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First Place

Volleyball - Thursdays: Beginner at MSC (Winter '26)

The court was on fire this week at Mather Sports Center as Thursday’s beginner volleyball league brought some intense action. The night kicked off with the quarterfinal matchup between the fourth seeded Set Me Up, Buttercup and the fifth seeded The Care Bears, setting the tone for a competitive evening. Set Me Up, Buttercup won against Care Bears, 2-1, advancing them to the next round of games.

In the semifinals, first seed Fire It Up faced off against Set Me Up, Buttercup and dominated with a clean sweep, showing why they were one of the strongest teams of the night. On the other court, third seeded BLOCKRAMENTO went head to head with second seeded Beauver The Hill in a nail biter. BLOCKRAMENTO fought hard and pulled off a 2-1 victory, narrowly edging out Beauver The Hill in a match that had everyone on their feet.

The championship showdown pitted first seed Fire It Up against third seeded BLOCKRAMENTO and was nothing short of thrilling. Fire It Up started strong, taking the first game 21-17. BLOCKRAMENTO responded in Game 2 with a clutch 22-20 win to keep the championship alive. In the decisive third game, Fire It Up came back with authority, closing it out 21-13 to claim the night’s victory.

Congratulations to Fire It Up for taking the championship and to all teams for bringing incredible energy and excitement to the court. With matches this intense, next Thursday is sure to be another unforgettable night of volleyball!