LCA Outlasts Rustburg 3-1 in Region 3C Playoffs

Elyse Ballengee's 35 assists led LCA past Rustburg in a four-set Region 3C playoff match.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Volleyball

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LCA defeated Rustburg 3-1 in a Region 3C playoff volleyball match, winning the sets 25-16, 25-21, 24-26 and 25-14. Rustburg took the third set 26-24 after LCA had led 2-0, before LCA closed out the match in the fourth.

Why it matters

The win advances LCA in the Region 3C playoffs, keeping its postseason run alive. It also highlights a strong all-around performance across the roster in a closely contested match.

Elyse Ballengee's 35 assists were the match's top distribution mark for LCA, while Kinley Davis added seven aces and 10 kills. The source does not provide season averages or prior-match comparisons for these players.

The players

Lynchburg Christian Academy (LCA)

A private Christian school in Lynchburg, Virginia, whose athletic teams compete in Virginia High School League postseason play.

Rustburg High School

A public high school in Rustburg, Virginia, that competes in the Region 3C volleyball bracket.

The details

LCA won the first two sets 25-16 and 25-21 before Rustburg rallied to take the third 26-24. Kinley Davis's outside attack helped LCA close the match with a 25-14 fourth-set win.

Region 3C playoff match played November 3, 2026.

Season Trajectory

The win places LCA within the Virginia High School League Region 3C playoff bracket, where Harrisonburg also advanced with a 3-1 win over Brookville. The result keeps LCA in the postseason field as the bracket narrows.

The Region 3C bracket is now narrowed, with LCA advancing in a field that also includes Harrisonburg and Brookville. Fans tracking postseason volleyball can follow the remaining bracket results as playoff matches continue.

The takeaway

LCA's ability to answer a close third-set loss with a strong fourth set shows the value of depth across its roster. Coaches and fans can watch for similar balanced performances as playoff matches get tougher.