Pillow Academy was handed a three-set defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They had just enough and edged out Christ Covenant 3-2. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-1 back in August.
It was an exciting match in which no team won back-to-back sets, but at the end of the day Pillow Academy got the one that really mattered. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-11, 19-25, 25-19, 22-25, 15-3.
Molley Blackstone had a dynamite game, getting 18 digs and seven aces. That's the most aces she has posted since back in August. Ann Baxter Staples also deserves some recognition as she had her first kill of the season.
They weren't the only good servers: Pillow Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 20 aces. They are 6-2 when they serve at least ten aces.
Mustangs
| 09/22/25 @ Christ Covenant | 3-2 |
| 09/16/25 vs Jackson Academy | 0-3 |
| 09/15/25 @ West Memphis Christian | 0-3 |
| 09/09/25 vs Simpson Academy | 3-2 |
| 09/08/25 @ Madison-Ridgeland Academy | 0-3 |
Pillow Academy's win ended a three-match drought on the road and puts them at 7-9. As for Christ Covenant, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-12-1 record this season.
After both having extra time off, Pillow Academy and Heritage Academy will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court against one another at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Christ Covenant, they will face off against St. Joseph Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on the 30th.
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