Roanoke Rapids was the 3-0 winner over Halifax Academy when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Yellowjackets lost 3-0 to the Vikings on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Yellowjackets have suffered against the Vikings since October 12, 2015.
While Roanoke Rapids was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Halifax Academy's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 25-20, 25-21.
Mattie Cutchin paced Roanoke Rapids' offense, picking up six kills. Cutchin got some help from Emilee Campbell and her ten assists. Juleigh Hall controlled things from the service line, finishing with four aces.
Halifax Academy found their leader in sophomore Emma Inscoe, who had eight digs and three aces. Jessa Pope was another key player, getting four aces and three digs.
This is the second loss in a row for Roanoke Rapids and nudges their season record down to 3-3. As for Halifax Academy, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Roanoke Rapids will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Wake Prep Academy at 6:15 p.m. on the 11th. As for Halifax Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 3-0 victory against Albemarle School on the 28th.
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