Ben Holt Academy Wins Third Straight Volleyball Title
The Bobcats secured the Central California Athletic Alliance championship with a sweep over River Islands.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Volleyball
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Ben Holt College Prep Academy defeated River Islands three sets to zero to clinch their third consecutive outright league championship. The victory keeps Ben Holt undefeated in league play for the season.
Why it matters
This win cements Ben Holt College Prep Academy as the dominant force in the Central California Athletic Alliance volleyball landscape. The result marks the end of a perfect 10-0 league campaign for the program.
Ben Holt finished the season with a 10-0 league record and 20-6 overall mark, while River Islands ended at 8-2 in league play and 11-13 overall. Gabriealah Saeteurn contributed 17 service points during the championship match.
The players
Ben Holt College Prep Academy
This Stockton-based educational institution maintains a competitive varsity volleyball program within the Central California Athletic Alliance.
River Islands
This high school athletic program competes in the Central California Athletic Alliance before moving to the Mother Lode League next year.
Gabriealah Saeteurn
A key player for the winning squad, she contributed 17 service points during the championship-clinching match.
The details
Ben Holt College Prep Academy utilized five senior starters to take the match in sets of 25-21, 25-14, and 25-20. The team secured the final set after scoring eight unanswered points following a timeout.
Timeline
October 22, 2026: Ben Holt College Prep Academy defeated River Islands.
Season Trajectory
This win confirms Ben Holt College Prep Academy as a top contender entering the Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV playoff structure. For River Islands, the conclusion of league play marks a transition period as they prepare to move to the Mother Lode League next year.
The match result secures Ben Holt's path into the upcoming postseason tournament brackets. River Islands will also participate in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV playoffs following their second-place league finish.
The takeaway
The sustained success of the Ben Holt program highlights the importance of experienced senior leadership in high school athletics. Local spectators can look forward to seeing how these athletes perform under the pressure of the upcoming division playoffs.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Manteca Bulletin.
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