Local volleyball team advances to U.S. Junior Nationals

The CJV Blaze 16, coached by Ardrey Kell’s Zoe Bell, won the 96-team Big South National Qualifier in Atlanta. The team lost one set all tournament, in the championship, and was unbeaten in 10 matches. The Blaze qualified for the 2011 USA Volleyball Junior Nationals in July.

The team: Emma Price and Eve Davis - Charlotte Latin; Cameron McDuffie and Caitlin Watkins - Ardrey Kell; Shelby Nasser - Covenant Day; Jessie Penner - Providence Day; Nicole Ford - Kings Mountain; Rachel Eppley - Hopewell; Caylee Antilley -Nation Ford; Elisabeth Stedman - Marvin Ridge