Volleyball Recap: Nipomo Snaps Three-Game Streak of Wins on the Road

If Nipomo was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of Lompoc last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Titans fell 3-1 to the St. Joseph Knights on Tuesday. The Titans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.

The loss didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: St. Joseph scored at least 17 points in every set. The final score came out to 25-21, 25-17, 20-25, 25-20.

Nipomo's offense was headlined by Tasi Maumausolo Matagi and Addison Stegenga, who picked up 11 kills apiece. They got some help from Raelynn Ortiz and her 36 assists. Stegenga was also solid from the service line: she led the team with five aces.

Nipomo's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-4. As for St. Joseph, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-7.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Nipomo will take on rival Morro Bay at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, St. Joseph is set to challenge their familiar foe Templeton at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.