Lincoln's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Maranatha Christian Eagles. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hornets have posted since October 8, 2024.
Lincoln wouldn't go down easily and took Maranatha Christian into a fifth set where they got it done with a three-point win. The match finished with set scores of 26-28, 25-15, 26-24, 21-25, 15-12.
Hope Fitzherbert and Quinn Kaechele certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Fitzherbert had 19 digs and one assist, while Kaechele had seven digs, four aces, and one block. Kaechele is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 13 or more in each of the last 23 games she's played dating back to last season. Lily Hamilton also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Hornets
| 09/04/25 vs Maranatha Christian | 3-2 |
| 08/26/25 vs Mira Mesa | 3-0 |
| 08/21/25 vs West Hills | 3-1 |
| 08/13/25 vs San Ysidro | 3-0 |
| 11/06/24 vs Canyon Hills | 3-1 |
| + 12 more games |
Lincoln pushed their record up to 4-2 with the victory, which was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Maranatha Christian, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Coming up, Lincoln will head out on the road to square off against Fallbrook at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Maranatha Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pacific Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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