The Topper volleyball team takes to the floor to play an old foe, the St. Pius Sartans in Griffith Gym last Tuesday evening. The Toppers have not won a volleyball match with the Sartans since 2017. This match-up almost changed that and was one of the most exciting matches in recent history. The Toppers easily won the first set 25-15. The second match was very close but the Sartans won 26-28. The third set was all Sartans 13-25. However the Toppers came back in the fourth set winning 28-26. The Sartans managed to win the fifth set 15-17 and won the match. Then sets were close with only a few points separating the two teams all evening. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Toppers rejoice after winning the first set 25-15. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Sophia Salazar spike kills a ball in the first set. She was credited with 20 kills, 11 digs and 33 touches. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Natalie Gallegos digs out a ball in the first set. She had 24 kills and 7 digs for the evening. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Elodie Thelliez sets the ball for the spikier Ariel Edkin in the first set. She had 4 kills and 5 blocks and 25 assists. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Janessa Gonzales and Sophia Salazar block a Sartan spike attempt. Janessa had 4 kills and Sophia had 20 kills. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Gabriela Duran digs the ball in the 5th set. She had 5 digs for the evening. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com