TC Cougars Clinch Victory in Triangular Volleyball Series Against #9 College of San Mateo
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | T |
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25 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 3 |
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19 | 25 | 25 | 14 | 18 | 2 |
Team Stats
San Mateo
| Game Statistics | Taft | San Mateo |
|---|---|---|
| Hitting % | .182 | .243 |
| Blocks | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Digs | 81 | 66 |
| Aces | 7 | 6 |
In a closely contested triangular series, the Taft College Cougars secured a hard-fought victory against the #9 state ranked College of San Mateo Lady Bulldogs, with a final score of 3-2. The event took place on September 26, 2025, at San Mateo.
The series opened strongly for the Cougars, winning the first set 25-19. However, the momentum shifted in the following sets as San Mateo took the second and third sets with scores of 25-18 and 25-21 respectively, putting Taft College in a pressure situation. The Cougars, unyielded by the setback, roared back in the fourth set, dominating with a 25-14 win, and narrowly edged out San Mateo 20-18 in the thrilling final set.
Key performances were noted from Jazzahlei Satele who led with impressive statistics, recording 23 kills and the same number of digs. She was well-supported by Vienna Perier and Havi Valdez, who contributed significantly across the board. Ku'ulei Manaois and Shylah Pulu-Valdez each showcased their defensive prowess, registering 5 blocks each. The strategic play was orchestrated by Amber Makainai who dished out a remarkable 41 assists.