Volleyball Game Preview: Hampton Roads Academy Navigators vs. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints

Hampton Roads Academy hasn't had much luck against Nansemond-Suffolk Academy recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Navigators will be playing at home against the Saints at 6:00 p.m.

Hampton Roads Academy lost 3-0 to Cape Henry Collegiate on Tuesday.

The final score came out to 25-13, 25-18, 25-13.

Meanwhile, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy made easy work of Norfolk Collegiate on Tuesday and carried off a 3-0 victory.

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy walked away with the win (and looked especially good in the first set). Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-13, 25-18, 25-18.

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy had a senior duo take command as Jossy Byars had 17 assists and Aubrey Rountree had 12 assists and five digs. Byars has been hot, having posted 16 or more assists the last five times she's played.

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in five consecutive matchups.

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-11 record this season. As for Hampton Roads Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-11.

Hampton Roads Academy might still be hurting after the 3-0 defeat they got from Nansemond-Suffolk Academy in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Navigators have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other volleyball content.