Warner Royals Women's Volleyball | Post-Match Recap
September 10, 2025 — Lake Wales, FL

Royals Home Opener Highlighted by Double-Doubles from De Jesus and Cooley

The Warner University Royals opened their home slate on Tuesday night inside the Turner Athletic Center, pushing Sun Conference rival Webber International before falling in five sets. Despite the result, Warner had several standout individual performances that energized the home crowd and showcased the team's depth.

Warner Highlights

• Julia De Jesus turned in a strong two-way performance, recording a double-double with 11 kills and 13 digs.

• Leah Cooley matched her effort with a double-double of her own, finishing with 11 kills and 16 digs.

• Rylee Waldie was a force at the net, registering 10 kills, 4 solo blocks, and 1 assisted block, giving the Royals consistent production both offensively and defensively.

• Ashlyn Fassnacht anchored the back row with an impressive 32 digs, keeping rallies alive against Webber's attack.

• Imar Laboy directed the offense with a team-high 30 assists, setting the tone for the Royals' attack.

• Skye McDermott contributed another 10 assists, adding balance to the Royals' distribution.

• Julliana Abbade added presence at the net with 2 solo blocks, helping Warner defensively at the middle.

Up Next

Warner continues Sun Conference play later this week as the Royals look to turn strong individual performances into team victories. With the energy of their home opener and leadership emerging across the roster, the Royals are poised to keep growing through the heart of the season.