The Lourdes volleyball team needed a boost this offseason.

In 2010, The Bobcats had a promising season with legitimate state final four aspirations end abruptly with a regional quarterfinal loss to Coral Reef.

A new, more aggressive offensive system, installed by new coach Pedro Penate has helped put Lourdes in the mix again this season.

The Bobcats continued to pick up key victories Tuesday when they beat district rival Southwest, 25-19, 25-13, 25-14 at the Eagles’ gym. Lourdes (15-2) is in first place in District 15-8A and remains undefeated in district games.

“The team’s confidence was very down after last season,” Penate said. “We needed to change our whole approach and become a stronger offensive team.”

Penate is in his first year coaching, but brought plenty of winning experience from his playing days at Southwest. Penate was a member of Southwest’s boys’ state championship team in 2003 and also played at state the following season.

Penate said he has tried to help the Bobcats play a more unpredictable style similar to the college level that involves moving players around to throw off defenses.

Playing at Penate’s alma mater Tuesday, Lourdes showed that skill on its attack as it jumped ahead early and took control of the match after a close start.

Junior middle hitter Isa Vilar had nine kills and controlled up front with seven blocks. Senior outside hitter Sophie Del Campo, who played despite back spasms, finished with 10 digs and two blocks.

Penate credited junior setter Gabi Maseda for conducting the team’s attack throughout the season. Maseda finished with 30 assists, three digs and three kills.

In addition to its district success, Lourdes picked up a few solid victories last week at the Chaminade Invitational. The Bobcats beat Archbishop McCarthy, Mater Academy and Pace, and played Pompano Beach and Boca Raton St. Andrews well in defeat.

VOLLEYBALL

• Hebrew Academy d. Horeb Christian 25-14, 25-12, 25-13: Jenny Tepler 7 aces, 7 kills, 2 assists. Hailey Dobin 8 aces, 10 kills, 7 digs. Shoshie Mond 7 aces, 5 kills, 8 digs. Bailey Frohlich 4 aces, 5 assists, 6 digs.

• Reagan d Miami Springs 25-18 26-24 25-21: Jessica Almeida 5 kills, 35 assists. Fabiana Zappala 11 kills 1 ace. Natalia Castro 6 kills, 20 assists.

• American d. Carol City 25-12, 25-21, 25-16: Yajaira Buitrago 7 assists, 2 aces, 1 dig, 5 kills. Amber Ortiz 3 aces, 1 dig, 4 kills. Alexandra Fernandez 1 ace, 1 dig, 5 kills.

• Miami Christian d. Somerset Academy 25-11, 25-8, 25-7: Melissa Gonzalez 17 points, 5 aces and 3 kills. Victoria Gonzalez 19 points, 4 aces and 9 kills. Brittany Beckelheimer 9 points, 3 aces and 4 kills. MCS 12-0

• Varela d. South Dade 25-18, 23-25, 25-19, 25-21: Amanda Comesanas 31 assists, 8 kills, 13 digs. Gaby Goldberg 10 kills, 3 aces. Amy Cyr 6 kills, 4 aces. Var (7-8)

• Killian d. Southridge 25-7, 25-10; 25-16:Angelica Sepulveda 7 kills. Crystal Luciano 20 assists, 6 points. Andrea Munoz 7 points, 4 kills.

• Ransom d. Florida Christian 25-14 25-23 25-20: Tere Bernace 12 digs. Nicole Cruz 2 kills, 2 aces. Nikki Colonna 8 kills, 19 assists, 4 aces.

•  Krop d. North Miami Beach. 25-11, 25-10, 25-16: Mariana Ruiz 17 assists, 5 aces, 10 digs. Dylan Yarchin 10 aces, 17 digs, 1 kill. Alisha Shepherd 8 kills, 1 block, 2 aces. KRO 10-4.