Volleyball Recap: Santa Cruz Picks Up Fifth Straight Win at Home

Santa Cruz had to skate by with only a one-set margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the three-set drubbing they dealt Aptos on Thursday. The Cardinals were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Mariners. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-0 back in March.

The final score came out to 25-13, 25-9, 25-18.

Cardinals

Previous 5 Games (Home)

04/17/25 vs Aptos	3-0
04/14/25 vs Archbishop Mitty	3-2
04/02/25 vs Saint Francis	3-1
03/25/25 vs Soquel	3-0
03/20/25 vs Scotts Valley	3-0

Santa Cruz's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-2. As for Aptos, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-16.

Looking ahead, Santa Cruz will square off against Scotts Valley at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cardinals are facing the Falcons at the right time seeing as the Falcons are stuck on an 11-game losing streak. As for Aptos, they will look to defend their home court on Monday against Watsonville at 6:00 p.m.