Ryle Raiders Ishan Senthil (12) dives for the ball in the second set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
Simon Kenton Pioneers Nehemiah Kaai (23) and Nicholas Nartker (15) collide in the second set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
Ryle Raiders Andrew Stropko (10) bumps the ball in the second set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
Simon Kenton Pioneers head coach Lacey Maley calls out to players in the second set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
Simon Kenton Pioneers Nicholas Nartker (15) dives for the ball in the third set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
Ryle Raiders Andrew Stropko (10) and Max Kidd (21) miss the block on a hit from Simon Kenton Pioneers Christian De La Cruz (11) during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
Ryle Raiders head coach Heather Kidd speaks with players in a huddle during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
Simon Kenton Pioneers Mitchell Ball (7) and Nehemiah Kaai (23) miss the block on a hit from Ryle Raiders Ryota Kondo (11) in the third set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
Simon Kenton Pioneers Henry Ali (30) bumps the ball in the third set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
Ryle Raiders Oliver Breckenridge (23) and Collin Kemper (18) miss the hit on the ball in the fourth set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
Ryle Raiders Collin Kemper (18) bumps the ball in the fourth set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
Ryle Raiders Ryota Kondo (11) spikes the ball to score on the Simon Kenton Pioneers in the fourth set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
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Ryle hosts Simon Kenton in boys volleyball | Photos
The Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers face-off against each other in a high school boys volleyball game, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
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Ryle hosts Simon Kenton in boys volleyball | Photos
The Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers face-off against each other in a high school boys volleyball game, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
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Ryle hosts Simon Kenton in boys volleyball | Photos
Simon Kenton Pioneers Henry Alo (30) serves the ball in the first set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
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Ryle hosts Simon Kenton in boys volleyball | Photos
Ryle Raiders Ryota Kondo (11) serves the ball in the first set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
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Ryle hosts Simon Kenton in boys volleyball | Photos
Ryle Raiders Max Kidd (21) hits over Simon Kenton Henry Alo (30) in the first set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
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Ryle hosts Simon Kenton in boys volleyball | Photos
Simon Kenton Pioneers Henry Alo (30) sets the ball up for a hit in the first set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
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Ryle hosts Simon Kenton in boys volleyball | Photos
Simon Kenton Pioneers Nehemiah Kaai (23) hits the ball in the first set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
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Ryle hosts Simon Kenton in boys volleyball | Photos
Simon Kenton Pioneers Collin Mcculley (10) hits the ball over the net in the first set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
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Ryle hosts Simon Kenton in boys volleyball | Photos
Ryle Raiders Ishan Senthil (12) dives for the ball in the second set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
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Ryle hosts Simon Kenton in boys volleyball | Photos
Simon Kenton Pioneers Nehemiah Kaai (23) and Nicholas Nartker (15) collide in the second set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
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Ryle hosts Simon Kenton in boys volleyball | Photos
Ryle Raiders Andrew Stropko (10) bumps the ball in the second set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
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Ryle hosts Simon Kenton in boys volleyball | Photos
Simon Kenton Pioneers head coach Lacey Maley calls out to players in the second set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
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Ryle hosts Simon Kenton in boys volleyball | Photos
Simon Kenton Pioneers Nicholas Nartker (15) dives for the ball in the third set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
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Ryle hosts Simon Kenton in boys volleyball | Photos
Ryle Raiders Andrew Stropko (10) and Max Kidd (21) miss the block on a hit from Simon Kenton Pioneers Christian De La Cruz (11) during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
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Ryle hosts Simon Kenton in boys volleyball | Photos
Ryle Raiders head coach Heather Kidd speaks with players in a huddle during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
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Ryle hosts Simon Kenton in boys volleyball | Photos
Simon Kenton Pioneers Mitchell Ball (7) and Nehemiah Kaai (23) miss the block on a hit from Ryle Raiders Ryota Kondo (11) in the third set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
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Ryle hosts Simon Kenton in boys volleyball | Photos
Simon Kenton Pioneers Henry Ali (30) bumps the ball in the third set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
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Ryle hosts Simon Kenton in boys volleyball | Photos
Ryle Raiders Oliver Breckenridge (23) and Collin Kemper (18) miss the hit on the ball in the fourth set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
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Ryle hosts Simon Kenton in boys volleyball | Photos
Ryle Raiders Collin Kemper (18) bumps the ball in the fourth set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
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Ryle hosts Simon Kenton in boys volleyball | Photos
Ryle Raiders Ryota Kondo (11) spikes the ball to score on the Simon Kenton Pioneers in the fourth set during a boys high school volleyball game between the Ryle Raiders and Simon Kenton Pioneers, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.
Ryle, the back-to-back Region 6 champions, fell in the KHSAA state quarterfinals to Louisville St. Xavier 25-18, 25-18, 25-12.
Ryle became the first Northern Kentucky team to win a boys volleyball KHSAA state tournament game on May 11 when the Raiders swept Powell County to reach the quarterfinals.
Ryle's season completes with an 18-4 record, losing to Walnut Hills, Louisville Trinity, and Louisville St. Xavier twice. The Tigers of St. Xavier, who are ranked No. 5 in the country in the USA Today and American Volleyball Coaches poll, won last season's inaugural KHSAA state tournament. The Tigers, now 28-0, have won 59 straight matches.
Ryle completed its first season under Heather Kidd, who was named the Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association Coach of the Year. The Raiders were 13-0 in region play and won the Sixth Region tournament with sweeps of Collins, Simon Kenton and Oldham County.
Louisville St. Xavier will play the winner of Louisville Trinity and Oldham County in the state semifinals at 11 a.m. on May 16 at George Rogers Clark. The state finals will be at 7:30 p.m. the same day.
