Peninsula Catholic proved they can win big two weeks ago (they won by three) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Northumberland Indians 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Knights have posted since October 18, 2024.
The match came down to the wire multiple times:three sets needed extra rallies to declare a winner. The match finished with set scores of 27-25, 22-25, 26-28, 26-24, 15-6.
Ajah Davidson
| 08/26/25 @ The Covenant | 10 |
| 08/28/25 vs Hampton Christian Academy | 10 |
| 08/19/25 @ StoneBridge | 15 |
| 09/10/25 @ Northumberland | 20 |
Peninsula Catholic found their leader in freshman Ajah Davidson, who had 20 digs and three aces. Those 20 digs set a new season-high mark for Davidson. Another player making a difference was Summer Spencer, who hit 77.8% for seven kills and 12 digs, two aces, and one block.
The win got Peninsula Catholic back to even at 2-2. As for Northumberland, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Peninsula Catholic will be taking part in a tournament against Grassfield at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Northumberland, they will face off against Colonial Beach at 12:00 p.m. on the 20th.
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