Volleyball Recap: Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology Comes Up Short

Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 3-1 to the Justice Wolves. The Colonials were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wolves earlier this season, when they won 3-1.

Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 17-25, 25-23, 25-20, 25-13.

Calvin Lieu

Digs

10/14/25 vs Justice	24
10/09/25 vs Edison	33
10/07/25 @ Falls Church	20
10/06/25 @ Hayfield	24
09/30/25 @ Mount Vernon	19

When it comes to explaining why Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology lost, don't look at Calvin Lieu. Despite the final result, he had 24 digs. Lieu is on a roll when it comes to digs, as he's now had 19 or more in each of the last five games he's played.

Justice was led to victory by Mohammad Qasim Niazi and Leo Hartness. Niazi had 11 digs and one assist, while Hartness had nine digs. Kayhan Kohistani also deserves some recognition as he had his first block of the season.

Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology's defeat dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Justice, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-10 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology will square off against rival Lewis at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Justice is set to challenge their familiar foe Edison at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.