Volleyball Recap: Cardinal Spellman Snaps Five-Game Streak of Losses on the Road + How To Watch

Cardinal Spellman posted their closest victory since October 21, 2024 on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Falmouth Clippers, sneaking past 3-2. This was a revenge game for the Cardinals: when they faced off against the Clippers back in September, they had to take a 3-2 defeat.

Cardinal Spellman got the W, but it wasn't easy, at least in the fourth set. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 20-25, 21-25, 30-28, 17-15.

Nina Laso

Digs

09/16/25 vs Arlington Catholic	3
09/23/25 @ Rockland	3
10/02/25 vs Bishop Stang	3
09/04/25 vs Holbrook	4
10/03/25 @ Ursuline Academy	5

Cardinal Spellman had a senior duo take command as Lily Carey had 12 digs and three aces and Nina Laso had 14 digs and one assist. Those 14 digs set a new season-high mark for Laso.

Cardinal Spellman was lethal from the service line and finished the match with ten aces. That's the most aces they've posted in their last five matches.

Falmouth's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Avery Oliver, who had six digs and five aces.

Cardinal Spellman's win ended a five-match drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-7. As for Falmouth, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season.

Cardinal Spellman didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-1 defeat against Archbishop Williams on the 7th. As for Falmouth, they have also already played their next match, a 3-0 loss against Pembroke on the 8th.