Taft College Cougars Defeat #1 Feather River College in a Thrilling Volleyball Showdown
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | T |
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27 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 2 |
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25 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 3 |
Team Stats
Feather River
| Game Statistics | Feather River | Taft |
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| Hitting % | .152 | .158 |
| Blocks | 8.5 | 10.0 |
| Digs | 72 | 80 |
| Aces | 5 | 9 |
In a closely contested match on September 26, 2025, Taft College Cougars outlasted the #1 State ranked Feather River College Lady Golden Eagles in an exciting neutral event held in San Mateo, CA. This match saw the Cougars rebound strongly after the initial setbacks to claim a victorious final score of Taft 3, Feather River 2.
The match began with intense rallies, but the Cougars faced a narrow defeat in the first set with a score of 25-27. The challenges persisted into the second set where they fell 18-25, putting the Cougars at an early disadvantage. However, showcasing resilience, Taft College took control in the third and fourth sets, both ending in 25-18, leveling the game and pushing the battle into a decisive fifth set. The nail-biting climax of the match in the fifth set concluded at 15-13, in favor of Taft.
Outstanding performances illuminated the Cougars' revival, led by Jazzahlei Satele, who impressed with 25 digs and 20 kills, including 2 aces. Shylah Pulu-Valdez and Havi Valdez also played crucial roles, racking up a combination of kills and block assists. Notably, Ku'ulei Manaois contributed significantly with 6 aces. Setting duties were adeptly managed by Amber Makainai and Vienna Perier, who provided 21 and 25 assists, respectively.
A look ahead to the future has the Taft College Cougars preparing to face College of the Sequoias on October 3, 2025, with their current record standing strong at 15-2, and a deserving #5 state ranking. This next challenge will take place in Visalia, CA, with hopes to continue their winning momentum and continuing to move up in the rankings.