ROCKINGHAM – The Richmond Senior High School volleyball team started the season with a sweep on Monday.
To kick off the new season, the Lady Raiders defeated non-league Forest Hills High School 3-0 at home.
Richmond won the first set 25-13, thanks in part to an 11-0 run at the service line by veteran setter Ava Edmondson, who hit five aces in the first set.
Richmond won the second set 25-15 to take a 10-1 lead, with both Edmondson and sophomore libero Kenley Smith getting it rolling with multiple aces each.
A strong performance from the entire team resulted in a 25-8 score in the final set. Sophomore Riley McDonald (middle attacker) and third-year J’Nasia Neal (outside attacker) were two of the numerous contributors who scored kills.
Click here to read a full recap of Monday’s win, including a video interview with head coach Ashleigh Larsen, Edmondson and Neal.
Richmond (1-0) travels to Harnett Central High School (0-0) for another non-league game on Tuesday. The varsity-only contest begins at 7 p.m.
Below are photos from the Lady Raiders’ season-opening win, captured by sports editor Kyle Pillar.
Sophomore Kenley Smith, who played a key role from the service line on Monday, catches a pass in the second set. (Kyle Pillar, Sports Editor)
