Volleyball Preview: First Baptist Christian Academy Crusaders vs. Warner Christian Academy Eagles
The First Baptist Christian Academy Crusaders will venture away from home to challenge the Warner Christian Academy Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
First Baptist Christian Academy lost 3-0 to Flagler Palm Coast on Monday. The Crusaders have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as their game on Monday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
While First Baptist Christian Academy was kept off the board, it wasn't for a lack of trying: they cut into Flagler Palm Coast's winning margin in every set. The match finished with set scores of 25-8, 25-11, 25-21.
Meanwhile, Warner Christian Academy had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 3-1 win over Calvary Christian Academy on Tuesday.
Warner Christian Academy had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next three. The final score came out to 11-25, 25-13, 25-17, 25-16.
Warner Christian Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 22 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least nine aces in three consecutive matches.
First Baptist Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 9-5. As for Warner Christian Academy, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-7.
First Baptist Christian Academy took their win against Warner Christian Academy when the teams last played back in September by a conclusive 3-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for First Baptist Christian Academy since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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