The Kings Knights will challenge the St. Ursula Academy Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Kings is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Mason just ended the team's four-match winning streak on Monday. They fell 3-1 to the Comets. While the Knights didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Comets 25-20 in the first set.
Kings started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last three. The match finished with set scores of 20-25, 25-19, 25-19, 25-20.
Kennady Horsley
| 10/13/25 @ Mason | 21 |
| 10/09/25 @ Turpin | 18 |
| 10/07/25 vs Walnut Hills | 10 |
| 10/06/25 @ Oak Hills | 14 |
| 10/02/25 vs Lebanon | 10 |
Kings might have lost, but man, Kennady Horsley was a machine: she had 21 digs and one assist. Horsley is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had ten or more in each of the last five games she's played.
Meanwhile, St. Ursula Academy faced Archbishop McNicholas in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Bulldogs walked away with a 3-1 victory over the Rockets. The win continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Rockets: they've now won eight in a row.
The victory didn't come easy: Archbishop McNicholas scored at least 20 points in every set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-21, 25-20, 19-25, 25-21.
Kings' defeat dropped their record down to 18-3. As for St. Ursula Academy, their win bumped their record up to 14-8.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Thursday's contest: Kings has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 10.4 aces per game. However, it's not like St. Ursula Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.5 aces. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Kings came up short against St. Ursula Academy when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 3-1. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.
