Contentnea-Savannah Honors Eighth Graders as Woodington Sweeps Volleyball Matches
Information and photos supplied by Destiny Stout.
KINSTON - Contentnea-Savannah School celebrated three eighth-grade volleyball players during its recognition night, but visiting Woodington Middle School swept both the A-team and B-team matches.
Woodington won the A-team contest in straight sets, 25-13 and 25-10. The Raiders also took the B-team match, 25-16 and 25-15, holding the Cougars to 16 points or fewer in each of the four sets played.
The evening also provided an opportunity for Contentnea-Savannah to recognize eighth graders Natalya Maye, Londyn Staton and Anaya Gonzalez for their contributions to the volleyball program. The three players were celebrated with balloons and gifts as teammates and family members joined in the recognition.
Cougars coming off wins over Rochelle
In their previous reported matchup against Rochelle Middle School, the Cougars won in both divisions. The A team claimed a three-set victory, winning 25-22, dropping the second set 25-12 and responding with a 15-4 win in the decider. The B team defeated Rochelle 25-13 and 25-10.
Contentnea-Savannah was 3-5 in conference play following those victories.
Woodington also swept the Cougars’ A and B teams during Contentnea-Savannah’s eighth-grade night in 2025.
Match results
A team: Woodington def. Contentnea-Savannah, 2-0 (25-13, 25-10).
B team: Woodington def. Contentnea-Savannah, 2-0 (25-16, 25-15).
Contentnea-Savannah eighth graders recognized: Natalya Maye, Londyn Staton and Anaya Gonzalez.