ROCKINGHAM – After only losing one match during the entire regular season, the Rockingham Middle School volleyball team was stunned in the Southeastern Middle School Athletic Conference championship Wednesday against Anson Middle School Blue.
That only regular season loss also came to Anson Blue for Teresa Mason’s Lady Rockets, and Wednesday’s championship was a close bout that saw the top-seeded home team come up just short in the five-set match. Rockingham won the first two sets by scores of 25-3 and 25-19. But Anson would roar back to win the final three sets 13-25, 12-25 and 12-15.
Leading scorers for Rockingham were Katherine Davis (33 points), Keyoni Nichols (24 points), Joy Styles (17 points) and Edriana Davis (10 points). Also getting on the stat sheet were Allie Rodgers (nine points), Kenleigh Locklear (four points) and Jamiya Lindsey (one point). Rockingham finished the season with a 9-2 overall record.
“Thank you to everyone who came out to support the team,” Mason said. “And special thanks to the players and managers for all of your hard work and dedication throughout the season.”
Game information provided by Teresa Mason.
Carver Middle School wins 2018 golf conference championship
WADESBORO – Also in action this week were several local middle school golf teams, as the season drew to a close in the Southeastern Middle School Athletic Conference championship at Twin Valley Golf Course. Scotland County Schools’ Carver Middle School took home the team title.
The Ellerbe golf team finished in third place, with Rockingham Middle sandwiched in between the Eagles and the Wildcats. The Hamlet Red Rams placed fifth overall. Top Wildcats Bryce Goodwin and Brent Hayes both shot a 107 in the 18-hole match, while Vance Goodwin had a 119, and Lane Richardson had a 120.
Game information provided by Allen Adeimy.
Ellerbe volleyball ends season against Hamlet
ELLERBE – The Ellerbe Middle School volleyball team wrapped up its 2018 regular season with two losses to visiting Hamlet Middle School during a double-header match earlier this week. The Lady Red Rams won the first match 25-3, 25-16, before ending the afternoon with a 25-16, 25-13 victory in the second match. Ellerbe and second-year head coach Kristin Svitak finished the season with a 3-9 overall record.
Game information provided by Allen Adeimy.
