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Boys volleyball recognizes nine seniors, defeats Parkway South

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Darby Morel, Reporter
May 2, 2025
Maddie Roberts
Walking across the net, senior Charlie Caby and the boys volleyball teamshake hands with the Parkway South team. The Lancers bested the Patriots 4-1 at Lafayette, Thursday, May 1.

To secure the win for Lafayette, senior middle hitter Alex Griffon put up a crucial block as the Lafayette boys volleyball team defeated Parkway South at Lafayette on Senior Night, Thursday, May 1.

Full of chaotic rallies, the fourth and final set was a close one, ending with a score of 25-23. The Patriots had the momentum going into the decisive fourth set, but the Lancers were able to secure the set and end the game.

Lafayette had overpowered Parkway South, winning the first two sets. However, the Patriots stormed back in the third set to keep themselves in the game.

 

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