Virginia Episcopal School was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 3-0 to the North Cross Raiders. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bishops have suffered against the Raiders since October 23, 2015.
While Virginia Episcopal School was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into North Cross' winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-13, 25-19, 25-20.
Leading North Cross to victory were Faith Johnson and Scout Kappes. Johnson had 11 digs and three aces, while Kappes hit 77.3% for 18 killseight aces, four digs, and four digs. Kappes is on a roll when it comes to kills, as she's now had five or more in the last 32 games she's played dating back to last season.
Virginia Episcopal School's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for North Cross, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Virginia Episcopal School will take on St. Anne's-Belfield at 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for North Cross, they will welcome Southwest Virginia Academy at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. North Cross will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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