Taft College Cougars Triumph in Straight Sets Over Merced College Lady Blue Devils

In a dominant display at Merced, CA, the Taft College Cougars women's volleyball team secured a clear victory over the Merced College Lady Blue Devils on October 24, 2025. The match, part of the central valley conference, ended with the Cougars sweeping the Lady Blue Devils in three straight sets (3-0). The Cougars started strong, clinching the first set with a commanding score of 25-12. They maintained their momentum into the second set, winning 25-16, and rounded off their victory with an overwhelming 25-8 win in the third set, sealing their success. Key player Jazzahlei Satele stood out with 11 kills, closely supported by Vienna Perier with 9 kills. Shylah Pulu-Valdez also contributed significantly with 5 kills. On the defensive side, Havi Valdez, Ku'ulei Manaois, Shylah Pulu-Valdez, and Jazzahlei Satele each had 2 blocks, showcasing the Cougar's defensive strength. Furthermore, the team showed great coordination, featuring remarkable performances in digs and aces from players like Shyanne Yamada, who added 14 digs, and Vienna Perier, who notched 3 aces. With a current record of 22 wins against only 2 losses, the Cougars look forward to their next game on October 29, 2025, at their home ground in Taft, CA against #10 Fresno City College. Fresno is currently #1 in the north division of the CVC and Taft is #1 in the south of the CVC. This matchup will be one of the major thrillers for the state that evening. The team's cohesion and strategic gameplay are expected to be on full display as they aim to extend their winning record.