Cardinal Newman Defeats Windsor in Volleyball Match

The victory leaves Cardinal Newman and Windsor positioned to potentially share the North Bay League Oak title.

Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Volleyball

Cardinal Newman Defeats Windsor in Volleyball Match

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Cardinal Newman secured a 3-1 victory over Windsor in Santa Rosa on Tuesday. The win keeps Cardinal Newman in the hunt for a share of the North Bay League Oak division championship alongside their rivals.

Why it matters

The result significantly impacts the league standings, setting up a potential co-championship scenario. Both teams now head into their final regular-season matches with league title implications on the line.

Addison Smith led the team with 30 assists, while Emma Donnelly recorded 15 kills. Cardinal Newman won the match 3-1, taking sets with scores of 26-24, 25-20, and 25-22.

The players

Emma Donnelly

She is a key player for Cardinal Newman who recorded 15 kills and two blocks during the match.

Addison Smith

She serves as a primary playmaker for her team and contributed 30 assists, five digs, and five aces.

Teneli Galli

She is a transfer student who joined Cardinal Newman in 2026 and recorded nine digs and one ace in the win.

Eliana Flores

She is a consistent offensive contributor for the team who tallied 13 kills.

Gracie Acosta

She is a member of the volleyball team who recorded 10 kills during the victory over Windsor.

The details

Cardinal Newman dominated the second set with a 15-3 lead and maintained momentum despite dropping the third set 25-13. Key performances included Eliana Flores with 13 kills and Gracie Acosta adding 10 kills to seal the win.

The match took place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Cardinal Newman last beat Windsor in 2024.
Cardinal Newman last won a league title in 2021.
Teneli Galli transferred to Cardinal Newman in January 2026.
Final regular-season matches are scheduled for October 22, 2026.

Season Trajectory

The victory drastically alters the North Bay League Oak division race by potentially forcing a co-championship finish. This win keeps Cardinal Newman competitive in the late-season standings while limiting Windsor's path to an outright title.

With this result, Cardinal Newman improves its overall record to 16-10 while Windsor moves to 24-9. The outcome guarantees that both programs will enter their final matches of the season with major implications for the divisional title.

The takeaway

This match highlights the competitive balance within the North Bay League as the regular season draws to a close. Fans should monitor the final league games on Thursday to determine the ultimate division champion.