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NRCA Fall Shield 2022
by NRCAKnights
NRCA VOLLEYBALL DYNASTY CONTINUES
The NRCA varsity volleyball team won their eighth consecutive NCISAA state championship on Saturday, Oct. 29, against challenger Cannon School. The Knights captured the title 3-1 (25-17, 24-26, 25-20, 25-22) to cap off an undefeated season (27-0).
NRCA had home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, defeating St. Mary’s in the opening round 3-0 (25-15, 25-14, 2517). In the semifinals, NRCA met Covenant Day, winning 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-19).
The one bobble on the path to the title was in the second set of the finals, when the Cougars outscored the Knights 24-26. The players rallied in the next two sets, securing their eighth state championship trophy in as many years.
Senior Megan Murray, ranked the top libero in the state, said the highlight of the finals for her was “seeing everyone come together when we weren’t doing as well. And we pushed forward and didn’t let the stress of the game get to us.”
At the core of NRCA volleyball program culture is prioritizing God and others above self. So, when the team hit a moment of adversity, they leaned into that philosophy. “We’ve always focused on ‘God, Team, Me’ as our team motto. And I think we were really focused on each other this game instead of ourselves individually,” Murray said.
Congratulations to the Knights on a spectacular season!
