Volleyball Recap: University Park's Luck Takes a Turn for the Worse on Friday

If University Park was riding high fresh off their 3-0 takedown of St. Bernard's Central Catholic on Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. University Park came up short against the Doherty Memorial Highlanders on Friday, falling 3-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat University Park has suffered since October 25, 2024.

While University Park was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Doherty Memorial's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-19, 25-21.

University Park

Previous 5 Games

09/26/25 @ Doherty Memorial	0-3
09/24/25 vs St. Bernard's Central Catholic	3-0
09/22/25 vs Bartlett	3-1
09/19/25 @ Abby Kelley Foster	3-1
09/17/25 vs North	3-0

The loss snapped University Park's winning streak at four matches and leaves them with a 6-4 record. As for Doherty Memorial, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-1.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. University Park will take on North at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Doherty Memorial, they will head out to take on St. Bernard's Central Catholic at 5:15 p.m. on Monday.