Salkehatchie Volleyball Battles USC Lancaster in Hard-Fought Match

The Salkehatchie volleyball team showcased a thrilling performance against last year’s conference champion, USC Lancaster, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in a highly competitive match. While the Indians ultimately fell in four sets (1-3), the level of play marked a significant stride for the program.

Salkehatchie came out strong, taking the first set from the visiting conference champions before engaging in a point-for-point battle over the final three sets.

“This was easily the best we’ve played against last year’s conference champion,” said Coach Dani Aquino. “We took the first set and then battled point for point the remaining 3 sets. Volleyball is a game of mistakes, it just came down to who made the last one.”

Player Highlights

The team’s defense was anchored by outstanding performances from several players:

• Freshman Libero Hailey Stephens recorded an impressive 27 digs in the match.

• October’s Player of the Month, Martina Sommaruga, led the offensive effort with 13 kills.

Broadcast Success

The match also served as the inaugural live stream on the new Urban Edge Network (UEN) platform, which received high marks from the program. The video capture was noted for being smooth, clear, and dynamic, providing an excellent viewing experience for fans.

The full match is available to watch online at: https://urbanedgenetwork.net/watch/3794

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