Notre Dame Titans win in four sets over Clay Panthers in volleyball rivalry

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Summary

The Notre Dame Titans defeated the Clay Panthers in a four-set match on September 18 at Clay High School. After splitting the first two sets, Notre Dame dominated the third and fourth sets, securing victories of 25-16 and 25-13. Jaysa Bryant led with 28 kills, while Sophie Phillips added 20 kills and seven aces. Clay initially took the second set, but Notre Dame's strong finish in the third set set the tone for their commanding performance in the fourth. The win improves Notre Dame's record to 9-1 and positions them at the top of the SOC I standings.

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  • Notre Dame Titans win 3-1 against Clay Panthers.
  • Set scores were 25-20, 21-25, 25-16, and 25-13.
  • Jaysa Bryant recorded 28 kills; Sophie Phillips had 20 kills and seven aces.
  • Notre Dame now sits at 9-1 overall, leading SOC I.
  • Match played at Clay High School on September 18.
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ROSEMOUNT — Over the years, few rivalries have carried more traditional intensity than the matchups between the Notre Dame Titans’ and Clay Panthers’ volleyball programs. Thursday evening’s match between the two longtime SOC I combatants was no different. In the end, however, the play of Notre Dame’s Jaysa Bryant and Sophie Phillips won out. Bryant, who posted 28 kills, and Phillips, who ...

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