Southern Wayne Volleyball

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Southern Wayne High School

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Dudley, NC · Wayne County

Overall0–16Reported recordConference0–117th · Big East 5A/6A5A RPI#540.31058 · State rank

Records: Oct. 6, 2026 · RPI: Oct. 4

2026-27Athletics Coverage

Schedule & Results

Overall0–16
Conference0–11
Current formL · L · L · L · L16-game losing streak
Last 3: sets per game0.03.0 allowed
DateOpponentResultTime (ET)Coverage
Aug 10, 2026vs. GoldsboroL 0–317:00Game Recap
Aug 11, 2026vs. Spring CreekL 0–317:00Game Recap
Aug 12, 2026at Wayne Country DayL 1–317:00Game Recap
Aug 17, 2026at GoldsboroL 0–317:30Original Neuse News Sports coverage
Aug 21, 2026vs. Wayne Country DayLoss · set score under review17:00Score clarification
Aug 25, 2026vs. Southern Nash *L 0–317:00Game Recap
Aug 27, 2026at Hunt *L 0–317:00Game Recap
Sep 1, 2026vs. Rocky Mount *L 0–317:00Game Recap
Sep 3, 2026at Northern Nash *L 0–317:00Game Recap
Sep 9, 2026at Fike *L 0–317:00Game Recap
Sep 15, 2026vs. C.B. Aycock *L 0–317:00Game Recap
Sep 17, 2026at Southern Nash *L 0–317:00Game Recap
Sep 22, 2026vs. Hunt *L 0–317:00Game Recap
Sep 24, 2026at Rocky Mount *L 0–317:00Game Recap
Sep 29, 2026vs. Northern Nash *L 0–317:00Game Recap
Sep 30, 2026vs. Fike *L 0–317:00Game Recap
Oct 8, 2026at C.B. Aycock *Upcoming17:00

Scores show this team first. * Conference game. Results reviewed October 6, 2026. Dates and times may change.

All collected current-season listings are shown. Times are Eastern. * Conference contest. Unlisted dates are not assumed to be byes.

2026 Girls Volleyball Roster

15 named players in the verified current-season roster snapshot. Unposted fields remain “Not listed.”

No.PlayerGrade / YearPosition
1Amberly MorganSo.OH, OPP, DS
2Jillian BondFr.OH
3Destiny BullockSr.OH, DS
4Emma KornegaySr.OH, DS
5Addison McPhailSo.S, OPP
6Morgan KornegayJr.MB, MH
7Payton StricklandJr.OPP, OH, DS
8Anna Grace MerrittSo.S
9Zoe SadaatJr.Not listed
10Paighton TyndallSo.OPP, DS, MH
11Cheyanne JoynerFr.OPP
12Leila VanDusenJr.S, DS
14Amiah GarnerSo.MB
22Jacey HargroveSr.L
23Kassidy WilliamsJr.L

Published Standings Snapshots

Dated snapshots from Neuse News Sports reporting, not live standings.

Girls Volleyball

AS OF SEP 29, 2026

Overall: 0–14, 0.0%. Conference: 0–9, seventh in Big East 5A/6A. NCHSAA RPI: No. 54 in 5A, .30447.

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Articles & Game Recaps

Southern Wayne
Fike0–3Sep 30, 2026
Volleyball

Game Recap

Fike closes September with three-set win over Southern Wayne

Southern Wayne fell 25–13, 25–15, 25–6 to visiting Fike on Sept. 30. The Saints finished the month at 0–16 overall and 0–11 in the Big East, with one listed regular-season conference match remaining.

Fike closes September with three-set win over Southern Wayne

Southern Wayne fell 25–13, 25–15, 25–6 to visiting Fike on Sept. 30. The Saints finished the month at 0–16 overall and 0–11 in the Big East, with one listed regular-season conference match remaining.

Amberly Morgan was credited with two kills and an assist, and Anna Grace Merritt recorded four total blocks. Southern Wayne’s reported totals included five kills, six blocks, three aces, 25 digs and three assists. Fike finished with 25 kills, 20 aces and 25 assists.

The Saints scored 34 points, eight more than in their first meeting at Fike on Sept. 9, but the Golden Demons again won in straight sets. Southern Wayne’s next listed match is the Oct. 8 trip to C.B. Aycock, which won the teams’ first meeting in Dudley.

Southern Wayne
Northern Nash0–3Sep 29, 2026
Volleyball

Game Recap

Saints drop home rematch to Northern Nash

Southern Wayne lost 25–6, 25–7, 25–14 to visiting Northern Nash on Sept. 29. The Saints remained without a win at 0–15 overall and 0–10 in the Big East.

Saints drop home rematch to Northern Nash

Southern Wayne lost 25–6, 25–7, 25–14 to visiting Northern Nash on Sept. 29. The Saints remained without a win at 0–15 overall and 0–10 in the Big East.

Amiah Garner was credited with four total blocks and one kill, and Morgan Kornegay also recorded a kill. Southern Wayne’s reported totals included two kills, four blocks, one ace and 34 digs. Complete Northern Nash team statistics were not available in the reviewed summary.

The Saints improved their set point totals as the match progressed, reaching 14 in the third after scoring six and seven. Northern Nash nevertheless completed a pair of three-set victories in the season series, having won at home Sept. 3. Southern Wayne faced another quick turnaround with Fike visiting the next day.

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Southern Wayne
Rocky Mount0–3Sep 24, 2026
Volleyball

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Garner records 10 blocks as Saints fall at Rocky Mount

Southern Wayne lost 25–10, 25–17, 25–9 at Rocky Mount on Sept. 24, falling to 0–14 overall and 0–9 in the Big East. The Gryphons completed their season sweep after winning the first meeting in Dudley on…

Garner records 10 blocks as Saints fall at Rocky Mount

Southern Wayne lost 25–10, 25–17, 25–9 at Rocky Mount on Sept. 24, falling to 0–14 overall and 0–9 in the Big East. The Gryphons completed their season sweep after winning the first meeting in Dudley on Sept. 1.

Amiah Garner was credited with 10 total blocks and two kills for the Saints. Southern Wayne’s reported team totals included five kills, 13 blocks, five aces and 57 digs. Rocky Mount finished with 24 kills and seven aces.

The second set was Southern Wayne’s most productive at 17 points, though the Saints could not reproduce the 26–24 third set from the first meeting. Rocky Mount held Southern Wayne to 36 points across the return match, compared with 53 in the opener. The Saints next hosted Northern Nash on Sept. 29.

Southern Wayne
Hunt0–3Sep 22, 2026
Volleyball

Game Recap

Hunt sweeps Saints in return matchup

Southern Wayne fell 25–4, 25–11, 25–12 to visiting Hunt on Sept. 22. The result left the Saints 0–13 overall and 0–8 in the Big East, with Hunt winning both regular-season meetings in three sets.

Hunt sweeps Saints in return matchup

Southern Wayne fell 25–4, 25–11, 25–12 to visiting Hunt on Sept. 22. The result left the Saints 0–13 overall and 0–8 in the Big East, with Hunt winning both regular-season meetings in three sets.

Amiah Garner was credited with seven total blocks for Southern Wayne. The Saints’ reported team totals included two kills, 13 blocks, 17 digs and two assists. Hunt finished with 31 kills, 18 aces, 21 digs and 25 assists.

Southern Wayne improved its scoring from four points in the opening set to 11 and 12, but could not threaten a set victory. The Saints scored 27 points overall, compared with 40 in the teams’ Aug. 27 meeting at Hunt. Southern Wayne next traveled to Rocky Mount on Sept. 24.

Southern Wayne
Southern Nash0–3Sep 17, 2026
Volleyball

Game Recap

Southern Nash completes season sweep of Saints

Southern Wayne began the second round of Big East play with a 25–17, 25–14, 25–6 loss at Southern Nash on Sept. 17. The Firebirds completed a two-match season sweep after also winning in straight sets in…

Southern Nash completes season sweep of Saints

Southern Wayne began the second round of Big East play with a 25–17, 25–14, 25–6 loss at Southern Nash on Sept. 17. The Firebirds completed a two-match season sweep after also winning in straight sets in Dudley on Aug. 25.

Amberly Morgan was credited with three kills for the Saints. Addison McPhail added two kills and two total blocks. Southern Nash’s reported totals included 29 kills, 19 aces and 24 assists.

Southern Wayne scored more points in the opening set than it had in any set against Aycock two days earlier, but its six-point third set was its lowest of the match. The Saints moved to 0–12 overall and 0–7 in the conference. A home rematch with Hunt followed on Sept. 22.

Southern Wayne
C.B. Aycock0–3Sep 15, 2026
Volleyball

Game Recap

C.B. Aycock completes three-set win over Saints

Southern Wayne lost 25–13, 25–14, 25–15 to visiting C.B. Aycock on Sept. 15. The Saints finished their first six Big East matches without a victory, moving to 0–11 overall and 0–6 in the conference.

C.B. Aycock completes three-set win over Saints

Southern Wayne lost 25–13, 25–14, 25–15 to visiting C.B. Aycock on Sept. 15. The Saints finished their first six Big East matches without a victory, moving to 0–11 overall and 0–6 in the conference.

Aycock’s reported team totals included 35 kills, 19 aces, 16 digs and 28 assists, with its leading hitter credited with 12 kills. Paighton Tyndall recorded one kill and three total blocks for Southern Wayne, while Destiny Bullock was credited with a kill.

The Saints increased their point total by one in each successive set, but Aycock won each by at least 10. Southern Wayne scored 42 points in the match, an increase from the 26 it managed at Fike. The return portion of the conference schedule began Sept. 17 at Southern Nash.

Southern Wayne
Fike0–3Sep 9, 2026
Volleyball

Game Recap

Fike serves 21 aces in sweep of Southern Wayne

Southern Wayne was held below 10 points in each set of a 25–8, 25–9, 25–9 road loss to Fike on Sept. 9. The Saints fell to 0–10 overall and 0–5 in Big East play.

Fike serves 21 aces in sweep of Southern Wayne

Southern Wayne was held below 10 points in each set of a 25–8, 25–9, 25–9 road loss to Fike on Sept. 9. The Saints fell to 0–10 overall and 0–5 in Big East play.

Fike was credited with 23 kills, 21 aces, 19 digs and 23 assists. Its leading hitter recorded eight kills. Southern Wayne’s reported individual leaders included Morgan Kornegay with one kill and Payton Strickland with three total blocks.

The Saints scored 26 points across the match, their lowest total through their first five conference contests. This was Southern Wayne’s second consecutive road loss after the Sept. 3 visit to Northern Nash. The Saints returned home Sept. 15 to face C.B. Aycock and complete their first round of Big East opponents.

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Southern Wayne
Northern Nash0–3Sep 3, 2026
Volleyball

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Northern Nash’s 21 aces help sweep Southern Wayne

Southern Wayne lost 25–11, 25–12, 25–7 at Northern Nash on Sept. 3. The Saints dropped to 0–9 overall and 0–4 in the Big East after their fourth consecutive straight-set conference defeat.

Northern Nash’s 21 aces help sweep Southern Wayne

Southern Wayne lost 25–11, 25–12, 25–7 at Northern Nash on Sept. 3. The Saints dropped to 0–9 overall and 0–4 in the Big East after their fourth consecutive straight-set conference defeat.

Northern Nash was credited with 34 kills, 21 aces, 15 digs and 28 assists. Its leading hitter recorded nine kills. Morgan Kornegay supplied three total blocks for Southern Wayne in the available individual statistics.

The Saints had pushed Rocky Mount to a 26–24 third set two days earlier but were held to 30 points across all three sets against Northern Nash. Their seven points in the final set were their lowest set total through the first four conference matches. A trip to Fike on Sept. 9 followed on the schedule.

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Southern Wayne
Rocky Mount0–3Sep 1, 2026
Volleyball

Game Recap

Saints push third set to extra points in loss to Rocky Mount

Southern Wayne extended the third set beyond 25 points but lost 25–15, 25–14, 26–24 to visiting Rocky Mount on Sept. 1. The Saints fell to 0–8 overall and 0–3 in the Big East.

Saints push third set to extra points in loss to Rocky Mount

Southern Wayne extended the third set beyond 25 points but lost 25–15, 25–14, 26–24 to visiting Rocky Mount on Sept. 1. The Saints fell to 0–8 overall and 0–3 in the Big East.

Amberly Morgan was credited with three kills, Paighton Tyndall added two and Addison McPhail recorded four total blocks. Rocky Mount’s reported totals included 17 kills, seven blocks, five aces and 14 digs.

The two-point third-set margin was substantially closer than the opening two sets, which Rocky Mount won by 10 and 11 points. Southern Wayne finished with 53 points across the match after scoring 40 in each of its first two conference contests. The Saints next traveled to Northern Nash on Sept. 3, still seeking their first league set victory.

Southern Wayne
Hunt0–3Aug 27, 2026
Volleyball

Game Recap

Hunt’s attack carries Warriors past Southern Wayne

Southern Wayne lost 25–15, 25–11, 25–14 at Hunt on Aug. 27, falling to 0–7 overall and 0–2 in the Big East. The Saints scored 40 points across three sets, matching their total in the conference opener…

Hunt’s attack carries Warriors past Southern Wayne

Southern Wayne lost 25–15, 25–11, 25–14 at Hunt on Aug. 27, falling to 0–7 overall and 0–2 in the Big East. The Saints scored 40 points across three sets, matching their total in the conference opener against Southern Nash.

Hunt’s reported team totals included 39 kills, 15 aces, 19 digs and 29 assists. Its leading hitter recorded 13 kills. For Southern Wayne, Morgan Kornegay was credited with three total blocks and Payton Strickland with one kill.

Hunt kept the Saints below 16 points in each set, preventing Southern Wayne from repeating the 20-point second set it produced two days earlier. The first two conference matches both ended in straight sets. Southern Wayne returned home to face Rocky Mount on Sept. 1.

Southern Wayne
Southern Nash0–3Aug 25, 2026
Volleyball

Game Recap

Southern Nash wins Saints’ Big East opener

Southern Wayne began Big East play with a 25–9, 25–20, 25–11 home loss to Southern Nash on Aug. 25. The Saints reached 20 points in the middle set, their closest set of the match, before the Firebirds…

Southern Nash wins Saints’ Big East opener

Southern Wayne began Big East play with a 25–9, 25–20, 25–11 home loss to Southern Nash on Aug. 25. The Saints reached 20 points in the middle set, their closest set of the match, before the Firebirds completed the sweep.

Addison McPhail was credited with two kills, three assists and six total blocks. Southern Wayne’s reported team totals included five kills, nine blocks, five aces, 28 digs and five assists. Southern Nash finished with 37 kills and 19 aces.

The defeat left Southern Wayne 0–6 overall and 0–1 in the conference. The Saints had taken a set against Wayne Country Day earlier in August but could not add a set victory in their league opener. Their first conference road match followed at Hunt on Aug. 27.

Southern Wayne
Wayne Country Day1–3Aug 12, 2026
Volleyball

Game Recap

Saints take first set win of season in loss at Wayne Country Day

Southern Wayne won the second set to draw level before Wayne Country Day completed a four-set victory Aug. 12 in Goldsboro. The Chargers won 25–17, 18–25, 25–12, 25–16, leaving the Saints 0–3 through their…

Saints take first set win of season in loss at Wayne Country Day

Southern Wayne won the second set to draw level before Wayne Country Day completed a four-set victory Aug. 12 in Goldsboro. The Chargers won 25–17, 18–25, 25–12, 25–16, leaving the Saints 0–3 through their first three matches.

The 25–18 second set was Southern Wayne’s first set victory of the season after being swept by Goldsboro and Spring Creek. Addison McPhail was credited with nine total blocks and a kill in the reported individual leaders.

Wayne Country Day answered the tied match by allowing the Saints 12 and 16 points in the final two sets. Southern Wayne had played on three consecutive days to open the season and next faced Goldsboro on Aug. 17. Complete team and individual statistics were not available in the reviewed game summary.

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Southern Wayne
Spring Creek0–3Aug 11, 2026
Volleyball

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Spring Creek sweeps Saints despite McPhail’s six blocks

Southern Wayne fell to 0–2 with a 25–10, 25–18, 25–14 home loss to Spring Creek on Aug. 11. The Saints’ strongest set was the second, when they scored 18 points, but the Gators won all three sets in the…

Spring Creek sweeps Saints despite McPhail’s six blocks

Southern Wayne fell to 0–2 with a 25–10, 25–18, 25–14 home loss to Spring Creek on Aug. 11. The Saints’ strongest set was the second, when they scored 18 points, but the Gators won all three sets in the county matchup.

Addison McPhail was credited with six total blocks and was named Southern Wayne’s player of the match. The Saints’ reported team totals included five kills, eight blocks, seven aces, 33 digs and four assists.

The result followed a three-set loss to Goldsboro in the opener. Southern Wayne scored 42 points against Spring Creek, two more than in its first match, but was still seeking its first set win. The opening-week schedule continued the next day at Wayne Country Day.

Southern Wayne
Goldsboro0–3Aug 10, 2026
Volleyball

Game Recap

Goldsboro takes season opener in three sets

Southern Wayne opened its volleyball season with a 25–12, 25–10, 25–18 home loss to Goldsboro on Aug. 10. The Saints’ highest-scoring set came in the third, but the Cougars completed the sweep to start the…

Goldsboro takes season opener in three sets

Southern Wayne opened its volleyball season with a 25–12, 25–10, 25–18 home loss to Goldsboro on Aug. 10. The Saints’ highest-scoring set came in the third, but the Cougars completed the sweep to start the season 1–0.

Goldsboro’s reported team totals included 31 kills, 20 aces, 20 digs and 26 assists. Its leading hitter was credited with 11 kills. Amberly Morgan was selected as Southern Wayne’s player of the match in the posted game information.

The Saints scored 40 points across the three sets, including 18 in the finale after being held to 12 and 10 in the first two. Southern Wayne had little time between opening matches, with Spring Creek visiting the following day and a trip to Wayne Country Day scheduled for Aug. 12.

Season Information

Schedule and roster information is a static season snapshot. Historical game recaps use available scorecards and reported statistics; complete individual statistics are not available for every contest.

  • The Aug. 21 loss to Wayne Country Day has a conflicting final set count. No single set score is treated as settled.

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