North Kingstown High School captured its fifth consecutive state girls volleyball championship on Sunday after a dominant performance against La Salle Academy.
The top-ranked Skippers finished their season with an undefeated 19-0 record, according to “reporting from Yahoo Sports.”
The team secured the title with a 25-23, 27-25, 25-17 victory at Rhode Island College, as noted by “The Providence Journal.”
Senior star Kayleigh Garrepy, who played her final high school match under her father, Brian Garrepy, expressed the emotional weight of the victory.
“It definitely had its ups and downs, but I think honestly I’m lucky to have had him on the sideline for my career,” “Garrepy said of her father’s coaching.”
The win marks the 15th overall state championship for North Kingstown, tying the school with Toll Gate for the most titles in state history.
La Salle, appearing in its first championship match since 2019, challenged the Skippers early in the second set before falling behind.
Garrepy, who is committed to play for Holy Cross next year, recorded a decisive ace to help seal the second set, “according to local coverage.”
Team members Maggie Scott and Tayla Schneider highlighted the importance of maintaining intensity despite the program’s consistent success.
“When you’re not losing, how do you push harder to win?” “Schneider remarked following the match.”
The Skippers relied on a balanced attack featuring Garrepy, Isla Arnold, Claire Welch, Maggie Scott, and Natalie Ringler.
Looking ahead, the program remains well-positioned for future seasons with core contributors like Welch and libero Alison McCoombs returning to the roster.
Garrepy emphasized that the culture of the team is focused on continuous improvement and supporting the next generation of players, “as reported by the outlets.”
The championship concludes a four-year run of dominance for the senior class, which lost only two games during that span.