It was a proper cat-fight when John Paul II challenged The Colony on Saturday. The Cardinals walked away with a 2-0 victory over the Cougars.
John Paul II easily took the first set, but they let things get interesting in the other. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-12, 25-18.
Among those leading the charge was Summer Hodge, who had ten digs and four aces. That's the most aces she has posted since back in October of 2024. Bella Howard also deserves some recognition as she served her first aces of the season.

Cardinals
08/23/25 @ The Colony | 14 |
08/22/25 vs Katy | 5 |
08/22/25 @ McKinney North | 4 |
08/22/25 vs Centennial | 3 |
08/23/25 vs Sachse | 2 |
They weren't the only good server: John Paul II was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 14 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
John Paul II's win bumped their record up to 8-6. As for The Colony, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.
John Paul II didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 2-1 victory against Emerson on the 23rd. As for The Colony, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Memorial at 6:30 p.m.
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