Volleyball Recap: Kate Duncan Smith DAR Picks Up Sixth Straight Win at Home + How To Watch

Kate Duncan Smith DAR 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 Pleasant Valley on Thursday. The Patriots blew past the Raiders 3-0. This was a revenge game for the Patriots: when they faced off against the Raiders on Tuesday, they had to take a 2-1 loss.

Kate Duncan Smith DAR was especially dominant in the second set. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 25-15, 25-23.

Shayna Russell paced Kate Duncan Smith DAR's offense, picking up 15 kills. Russell got some help from Gillian Head and her 26 assists. Head was also solid from the service line: she led the team with three aces.

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Previous 6 Games (Home)

10/09/25 vs Pleasant Valley	3-0
10/02/25 vs Randolph School	2-0
09/30/25 vs Lee	2-0
09/30/25 vs West End	2-0
09/29/25 vs New Hope	3-0
09/18/25 vs North Jackson	3-0

Kate Duncan Smith DAR's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 28-21. As for Pleasant Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 21-13 record this season.

Kate Duncan Smith DAR will face off against Jacksonville at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Pleasant Valley, they will be taking part in a tournament against Coosa Christian at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday.