Volleyball Recap: Gaston Day Spartans vs. Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors
It was a good run, but Gaston Day unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 3-0 to the Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Spartans have suffered since October 26, 2023.
Gaston Day was held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the first set very close. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-22, 25-17, 25-20.
Despite the loss, Gaston Day still got an impressive performance from Ava Blanton, who had 15 digs and two aces. Blanton is on a roll when it comes to aces, as she's now served two or more in the last nine games she's played.
Lauren Ratzlaff was nothing short of spectacular for Metrolina Christian Academy: she had 18 digs and four aces. That's the most aces Ratzlaff has posted in her last seven matches.
Gaston Day's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-8. As for Metrolina Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season.
Gaston Day and First Presbyterian Academy at Shannon Forest are set to duel on Saturday. Metrolina Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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