Volleyball Recap: Addison Gillespie and Ella Barnes Secure Win for Vance Charter

Knights

Previous 3 Games

10/23/25 vs Ascend Leadership	3-0
10/21/25 vs Discovery Charter School	3-0
10/14/25 vs Oxford Prep	3-0

It's playoff time, and Vance Charter had no trouble coming through when it counted. They were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Ascend Leadership Aviators on Thursday. The win was familiar territory for the Knights, who have now won three contests in a row.

Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Vance Charter took every set by at least 14 points. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-7, 25-11, 25-7.

Leading Vance Charter to victory were Ella Barnes and Addison Gillespie. Barnes had nine digs and one assist, while Gillespie had six digs. That's the most digs Gillespie has posted since back in September.

Vance Charter's victory bumped their record up to 19-3. As for Ascend Leadership, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-10.

Looking ahead, Vance Charter will challenge Falls Lake at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Ascend Leadership does not have any more games scheduled as of now.