Volleyball Recap: Research Triangle Starts Season with Defeat at Home

Research Triangle unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Eno River Academy Bobcats by a score of 3-2 on Monday. The Raptors haven't had much luck with the Bobcats recently, as the team has come up short the last seven times they've met.

Research Triangle took a 2-1 lead headed into the fourth set, but sadly they lost the next two. The match finished with set scores of 19-25, 25-11, 22-25, 25-11, 16-14.

Kat Liquorie

Digs

08/11/25 vs Eno River Academy	16
10/22/24 vs Ayden - Grifton	12
10/10/24 @ NCSSM: Durham	18
10/08/24 vs Raleigh Charter	15
10/07/24 vs Franklin Academy	23

Despite the defeat, Research Triangle saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kat Liquorie had 16 digs and two aces. Liquorie has been hot, having posted 12 or more digs the last five times she's played.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Research Triangle will host Carolina Friends at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Eno River Academy, they will challenge Triangle Math & Science at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.