Blanchet Catholic School Cavaliers Girls Volleyball 3-1 Willamina

Blanchet Catholic's girls volleyball team kicked off the 2026 season with a road victory Friday, defeating Willamina 3-1 in non-league play. The Cavaliers, representing Salem, Oregon, in the PacWest Conference (3A), earned a strong opening statement by handling the Bulldogs in four sets away from home. Starting a season with a road win carries real weight, and Blanchet Catholic made the trip to Willamina worthwhile by claiming three of the four sets played. Winning on the road in the season opener gives head coach and players alike an early confidence boost as they look ahead to conference competition in the PacWest. The Cavaliers move to 1-0 on the young season with the result. Non-league games like this one serve as valuable preparation, letting rosters find their footing before league standings begin to matter. Blanchet Catholic will look to build on this momentum as the regular season schedule continues to take shape in the coming weeks.