Volleyball Recap: Pheoby Hamastra Leads a Balanced Effort to Beat Yellow Springs + How To Watch

While Emmanuel Christian Academy's win against Yellow Springs wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Lions skirted past the Bulldogs 3-2. The game snapped a strange streak: the last four times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.

Emmanuel Christian Academy was staring down a 2-1 deficit headed into the fourth set, but they rallied to take the next two for the win. The match finished with set scores of 19-25, 25-18, 24-26, 25-21, 15-9.

Pheoby Hamastra

Digs

09/23/25 vs Yellow Springs	37
09/20/25 vs Madison Plains	16
09/18/25 @ Legacy Christian Academy	25
09/16/25 @ Miami Valley	2
09/15/25 vs Cedarville	6
+ 4 more games

Emmanuel Christian Academy's win on Tuesday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Pheoby Hamastra, who had 37 digs and three aces. That's the most digs Hamastra has posted over her last nine games. Another player making a difference was Piper Willetts, who had 19 digs and two aces.

They weren't the only good server: Emmanuel Christian Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the game with ten aces. They are a perfect 8-0 when they serve at least ten aces.

Emmanuel Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Yellow Springs, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Emmanuel Christian Academy is set to face off against their familiar foe Middletown Christian at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Yellow Springs will take on rival Miami Valley at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday.