
Lily Kate Dupree serves for CFCA on Monday against Village Christian.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)
Cape Fear Christian Academy’s middle school volleyball team steadily improved to gain a split of Southeastern Conference matches with visiting Village Christian on Monday.
The hosts lost the first set by scores of 25-7 and 25-14.
After dropping the first set of the second match, 25-19, the Eagles forced a deciding set with a 25-20 victory.
After taking an 11-1 lead, CFCA held off a comeback by the Knights to capture the deciding set in the second match, 15-10.
The Eagles visit the O’Neal School of Southern Pines on Thursday.

Eagles coach Mary Beth Young instructs her team on Monday.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)

Abby Taylor bumps a pass for Cape Fear Christian.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)

Lily Kate Dupree makes a play at the net for the host Eagles.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)

Gwynn Young puts the ball in play for Cape Fear Christian.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)

Christiana Wynns makes a return for CFCA in a 1-1 split.
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Abby Taylor focuses on a serve during Monday’s action at CFCA.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)

The Eagles enjoy the moment after winning the second match.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/Barbara Myatt)