Blue Ridge Early College's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Shining Rock Classical Academy Falcons 3-0. The Bobcats have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Falcons, too.
Blue Ridge Early College walked away with the win (and looked especially good in the first set). The match finished with set scores of 25-7, 25-16, 25-20.
Blue Ridge Early College found their leader in freshman Analee Russell, who had 13 digs and five aces.
Bobcats
| 08/15/25 @ Shining Rock Classical Academy | 19 |
| 09/17/24 vs Murphy | 8 |
| 09/12/24 @ Hayesville | 5 |
| 09/05/24 @ Andrews | 4 |
| 09/03/24 @ Carolina Day | 13 |
| 08/29/24 @ Shining Rock Classical Academy | 20 |
Blue Ridge Early College was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 19 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in August of 2024.
Blue Ridge Early College's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Shining Rock Classical Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Blue Ridge Early College will challenge Swain County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Shining Rock Classical Academy, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Mount Pisgah Academy at 7:00 p.m. on the 28th. The match will give the Falcons their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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