Byrd volleyball ends eight-year drought vs. Calvary, snaps Lady Cavs’ 21-match streak in process

Key Takeaways:

• Byrd ended an eight-year losing streak to Calvary.
• Calvary had not lost at home in three years.
• The Lady Cavs’ 21-match home winning streak was broken.
• The match took place on Linwood Avenue in Shreveport.
• Story originally published in The Advocate on September 24, 2025.

Byrd’s Long-Awaited Victory

For eight years, Byrd struggled to find a way to overcome Calvary in their volleyball rivalry. Each season, the matchup brought renewed hope for Byrd, only to end in disappointment. On Tuesday night, however, that pattern was shattered.

A Three-Year Home Fortress Falls

Calvary entered the match with a formidable record: no home losses in three straight seasons—totaling 21 consecutive victories on their Linwood Avenue court. For many local fans, the Lady Cavs’ home winning streak seemed insurmountable.

The Night That Changed the Narrative

When Byrd finally triumphed, it signaled more than just a single night’s success. Their win snapped Calvary’s three-year home dominance and served as a turning point in this longtime rivalry. “Entering Tuesday’s showdown with Byrd on Linwood Ave., the Calvary volleyball team hadn’t lost at home in three years—a stretch of 21 matches,” noted the original report.

Local Hopes and Future Prospects

While the details of the match’s individual plays remain largely undisclosed, Byrd’s momentum promises an interesting chapter in local high school volleyball. Calvary, meanwhile, faces the challenge of regrouping after a rare setback on its own court. This unexpected result ensures that upcoming encounters will be watched closely by fans eager to see how both teams respond.