D.H. Conley takes 3A volleyball title, beats Cox Mill in straight sets
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Updated January 23, 2021 9:09 p.m. EST
By Kyle Morton, HighSchoolOT producer
Cary, N.C. It was a long time coming for a D.H. Conley program that has had a number of close calls and heartbreaking playoff losses in recent memory.
The Vikings claimed the N.C. High School Athletic Association 3A volleyball state championship on Saturday evening at Green Level High School in Cary.
The Vikings took down Cox Mill in three sets (25-23, 25-23, 25-23).
Cox Mill took an early lead in the first set, but Conley rallied and claimed a 22-21 lead. The Vikings ended the set on a 3-2 run, led by four kills from Maddy May. Conley won the first set 25-23.
Cardinal Gibbons still playing for volleyball state title after school moves to virtual learning
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Updated January 22, 2021 10:12 a.m. EST
By Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor
Raleigh, N.C. Cardinal Gibbons High School announced on Thursday evening that it was moving to a fully virtual learning platform for two weeks at the recommendation of the Wake County Department of Health.
According to a letter sent to Cardinal Gibbons families, three additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified at the school two students and one staff member. There has been transmission between members of the Cardinal Gibbons community and another school in the Diocses.
McMichael claims 2A East crown, downs North Lenoir for spot in title match
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Updated January 20, 2021 12:45 a.m. EST
By J. Mike Blake, HighSchoolOT Contributor
Wheat Swamp, NC The Phoenix are going where they never have before.
McMichael earned its first appearance in a state volleyball title match by defeating North Lenoir 3-0 (25-16, 25-21, 25-21) in the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2A East final on Tuesday night.
The Phoenix (17-1) will take on reigning 2A state champion Fred T. Foard in Saturday s championship match, scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at Green Level High School in Cary. The Tigers defeated West Wilkes 3-0 in the 2A West final.
Providence shocks Green Hope in four sets, ends Falcons run of consecutive state titles
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By Nick Stevens, HighSchoolOT managing editor
Cary, N.C. Green Hope s run of consecutive 4A volleyball state championships will end at four.
For the first time since 2015, the Falcons dropped a playoff game. Providence made the trip from Charlotte and beat Green Hope in the 4A West regional championship in four sets, 23-25, 30-28, 25-18, 25-18.
Even in the first set, which the Panthers lost, Providence led most of the match.
Green Hope jumped out to a 4-0 lead, but Providence eventually took a 6-5 lead. From that point, Green Hope didn t lead again until it took an 18-17 lead late in the set. Providence managed to tie the set twice after that, but never retook the lead as Green Hope won the set 25-23.