New Kent had won 11 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they bumped up to 3-0 to make it 12. They blew past the Lafayette Rams 3-0. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Trojans also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2024.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead New Kent to victory, but perhaps none more so than Carly Sachs, who had 14 digs, ten kills, and two aces. Sachs is crushing it when it comes to kills: she's had at least five every time she's taken the court this season. Desirae Stowe was another key player, getting six digs and two aces.
Trojans
| 09/02/25 vs Lafayette | 3-0 |
| 08/28/25 @ Poquoson | 3-2 |
| 08/26/25 @ Gloucester | 3-0 |
They weren't the only good server: New Kent was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 12 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in 21 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Lafayette fell to 2-1. The loss put an end to their undefeated start to the season.
Despite the loss, Lafayette saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Laurel Bray had 19 assists and 15 digs.
New Kent wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 3-2 victory against Tabb on the 4th. As for Lafayette, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-1 win against Bruton on the 4th.
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