Lucy Beckham Defeats May River in Class 4A Quarterfinals

Lucy Beckham secured a 3-1 victory over May River to advance in the South Carolina Class 4A volleyball playoffs.

Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Volleyball

Lucy Beckham Defeats May River in Class 4A Quarterfinals

Lucy Beckham defeated May River in the Class 4A volleyball quarterfinals on October 28. The win advanced Lucy Beckham further into the state tournament.

Why it matters

This postseason result determines which teams remain in contention for the Class 4A state title. The loss brings a conclusion to the competitive season for May River.

Lucy Beckham won the match with set scores of 25-21, 25-19, 22-25, and 25-20. May River concluded its overall season with a 25-10 record.

The players

Lucy Beckham

Lucy Beckham is a high school volleyball program currently competing in the South Carolina Class 4A state playoffs.

May River

May River is a high school volleyball team that finished its season following the quarterfinal loss.

The details

Lucy Beckham took an early lead by winning the first two sets before May River responded with a third-set victory. Lucy Beckham ultimately closed out the match by winning the fourth set 25-20.

October 28, 2026: Lucy Beckham defeated May River in the quarterfinals.
Early October 2026: The two teams met for a previous match.

Season Trajectory

This quarterfinal outcome significantly narrows the field of contenders competing for the South Carolina Class 4A state title. The result forces May River out of the playoff picture while keeping Lucy Beckham in the running for the state championship.

Lucy Beckham advances to the next round of the Class 4A playoffs, directly impacting the path toward the state final. May River finishes its year with a final season record of 25-10.

The takeaway

Postseason volleyball requires consistent execution across multiple sets to survive the elimination bracket. Teams that maintain momentum through the fourth set often gain the decisive edge needed to advance.