Volleyball Recap: Del Valle's Losing Streak Snapped at Five Games

Del Valle had lost five straight, but after bumping their record up to 16-10 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. Everything went their way against the Bel Air Highlanders as they made off with a 3-0 win. The Conquistadores not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since August 12th (when they won 3-0).

Shelby Watkins

Digs

08/12/25 vs Clint	2
09/05/25 @ Americas	2
08/22/25 @ Eastlake	4
08/21/25 @ Eastlake	5
08/22/25 vs Andress	5

Del Valle found their leader in sophomore Shelby Watkins, who had 17 digs and four aces. Those 17 digs set a new season-high mark for Watkins. Another player making a difference was Kaitlyn Chavez, who had ten digs and ten assists.

Del Valle was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bel Air only served four aces.

As for Bel Air, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss they have suffered since October 18, 2024.

Despite the defeat, Bel Air had strong showings from Hailey Morales, who had 13 digs and five assists, and Helen Clark, who had nine digs. Morales has been hot recently, having posted ten or more digs the last four times she's played.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Del Valle will take on rival Horizon at 6:35 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Bel Air is set to challenge their familiar foe El Dorado at 6:40 p.m. on Friday.