Smithfield-Selma lost to Knightdale back in August, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Spartans put the hurt on the Knights with a sharp 3-0 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Spartans.
Smithfield-Selma walked away with the victory (and looked especially good in the third set). The match finished with set scores of 25-19, 25-21, 25-9.
Kaylie Gilyardi
| 09/08/25 vs Knightdale | 5 |
| 08/14/25 @ Knightdale | 4 |
| 08/26/25 vs South Garner | 3 |
| 08/25/25 vs Eastern Wayne | 2 |
| 08/12/25 vs Fike | 2 |
Smithfield-Selma's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaylie Gilyardi, who had seven kills and five aces. Those five aces gave Gilyardi a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Karmen Cyrus, who had 13 assists and three aces.
Smithfield-Selma's victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Knightdale, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Smithfield-Selma wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 3-0 defeat against Fuquay - Varina on the 9th. As for Knightdale, they have also already played their next matchup, a 3-0 loss against Wake Forest on the 9th.
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