Falls Lake Academy
Falls Lake Academy won the 2019 1A Volleyball state championship vs East Surry, 3 at Felton J. Capel Arena, Fayetteville State University.
| Year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Sport | Volleyball |
| Classification | 1A |
| Champion | Falls Lake Academy |
| Runner-Up | East Surry |
| Score | 3 - 0 |
| Venue | Felton J. Capel Arena, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville |
Notes
Macey Sammons was a dominant force in the attack for Falls Lake Academy as she led the Firebirds to their second straight NCHSAA 1A Volleyball State Championship with a clean sweep of East Surry. Sammons had 12 kills in the contest and added a solo block and block assist on her way to being named the match Most Valuable Player. The Firebirds rolled off a 25-14 first set victory, rolling off a 12-4 run in the frame to stretch their lead out to a comfortable margin in the first. Falls Lake cruised in the second set as well on the way to a 25-16 victory. East Surry fought hard in the third set, trying to stave off elimination, clawing their way within two of the Firebirds at 20-18. But Falls Lake ripped off five of the last seven points to close out the set and the match, 25-20. Macey Sammons (Falls Lake) 2019 1A Volleyball MVPAustin Proctor distributed the ball well for Falls Lake, dishing out 40 assists in the match. Behind Sammons 12 kills, Falls Lake got a pair of nine kill performances from Morgan Newton and Jenelle Mason. Last year’s 1A Championship MVP, Chase Teal added seven kills and a block, while Hannah Collier chipped in seven kills and a pair of aces. Maggie Holt, Emma Brown, and Allie Bruner all led East Surry with six kills each. Ally McCraw served up 20 assists. Kylie Bruner chipped in four kills while Samarin Kipple picked up two kills. East Surry finished the season 29-3, the Cardinals were 10-0 in Northwest 1A Conference play, winning the league championship. The Cardinals captured the program’s second Western Regional Championship, making their first State Championship appearance since 2014. Falls Lake Academy wrapped up the season 27-3, they were 13-1 in the North Central Athletic 1A Conference where they were league champions. The Firebirds won the Eastern Regional for the second time in program history and the second straight year. They captured the school’s second all-time State Championship in any sport.