La Verne, CA — In a high-energy showdown, the Bearcats Varsity squad pulled off a thrilling four-set victory over the St. Lucy’s Regents, showcasing resilience, teamwork, and clutch performances. The opening set foreshadowed the intensity of the night. Despite giving up leads of five and six points, the Bearcats regrouped and closed strong to take the set. The second frame followed a similar script, early control slipped away, but key serves from Kayla Knight and stellar defense by Shyanne McCutcheon helped the Bearcats seal another hard-fought win. Set three proved to be the Regents' moment, as they built a commanding 11-point lead. A late surge led by Aubrie Gonzalez brought the Bearcats within three, but a well-placed ball just past McCutcheon allowed St. Lucy’s to stay alive. The fourth and final set was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams exchanging leads. As the set reached its climax, timely hitting from Sarah Yeats and a decisive soft-kill by Maddie Van Duyne clinched the match for the Bearcats. Next up, the Bearcats will take on San Dimas at home in Ketterling Gym on Tuesday, August 26 at 6:00 PM. Go Bearcats!