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 came up short against the Vikings on Wednesday, falling 3-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss 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. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-16, 25-20, 25-21.
Halifax Academy found their leader in sophomore Emma Inscoe, who had eight digs and three aces. Another player making a difference was Jessa Pope, who had four aces and three digs.
Roanoke Rapids' defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Halifax Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2.
Roanoke Rapids will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Wake Prep Academy at 6:15 p.m. on September 11. As for Halifax Academy, they have already played their next match, a 3-0 win against Albemarle School on the 28th.
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