Volleyball Recap: Coronado Takes Loss Despite Strong Efforts from JULIE BECKHAM and ISABELLE GUERZON + How To Watch

After flying high against Somerset Sky Pointe last Wednesday, Coronado came back down to earth. The Cougars took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Faith Lutheran Crusaders on Wednesday. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Crusaders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.

The defeat didn't mean the game wasn't competitive: Faith Lutheran scored at least 19 points in every set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-19, 19-25, 25-21, 25-23.

JULIE BECKHAM

Attacks Kills

08/27/25 @ Faith Lutheran	13
08/20/25 @ Somerset Sky Pointe	12
11/09/24 @ Bishop Gorman	14
11/08/24 @ Bishop Manogue	16
11/02/24 @ Bishop Gorman	17
+ 20 more games

Coronado's loss came despite strong showings from ISABELLE GUERZON and JULIE BECKHAM. GUERZON had 17 digs and two aces, while BECKHAM had 13 kills, 13 digs, and two aces. BECKHAM is on a roll when it comes to kills, as she's now had six or more in each of the last 25 games she's played dating back to last season.

Faith Lutheran was led to victory by Leah Hernandez and K Sawyer. Hernandez had 16 digs and three assists, while Sawyer had 15 assists and seven digs. That's the most digs Hernandez has posted since back in October of 2024.

Coronado's record now sits at 1-1. As for Faith Lutheran, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Coronado will look to takes advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they takes on Liberty at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The contest will give the Cougars their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Faith Lutheran, they will square off against Bishop Gorman at 6:00 p.m. on September 4.