Red Hawks go 3-0 on first day of Region X-travaganza

CVCC's Leslie Leonard drives down a kill past Richard Bland's Hollie Hill (12) and Kendall Clark (13) during Friday's first day of the Region X-travaganza at the Tarlton Complex in Hickory, N.C.
CVCC's Leslie Leonard drives down a kill past Richard Bland's Hollie Hill (12) and Kendall Clark (13) during Friday's first day of the Region X-travaganza at the Tarlton Complex in Hickory, N.C.

HICKORY, N.C. — The Catawba Valley Community College volleyball program added three more wins to its record Friday with a sweep during the first day of the fourth annual Region X-travaganza held at the Tarlton Complex.

Here are a complete recap of Friday's results:

CVCC 3, Richard Bland 0

The Red Hawks opened Region X-travaganza play with a straight sets victory against the Statesmen during both team's first match of the tournament held at noon.

Set scores were 25-10, 25-12 and 25-9.

Adair Melton paced CVCC (10-3) with seven kills, while Emily Williams posted 8 aces.

CVCC 3, Wake Tech 0

Adding to their record 100-0 undefeated conference streak, the Red Hawks defeated the Eagles in consecutive sets during Friday's 3 p.m. match.

Set scores were 25-16, 25-13 and 25-16.

Adair Melton once against led Catawba Valley (11-3, 5-0) with 13 kills, and Sabrina Pinard added six kills. At the net, Leslie Leonard recorded five blocks.

CVCC 3, Guilford Tech 0

Closing out the first day of the Region X-travaganza strong, the Catawba Valley Community College volleyball program defeated Guilford Tech in decisive fashion during Friday's 6 p.m. match.

Leslie Leonard paced the Red Hawks with nine kills, and Adair Melton added seven kills.


The Red Hawks are back in action Saturday with a 10:30 a.m. match against Pitt Community College and a 1:30 p.m. match against USC-Salkehatchie.