Volleyball Recap: Walnut Extends Winning Streak to 14

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vs BHS 8-27-2026	3-0	W
vs BHS 8-25-2026	3-0	W
vs BHS 8-20-2026	3-0	W
@ CHS 8-18-2026	3-0	W
vs TCP 8-15-2026*	2-0	W
+ 9 more games

Walnut had already won 13 in a row and they went ahead and made it 14 on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Belmont Cardinals with a sharp 3-0 victory.

Maddie Wilburn paced Walnut's offense, picking up eight kills. Wilburn got some help from Vivian Brown and her 21 assists. Heidee Sanford controlled things from the service line, finishing with four aces.

Despite the loss, Belmont saw an underclassman step up: freshman Mattlie Rogers had 27 digs and an assist. Another player making a difference was Cadence Wright, who had seven digs and four assists.

Walnut's record currently sits at 14-1. As for Belmont, they have traveled a rocky road for a while, having lost nine of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.

Belmont wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 3-0 defeat against Booneville on the 1st.