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The New Life Camp volleyball team in North Raleigh has become a dominant force in high school volleyball, celebrating recent championships and stellar performances. With impressive rankings, key players breaking records, and a robust schedule, the program is making history and raising its profile statewide.
North Raleigh, North Carolina — New Life Camp Volleyball Program Achieves Historic Success
The volleyball team at New Life Camp, located in North Raleigh, North Carolina, has established itself as a dominant force within the state’s high school volleyball scene. With a history of success and recent outstanding performance, the team has garnered increased recognition across the state for its impressive record and competitive dominance.
Recent Championship Run and Overall Performance
The New Life Camp volleyball program is a five-time state champion. Its most recent major achievement was a remarkable 32-win campaign in 2022, which significantly raised its profile. Under the leadership of Coach Bill Carpenter, the team made a powerful impact statewide by winning 32 consecutive matches in the fall of that year. During this streak, the team scored 11 victories against both NCHSAA and NCISAA programs, including a notable win over the overall NCISAA champion, North Raleigh Christian Academy.
Current Rankings and Key Players
As of 2025, New Life Camp is ranked No. 7 in North Carolina. The team has strengthened its roster with talented additions, notably Sadie DeCasas and Evelyn Carey from the now-defunct Cary Crowns program, alongside libero Graceyn Shepard. DeCasas has distinguished herself by becoming the first setter in North Carolina to record over 750 assists this season. Meanwhile, Shepard is edging toward 400 digs, a milestone achieved by only three liberos in the state’s history.
Notable Athletes and Achievements
The team’s roster also includes two Catawba commits—Maggie and Rebekah Ayers. Maggie Ayers is ranked third in total kills in North Carolina following her 2024 All-State selection. Currently, the team features six seniors and a total of nine players on its varsity roster, emphasizing experienced leadership and youth talent.
Upcoming Matches and Competition Highlights
The Storm’s schedule includes important upcoming matches against teams such as East Chapel Hill, Saint Mary’s, and a significant matchup against Millbrook, an 8A NCHSAA opponent, scheduled for October 13. The team has demonstrated formidable performance against high-ranked opponents, having taken a set from No. 3 Marvin Ridge and sweeping North Raleigh Christian Academy. They have also easily defeated teams like Falls Lake Academy and Lake Norman Charter.
Historical and Local Context
This program is making history as one of the leading homeschool volleyball teams in North Carolina. Its success reflects a growing trend of homeschool teams excelling at the high school level within the state. The team’s achievements are contrasted with other local programs such as Cary Academy, which recently suffered a setback with a loss against North Raleigh Christian Academy, dropping their record to 3-5 amid a four-game losing streak.
State Rankings and Broader Competition
Meanwhile, other programs like Cedar Ridge have risen to No. 9 in the statewide volleyball rankings, thanks to an unbeaten record and wins over ranked teams. North Raleigh Christian Academy experienced early season challenges, suffering losses against top-tier teams such as Marvin Ridge and Powdersville. As these teams compete, the attention on New Life Camp continues to grow as it solidifies its position as a leading program in North Carolina high school volleyball.
Summary
With a robust roster, notable victories, and a strong reputation within the state, New Life Camp’s volleyball program exemplifies excellence in North Carolina. As the team approaches the latter part of its season, its trajectory indicates sustained success and rising prominence among high school volleyball programs statewide.
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Additional Resources
- HighSchoolOT: Meet the Best Volleyball Team in NC
- MaxPreps: Volleyball Recap – Cary Academy Comes Up Short
- MaxPreps: Volleyball Recap – North Raleigh Christian Academy Triumphs
- HighSchoolOT: HSOT Volleyball Statewide Rankings NC
- MaxPreps: Volleyball Recap – North Raleigh Christian Academy Takes a Loss
- Wikipedia: Volleyball
- Google Search: High School Volleyball North Carolina
- Google Scholar: High School Volleyball North Carolina
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Volleyball
- Google News: High School Volleyball North Carolina
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