St. Anthony dropped its season-opening volleyball match at home Thursday night to South Central, but both games were very close.

The Lady Cougars prevailed 28-26, 25-22.

For the Lady Bulldogs, Elizabeth Kabbes had 1 ace; Claire Schneidermantle 2 kills, 1 block; Stella Passalacqua 1 kill, 1 block, 2 points; Kate Hartke 1 kill, 1 ace, 5 points; Taylor Ritz 4 kills, 1 ace; Lucy Fearday 1 kill; Kyra Swearingen 1 ace, 10 assists, 7 points; and Ada Rozene 5 kills, 1 block, 1 point.

The St. Anthony junior varsity squad posted a win in three games. The scores were 20-25, 25-14, 15-12.

In the freshman contest, South Central prevailed 25-14, 25-22.

St. Anthony will play at home again Tuesday night. It will be Pink Out Night and the Lady Bulldogs will play host to Effingham.