Volleyball Recap: Gaston Christian Eagles vs. Concord Academy Eagles
There's no place like home for Gaston Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They walked away with a 3-1 victory over the Concord Academy Eagles on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for Gaston Christian, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Gaston Christian was dominant in they sets they won, taking each by at least eight points. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-12, 22-25, 25-13, 25-17.
Gaston Christian was led to victory by Hayden Parsons and Peyton Hunsucker. Parsons had seven digs and seven aces, while Hunsucker had two aces and 15 assists. Hunsucker is on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted nine or more in the last 22 games she's played dating back to last season.
Gaston Christian was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 17 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least five aces in eight consecutive games.
Gaston Christian pushed their record up to 5-6 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Concord Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Gaston Christian will head out to take on Westminster Catawba Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Westminster Catawba Christian will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Gaston Christian surely won't give up without a fight. As for Concord Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Metrolina Christian Academy at 6:15 p.m.
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