Focused, fired-up team will compete for CCCC in volleyball this fall
Sophia Schmidt and Brianna Brown, members of CCCC’s 2025 volleyball team, practice together.
CCCC volleyball player Kaleigh Wilson participates in practice.
Members of CCCC’s 2025 volleyball team pose for a group photo.
SANFORD N.C. – CCCC’s volleyball team is starting its fall season with, “high energy, strong leadership, and a hunger to compete,” according to Head Coach Chandler Ellis.
There are 10 players on the team, an increase from Ellis’ first season with the team last year. With six players needed on the court at any time, that depth will make the team more resilient to injuries and other challenges.
“You know you have people that have your back and make sure the job gets done,” said Ellis.
Team members this year come from Lee, Chatham, Harnett, Surry, Moore, and Orange counties.
Ellis is leading the team with the help of Assistant Coach Marissa Thomas.
“As coaches, we are proud of the progress made over the summer and are excited about the potential this group brings to our court,” Ellis said. “The girls are focused, fired up, and ready to make their mark at Central Carolina. Fans can expect fast-paced action and a high-energy atmosphere. We would love to pack our gym every game, and look forward to a great season.”
CCCC’s volleyball season runs from late August to late October and kicks off Aug. 21 with an away game against Davidson-Davie Community College.
The first home game of the season is Aug. 28 against Louisburg College at 6 p.m. Home games take place in CCCC’s gym, located in Powell Hall on CCCC’s Lee Main Campus in Sanford.
Members of this year’s CCCC volleyball squad are Camryn Seagraves (Siloam), Kelcey King (Sanford) Kaleigh Wilson (Sanford), Sophia Schmidt (Lillington), Abby Johnson (Bear Creek), Kaija Whigham (Sanford), Brianna Brown (Sanford), McKensie Boyte (Carthage), Rylie Gooch (Sanford), and Pouneh Setoudeh (Chapel Hill).
As of Aug. 19, the fall schedule is as follows:
August
- Thursday, Aug. 21 – Away at Davidson-Davie Community College – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 23 – Away at Lenoir Community College (tri-match) – 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 26 – Away at Wake Tech Community College – 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 28 – Home vs. Louisburg College – 6 p.m.
September
- Thursday, Sept. 4 – Home vs. Lenoir Community College – 6 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 6 – Away at Patrick & Henry Community College (tri-match) – Times to be announced
- Tuesday, Sept. 9 – Home vs. Wake Tech Community College – 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 11 – Home vs. Davidson-Davie Community College – 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 17 – Home vs. Sandhills Community College – 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 25 – Away at Forsyth Tech Community College – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Sept. 30 – Home vs. Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute – 6 p.m.
October
- Thursday, Oct. 2 – Home vs. Patrick & Henry Community College (Dig Pink Game) – 7 p.m.
- Monday, Oct. 6 – Away at Carolina University JV – 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 8 – Away at Sandhills Community College – 6 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 11– Away at Mid-Atlantic Christian College (tri-match) – 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
- Monday, Oct. 13 – Away at Louisburg College – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 14 – Home vs. Virginia Peninsula Community College (Sophomore Night) – 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 16 – Away at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 21 – Home vs. Carolina University JV – 6 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 25 – Away at Patrick & Henry Community College (Conference Tournament, subject to change) – 6 p.m.