By David Rogers for HighCountrySports.net
BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — It was 8th Grader Night at Blowing Rock School for the Rockets’ volleyball duel against Bethel. The home team celebrated with a 2-0 sweep over the team from western Watauga County, 25-9, 25-18.
After the Rockets dominated Bethel in the opening set, the visitors looked like they were going to return the favor in the second, jumping out to a 14-7 lead. But Blowing Rock reeled off an 8-1 run to knot the set at 15-15, then finished off the match with another run of 10-3.