Rocky Mount Academy came close to a first-round volleyball upset, but No. 7 Northwood Temple rallied after falling behind 2-1 to win in five sets. Elsewhere, four area volleyball teams and Faith Christian’s girls’ tennis team were eliminated in the second round of their state playoffs, while North Pitt shut out SouthWest Edgecombe in boys’ soccer.

By the Numbers
  • RMA’s Charlotte Burns had 36 kills, 25 digs, four aces and three blocks.
  • Northwood Temple won 3-2 after trailing 2-1; the final set ended 15-12.
  • Southern Nash finished 13-10; Northern Nash, 14-9; Nash Central, 10-12; and North East Carolina Prep, 14-6.
  • Faith Christian finished 7-11, while SouthWest Edgecombe ended 6-13-1 overall.
Yes, But

RMA pushed a 23-1 opponent to five sets and briefly led, but couldn’t close out the match. Faith Christian also earned wins in singles and doubles, though Caldwell Academy took the overall tennis match, 5-2.

Bottom Line

The playoff run ended for several area teams, but RMA’s near-upset and individual performances offered bright spots in a tough night of postseason results.