Conway, SC - What a busy couple of weeks we have had with Armada Athletics and no team has been busier than volleyball.
 
Over the last two weeks, the varsity has played in four matches and two tournaments. In two home matches, ACA JV and Varsity played in front of an average of 375 fans while going 2-0, without dropping a single set in either match, against regional opponents Marion High and Lake City High. Read more about the recent matches and tournaments HERE.
 
UP NEXT for Volleyball:

• Varsity & JV @ East Clarendon HS on Sept. 19 at 5:30 & 7:00 pm.
• Varsity @ Philip Simmons Tournament Sept. 20-21 beginning on Friday at 5:15 p.m.

ACA football had another road contest prior to the week off. The Armada headed to Richburg, SC, to take on Lewisville High School on Sept. 6. Unfortunately, it was not the outcome we were hoping for as the Armada dropped the contest by a score of 54-0. It was the third loss of the early season for the young Armada, but they are looking to get in the win column for the first time this season this Friday. There were some bright spots on both sides of the ball and ACA is looking to build on those this Friday they matchup with Mullins High School in what will be the first ever regional game for ACA. 
 
UP NEXT for Football:

• At Mullins High School on Sept. 20 at 7:30 pm. 

Girls Tennis took to the court for the first time in school history on Sept. 10 when they matched up against Marion High at Prestwick Country Club. The Armada came out on top 5-2. This was a special and historical win for Girls' Tennis at ACA. The win was spearheaded by veterans Katie Godfree and Kristina Miroff. Rafaela Rey pulled out a critical win at #3 singles. Katie Godfree and Kristina Miroff, who were a combined 36-0 (6-0, 6-0 each in singles and doubles). The Armada dropped its match at Manning on Tuesday 4-3. Catch up on all the tennis results HERE.
 
UP NEXT for Girls Tennis:

• At East Clarendon High on Sept. 19 at 5:30 pm.

Girls Golf hosted Trinity Collegiate on Sept. 12 at Wild Wings in another first, as it was ACAs first match play event in school history. The two teams played 9-holes and the Armada came out on top by a score of 187-209. Senior standout Hannah Lowery led the way shooting a 3-over 39 earning low score for the match. 
 
This past weekend, Lowery and Sophomore Clara Beth Brady participated as individuals at the Style Driver Palmetto State Tournament of Champions. In a rain-plagued two-day tournament that saw some of the best golfers in the region compete, Hannah finished third in the prestigious event with scores of 71 and 75 respectively. Keep up with the girls golf team HERE.
 
UP NEXT for Girls Golf:

• Vs. Trinity Collegiate on Sept. 24 at the Florence Country Club at 4:30 pm.                                     

The first ACA Athlete of The Month for 2024-25 is Gavin Dufour. Gavin is a Senior quarterback for the Armada football team and recently suffered an injury that will have him on the sidelined for several weeks at a minimum. Through all the hurdles, Gavin continues to be a hard worker and positive influence on the team from a support perspective and is a great student through it all. 
 
The Cross Country Club will be entering its second week of practice. If you are interested and have not yet contacted Coach Payne yet about running with the club, please do so as soon as possible. We will be exploring entering various 5K events and need an accurate head count on number of participants.
 
REMINDER: ALL ACA ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO PAY A $75 SPORTS FEE PRIOR TO PLAYING IN AN OFFICIAL CONTEST. PLEASE ASK YOUR COACH IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. 
 
If you are an ACA student-athlete, or hope to become one this year, and you haven't completed our online biographical questionnaire, please do so as soon as possible. If you completed the form last year, you DO NOT need to complete it again unless there have been changes that you want to include.
 
THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL AND IS GOING TO BE REQUIRED GOING FORWARD.
 
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