Volleyball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Ari Catalfamo and Julia Vettese Lead Wachusett Regional to Victory

Wachusett Regional hadn't done well against Algonquin Regional recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Mountaineers blew past the Titans 3-0. The Mountaineers were shut out 3-0 the last time they took on the Titans, so the Mountaineers were just returning the favor.

Wachusett Regional not only won, but also showed off some consistency: they kept Algonquin Regional between 20 and 21 points across their sets. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-20, 25-21, 25-20.

Leading Wachusett Regional to victory were Julia Vettese and Ari Catalfamo. Vettese had ten digs and nine aces, while Catalfamo had 16 digs and four assists. That's the most assists Catalfamo has posted since back in October of 2024.

They weren't the only good server: Wachusett Regional was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 17 aces. They served five more aces than Algonquin Regional's also-impressive total of 12.

Mountaineers

Previous 5 Games (Away)

09/16/25 @ Algonquin Regional	3-0
09/12/25 @ Grafton	3-0
09/05/25 @ Nashoba Regional	3-1
09/03/25 @ Sutton	3-0
11/02/24 @ Shrewsbury	3-1

Wachusett Regional's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-2. As for Algonquin Regional, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.

Looking ahead, Wachusett Regional will square off against Millbury at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Algonquin Regional, they have already played their next match, a 3-0 loss against Shrewsbury on the 18th.