Volleyball Recap: Smyrna Takes a Loss

Smyrna was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 3-0 to the Lebanon Blue Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.

While Smyrna had to settle for second, they sure made a game of it, scoring at least 18 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-18, 25-21.

Somaia Jones paced Smyrna's offense, picking up ten kills. Jones got some help from Ava Francis and her 20 assists. Jones was also solid from the service line: she led the team with two aces.

Smyrna's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Lebanon, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-2.

Smyrna wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 2-0 victory against Lawson on the 22nd. As for Lebanon, they will face off against Wilson Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.