Volleyball Vanquishes Final Foe to Close Season

The volleyball team just had their last home match against Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary, winning 3-0. Great job, ladies! The girls volleyball team ended their season with a record of 7-17, although they swept the opposition in their concluding trio of games. Head Coach Kelly is very proud of all of the girls' hard work and dedication to the team throughout the course of the season, especially in their final game: “The girls definitely showed their skills on the court.” The varsity win over Cantwell placed St. Paul sixth in league to close 2026.

Last yearʼs volleyball squad had a spectacular season with a record of 23-6. Coach Kelly commented on the seasonʼs difference between this year and last year: “We lost some of our players due to injuries.” Coach Kelly believes that they did well overall in the 2026 campaign, and also commented on the future: “At the end of this season, we were finally meshing as a team. For next season, we can hopefully take that momentum to win league and have a CIF run.” Coach Kelly also stated that she does not want to change tactics for next year; she is trusting the players will continue to advance their skills and attitude.

The final victory over Cantwell also marked senior night for the lady volleyballers! It certainly meant a great deal to the players to have their parents see them play one last game at St. Paul. Coach Kelly made a heartwarming statement about it: “My senior girls have been my players since their freshman year, when I first started coaching. It especially meant a lot to me to see them grow all these years”. Coach Kelly believes that the team will carry the momentum off of the three-game win streak into next season and improve on their 2026 record, even with the departure of eight seniors. Thank you to the graduating class for competing at St. Paul, and we wish you the best of luck!