Volleyball Recap: Alleghany Extends Winning Streak to Five + How To Watch

Alleghany had to skate by with only a one-set margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the three-set drubbing they dealt Riverheads on Tuesday. The Cougars were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Gladiators. Winning may never get old, but the Cougars sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.

Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Alleghany took every set by at least ten points. The final score came out to 25-14, 25-7, 25-15.

NEVAEH FORBES had an outrageously good game as she had 13 digs and four aces. That's the most aces she has posted over her last eight contests. Another player making a difference was MADDY LOWRY, who had five aces and one assist.

Cougars

Previous 5 Games

09/30/25 @ Riverheads	3-0
09/27/25 @ James River	2-1
09/27/25 vs Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy	2-0
09/27/25 vs Heritage	2-0
09/27/25 vs Parry McCluer	2-0

They weren't the only good servers: Alleghany was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 16 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in 14 consecutive matches.

Despite the defeat, Riverheads saw an underclassman step up: freshman Chesney Dunlap had eight digs and three aces.

Alleghany's record now sits at 13-2. As for Riverheads, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.

Alleghany didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-0 loss against Fort Defiance on the 2nd. As for Riverheads, they have also already played their next contest, a 3-0 defeat against Stuarts Draft on the 2nd.