Taft College Cougars Triumph in Volleyball Showdown Against San Bernardino Valley
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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25 | 17 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
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22 | 25 | 16 | 12 | 1 |
Team Stats
San Bernardino Valley
| Game Statistics | Taft | San Bernardino Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .204 | .063 |
| Blocks | 7.0 | 4.0 |
| Digs | 71 | 76 |
| Aces | 6 | 6 |
The Taft College Cougars secured a vital victory in their college volleyball face-off against the San Bernardino Valley College Lady Wolverines on September 24, 2025, in Victorville. Demonstrating resilience and strategic skill, the Cougars won the neutral site contest with a final score of 3-1.
The match began intensely with both teams battling hard, but Taft College pulled ahead, taking the first set 25-22. In the second set, the Lady Wolverines counterattacked to win 25-17, leveling the playing field. However, Taft regained their composure, dominantly winning the third and fourth sets with scores of 25-16 and 25-12, respectively, thus clinching the victory.
Standout performances came from Jazzahlei Satele, who not only led with 15 kills but also contributed significantly on defense with 16 digs and 1 block. Vienna Perier and Shylah Pulu-Valdez were also crucial, adding 12 and 10 kills, respectively. On the defensive side, Ku'ulei Manaois topped the blocks chart with 4, while Shyanne Yamada led in digs with 22. Amber Makainai orchestrated the offense impressively, delivering a whopping 37 assists.
With this win, the Cougars pushed their season record to an impressive 13-2. They are scheduled to face Feather River College on September 26, 2025, in San Mateo, aiming to maintain their strong form as they progress through the season.