Volleyball Game Preview: Durham Academy Cavaliers vs. Cary Academy Chargers

For the second straight game, Durham Academy will face off against Cary Academy. The Cavaliers will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against the Chargers at 5:00 p.m.

The home team had won the previous five meetings between Durham Academy and Cary Academy, and Cary Academy kept the tradition alive. The Cavaliers took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Chargers on Friday.

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

Alice Chen

Digs

10/10/25 @ Cary Academy	11
10/07/25 vs North Raleigh Christian Academy	19
10/03/25 @ Ravenscroft	20
09/30/25 @ New Life Camp	16
09/29/25 @ Jordan	15
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Despite the loss, Durham Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Alice Chen had 11 digs and one assist. Chen has been hot for a while, having posted ten or more digs the last 15 times she's played.

Durham Academy has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-7 record this season. As for Cary Academy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-10.

Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's match: Durham Academy has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 10.5 aces per game. However, it's not like Cary Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.5 aces. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more volleyball content.