JSerra Catholic lost to Newport Harbor back in September of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Lions had just enough and edged out the Sailors 2-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Lions.
JSerra Catholic had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next two. The match finished with set scores of 22-25, 25-16, 15-9.
Kendall Stark
| 08/14/25 vs Stratford | 1 |
| 08/14/25 @ Punahou | 1 |
| 08/15/25 vs Redondo Union | 1 |
| 08/15/25 @ Mililani | 5 |
| 08/16/25 @ Byron Nelson | 5 |
JSerra Catholic found their leader in sophomore Kendall Stark, who had 27 assists and four digs. Those 27 assists set a new season-high mark for Stark.
JSerra Catholic's win bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Newport Harbor, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-4 record this season.
JSerra Catholic has already played their next match, a 2-0 loss against San Juan Hills on the 6th. As for Newport Harbor, they will face off against Fountain Valley at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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