Volleyball Recap: Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles vs. Asheville Christian Academy Lions
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee entered their game against Asheville Christian Academy on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles fell just short of the Asheville Christian Academy Lions by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 3-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee took Asheville Christian Academy into a fifth set but they suffered a heartbreaking three-point loss. After all that action, the final score was 25-21, 25-20, 23-25, 27-29, 15-12.
Despite the loss, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee still got an impressive performance from Cassidy Klimasewski, who had 36 digs. Klimasewski is crushing it when it comes to digs: she's had at least ten every time she's taken the court this season.
Even though they lost, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least seven aces in 24 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Asheville Christian Academy was led to victory by Rachel Bass and Layla Wright. Bass had 22 digs, while Wright had three digs and 33 assists.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee's loss dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Asheville Christian Academy, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee will challenge Franklin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Asheville Christian Academy, they will take on Hendersonville at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Asheville Christian Academy will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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