Surry defeated Johnston, 3-0, in Region X volleyball action on Friday, October 9. The Knights took the first set, 25-17, breaking a 10-10 tie behind the serving of Megan Stanley and Caitlin Voigt. Surry went up, 2-1, in the second set knocking off the Jaguars, 25-20. In the set, the Knights broke open an 18-16 game outscoring Johnston, 7-4, to close the set. Surry took the third set, 25-12, to capture the match.

“It took us a while to get going,” stated Surry coach Jan Marion-Kiser. “We definitely came out a little flat. It may have been due to such an emotional Dig Pink event last night.”

Surry was lead by Mallorie Vogler and Megan Stanley with ten kills each. Vogler also added six digs while Stanley notched four digs. Cassie Durham and Patty Murphy added eight kills each while Hannah Fulk added four.

Durham led the Knights with eight blocks while Amber Owens collected six blocks. Libero Brittany Draughn notched fourteen digs with Taylor Moxley adding eight digs. Setters Alyssa Parker and Caitlin Voigt combined for thirty six assists with both recording two service aces.

“As a team, we need to serve better,” added Marion-Kiser. “On the positive side, we had a good effort from our entire team.”

Surry (13-2) travels to Davidson County on Tuesday, October 13 for a 6:00 p.m. match against the Storm. The Knights return home on October 20 for a 6:00 p.m. match against Wytheville.