Meadowbrook’s Jayson Taylor (6) takes down Hermitage’s Justin Gist on a kickoff return during the first half. The second-ranked Monarchs cruised to a 27-14 win. The secret to an outstanding passing attack is really no secret at all. First, you need a plan. Next, you need a quick, fast, clear-thinking quarterback, a retinue of sure-handed receivers, a running back or two who can keep the defense honest and a supporting cast of big guys in the trenches who simply love their jobs.

Hermitage————————————- 25 25 23 25  Manchester————————————- 16 14 25 18
  Highlights: Steven Boswell (M) 19 kills, 5 blocks, 2 digs; Brennan Knaresboro (M) 29 assists, 2 digs, 2 kills; DeJon Bryant (M) 11 kills, 3 blocks Records: Hermitage 2-6; Manchester 1-5

Manchester————————————- 12 16 18
Hermitage————————————- 25 25 25 Highlights: Kaitlyn Wickersham (M) 9 kills, 12 digs, 1 ace; Grace Cipriana (M) 5 kills, 2 digs; Sammie Johnson (M) 14 digs; Erin Fitzgerald (H) 10 kills, 8 digs, 2 blocks; Kristi Richardson (H) 21 assists, 4 digs, 3 blocks; Monica Ruffin (H) 8 kills, 4 blocks, 6 digs; Joey Viaz (H) 7 digs, 2 kills

Douglas Freeman4 5—9
Hermitage0 0—0
DF: Newman 3, Beane 2, Barnett, Rivas, Wilson, Wingfield
Saves: Tignor (DF) 0; Lavelle (H) 10; Fairland-Mason (H) 5 Records: Douglas Freeman 2-0 Colonial, 5-2; Hermitage 0-2, 1-5

Prince George22 17 25 15 Hermitage25 25 23 25 Highlights: A.J. Alston (H) 4 kills, 7 blocks; Jackson Wu-Pong (H) 5 kills, 1 ace Records: Prince George 1-2; Hermitage 1-6

Hermitage…......................25 25 22 25 Prince George…......................15 23 25 20 Highlights: Erin Fitzgerald (H) 15 kills, 11 digs, 5 aces; Kristi Richardson (H) 26 assists, 6 kills; Bria Smith (H) 8 kills, 10 assists, 3 aces; Brittany Johnson (PG) 8 kills, 6 digs, 4 blocks; Danielle Perry (PG) 16 assists, 5 aces, 1 dig; Sarah Ham (PG) 8 kills, 6 digs, 2 aces

Mills Godwin 4 2—6 Hermitage 0 0—0 MG: Walton 3, Philips, Lear, John Saves: Bailey (MG) 7; Fairlamb-Mason (H) 8, Lavelle (H) 10 Records: Mills Godwin 2-1; Hermitage 1-4

Hermitage25 25 25 Hanover20 18 18 Highlights: Erin Fitzgerald (Her.) 12 kills, 2 blocks; Kristi Richardson (Her.) 20 assists, 5 kills, 5 digs; Monica Ruffin (Her.) 5 kills, 6 digs; Ryan Majewski (Han.) 13 kills, 3 blocks, 8 digs; Lindsay Smith (Han.) 12 digs, 2 assists; Erica Barrett (Han.) 21 assists Records: Hermitage 4-2; Hanover 1-4

Hanover————————————- 25 25 25
Hermitage————————————- 15 23 21
Highlights: Ryan Pillsbury (Han.) 9 kills, 2 aces; William Atwood (Han.) 7 kills, 2 blocks, 6 aces, 6 assists; Stephen Alexander (Han.) 5 kills, 4 blocks; A.J. Alston (Her.) 7 blocks, 6 kills Records: Hanover 2-3; Hermitage 0-6

Monacan13 25 22 19 Hermitage25 22 25 25 Highlights: Jessica Underwood (M) 5 kills, 3 aces, 20 digs; Evan Schultz (M) 5 kills, 2 aces, 2 blocks, 7 digs; Megan Williams (M) 4 kills, 3 aces, 2 digs; Veronica Sanchez (M) 11 assists, 4 digs; Erin Fitzgerald (H) 9 kills, 6 digs, 2 blocks; Kristi Richardson (H) 22 assists, 5 aces, 4 digs; Bria Smith (H) 7 kills, 5 digs, 3 aces

Hermitage————————————- 13 21 25
Monacan————————————- 25 25 27
Highlights: Matt Butta (M) 10 kills, 1 ace; Grayson Williams (M) 6 kills, 2 aces; Nick Robertson (M) 22 assists, 2 kills; Bryan Hogan (M) 14 digs Records: Hermitage 0-5; Monacan 1-1

2008 records: 7-0 Colonial, 8-3
  Offense: Inexperience is the key word. Nine starters have departed. RB Easton Gordon (5-9, 170, Sr.) and center Josh Dolin (5-11, 235, Sr.) are the only holdovers. Gordon should be one of the region’s top running backs. Brendon Riddick (5-11, 175, Jr.) takes over at QB. He has a superb target in Derrick Britt (5-9, 170, Sr.). The line has good size with all the projected starters weighing 230 or more. Three of them are juniors.

Lee-Davis 3 4—7 Hermitage 0 0—0 L-D: A. Reynolds 3, K. Reynolds 3, Davis Saves: Clark (L-D) 0; Sairlamb-Mason (H) 22 Records: Lee-Davis n/r; Hermitage 0-2