Mount St. Dominic Wins Prep A Volleyball Championship
The Caldwell team secured the title after overcoming a set deficit in the final match.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Volleyball
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Mount St. Dominic captured the Prep A Tournament championship by defeating Mount St. Mary's 3-2. The team currently holds a 16-8 record as they prepare for postseason play.
Why it matters
This victory boosts the program as they maintain a strong second-place standing in Non-Public A power points. The win highlights the team's resilience after they successfully rallied from a 2-1 set deficit.
Mount St. Dominic holds a 16-8 season record and currently ranks second in Non-Public A power points. Key championship performances included 15 kills each from Alexci Greene and Sienna Last, alongside 44 assists from Skylar Dang and 29 digs from Lucia Nativo.
The players
Alexci Greene
She is a key hitter for the Mount St. Dominic volleyball team who contributed 15 kills in the championship victory.
Sienna Last
She serves as an offensive leader for the squad and recorded 15 kills during the recent title match.
Skylar Dang
She is the primary setter for Mount St. Dominic and tallied 44 assists in the win against Mount St. Mary's.
Lucia Nativo
She anchors the team's defensive efforts and registered 29 digs in the Prep A championship match.
Alexis Galfo
She is a specialist for the team who provided 12 service points during the championship performance.
The details
The Caldwell-based team relied on a set-based comeback strategy to defeat Mount St. Mary's after trailing 2-1. This championship momentum carried over into the Essex County Tournament, where the squad recently swept Montclair 25-8 and 25-16 in the semifinals.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: Mount St. Dominic secured the Prep A volleyball championship.
October 23, 2026: The team defeated Montclair in the county tournament semifinals.
November 3, 2026: The state volleyball tournament is set to begin.
Season Trajectory
This Prep A championship win reinforces the program's momentum following the school's success in the 2025 county soccer title. The result solidifies their position heading into the state tournament, where they currently rank second in power points for their division.
The team's current second-place ranking in Non-Public A power points suggests a favorable path in the upcoming state tournament bracket. Fans should monitor the official state tournament pairings to see how this high-level offensive performance affects the team's path toward a state title.
The takeaway
Team resilience during high-stakes matches is often the defining factor in tournament success. Implementing a steady comeback strategy after losing a set can be a critical skill for players to maintain focus during long tournament days.
What happens next
The state volleyball tournament is scheduled to commence on November 3, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on local sports, visit the Volleyball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New Jersey Hills.
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