Regional volleyball updates: Mania Itaqua and Caldense/Expansão compete

In regional Brazilian volleyball, Mania Itaqua narrowly lost their Campeonato Paulista debut to Sesi Bauru with a score of 3-2. Despite the defeat, setter Everaldo expressed pride in the young team's ability to compete closely with a Superliga-level opponent. Mania Itaqua led the match 2-1 before two red cards shifted the momentum in favor of Sesi Bauru, who secured the win in the tie-break.

In the women's XXXIV Copa Regional de Voleibol, Caldense/Expansão defeated Independente FC of Limeira-SP with a 3-0 sweep (25/19, 25/21, 25/21). Coach Paulinho Togni noted the victory was essential for building team rhythm and confidence. Libero Jaqueline Oliveira was named the standout player of the match.