Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Spanish River couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost 3-0 to the Seminole Ridge Hawks on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Sharks have suffered since May 1, 2025.
While Spanish River was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Seminole Ridge's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-14, 25-17, 25-23.

Matthews Hallier
| 05/08/26 @ Seminole Ridge | 15 |
| 05/05/26 vs Wellington | 23 |
| 04/23/26 vs Leonard | 13 |
Defeat or not, Spanish River got some senior leadership from Matthews Hallier and Clemente Darrigrandi. Hallier had 15 digs, while Darrigrandi had 15 assists and four digs. Hallier has been hot recently, having posted 13 or more digs the last three times he's played.
Pierce Giebenrath was the offensive standout of the match as he had 15 digs.
Spanish River's loss ended a three-match streak of away wins and brought them to 20-5. As for Seminole Ridge, their win was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 24-6.
Spanish River does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Seminole Ridge and Columbus, As for Seminole Ridge, after both having extra time off, will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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