On April 1, 2010, the Alter Volleyball family tragically lost two of its most treasured members when Kacie and Tom Hausfeld perished in a plane crash.

Kacie (2007 Alter grad) will be remembered not only as a two-time State Champion on the volleyball court, but as everyone's friend. She brought a smile and friendship to all she met and she left behind lots of laughter and countless memories we will always hold dear. Tom (father of Kacie and Ali, 2004 Alter grad and two-time State Champion) was the consummate Alter sports fan - even after his daughters graduated from Alter; he could be found in the stands of volleyball, basketball and football games cheering on the Knights. Involved in so many businesses, boards, activities and causes; Tom was a great friend and an all-around great guy who has left us with a legacy of what it means to lend a hand.

Both Tom & Kacie will forever be remembered by the Alter community and all whose lives they have touched.

If you would like to help preserve Kacie & Tom's legacy, please make a donation to the Kacie & Tom Hausfeld Scholarship Fund which will finance a scholarship to be awarded to a graduating Alter High School student. To make a donation, visit the Dayton Foundation Website, enter your contact information and reference either the "Kacie and Tom Hausfeld Scholarship Fund" or fund #7133.


With a heart-wrenching, five-set loss in the 2009 Regional Finals, the Alter volleyball season came to a crushing end at Wilmington High School in early November. After grabbing a two-set lead, the Knights were plagued by insurmountable injury and misfortune, and were unable to hang on to the advantage as Logan Elm came away with a 15-25, 15-25, 25-22, 25-22, 15-12 regional championship. The Knights finished the 2009 season with a 19-8 mark which included their 10th consecutive sectional title and their 8th district crown in the past 10 years.

In November, all three Alter volleyball teams, along with parents & friends, gathered to reflect on a successful season and to honor individual achievements. For details about the individual awards and recognitions, visit our 2009 Alter Volleyball Awards page.

Alter volleyball's 2010 match schedule now posted - check it out and mark your calendars!

Our 2010 ALTER CHAMPIONSHIP VOLLEYBALL SUMMER CAMP information is NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!