Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Gloucester walked away with it. They came out on top against the Denbigh Patriots by a score of 3-1 on Thursday. The win was familiar territory for the Dukes, who have now won five contests in a row.

Grayson Shield
| 11/06/25 vs Denbigh | 53 |
| 11/01/25 vs Lake Taylor | 45 |
| 10/29/25 vs Kecoughtan | 25 |
| 10/28/25 @ Woodside | 31 |
| 10/27/25 @ Manor | 26 |
| + 8 more games |
Gloucester's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Grayson Shield, who had four digs and two blocks. Shield has been hot for a while, having also posted 14 or more assists the last 13 times he's played. Hayden Simmons was another key player, getting 19 kills, seven digs, and three blocks.
Gloucester now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Denbigh, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-9.
As of now, neither Gloucester nor the Patriots have any future games scheduled.
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