Old Bridge Sweeps St. Joseph in Boys Volleyball

No. 3 Old Bridge defeats No. 6 St. Joseph (Met.) in straight sets

Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:28am

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Oskar Lapinski recorded 12 kills and 10 digs to lead the No. 3 Old Bridge boys volleyball team to a 25-22, 25-21 victory over the No. 6 St. Joseph (Met.) squad in Metuchen, New Jersey.

Why it matters

This matchup between two top-ranked New Jersey boys volleyball teams showcases the competitive nature of the sport in the state, as Old Bridge asserted its dominance over a fellow state power.

The details

Lapinski's all-around performance paced Old Bridge to the straight-set win over St. Joseph (Met.). The victory keeps Old Bridge firmly in the top 3 of the NJ.com rankings, while St. Joseph (Met.) drops to No. 6 after the loss.

  • The match took place on April 15, 2026.

The players

Oskar Lapinski

A standout player for the No. 3 ranked Old Bridge boys volleyball team, Lapinski recorded a double-double with 12 kills and 10 digs in the victory.

Old Bridge

The No. 3 ranked boys volleyball team in New Jersey, Old Bridge swept its match against fellow state power St. Joseph (Met.).

St. Joseph (Met.)

The No. 6 ranked boys volleyball team in New Jersey, St. Joseph (Met.) was defeated by Old Bridge in straight sets.

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The takeaway

This victory solidifies Old Bridge's status as one of the top boys volleyball programs in New Jersey, as they continue to assert their dominance over fellow state powers like St. Joseph (Met.).