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<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"PINEVILLE \u2014 North Laurel opened its 2026 volleyball season on the road Monday with an impressive four-set victory over Pineville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Lady Jaguars battled past the Lady Mountain Lions, 25-15, 24-26, 25-23, 25-15, in a competitive season-opening matchup between two evenly-matched squads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m super proud of this team,\u201d North Laurel coach Angela Singleton said. \u201cThey had the momentum during the first set then into the second set we struggled. Had too many missed serves and couldn\u2019t get anything going. It\u2019s hard to keep the energy when you lose five serves in a row. But they battled back and over came the adversity tonight. I\u2019m excited to see what all they accomplish this year. Hard fought win! Go Jags.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
North Laurel came out strong in the opening set, taking control on its way to a 25-15 victory and a 1-0 advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pineville responded in the second set. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Lady Mountain Lions jumped out to an 11-4 lead, but North Laurel refused to go away. The Lady Jaguars battled back and eventually pulled even before Pineville escaped with a 26-24 victory to tie the match at one set apiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third set proved to be the most competitive of the night with neither team able to create much separation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
North Laurel came through when it mattered most, edging Pineville, 25-23, to regain the advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Lady Jaguars then saved their best effort for the fourth set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After three competitive sets, North Laurel took control in the finale and pulled away for a 25-15 victory to close out the match, 3-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the loss, Pineville looks like they\u2019ll be a team to reckon with this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n