After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Wallace-Rose Hill, South Lenoir was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 3-0 margin over the James Kenan Tigers. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Blue Devils as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
South Lenoir never let James Kenan on the board, but things got pretty close in the third set. The match finished with set scores of 25-13, 25-15, 25-22.
James Kenan's loss came despite strong showings from Y'Anna Rivers and Alayjah Wright. Rivers had three aces, two kills, and a block, while Wright had three aces, two kills, and a block. That's the most aces Rivers has posted in her last five matchups.
South Lenoir's win bumped their record up to 9-6. As for James Kenan, they dropped their record down to 6-10 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road.
South Lenoir will host Southwest Onslow at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. South Lenoir is facing Southwest Onslow at the right time seeing as Southwest Onslow is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for James Kenan, they will head out to take on Kinston at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. James Kenan will also cruise into their next match with the timing on their side: Kinston will have lost ten straight heading into Tuesday's contest.
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