Virginia High School Volleyball - Hopewell bounced by New Kent
November 5, 2025: New Kent, VA 23124
New Kent Trojans (New Kent, VA) boosters left the game pleased Wednesday as they witnessed their volleyball team overcome the visiting Hopewell Blue Devils (Hopewell, VA), 3-0 in a non-league challenge.
The Trojans (17-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Lakeland (Suffolk, VA). The Cavaliers come into the non-league challenge with a 11-14 record. In their last challenge, Lakeland beat Heritage (Newport News, VA), 3-1, in a non-league challenge.
Match Summary
The number one-seeded New Kent Lady Trojans advanced to the semifinal round of the Region 3A tournament with a three-set sweep of their Bay Rivers rival York Falcons, 25-11, 25-12, 25-20. New Kent was able to play all 15 available players in the match. NK will face the number four seed, Lakeview, in the semifinals next Tuesday. Assuming NK advances to the Regional Championship, they will likely face Tabb, who ended their regular season tied for third in Bay Rivers. Highlights from the York match include: Leah Rounds with 12 Ks, 2 aces, 6 digs, and a block; Carly Sachs with 11 Ks, 3 aces, and 8 digs; Ryan Griffith with 9 Ks; Ava Nieto with 3 Ks; and Maddie Perry with 2 Ks. Carina Dolci led the service game with 5 aces, 19 service points, and 11 digs. Running the offense, setter Brielle Perry recorded 21 assists, 1 K, and 3 digs, while Desi Stowe recorded 12 assists, two aces, and 2 digs.
