Old Mill Sweeps North County in Statement Win Behind Balanced Attack

Game #6 Old Mill Sweeps North County in Statement Win Behind Balanced Attack Olivia Ballard hits .750 as the Patriots defeat a North County team that entered 6-1. DMV Volley | October 6, 2026 MILLERSVILLE, Md. — Old Mill's season had already included a pair of five-set victories and two di`icult losses. On Tuesday, the Patriots delivered perhaps their most complete performance since opening day. Old Mill swept North County, 25-20, 25-15, 25-20, improving to 4-2 and handing the Knights their second loss of the season. North County entered the match with a 6-1 record, making the result particularly meaningful for the Patriots. Olivia Ballard finished with seven kills, a .750 hitting percentage and four total blocks. Old Mill produced 32 kills, 17 aces, 31 digs, 27 assists and seven total blocks. The Patriots won the opening set 25-20 and established greater separation in the second, limiting North County to 15 points. North County matched its first-set output with 20 points in the third, but Old Mill maintained control to finish the sweep. The team statistics reflected a balanced performance. Old Mill recorded 14 more kills than North County, seven blocks to the Knights' two and five more aces. After losing consecutive matches to Glen Burnie and Southern, the Patriots had now won two straight. More importantly, the victory came against an opponent with a strong early-season record. The next challenge was Annapolis, another Anne Arundel County matchup with implications for Old Mill's late-season momentum. DMV Volley Takeaway: The North County victory was Old Mill's strongest evidence of improvement. Against a 6-1 opponent, the Patriots combined o`ensive production, serving pressure and blocking in a convincing three-set performance. SEO Title: Old Mill Volleyball Sweeps North County 3-0 | Olivia Ballard Hits .750 Tags: Old Mill Patriots, North County Knights, Olivia Ballard, Anne Arundel County Volleyball, DMV Volley, SASN.TV