Boys Volleyball (2025)
Panthers Sweep De Anza in Friday's TCAL Affair
March 21, 2025--Saint Mary's played a tough volleyball match against De Anza, with the first set being a close and exciting battle. Both teams made mistakes, causing the score to stay tied for much of the set. De Anza took advantage of some of Saint Mary's errors, but in the end, Saint Mary's pulled through and won the set. Their strong play in the first set gave them the confidence to keep going throughout the match.
Senior Francisco de los Rios, wearing number 10, played a big role in helping Saint Mary's win the second and third sets. His powerful serves ended both sets, and his strong hits and smart plays helped the team stay in control, especially after a few tough moments. Freshman Nathan Fisher, wearing number 11, impressed everyone with his powerful hits that shocked De Anza. Junior William Kramer, number 5, made many key saves, a couple of good serves, and helped set up great plays, making him an important part of the team’s success. All these efforts helped Saint Mary's secure the win.
Panthers Fall to Gauchos in Four Games
April 2, 2025—On a Wednesday evening on Hagler Court, the Varsity Boys Volleyball team played host to the El Cerrito Gauchos for the second straight game. In their first meeting, the Gauchos swept the Panthers 3-0 at El Cerrito on Monday evening. Therefore, the Panthers were looking to exact revenge and even the score against the Gauchos.
The volleyball game between Saint Mary's and El Cerrito was a close and exciting match, with both teams playing really well. Senior Francisco de los Rios, wearing number 10, helped lead his team with great communication and powerful hits. The game went back and forth, with the Panthers trailing behind for most of the match. However, in the third set, they fought hard and came out on top. The fourth set, though, was a different story, as El Cerrito played strong and finished the game with a win.
The Panthers will return to action on Monday, April 7th, when they travel to Albany to take on the Cougars. The match is set for 5:30pm.