14/09/2025
ALMOST HAD IT: QCA Jaguars fall short against LSQC spikers in straight sets
Quezon City Academy Foundation, Inc. (QCAFI) Jaguars Boys’ Volleyball Team took to the court on Sunday, September 7, 2025, facing off against Lourdes School Quezon City (LSQC) in the Athletic and Sports Association of Private Schools (ASAPS) Volleyball Tournament, held at UST Angelicum Quezon City, falling in straight sets 18-25, 17-25.
The first set began in QCA’s favor, as the Jaguars jumped to a 7–4 lead that energized their bench and the crowd. However, LSQC quickly responded with three straight points to tie the game at 7-all, before taking control with a 10–7 advantage.
QCA called a timeout to regroup and answered with two quick points of their own, sparking hopes of a momentum swing. The teams traded rallies, blocks, and powerful hits with QCA answering back with another pair of points, but from there LSQC found their rhythm. The Lourdes spikers dominated the remainder of the set, closing it out 25–18. Drawing first blood in the set.
The second set told a different story, as fatigue slowly began to weigh on the Jaguars after their intense opening rally. LSQC seized the momentum right away, racing to a 7–3 start behind sharp serves and quick strikes that tested QCA’s defense. The Jaguars scrambled to keep pace, showing flashes of energy with strong digs and a few timely points, but Lourdes’ composure kept them firmly in control.
As the set wore on, LSQC widened the gap, extending their lead to 17–8. The Jaguars, though clearly exhausted, refused to back down diving for balls, bodies on the floor, pure hustle, and fighting for every rally. Their efforts sparked short bursts of momentum, but each time QCA seemed ready to rally, LSQC answered with precision attacks that silenced the comeback.
By the time the score reached 20–12 in favor of Lourdes, the uphill climb looked daunting. Still, QCA pushed forward, clawing their way to 14 points with grit and determination. The Jaguars tried to fuel a late push, earning cheers from their bench and crowd, but LSQC’s disciplined play left little room for error. Closing with power and control, Lourdes sealed the second set 25–17, clinching the match in straight sets.
Though the scoreboard read 0–2, the Jaguars proved they could challenge a tough opponent like LSQC. With valuable lessons from this matchup, QCA’s boys’ volleyball team remains motivated to bounce back stronger in the games ahead.