The volleyball teams from Purnell Swett, St. Pauls and Fairmont each lost in straight sets in the first round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association state playoffs Saturday.
Purnell Swett (6-17), the No. 22 seed in the 7A East Region, lost 25-5, 25-8, 25-11 at No. 11 Holly Springs (16-7). Holly Springs advanced to play at No. 6 Lumberton on Tuesday.
In the 5A East Region, No. 10 Southeast Alamance (16-8) defeated No. 23 St. Pauls (7-14) 25-11, 25-8 and 25-10. Southeast Alamance will take on No. 7 Orange in the second round…