The Laurens Raiders girls varsity volleyball team is scheduled to compete in a neutral non-conference match against the Blacksburg Wildcats on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. This tri-match will be decided in a best-of-three format.
The Raiders currently hold an overall season record of 4-4, with a 3-1 record in non-region play and a 1-0 record in home games. Their in-state record stands at 4-4. The team has a 2-3 record in neutral site matches. Key players for Laurens include Cherysh Gomez, who has 57 kills and 15 serving aces, and Madison Dixon, who leads in digs with 77 and receptions with 92. Sophia Gomez has contributed 114 assists.
In terms of team statistics, Laurens has recorded 160 kills, 17 total blocks, 71 serving aces, 334 digs, 153 assists, and 312 receptions. The team’s scoring average per game is 1.5, with set scores averaging 20.2, 22.2, 20.4, 22.0, and 15.0 across five sets. The Raiders are ranked #124 in South Carolina and #30 in South Carolina Class AAAA. Within the Greenville area, they are ranked #66.
The Blacksburg Wildcats enter the match with an overall record of 3-2. Their season recap shows a 2-0 region record, a 1-0 non-region record, and a 2-0 home record. Blacksburg has an in-state record of 2-2 and a neutral site record of 0-1. Their team statistics include 53 kills, 4 total blocks, 30 serving aces, 72 digs, 46 assists, and 83 receptions. The Wildcats’ scoring average per game is 1.8, with set scores averaging 19.6, 20.6, and 25.0 across three sets. Blacksburg is ranked #117 in South Carolina and #10 in South Carolina Class A. They are ranked #75 in the Charlotte area and #62 in the Greenville area.
