{
  "id": 18232119,
  "title": "King's Academy volleyball wins first state championship in 20 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/kings-academy-volleyball-wins-first-state-championship-in-20-years",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T02:26:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kings-academy-volleyball-wins-first-022654607.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "WINTER HAVEN — King's Academy volleyball secured the Class 3A state championship, marking their first title in 20 years, by defeating Pine Crest 25-15, 22-25, 25-21, 25-19. The Lions, ranked 25-5, initiated the match with a commanding performance, securing a 7-1 run in the first set that forced Pine Crest to take two timeouts, yet it failed to halt King's progress. A 6-2 run from the Lions concluded the first set, shifting the momentum in their favor. In the second set, Pine Crest responded with an 8-2 run, overcoming the Lions' initial advantage. King's Academy temporarily regained control with a timeout, but Pine Crest capitalized on some late errors to secure the win. With the match tied 1-1, King's Academy had to dig deep to counter a ferocious rally from Pine Crest. Freshman Yasmin Nunes delivered a pivotal block for a kill and a clean tip-over, energizing the King's fans and their dance moves. Despite trailing nearly 10 points, Pine Crest maintained a persistent six-point run, drawing within striking distance. The Lions' determination culminated in securing the match point. King's Academy triumphed in the fourth set, thanks to a stellar performance from Anabelle Bencosme, solidifying their first state title in two decades. The Lions last participated in a state title game in 2007, and their last championship victory was in 2006. This victory heralds a new era for King's Academy volleyball. Alex Peterman, a high school sports reporter for The Palm Beach Post, covers the story.",
  "summary": "King's Academy volleyball defeated Pine Crest for the program's first state championship since 2006.",
  "key_points": [
    "King's Academy wins first Class 3A state volleyball title in 20 years.",
    "Defeated Pine Crest 25-15, 22-25, 25-21, 25-19 in decisive match.",
    "Freshman Yasmin Nunes' block energized team for championship victory."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}