Florida High School Volleyball - Excel Christian Academy over Hillsborough Baptist
October 6, 2025: Lakeland, FL 33809
The Excel Christian Academy Spartans (Lakeland, FL) volleyball knocked off the visiting Hillsborough Baptist Lions (Seffner, FL), 3-0 in Monday's league bout.
The Spartans now possess a 6-5 record. They play next when they travel to Geneva Classical Academy for a Mid-Florida Athletic Conference bout on Thursday, October 9. Excel Christian Academy will battle a Knights squad coming off a 3-1 non-league win over Master's Academy (Vero Beach, FL). The Knights record now stands at 9-3.
The Lions (0-7) will now prepare for their match against American Youth Academy (Tampa, FL). The Eagles enter the non-league match with a 0-12 record. In their last match, American Youth Academy was outscored by Universal Academy (Tampa, FL), 3-0, in a non-league match.
Match Summary
The Spartans swept the Hillsborough Baptist Lions in varsity play with scores of 25-12, 25-9, and 25-18. From the opening serve, the Spartans demonstrated unity and focus, building commanding leads in the first two sets. The Lions showed resilience and heart, pushing back in the third set, but the Spartans maintained their composure to close out the match. Both teams competed with respect and sportsmanship, reflecting Christ-like attitudes on the court. The Spartans’ teamwork and the Lions’ perseverance highlighted the true spirit of Christian athletics—playing with integrity, encouraging one another, and giving glory to God through effort and attitude, no matter the outcome.
