Southwest Virginia Academy entered their game against New Covenant on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Conquerors took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gryphons. While the Conquerors didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Gryphons 25-15 in the first set.
Southwest Virginia Academy 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 15-25, 25-20, 25-20, 25-20.
Embry Carlton was a one-woman wrecking crew For New Covenant. as she had 22 digs. That's the most digs Carlton has posted over her last six matches.
Southwest Virginia Academy's loss dropped their record down to 10-5. As for New Covenant, their victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southwest Virginia Academy will venture away from home to face off against Jefferson Christian Academy at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for New Covenant, they will challenge Lynchburg HomeSchool at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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