MARTINSVILLE, VA -- Patrick & Henry second year head volleyball coach, Brandi Woods, announced the 2023 fall schedule for the Patriots. The slate features 15 total matches, including seven home matches that will take place at home on Wingett Court in Stone Hall. Coach Woods plans to introduce a slew of theme nights this volleyball season to help entertain our Patriot fans.

"We are extremely excited for the upcoming season," said Woods. "We have four players returning from last season, Emma Hankins, Taylor Dake, Abigail Tiffany, and Jordan Haas. They will be great leaders for the team along with 5 very competitive incoming freshman. This year's team looks great. We expect to be competitive. We are looking forward to this upcoming season as we are doing many theme nights for home games. Please follow us on social media to get up with the themes each week and come out to support these Lady Patriots!"

The Patriots will kick off their season on the road at conference foe, Southwest Virginia Community College (Aug. 17) followed by three home matches on Wingett Court versus non-conference opponent, Davidson-Davie Community College (Aug. 22), conference opponent Southwest Virginia (Aug. 24), and non-conference opponent, Fayetteville Tech (Aug. 30).

The three match home slate will lead into two matches on the road at Louisburg College (Sep. 1), and Davidson-Davie (Sep. 5), followed by a home tri-match vs. conference opponent, Sandhills Community College and non-conference Louisburg College (Sep. 9).

After hosting a tri-match at home, the Patriots will hit the road and face the Trojans of Fayetteville Tech on September 14, followed by a battle against the Caldwell Cobras on September 19. Their road trips continue as Coach Woods and her team head to Sandhills Community College for another tri-match versus Rockingham and Sandhills (Sep. 23).

The Patriots will return to Wingett Court for their final two home matches against Central Carolina (Sep. 26) and Caldwell Community College (Oct. 5).

They will finish their regular season slate on the road as they play the Central Carolina Cougars (Oct. 10).

Theme Nights will include:

"Gold Rush Night" -- Aug. 22 vs. Davidson-Davie

"Hawaiian Night" – Aug. 24 vs. Southwest VA

"White Out Night" – Aug. 30 vs. Fayetteville Technical

"70's Day" – Sep. 9 vs. Sandhills/Louisburg (Tri-Match)

"U.S.A. Night" – Sep. 26 vs. Central Carolina

"Dig Pink" & "Sophomore Night" – Oct. 5 vs. Caldwell CC