North Carolina High School Volleyball - Riverside-Durham can't hold off Durham School of the Arts
September 4, 2024: Durham, NC 27701
In Wednesday's non-league match, the Durham School of the Arts Bulldogs (Durham, NC) volleyball squad tipped the visiting Riverside-Durham Pirates (Durham, NC), by a final score of 3-2.
Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Vance County Vipers (Henderson, NC) in a Northern Lakes Athletic 2A/3A match, on Thursday, September 5. Durham School of the Arts will attempt to advance on its 6-3 season record. The Vipers enter the match with a 2-4 record after their 3-0 league loss to Louisburg (Louisburg, NC).
The Pirates (1-3) will now prepare for their match against South Granville (Creedmoor, NC). The Vikings enter the non-league match with a 7-1 record. In their last match, South Granville held off Franklin Academy (Wake Forest, NC), 3-2, in a non-league match.
Match Summary
DSA struggled for consistency early on, but settled down with a line up change. The Bulldogs were scrappy and hustled to keep balls alive. The team's confidence evolved into more consistent and more aggressive play, ultimately leading to victory.