After flying high against Franklin Academy on Wednesday, Research Triangle came back down to earth. The Raptors came up short against the Roxboro Community Bulldogs on Thursday, falling 3-0. The Raptors have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
The final score came out to 25-16, 25-12, 25-13.
Kat Liquorie
| 08/12/25 vs Carolina Friends | 7 |
| 08/20/25 @ Franklin Academy | 13 |
| 08/11/25 vs Eno River Academy | 16 |
| 08/15/25 vs Chatham Charter | 16 |
| 08/21/25 vs Roxboro Community | 18 |
Despite the loss, Research Triangle saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kat Liquorie had 18 digs and three aces. Those 18 digs set a new season-high mark for Liquorie.
Research Triangle's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Roxboro Community, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-1.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Research Triangle will face off against rival East Wake Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Roxboro Community is set to challenge their familiar foe Triangle Math & Science at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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