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South Effingham Volleyball Sweeps Effingham County to Snap Rivalry Skid
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South Effingham’s Morgan Stringer delivers a powerful kill during the first set against Effingham County on Thursday night. (Gilbert Miller / Effingham Herald)

GUYTON, Ga. — South Effingham flipped the script on its crosstown rival Thursday night, defeating Effingham County 2-0 (25-15, 26-24) at the Rebels’ gym to avenge three losses in 2024.

Morgan Stringer paced the Mustangs with seven kills, while Clara Vorel chipped in six.

Effingham County grabbed a quick 5-2 lead in the opening set before South seized control with a 13-4 run to pull away.

The Rebels controlled much of the second set and were on the verge of forcing a decisive third, leading 24-23. But the Mustangs fought off set point and rattled off the final three points to close out the match.

South improved to 7-5 on the season, while Effingham County slipped to 4-3.

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South Effingham’s Leah Magana (10) sets up a teammate late in the second set as the Mustangs pull ahead 23-22 against Effingham County. (Gilbert Miller / Effingham Herald)

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