Varsity, JV Volleyball Seasons End in Playoffs

Tuesday was a difficult day for the St. Joseph School volleyball teams.


Late in the afternoon, the varsity girls were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs at Hale Park, playing well but losing a close contest to St. Nicholas of Tolentine.


Early in the evening, the junior varsity girls were eliminated in the semi-finals of the playoffs at Wentworth Park, losing to the Kinzie School team.

Both the varsity and junior varsity Knights played strong and skillfully this season, impressing all who saw them and representing St. Joe's very well.

Hold your heads high, girls. You did us proud...

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Knights Defeat St. Albert the Great in JV Volleyball

The St. Joseph junior varsity volleyball team defeated the St.Albert the Great squad this evening at Wentworth Park.

The Knights started the match with four straight aces and never looked back, defeating the overmatched Sabres, 21-7, 21-10..

The Knights improved their record to 6-3, while St. Albert fell to 0-9.

Here is a quick video highlight from tonight's action:

In earlier action at Wentworth tonight, the St. Daniel the Prophet sixth graders defeated the St. Jane de Chantal fifth graders, 21-11, 21-14.

The SJS junior varsity Knights' next game at Wentworth is set for Tuesday, February 7, when they will square off against the St. Jane fifth graders. First serve is at 7:45 p.m.

See you there?

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Knights Defeat St. Dan's in JV Volleyball

The St. Joseph junior varsity volleyball team defeated the St. Daniel the Prophet sixth grade squad this evening at Wentworth Park, in a thrilling come-from-behind victory, 20-22, 21-11, 15-9.

The Knights improved their record to 5-3, while the Wildcats fell to 4-4.


Here are a couple of highlights from tonight's action.

Three consecutive aces, which rattled St. Dan's and forced them to call a timeout:

...and match point:

In earlier action at Wentworth tonight, the Kinzie School team beat St. Dan's fifth graders, 15-21, 21-18, 15-7.

The SJS junior varsity Knights' next game at Wentworth is set for Tuesday, January 31, when they will square off against St. Albert the Great. First serve is at 7:45 p.m.

See you there?

Varsity Volleyball Battles Byrne Eighth Grade Team

The St. Joseph varsity volleyball team battled the Byrne School eighth grade squad this evening at Hale Park, losing a hard-fought match, 21-12, 21-19.

The Knights' next game at Hale is Tuesday, January 24, when they will square off against the Kinzie School seventh graders. First serve is at 6:00 p.m.

Here's a quick clip of an ace from tonight's action (SJS in the far court):

For full schedules of the leagues at Hale Park, visit infosports.com/halepark/.

See you at the next match?