Volleyball Recap: James Kenan's Winning Streak Snapped at Five Games

By Team Reports Oct 9, 2024, 11:22am

Volleyball Recap: James Kenan Tigers vs. Kinston Vikings

James Kenan had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Kinston Vikings on Tuesday as the James Kenan Tigers made off with a 3-0 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Tigers also won the last time the pair played back in September.

The match finished with set scores of 25-7, 25-21, 25-11.

Among those leading the charge was Jourdan Joe, who had six kills and six aces. That's the most aces she has posted since back in September.

James Kenan was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 14 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in three consecutive games.

Despite the defeat, Kinston saw an underclassman step up: TANIJAH SUTTON had 15 digs.

James Kenan's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-10. As for Kinston, they are on a 26-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. James Kenan will take on North Lenoir at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Kinston, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome Wallace-Rose Hill, where the match is scheduled at 6:00 p.m.

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