Wilson Memorial volleyball advances to state tournament after regional win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 5:50 AM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
Wilson Memorial defeated Turner Ashby in a five-set match to qualify for the state volleyball tournament, marking their first return since 2017. The scores were 14-25, 25-23, 25-15, 20-25, 15-12. The Hornets will now face Alleghany for the regional championship on November 11. This season has been significant for the team, especially its seniors, who have been together since sixth grade and achieved a victory against a longtime rival, Fort Defiance, earlier in the year.
- •Wilson Memorial last reached the state tournament in 2017.
- •AJ Hedrick contributed 15 kills in the match against Turner Ashby.
- •Wilson won the regional title against Alleghany on November 11.
- •The team overcame a tough start, winning the decisive fifth set.
- •Wilson had previously defeated their arch-rival Fort Defiance this season.
- 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Wilson Memorial volleyball earns state berth, chance at regional title
"Wilson Memorial defeated Turner Ashby to reach the state volleyball tournament for the first time since 2017, the year Wilson won it all.
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