Saint Joseph Defeated St. Anthony in Volleyball
Saint Joseph swept the three-set match against St. Anthony in Long Beach.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Volleyball
Saint Joseph secured a decisive victory over St. Anthony, winning in straight sets with scores of 25-21, 25-12, and 25-16. The win improves Saint Joseph's season record to 20-13.
Why it matters
The match highlighted Saint Joseph's ability to maintain offensive momentum through strong serving and net play. St. Anthony now looks to adjust its strategy ahead of its upcoming non-league competition.
Saint Joseph dominated the match with a consistent offensive performance, including a 7-0 lead to open the third set. Sophia Gonsalves anchored the effort with seven kills during the second set.
The players
Saint Joseph
This is a volleyball program that currently holds a 20-13 season record.
St. Anthony
This is a volleyball program that holds an 8-10 season record.
Sophia Gonsalves
She is a player for Saint Joseph who recorded seven kills in the second set.
Brianna Mbire
She is a player for St. Anthony who recorded three kills in the third set.
The details
Saint Joseph utilized aggressive serving and effective net presence to sweep the match. A 9-3 scoring run in the final set proved essential for Saint Joseph to seal the victory after Brianna Mbire attempted to rally St. Anthony with three third-set kills.
Timeline
September 22, 2026: Saint Joseph defeated St. Anthony.
September 24, 2026: St. Anthony plays La Salle in a non-league game.
Season Trajectory
This victory strengthens Saint Joseph's position as they navigate the latter half of their season. The match serves as a pivotal point for St. Anthony as they attempt to improve their 8-10 record against upcoming opponents.
Saint Joseph's win boosts their season standing to 20-13, a significant margin above St. Anthony. St. Anthony now faces a must-win scenario in their upcoming non-league game against La Salle to reach a .500 winning percentage.
The takeaway
Consistent offensive execution remains a reliable indicator of success in high-intensity volleyball matches. Teams that establish early leads in sets often dictate the pace of play for the remainder of the contest.
What happens next
St. Anthony is scheduled to face La Salle on September 24, 2026.
Further reading
Find more local match reports on the Volleyball page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The562.
