Tucson, AZ — The Salpointe Catholic Lancers were unstoppable this weekend, powering their way to a perfect **7-0 record** to claim the championship at the Lancer Invitational. The title match against California powerhouse Orange Lutheran (20-4) was nothing short of a thriller, with Salpointe (14-0) clawing their way to an **18-16 nail-biter victory in the decisive third set. Orange Lutheran struck first, taking the opening set 25-20. But the Lancers refused to back down, edging out a tense second set 25-23 to set the stage for a dramatic finish. In the winner-take-all third set, Natalie Mobley gave Salpointe early momentum with a 5-2 lead, but Orange Lutheran fought back to tie it 12-12. The teams traded points and championship opportunities, each rally ratcheting up the intensity. At 16-16, the Lancers turned to their clutch playmakers: Caitlin Hurley set up Kiki Muehlebach for a huge back-row kill to regain the lead, and moments later, Hurley connected with Kate Mobleyon the left side for the match-winner. The stats told the story of a true team effort: Natalie Mobley – 10 kills Kate Mobley – 8 kills Ivy Allen– 6 blocks Brooklyn Burgle – 14 digs, 11 assists Reagan Burgle – 13 digs Caitlin Hurley – 11 assists With the Invitational crown secured and their record still perfect, the Lancers now shift focus to 4A Kino Region play, opening on the road at Mica Mountain on Sept. 23