By Sam Parsons

A difficult season for Oskaloosa Indians volleyball came to a close on Tuesday night in a first round postseason loss at Cedar Rapids Xavier.

Oskaloosa entered the postseason with a 4-25 record and 11 straight losses, while Xavier’s record stood at 13-15. Though it was the worst regular season record for Xavier in a decade, they were one of only three teams in the state to defeat #1 Clear Creek Amana this season.

The Saints controlled the match from the outset and dominated each set. The opening set saw Xavier jump out to an early 8-1 lead and cruise to a 25-14 victory. In the second set, they started on a 9-0 run to quickly put Oskaloosa in the rear view mirror, ultimately taking the set 25-10; and in the third set, after taking an early 10-4 advantage, Xavier scored 12 straight points to go up 22-4 and swiftly ended the match with a 25-7 set victory.

The 2025 season ends with Oskaloosa recording their lowest single-season win total since 2013. The team is not graduating any seniors; in 2026, the squad will be returning a far more experienced group with the hopes of taking a step forward.