{
  "id": 16409992,
  "title": "Savannah Christian volleyball back in state semis for first time since 2016",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/savannah-christian-volleyball-back-in-state-semis-for-first-time",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T01:40:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/savannah-christian-volleyball-back-state-014011595.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Savannah Christian's volleyball team has made it back to the state semifinals for the first time since 2016. The Raiders secured a quarterfinal victory over Holy Innocents with a 3-0 sweep on October 24, improving their season record to 46-3 and maintaining an undefeated streak in the playoffs. The match featured a hard-fought first set, which SCPS won 29-27, before going on to win the following two sets 25-19 and 25-18. Junior setter Carinne Cason and junior outside hitter Myla Shippy were instrumental to the team's success. Kamila Salinas and libero Avery Ritzert also played crucial roles. The Raiders will face defending state champion Lovett in the semifinal on October 28 at Lakepoint. This marks a memorable season for the Raiders, with head coach Julie Jones reaching a significant milestone in her 29th season.",
  "summary": "The Savannah Christian volleyball team swept Holy Innocents in straight sets Saturday to advance to the state semifinals for the first time since 2016.",
  "key_points": [
    "Savannah Christian volleyball team returns to state semifinals for first time since 2016",
    "Raiders defeat Holy Innocents 3-0, improving season record to 46-3",
    "SCPS faces defending champion Lovett in semifinal on October 28"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This deep postseason run signals a return to elite status for the Raiders, validating a dominant undefeated playoff streak and a milestone season for head coach Julie Jones.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}