South Stokes hadn't done well against West Stokes recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Sauras had just enough and edged out the Wildcats 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Sauras have posted against the Wildcats since September 7, 2022.
South Stokes had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first two sets, they turned around to win the next three. The match finished with set scores of 21-25, 23-25, 25-21, 25-22, 15-11.

Hannah Mcgee
09/03/25 @ West Stokes | 19 |
08/28/25 vs Bishop McGuinness | 12 |
08/26/25 @ College Prep & Leadership Academy | 12 |
08/25/25 vs West Stokes | 9 |
08/21/25 vs Forbush | 9 |
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Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead South Stokes to victory, but perhaps none more so than Hannah Mcgee, who had 19 digs and one assist. With that strong performance, Mcgee is now averaging an impressive 11.2 digs per game. Another player making a difference was Avery Carrick, who had 11 digs and one assist.
South Stokes was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 11 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least nine aces in four consecutive games.
South Stokes now has a winning record of 5-4. As for West Stokes, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Stokes will host South Davidson at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Sauras surely won't give up without a fight. As for West Stokes, they will welcome East Surry at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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