Volleyball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Allie Bauer and Madelyn Perkins Lead Union Pines to Victory + How To Watch

Union Pines barely beat Pine Forest the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Vikings were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Trojans on Monday. The win continues a trend for the Vikings in their matchups with the Trojans: they've now won five in a row.

Union Pines never let Pine Forest on the board, but things got pretty close in the third set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-18, 25-13, 25-23.

Allie Bauer

Assists

08/18/25 @ Pine Forest	15
08/14/25 vs Gray's Creek	16
08/13/25 @ Jack Britt	18
08/12/25 vs Northwood	12
10/22/24 vs Swansboro	15

Leading Union Pines to victory were Madelyn Perkins and Allie Bauer. Perkins had 19 assists and seven digs, while Bauer had 15 assists and three digs. Bauer has been hot, having posted 12 or more assists the last five times she's played.

Union Pines' record now sits at 3-1. As for Pine Forest, they dropped their record down to 0-3 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.

Union Pines wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 3-2 victory against Uwharrie Charter Academy on the 19th. As for Pine Forest, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-2 defeat against South Johnston on the 21st.