The Newberry Academy varsity volleyball team secured a decisive 3-0 victory over the visiting Wardlaw Academy Patriots in a conference match held on Thursday, September 3, in Newberry. This win improves Newberry Academy’s season record to 3-4.
The Eagles dominated the sets with scores of 25-16, 28-26, and 25-16. Key individual performances for Newberry Academy included S. Hughes, who recorded 9 kills with a .214 hitting percentage, and A. James, who achieved a 1.000 hitting percentage with 1 kill. H. Beevers contributed to the team’s effort with 0 total blocks and 0 kills.
Team statistics show Newberry Academy with 25 kills, 0 total blocks, 13 serving aces, 43 digs, and 24 assists. Wardlaw Academy, now with a 1-8 season record, was unable to match Newberry Academy’s performance.
Looking ahead, Newberry Academy will face the Richard Winn Academy Eagles in a SCISA A Region III game on Tuesday, September 8. Richard Winn Academy enters that match with a 3-2 record. Wardlaw Academy is scheduled to play Cambridge Academy, which holds a 1-3 record.
Newberry Academy, a private school located in Newberry, is a significant part of the local educational landscape, offering various athletic programs to students in the area. The school’s performance in regional competitions like this volleyball match contributes to the community’s engagement with local sports.
