Alleghany was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single set away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Starmount Rams. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rams apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.

Lilly Carrillo
08/28/25 vs Starmount | 19 |
08/26/25 vs Ashe County | 14 |
08/21/25 @ Surry Central | 11 |
08/19/25 @ North Stokes | 19 |
08/14/25 @ North Surry | 13 |
08/12/25 @ Mount Airy | 17 |
Alleghany lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Lilly Carrillo, who had 19 digs and one block. Carrillo is crushing it when it comes to digs: she's had at least 11 every time she's taken the court this season. Ellie Collins was another key player, getting 20 kills, 15 digs, and two aces.
Alleghany's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Starmount, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-2.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Alleghany will challenge rival West Wilkes at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Starmount is set to take on their familiar foe East Wilkes at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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