Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin volleyball finished runner-up at the Jackson Invitational after Wadsworth rallied for a 21-25, 25-21, 25-21 victory over the Lions in the championship match.

NDCL reached the final by going 2-0 in Pool A, defeating host Jackson in three sets before sweeping Highland. Pool B winner Wadsworth awaited in the championship match.

The Lions carried their momentum into the final and captured the opening set, 25-21. Wadsworth responded with a 25-21 victory in the second, setting up one final set for the tournament title.

Again, four points separated the teams. Wadsworth took the deciding set 25-21 to complete the comeback and hand NDCL its only loss of the tournament.

Mia Moissis led the Lions with 10 kills and three aces, while Frankie Brkic finished with nine kills, eight digs and three aces. Madeline Rand contributed seven kills, eight digs and a block.

Kami Titman directed the offense with 23 assists while adding three digs and a kill. Sam Wheeler anchored the back row with a team-high 17 digs, two aces and two assists. Audra Smith added three kills and a block.

NDCL finished the Jackson Invitational 2-1, winning five of the eight sets it played. The Lions defeated Jackson 25-19, 20-25, 25-9 and Highland 25-21, 25-17 before taking the opening set against Wadsworth in the championship match.

The runner-up finish capped a day in which the Lions advanced through pool play unbeaten and competed for the tournament championship.