Fletcher volleyball secures Gateway Conference title with comeback win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 2:15 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Fletcher volleyball defeated Wolfson 3-1 on October 8 to claim the Gateway Conference championship. The match featured an impressive turnaround led by Riley Bridda, who sparked an 18-1 run during the second set. This victory marks Fletcher's first conference title since 2021, following three years as runners-up. The Senators concluded the match with a strong defense, paving the way for their entry into the FHSAA district tournament beginning October 12.
- •Fletcher won the match 3-1 against Wolfson, taking sets 23-25, 25-8, 25-19, 25-16.
- •Riley Bridda's serving contributed to a key 18-1 run in the second set.
- •Fletcher's last Gateway title was in 2021; they have improved after recent second-place finishes.
- •The Senators enter the FHSAA district tournament with a record of 17-7.
- •Fletcher team members showed strong defensive play, including blocks from Chelsea Akakatang.
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — 'Best moment': How Riley Bridda boosted Fletcher to Gateway volleyball
"With an 11-match winning streak, and now a Gateway Conference championship, Fletcher is roaring into the FHSAA volleyball postseason.
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